October 2011 Show Archives
Week 1 Show 1140
Sierra Leone Overview (View Video)
Located on the East coast of Africa, Sierra Leone is beautiful country with abundant resources. Today, it’s a land of peace, yet still bears the scars of terrible violence.
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Sierra Leone's Wellington Orphanage (View Video)
While the civil war in Sierra Leone left more than 50,000 dead, it also orphaned over 300,000 children. And while life is certainly not easy for many of the children it is decidedly better than the prospects of life on the street.
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OSU Team Project in Sierra Leone (View Video)
Improving the life of Sierra Leone children is only complicated by the years of conflict that destroyed this nation. Years of mistrust between factions often makes progress very slow as a group of OSU students learned when they arrived to set up a farm to help feed orphans.
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Value Added: Sierra Leone Reflections-Part 1 (View Video)
We visit with the OSU students’ and get their reactions to the trip.
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Value Added: Sierra Leone Reflections-Part 2 (View Video)
We continue visit with the OSU students’ and get their reactions to the trip.
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Value Added: Jeff Hattey and Mike Dicks Interview on Sierra Leone (View Video)
We have an in-depth discussion with the trip’s leaders on everything from working in the developing world to the benefits of making such journeys.
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Week 2 Show 1141
Temple Grandin Background (View Video)
Diagnosed with Autism at age 2, the life of Temple Grandin is not a story of disability, but the ability to achieve.
For more information visit these links:Books and Videos by Dr. Temple Grandin
Dr. Temple Grandin’s Official Autism Website
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Interview with Temple Grandin -- Part 1 (View Video)
We visit with Dr. Temple Grandin, a top advocate in the understanding of Autism, and also respected for the invention of more humane animal handling practices.
For more information visit these links:Books and Videos by Dr. Temple Grandin
Dr. Temple Grandin’s Official Autism Website
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Oklahoma State University Awards (View Video)
Dr. Temple Grandin was honored at Oklahoma State University with an Endowed Professorship in her name for her invention of more humane slaughterhouse practices.
For more information visit these links:Books and Videos by Dr. Temple Grandin
Dr. Temple Grandin’s Official Autism Website
Professorship in Animal Science at Oklahoma State University
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Interview with Temple Grandin -- Part 2 (View Video)
We continue our visit with Dr. Temple Grandin who is dedicated to both Autism education and a better understanding of animal rights.
For more information visit these links:Books and Videos by Dr. Temple Grandin
Dr. Temple Grandin’s Official Autism Website
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Emmy Award Background (View Video)
When the Emmy's were announced it was the HBO movie on Temple Grandin's life that swept the awards.; a winner of 5 major Emmy's, including Best Picture.
For more information visit this link:Books and Videos by Dr. Temple Grandin
Dr. Temple Grandin’s Official Autism Website
HBO BioPic -- Dr. Temple Grandin
2010 Emmy Awards
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Interview with Temple Grandin -- Part 3 (View Video)
We conclude our visit with Dr. Temple Grandin whose career has changed livestock handling.
For more information visit these links:Books and Videos by Dr. Temple Grandin
Dr. Temple Grandin’s Official Autism Website
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Week 3 Show 1142
Water Overview (View Video)
Few issues are more important and more convoluted, than the current debate over Oklahoma’s water resources. We jump right in to try to clear up what has been a murky issue.
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Interview with Phil Richardson and Brian Crain on the Capitol Water Debate -- Part 1 (View Video)
We sit down with Phil Richardson and Brian Crain the two Oklahoma lawmakers charged with guiding the water debate, and get some insights into an issue that has multiple sides.
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Interview with Phil Richardson and Brian Crain on the Capitol Water Debate -- Part 2 (View Video)
We continue our interview with two Oklahoma lawmakers, Phil Richardson and Brian Crain.
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Value Added: Water Tour (View Video)
State lawmakers headed out this fall to see first-hand the work that needs to be done to keep Southwest Oklahoma's most precious resource flowing.
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Week 4 Show 1143
Film Maker (Oklahoma Hollywood) (View Video)
We take a look at how cheaper technology and progressive state incentives are helping film makers in Oklahoma.
For more information visit this link:Moore-Norman Technology Center
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Jill Simpson Interview on Oklahoma Films (Film at Eleven) (View Video)
We visit with the Director of Oklahoma's Film and Music Office, Jill Simpson, to discuss the long term benefits of supporting the film industry in our state.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Film & Music Office
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Film Festival (Red Carpet Films) (View Video)
We take a look at how cheaper technology and progressive state incentives are helping film makers in Oklahoma.
For more information visit this link:Green Country Technology Center
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Paranormal (Paranormal Freakiness) (View Video)
We visit an Oklahoma retailer where things have a tendancy … to go bump … in the night.
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Week 5 Show 1144
Boot and Saddle Making Class (These Boots Were Made for YOU) (View Video)
A unique, one of a kind class at Green Country Technology Center is helping teach and preserve some valuable western traditions… boot and saddle making class.
For more information visit this link:Green Country Technology Center
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Value Added: Boot and Saddle Making Class--Cont. (These Boots Were Made for YOU--Cont.) (View Video)
A unique, one of a kind class at Green Country Technology Center is helping teach and preserve some valuable western traditions... boot and saddle making class.
For more information visit this link:Green Country Technology Center
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Red Cedar Guitars (From Music to the Grave) (View Video)
Cedar trees use up valuable water resources and are dangerous in wildfires; but, one Oklahoman sees them as a profit, rather than a problem.
For more information visit this link:Red Cedar Creations
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Friday Night Lights (When the Whistle Blows) (View Video)
Oklahoma high school football is laden with tradition; and we visit with two gentlemen who are becoming a tradition of their own.
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Diamond Hat Gala (Diamonds Everywhere) (View Video)
A group of classy ladies known as the Diamond Hats help raise money for the showmen at the Oklahoma Youth Expo livestock show.
For more information visit this link:Diamond Hats
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