March 2010 Show Archives
Week 1 Show 1010
Interview with Bob Blackburn--Oklahoma History (In 3 Parts) (View Video)
We visit with the Oklahoma History Center's Bob Blackburn about where Oklahoma has been and where we are going.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma History Center
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Week 2 Show 1011
First Robotics (View Video)
It's called STEM. A simple acronym for subjects that could determine our nation's future. Which is why almost 2 decades ago an IT entrepreneur decided to attract young people to these critical fields through a program called FIRST Robotics.
For more information visit this link:FIRST
Oklahoma FIRST Robotics
STEM Education Coalition
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Meridian Robotics (View Video)
Competitive sports are among the most popular activities in high school and until recently, none have involved nuts and bolts. We take you to Oklahoma's FIRST Robotics competition as teams kick off this year's event.
For more information visit this link:Meridian Technology Center
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Interview With Meridian Team -- Maximus Roboticus (View Video)
We visit with members of Meridian Technology Center's Maximus Roboticus team as they prepare for this year's regional competition.
For more information visit this link:Meridian Technology Center
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Lego Competition (View Video)
Younger students are also testing the limits of what's possible and they're doing it with LEGOS. More than a hundred thousand children between 9 and 14 are part of a worldwide FIRST Lego League designed to get kids excited about science and technology.
For more information visit this link:FIRST
Oklahoma FIRST Lego League
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Interview With Harold Holley (View Video)
We visit with Harold Holley, executive director of Oklahoma FIRST Robotics about the past and future of Oklahoma robotics.
For more information visit this link:FIRST
Oklahoma FIRST Robotics
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Week 3 Show 1012
Crying Babies (View Video)
Unwed parents and also divorce is costing Oklahoma taxpayers upwards of $4,000,000 a year. Bringing those numbers down is the goal of some new and innovative programs in our schools.
For more information visit this link:Real Care Babies
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Interview With Howard Hendrick -- Health and Human Services (View Video)
We visit with Howard Hendrick, director of Oklahoma's Department of Human Services about the impact the economy is having on our state services.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Department of Human Services
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Economics of Childcare (View Video)
Early childhood education is more than a social issue, it's an economic issue as well. We focus on the long-term benefits of investing in the first five years of a child's life.
For more information visit these links:Potts Family Foundation
Emerson Alternative High School
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Interview With Johnny Roberts -- SNAP and Farmers Markets (View Video)
We visit with the Oklahoma Department of Ag's market development coordinator, Johnny Roberts, about an innovative pilot program called SNAP that gives those who depend on government help an opportunity to buy fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry
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Week 4 Show 1013
Globalization (View Video)
Here in wheat country, we've seen less wheat planting in favor of more profitable crops. Two incongruous facts that are reflective of economic pressure around the globe.
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Ag Hall Of Fame 2010: Lew Meibergen (View Video)
Innovation has long placed a vital role in America's prosperity; and here in Oklahoma, few have been more innovative then Lew Meibergen, an Enid businessman who is the epitome of an agricultural entreprenuer.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Agricultural Hall Of Fame
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Value Added--2009 Ag Hall Of Fame (View Video)
We introduce you to a gentleman who has traveled the world in support of his fellow farmers and is the 2009 inductee into the Ag Hall of Fame.
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Value Added--Oklahoma Profile: Paul Hitch (View Video)
We introduce you to Paul Hitch, a new inductee into the Oklahoma Pork Council's Hall of Fame.
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Interview With Terry Peach (View Video)
We visit with Terry Peach, Oklahoma's Secretary of Agriculture, to find out why he believes those who grow the food we eat and the clothes we wear, are up for the challenge.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Department of Agriculture
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Frontier Town (View Video)
Our state's western heritage is something most all Oklahomans are proud of; but too often, take for granted. Which is why a Marlow businessman decided to expand on that town's illustrious heritage, and create his own old west outpost.
For more information visit these links:Marlow Chamber Of Commerce
Marlow Gunfighter's Association
Saltfork Craftsmen Artist-Blacksmith Association, Inc.
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Value Added--Chisholm Trail Heritage Center (View Video)
Live the adventure of the Chisholm Trail and learn how the American cowboy's independent nature guided them as they dared to dream at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center in Duncan.
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Final Thoughts (View Video)
We want to leave you with the sounds of the Dead City Outlaws from their performance at Snake River Junction.
For more information visit this link:Dead City Outlaws
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