December 2007 Show Archives
Week 1 Show 0748
Bridge to the Future
Millions of commuters travel across interstate bridges every day without even thinking about it. But just how safe are they? A new technology is being tested that can detect dilapidating structures and ultimately save lives.
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Damaged Roads
Bridges are not the only infrastructure concern we have in the state. Thanks to this year's record level of rainfall, many of the state's roads washed away due to erosion and heavy flooding; leaving officials up in arms on what to do next.
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International Oil Market
Oil and gas prices are higher than ever before. This trend is greate for Oklahoma and many in the industry are beginning to look beyond state lines to find new opportunities in foreign markets.
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Interview with Barry Clark--International Oil Market
We visit with the director of International Marketing for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Barry Clark, about the growing importance of the international oil market to Oklahoma.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Department of Commerce Back to top
After the Storm
Thanks to one Oklahoma FFA chapter and some creative thinking, Greensburg, Kansas, is beginning to grow out of the aftermath of a tornado.
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Bus Plant
Thanks to Oklahoma's skilled workforce, North America's leading school bus manufacturer is celebrating a major milestone.
For more information visit this link:I.C. Corporation Back to top
Week 2 Show 0749
Emerging Markets
If you ever doubted we are in a global economy consider this, here in Oklahoma, in the middle of the heartland, one out of every five jobs is dependent upon exports.
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Interview with Brian Bendele--Asian Aerospace
We visit with Brian Bendele about the Asian aerospace market.
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Value Added--Interview with Steve Woods--China Trade
We visit with Steve Woods, CEO of the Exim Group, about how companies can develop and implement export strategies
For more information visit this link:National Watershed Coalition Back to top
Interview with James Lilley--China Trade
We visit with James Lilley, former U.S. Ambassador to China, about the intricacies of working with the Chinese.
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World Trade
While China is one of our fastest growing export markets, sales there are well behind traditional customers like Canada and Japan, sales worth close to four and a half billion dollars last year.
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Ag Trade
Few sectors are more dependent on international markets than our agricultural sector. More than half of all the wheat we grow now heads overseas and a growing amount of our meat exports.
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Interview with Joe Williams--OALP
Oklahoma's Ag Leadership Program is designed to help potential leaders better understand their local economies and their place in the global market.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program Back to top
Afghan Business Women
The Peace Through Business initiative is a national effort to help bring peace to the Middle East by equipping Afghanistan women with entrepreneurial skills. An idea born right here in Oklahoma.
For more information visit this link:Peace Through Business Back to top
Week 3 Show 0750
Alternative Fuel
Oklahoma is in the race to develop alternative energy sources to help reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil.
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Interview with Jessica Betts--Alternative Fuel
We visit with Jessica Betts about Oklahoma's race to develop alternative energy sources.
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Interview with James Woolsey--Fuel Security
We visit with former CIA Director, James Woolsey, about significant national security reasons to be concerned about our dependence on foreign oil.
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Biodiesel Future
First introduced in 1898, biodiesel has been around a while and is still viable but it's struggling for a place in our energy future.
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Interview with Brian Bendele--Biodiesel
We visit with Brian Bendele about biodiesel and it's struggling for a place in our energy future.
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Biofuel Center
We visit with Steven Rhines from the Samuel Roberts Nobel Foundation, Ray Huhnke from OSU, and Lance Lobban from OU about the development of Oklahoma's biofuels industry.
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Week 4 Show 0751
Agritourism
Agriculture has long been a leading industry in Oklahoma and with the growth in popularity of tourism, the merger between agriculture and tourism is only natural.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma Agritourism
Pecan Valley Inn Bed and Breakfast
Echo Canyon Resort
Contact Chitwood Farms
PBar Farms
Peach Crest Farm
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Worldwide
When Oklahoma was asked to take part in this year's wind and food festival at Disney's Epcot Center in Orlando, Florida, it was quite an honor and an opportunity to reach an audience of potential visitors.
For more information visit this link:Disney's Wine and Food Festival Back to top
Interview with Hardy Watkins--Oklahoma Tourism
Oklahoma's centennial exihibit at Disney's Epcot center was sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and our state is already reaping the benefits.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Department of Tourism Back to top
Oklahoma Today
Oklahoma's centennial exihibt at Disney's Epcot center was sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Tourisum and our state is already reaping the benefits.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma Today Online
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Tiger Mountain
Oklahoma's native heritage is just one of the things you'll find at an agritourism destination that's getting some worldwide acclaim.
For more information visit this link:Tiger Mountain Ranch Back to top
Interview with Brian Bendele--European Point of View
We visit with Brian Bendele about what Europeans thing about Oklahoma.
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Week 5 Show 0752
South Coffeyville Farmer
When one farmer lost everything in a flood, he didn't know what to do. But thanks to help from a friend, good came out of tragedy and just proves there are still good people in the world.
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Waurika FFA
Thanks to one Oklahoma FFA chapter and some creative thinking, Greensburg, Kansas, is beginning to grow out of the aftermath of a tornado.
For more information visit this link:Waurika FFA Back to top
Kanoe 4 Kids
Two Oklahomans risked some treacherous waters in an adventure down the Mississippi river. All in the effort to bring cheer to some children who need it most.
For more information visit these links:Kanoe 4 Kids
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