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oklahoma ForumTHIS WEEK: Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation
As summer begins, we discuss what’s new under the sun in Oklahoma’s important tourism and recreation industry, including state parks, tourism destinations, “Discover Oklahoma,” and Oklahoma Today magazine with guests:
Louisa McCune-Elmore, Editor in Chief, Oklahoma Today Ron Stahl, Discover Oklahoma Hardy Watkins, Executive Director, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department
To see video of this program, click here. Also, Hometown News, featuring stories from local newspapers around the state.
Coming on June 28, 2009: Health Care Reform Send your questions, comments and program ideas to: forum@oeta.tv
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Oklahoma's weekly, statewide discussion program, Oklahoma Forum, provides civil, meaningful discussion of news and issues that impact citizens statewide. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Dick Pryor and produced by Emmy Award-winner Mickie Smith, Oklahoma Forum is more than sound bites and spin. It is purpose-driven television - seeking answers, providing insight – about life in Oklahoma and its people. Each week on Oklahoma Forum we’ll deliver thought-provoking conversations about important issues, hear from noteworthy guests, and provide a forum for ideas that help Oklahomans become better informed, engaged and connected. In addition to the weekly program, Oklahoma Forum will have an interactive website and blog to encourage the exchange of ideas from people across the state and around the globe. “Our goal is shine a light on issues that really matter in people’s lives and introduce our viewers to newsmakers and other interesting guests who are connected to Oklahoma," said host Dick Pryor. "We will look at our world from a uniquely Oklahoma perspective. We'll talk to interesting and noteworthy people. Discuss news and issues that impact our lives. And seek the truth. ” Oklahoma Forum is your source for meaningful discussion that informs, engages and connects each Oklahoman, Sundays at 1:00 p.m. on OETA. Click Here to see the additional times when Oklahoma Forum airs on OETA's digital OKLA channel.
From college football bowl games to the state legislature, the U.S. Olympic Festival to statewide elections, and inaugurations to the Oklahoma City bombing, Dick has reported on many of the biggest events in Oklahoma in the past quarter-century. Winner of a Heartland Emmy Award for his work on Oklahoma World War II Stories, Dick was inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame on April 3. On Oklahoma Forum, he facilitates civil, thoughtful, discussion about meaningful events and issues affecting people throughout Oklahoma. In 2005, Oklahoma Forum, produced by Mickie Smith, was a finalist for a prestigious Katie Award, sponsored by the Press Club of Dallas. PREVIOUS PROGRAMS Oklahoma Forum for June 14, 2009
Stem Cells and the New Frontier in Medical Research: This is expected to be a banner year for medical research, and Oklahomans are among the leaders in the field. We discuss stem cell research, cloning and bioethics with guests:
Dr. Stephen Prescott, President, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Dr. Paul Kincade, Chair, OMRF Immunobiology and Cancer Research Program Dr. Kevin Donovan, Medical Bioethicist (not pictured)
To see video of this program, click here.
Oklahoma Forum for June 7, 2009
We discuss a possible expansion of Amtrak passenger rail service from Oklahoma City to Kansas, commuter rail, and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s strategic plan to create a South Central high speed rail corridor that would connect Oklahoma City and Tulsa, with guests:
Evan Stair, Oklahoma Vice President, Northern Flyer Alliance Deborah Fischer Stout, President, Northern Flyer Alliance Dave Herbert, Governor Henry’s Liaison for Passenger Rail Dr. Charles Wesner, Chair, Oklahomans for New Transportation Alternatives Coalition Links from the program: Oklahoma Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Vision for High-Speed Rail in America (PDF)
Oklahoma Forum for May 31, 2009
State capitol reporters join us to discuss the 2009 legislative session, which adjourned Sine Die on May 27. Topics to be discussed include the state budget, the Ten Commandments monument, civil justice reform, and legislation creating a Chief Information Officer for the state in a capitol reporters roundtable, with guests (left to right):
Janice Francis-Smith, The Journal Record Scott Cooper, The Oklahoma Gazette Michael McNutt, The Oklahoman Michael Cross, KOSU Radio
Links from the program: Oklahoma House of Representatives Status of Bills in Governor's Office
Oklahoma Forum for May 24, 2009
We discuss contributions to Oklahoma made by the aviation and aerospace industry and efforts to further develop the industry and increase its economic impact, with guests (left to right):
Bob Conner, Executive Director, Oklahoma Aerospace Institute Mary Smith, Director, Oklahoma Aerospace Alliance Vic Bird, Director, Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Links from the program: Unmanned Aerial Systems (Powerpoint) FAA announces funds for Oklahoma airports
Oklahoma Forum for May 17, 2009
This week, we discuss the efforts to change Oklahoma’s civil justice system and the newly-passed House Bill 1603, a comprehensive tort reform bill. The bill easily passed the House and Senate on Thursday, and now heads to Governor Henry. Our guests (left to right):
Mike Seney, Senior Vice-President, The State Chamber Terry West, Attorney, The West Law Firm Jeff Raymond, Executive Director, OK Watchdog
Links from the program: Oklahoma Association for Justice Oklahoma State Medical Association
Oklahoma Forum for May 10, 2009
We discuss the latest news from agriculture, including the federal farm bill, H1N1 virus, agritourism, organic farming, safety of Oklahoma food products, the 2009 wheat crop, and changing markets for Oklahoma commodities, with guests (l-r):
Terry Peach, Oklahoma Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Becky Brewer, State Veterinarian Dr. Mike Talkington, Director, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Lab Services
Links from the show: Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry United States Department of Agriculture Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill)
Oklahoma Forum for May 3, 2009
On Oklahoma Forum on Sunday, May 3rd, we discuss the new U.S. Department of Homeland Security assessment on rightwing extremism and the reaction to it, and the broader issue of threats posed by extremist groups in Oklahoma and across the nation, with guests:
David Cid, Interim Executive Director, Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism Kerry Pettingill, Director, Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security Links from the show:U.S. Department of Homeland Security DHS Rightwing Extremism Assessment (April 7, 2009) DHS Leftwing Extremism Assessment (January 26, 2009) Southern Poverty Law Center "The Year in Hate" Report (Spring, 2009)
Oklahoma Forum for April 26, 2009
On Oklahoma Forum on Sunday, April 26th, we discuss the role of the Ten Commandments in the development of American law and the legal and ethical issues related to the posting of a Ten Commandments monument on the grounds of the State Capitol, with guests:
Joseph Thai, professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Oklahoma College of Law Dr. John Starkey, Millhouse Professor of Theology at the Oklahoma City University Wimberly School of Religion and Graduate Theological Center Andrew Spiropoulos, professor of Constitutional Law at the Oklahoma City University School of Law Pictured (L-R): Host Dick Pryor, Joseph Thai, John Starkey, Andrew Spiropoulos Links from the show: Van Orden v. Perry (U.S. Supreme Court oral argument transcript and audio) Van Orden v. Perry (U.S. Supreme Court opinion transcript and audio) Van Orden v. Perry (U.S. Supreme Court opinion) McCreary County, Kentucky v. ACLU of Kentucky (U.S. Supreme Court opinion transcript and audio) McCreary County, Kentucky v. ACLU of Kentucky (U.S. Supreme Court opinion) McCreary County, Kentucky v. ACLU of Kentucky (summary) Pleasant Grove City, Utah v. Summum (U.S. Supreme Court Opinion) Supreme Court of the United States Oklahoma Forum for April 12, 2009
On this ediction of Oklahoma Forum, we discuss Oklahoma’s volatile weather, climate change, the art of forecasting and the importance of weather to the state of Oklahoma, with guests: Gary McManus, Assistant State Climatologist, Oklahoma Climatological Survey Ross Dixon, OETA Meteorologist Links from the show: Oklahoma Climatological Survey National Weather Service (Norman, OK)
Oklahoma Forum for April 5, 2009
Two major education bills are moving quickly through the legislature. They are Senate Bill 834 (the "School District Empowerment Program") and Senate Bill 1111(the "Educational Accountability Reform Act"). Both bills have drawn a lot of talk, pro and con, and our guests share their views with host Dick Pryor (l-r): Ginger Tinney, Executive Director, Professional Oklahoma Educators Steven Crawford, Executive Director, Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration Phyllis Hudecki, Executive Director, Oklahoma Business & Education Coallition Roy Bishop, President, Oklahoma Education Association Links from the show: Oklahoma House of Representatives Oklahoma Forum for March 29, 2009: State Capitol Reporters Roundtable
With the 2009 legislative session at its mid-point, we discuss the state budget, civil justice, the impact of the federal economic stimulus package, the political climate at the capitol and more in a State Capitol Reporters Roundtable with (l-r): Janice Francis-Smith, The Journal Record Michael McNutt, The Oklahoman Scott Cooper, Oklahoma Gazette Michael Cross, KOSU Radio Also, Hometown News, featuring stories from local newspapers around the state. Links from the show: Oklahoma House of Representatives Oklahoma Forum for March 22, 2009: Living with Autism |
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Autism, or autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is an increasingly diagnosed developmental disorder that affects about 1 in 150 children nationwide. It is four times more prevalent in boys than in girls. People with ASD's have impairments with social, emotional and communication skills. They might repeat behaviors over and over again, have trouble changing their daily routine, and have difficulty socializing and picking up social cues. 
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Links from the show:
DHHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Autism Information Center
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Oklahoma Forum for March 15, 2009: The Economic Crisis and its Impact in Oklahoma
This week's guests are:
Norma Noble, Deputy Secretary of Commerce for Workforce Development
Larry Grillot, Dean, Mewbourne College of Earth & Energy and Lester A. Day Family Chair at the University of Oklahoma
Roger Beverage, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Bankers Association
Also, Hometown News, featuring stories from local newspapers around the state.
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Links from the show:
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
University of Oklahoma Mewbourne College of Earth & Energy
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