Oklahoma News Report

Cutting Edge Noble Foundation (5:02)

Featured in Top Stories

Feeding the world's growing population continues to pose major challenges for society. The agricultural and scientific community is conducting research that holds the promise of increased food security and improved human health. In Oklahoma, much of that work is taking place in Ardmore at the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation.

Related Topics: Science & Technology, Social Issues, Health

Originally broadcast on September 9, 2011

Oklahoma News Report

Bio-science Academy (6:34)

Featured in Top Stories

One of the major challenges facing Oklahoma’s workforce is having the cutting edge skills necessary to meet the needs of an increasingly sophisticated work place. Oklahoma's bioscience industry needs employees with highly specialized skills and one institution in southern Oklahoma is working to make it a reality.

Related Topics: Education, Biology & Chemistry, Science & Technology

Originally broadcast on September 16, 2011

Oklahoma Forum

Small City Mayors (27:45)

We discuss life in Oklahoma’s small, rural cities with the mayors of four small cities: Stan Sallee, Mayor of Collinsville Stephen Brinlee, Mayor of Wilburton Garen Martens, Mayor of Fairview Alex Damon, Mayor of Cordell

Related Topics: Community, Sports & Recreation, Business & Economy, Government, Politics, Environment, Science & Technology, Social Issues, Health

Originally broadcast on October 9, 2011

Oklahoma Forum

Future of Water (27:45)

We discuss the 2012 Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan Update and other water-related issues with: State Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa, Co-Chair of Joint Legislative Water Committee Pennie Embry, Media Coordinator, Oklahomans for Responsible Water Policy M. Scott Carter, Reporter, The Journal Record

Related Topics: Business & Economy, Government, Politics, Environment, Science & Technology, Social Issues, Health

Originally broadcast on October 2, 2011

ONR

September 30, 2011 (57:44)

Months after a deadly tornado struck an Oklahoma town, another disaster is confronting many of the victims. We examine the physician discipline process and find that prescription drug abuse is one of the biggest problems dragging down Oklahoma doctors. Postal workers are rallying to save jobs and the federal government’s mail service. Autumn nights and the gridiron bring communities together to experience “Oklahoma Life.” A small southwest Oklahoma town has a unique claim to fame. And, Charley Newcomb with Oklahoma Stories.

Related Topics: Film & Television, Community, Sports & Recreation, Modern, Business & Economy, Government, Science & Technology, Social Issues, Health, Sports, Energy & Environment

Originally broadcast on September 30, 2011

ONR

September 23, 2011 (57:41)

Battle lines are drawn over the plan for use of Oklahoma water. Homeless students face long odds, but that’s not stopping some of them from getting an education. We visit Oklahoma’s Asian community. More young women are getting training to become leaders in business and politics. A dolphin with a prosthetic tail created in Oklahoma inspires military veterans recovering from the effects war. And, Charley Newcomb with Oklahoma Stories.

Related Topics: Film & Television, Community, Gender & Sexual Identity, Animals, Business & Economy, Government, Politics, Science & Technology, Women, Social Issues, Health, Education, Arts & Entertainment, Health

Originally broadcast on September 23, 2011

Oklahoma Forum

Economic Incentive Tax Spending (27:45)

We discuss the work of the Task Force for the Study of State Tax Credits and Economic Incentives, and possible changes in Oklahoma’s tax code with: State Rep. David Dank, R-Oklahoma City Warren Vieth, Reporter, Oklahoma Watch Joe Wertz, Online Reporter, StateImpact Oklahoma

Related Topics: Business & Economy, Government, Politics, Science & Technology

Originally broadcast on September 25, 2011

Oklahoma Forum

U.S. Supreme Court (27:45)

We discuss key cases from the last term of the United States Supreme Court and what to expect on the docket that begins on October 3rd with: Joseph Thai, Presidential Professor, University of Oklahoma College of Law Lyn Entzeroth, Professor, University of Tulsa College of Law Marc Blitz, Professor, Oklahoma City University School of Law

Related Topics: Government, Global Affairs, Science & Technology, Women, Social Issues, Health, Religion & Beliefs, Arts & Entertainment, Media

Originally broadcast on September 18, 2011

ONR

September 9, 2011 (57:44)

A new study reveals that many in Oklahoma’s workforce are high on meth. Hunger is a pervasive problem affecting one in five people in our state. We learn what it’s like to be food insecure. Oklahoma stands on the cutting edge of research increasing the world’s food supply. Ten years later, Oklahomans remember 9/11. And, Charley Newcomb with Oklahoma Stories.

Related Topics: Health Care & Illnesses, Lifestyle, Healthy Kids, United States, Environment, Government, Politics, National Security, Global Affairs, Science & Technology, Race & Ethnicity, Social Issues, Health, Religion & Beliefs, Energy & Environment

Originally broadcast on September 9, 2011

ONR

September 2, 2011 (57:44)

Immigrants hoping to live the American Dream find naturalization to be expensive, complicated, and for some…impossible. The jobless recovery is hitting Oklahoma’s minority population especially hard with the black-white unemployment gap growing wider. U.S. Senator Tom Coburn places two dozen federally-funded projects in his Oklahoma Waste Report. Reaction from those accused of wasteful spending. Bio-science and medical research are a boon to Oklahoma’s economy. And, Charley Newcomb with Oklahoma Stories.

Related Topics: Community, Race & Ethnicity, United States, Biography & Profiles, Environment, Biology & Chemistry, Business & Economy, Government, Politics, Environment, Science & Technology, Race & Ethnicity, Social Issues, Education

Originally broadcast on September 2, 2011