Podcasts about oklahoma state capitol

Today we have a guest speaker, Dr. Ronnie Wilson. He is the Chaplain at the Oklahoma State Capitol. He shares his story of being in the work field. Dr. Wilson shares scripture from the book of Acts and how we can be the chaplains in our work place.

Another day, another tough challenge for our host. This week Ben gives it his best shot in a Bob Wills themed fashion contest. Bob Wills, known to have reigned over Tulsa's Cain's Ballroom along with his band The Texas Playboys during the 1930s and '40s, was and remains an influential icon of Western chic style. Hie reputation as a sharp dresser is so strong that this year they introduced a fashion contest during the annual Bob Wills Day celebration at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Ben is far from a ten-galloned fashionisto, but he is a bolo tie lover with a feel for style that can be best described as . . . marginally above average. Will that be enough to win the inaugural Bob WIlls fashion competition? Probably not, but let's find out.  Also on this week's episode, the editors try their best to describe their own fashion styles, and podvents tells Mom where to find the sweetest cruise in town this Mother's Day.

Chances are, you're due for a visit to the Oklahoma State Capitol. Even if you have seen all the significant restoration and art upgrades made in the past few years, you probably haven't seen the newly reopened Betty Price Art Gallery. Housed on the Capitol building's second floor, this room features works from the State Art Collection, with big-name artists like Ed Ruscha and Allan Houser represented, among many others. We attended the opening and caught up with Oklahoma Arts Council executive director Amber Sharples to learn about all the work that went into reopening the gallery and what the collection says about Oklahomans as a people.  Also on this week's episode, the editors share what they're looking forward to this spring, and podvents introduces us to Ben's "white whale." You won't want to miss it!

Bob Wills' Texas Playboys were synonymous with Tulsa's Cain's Ballroom through America's Great Depression years, becoming national stars with daily radio broadcasts. Wills died many years ago, but the band's legacy lives on, currently led by Jason Roberts. Roberts and the Texas Playboys band will once again return to Tulsa this week for the annual Bob Wills Birthday Bash. Later in the week the will head to Oklahoma City for Bob Wills Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Roberts joins the show this week to talk about his career path that led to this classic role. He is also joined by Texas Playboys manager and music historian Brett Bingham, and the pair of them discuss the larger musical legacy of this classic Western swing act. Also on this week's show, the editors huddle around the warmth of their laptops during this remotely recorded ice week show, and podvents previews a future family outing for our host Ben. You won't want to miss it!

Did you know that Missouri is tied for 1st place (alongside Tennessee) as the state that borders the most states in the United States? For the second half of Season 7, Our Missouri heads out to the state line to talk with our neighbors about their history, culture, and historical organizations.  Continuing the State History series, Trait Thompson, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Historical Society, joins host Sean Rost to discuss the Sooner State. Episode Image: Franklin D. Roosevelt Whistle Stop Tour, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1938 [Arthur Witman Photograph Collection (S0836), SHSMO] About the Guest: Trait Thompson has led the Oklahoma Historical Society as executive director since January of 2021. Thompson began his career with the state as policy director for former Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman. During that four-year service, Thompson read every bill submitted to the senate, met with citizens from across the state and learned how to work with others to achieve shared goals. In 2014 he assumed the project manager role for the Oklahoma Capitol Restoration Project, shepherding the preservation and restoration of one of Oklahoma's most important historical artifacts—the State Capitol. He is author of The Oklahoma State Capitol (2022). Thompson is the co-host of A Very OK Podcast, which explores the interesting stories and fascinating personalities that make up Oklahoma's unique history. Look for new episodes each month. OHS members receive updates from Thompson in each issue of Mistletoe Leaves, the bimonthly membership newsletter of the OHS.

Jessica Moore Harjo, Ph.D., Weomepe, Otoe-Missouria, Osage, Pawnee, Sac & Fox, is an interdisciplinary artist, designer, and educator based in Oklahoma. Her approach to art and design is unique, post-traditional, and grounded in cultural symbolism. Her pieces display intricate intersections of traditional ribbonwork, florals, appliqué, elements of nature and other harmonious and symmetric forms with atmospheric color palettes.Dr. Harjo has current displays of visual and digital art at the First Americans Museum, Oklahoma City's Scissortail Park, Tulsa's Philbrook Museum of Art, Oklahoma City's Automobile Door Tour Alley, the Tulsa Art Alley, the Osage Nation Museum, and the Osage Nation Casinos. Dr. Harjo's most prominent artwork is a permanent art installation titled “People of the Great Sky, Constellations of the Land” (2023), a 65' sculpture that spans the ceiling in the entrance of the Oklahoma State Capitol.Dr. Harjo is the founder and owner of Weomepe Designs, a small business that provides graphic design services and operates as an online design shop with jewelry, wearable art, and other creative design products. Weomepe Designs as a brand has branched out in recent years to include fashion arts. A fresh endeavor, she successfully opened a holiday-pop-up shop with 3 other co-owners, called INDIGICHIC, Native Fashion Arts Collective, LLC., offering exclusive contemporary fashion arts to Tulsa and surrounding communities.Dr. Harjo is actively working on a typeface design for the Osage Nation orthography in addition to serving as a contributing author/designer for an upcoming book with Typotheque. She designed the Osage orthography typeface for the Killers of the Flower Moon “Making of” Book. Dr. Harjo works as a freelance graphic designer and currently serves as a leader in the “Walking in the Footsteps of our Ancestors” Otoe-Missouria reconciliation initiative.Dr. Harjo received her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Oklahoma State University with a minor in Studio Art, Master of Arts in Design and Doctor of Philosophy in Design from the University of Minnesota. Her research interests are in design and typography as well as intersections of cultural and visual representation affecting social awareness and identity. She is also an advocate for digital art pathways in the fine art world. Dr. Harjo has worked as an Adjunct Faculty and Professor teaching Graphic Design and Visual Arts courses.Some other notable achievements include serving as the 2007 Miss Indian Oklahoma and receiving the 2009 NCAIED's “40 under 40” leadership award. Dr. Harjo is a member of Alpha Pi Omega, Native women's sorority, Native Fashion Arts Collective, Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women and currently serves as the Vice President for the Tulsa Indian Club. Jessica continues to explore and take on new opportunities to expand her skill set while practicing in her Tulsa based art studio. Something new, she is featured in the new movie “Killers of the Flower Moon” and was a background extra in “Reservation Dogs”. Website: WEOMEPEDESIGNS.COMInstagram and Facebook: @weomepe

Join us for an evocative conversation with the incredibly talented Jessica Harjo, whose artistry is a profound celebration of her Osage, Pawnee, and Otoe heritage. Growing up in a household rich with the artistic legacy of her father, Ted Moore Jr., Jessica has seamlessly integrated traditional Indigenous motifs and colors into her work. She shares her artistic journey, from high school sketches to her studies in landscape architecture and graphic design, culminating in a distinct style that marries the old with the new. Listen as Jessica delves into the symbolism behind her designs and the unique meaning of her company name, Weomepe, which encapsulates her versatile approach to art and design.As we navigate through the world of post-traditional Native American art, Jessica offers her insights into the complexities of artistic labeling and its impact on perception. We explore how her creative process unfolds, from initial sketches to polished digital masterpieces using tools like Adobe Illustrator. Jessica also opens up about her experiences in fashion design and jewelry making, and why she chose to step back from Indigenous New York Fashion Week. This chapter highlights the evolving role of technology in modern art and underscores the professional challenges faced by contemporary Native artists.In the final segment, Jessica discusses the balance between tradition and modernity in Native American fashion and public art. She shares a touching story about her son's reaction to her art installation at the Oklahoma State Capitol, emphasizing the importance of Indigenous visibility in public spaces. We delve into the broader impact of public art on boosting self-esteem and cultural pride among Native youth. Finally, Jessica reflects on the delicate act of managing her artistic career while staying grounded in family life, and her ongoing efforts to create culturally relevant educational materials for the Osage Nation. Tune in for an episode brimming with wisdom, cultural richness, and artistic inspiration.

Join us on for this episode of 10x Your Team with Cam and Otis as we welcome Clay Staires, a leadership expert, and business coach. In this episode, Clay discusses his journey of overcoming fear and embracing failure to achieve business success. Learn how to shift your mindset, apply effective leadership strategies, and build strong teams. From his experiences in the Oklahoma State Capitol to running his own company, Clay provides actionable insights to help you lead with confidence and resilience. Don't miss this enlightening conversation!More About Clay:Clay Staires is a seasoned leader, renowned speaker, and influential coach with over 25 years of experience in transforming lives and organizations. As an authority on leadership challenges, Clay has dedicated his career to guiding individuals and businesses through the complexities of change and transition.With a background spanning diverse fields, Clay's expertise is unmatched. He spent 15 years as a high school teacher and head coach, earning accolades such as Teacher Of The Year and Coach Of The Year in Missouri. Transitioning into the non-profit sector, Clay led award-winning organizations, leaving a lasting impact on the communities he served.In 2012, Clay founded The Leadership Initiative, a platform to train and equip aspiring leaders nationwide. His dynamic programs and compelling speaking engagements have reached audiences ranging from small business owners to state legislators, earning him the title of #1 Motivational Speaker in Oklahoma.Clay's unique approach focuses on fostering a leadership mindset, enduring pressure, and navigating transitions. With a proven track record of building champion teams and driving organizational success, Clay continues to empower individuals and businesses to achieve their highest potential.Chapters:0:02 - Intro2:09 - Leading Across The Aisle9:13 - Seasons of Business 13:22 - Don't Fall In Love With Your Bill 22:31 - 5 Dragons 31:41 - Fear of Failure 41:00 -EndClay Staireshttps://claystaires.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-staires-33511241/https://x.com/claystaireshttps://www.facebook.com/clay.staireshttps://www.youtube.com/@claystaires482

SENIOR DAY AT THE STATE CAPITAL… March, 11th, 2024 from 8:30am to 10am on the second floor rotunda and from 10:30am to 1pm on the fourth floor rotunda as different senators and legislators talk to our seniors! LET YOIR VOICE BE HEARD at the OKLAHOMA STATE CAPITOL! Seniors have a Voice and their voice can change and influence things for the better! Left in the OSJ studio is Ruth Rolfe and center is Rebekah Williams and we are “Letting Our Voices be Heard” tune in this Saturday at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM Ruth will wild you with stories of “sit ins” and meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rebekah will keep you informed on the latest at the Oklahoma State Capital… this show is a full of amazing history, and keeping up with our future! Ruth Rolfe's community work began as a teenager when she participated in the Oklahoma City Sit-In movement under the leadership of the iconic civil rights leader Mrs. Clara Luper. This included marching to and sitting-in at several restaurants in the Oklahoma City area, attending the historic March On Washington in 1963 and meeting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Those experiences set the stage for her ongoing involvement in the community. Ruth grew up in Oklahoma City where she graduated from Douglass High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma and an MBA from Oklahoma City University. Ruth and her son Jarvis live in Oklahoma City where she enjoys retirement and being a grandmother and great grandmother. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rebekah Williams has established herself as a leading figure in senior advocacy over her 20-year career, focusing on improving the lives of seniors in Oklahoma. Her extensive experience includes a 9-year tenure with the Ombudsman program, backed by her educational foundation specialized training in both federal and state Ombudsman supervisor mandates, completing trainings from the University of Oklahoma Geriatric institute and being a graduate of the Oklahoma Aging Advocate Leadership Academy As a board member of the Oklahoma Council on Aging and the Vice President of the Oklahoma Alliance on Aging, Rebekah has been instrumental in shaping aging policy and enhancing senior care programs. Her advocacy reached a national audience when she attended a Congressional Hearing in Washington D.C., supporting critical discussions on the Ombudsman program. For info and register – go to: okallianceonaging.org/events CONTACT (405) 943-1895

A special legislative session, a push for tax cuts, and the broader politics that will dominate conversations in 2024 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. All of these issues and more on this episode of the Talking Real podcast where we feature the Oklahoma Secretary of State and former Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® employee, Josh Cockroft. 0:30 - Introduction 4:30 - Secretary of State Overview 7:45 - Goals with the Governor 10:20 - State Budget 12:45 - 2024 Rundown 18:18 - How YOU can have an impact at the Capitol 22:30 - Halloween with the Cockrofts

This week Jarica Walsh, the Oklahoma Arts Council's director of art in public places, joins the editors to talk about the new and renovated art collection inside the Oklahoma State Capitol and why renovations are making a generational change to the collection. Plus, we pick your brains for the Question of the Week and help find more fun in Podvents. We hope you listen!

There are upcoming celebrations for our Clara Luper, and Danielle Pullen from Oklahoma City University is kind enough to stop by the podcast and talk about the May 3 from the Clara Luper Legacy commitee event, Unity in the Community. The celebration is May 3rd at the Oklahoma State Capitol starts at 9:00 am, and the program will proceed from 10:00 -11:00 am. The audio clip I reference where Clara Luper talks about Langston is from her radio show, which you can listen to on the Oklahoma Historical Society Youtube. On May 1, the Oklahoma History Center will host a Clara Luper Birthday Celebration in honor of her 100th birthday. The event will last from 6-8 p.m. and include a discussion panel facilitated by Dr. Karlos Hill, regents' professor in the Clara Luper Department of African and African-American Studies at the University of Oklahoma. Members of the panel discussion will include Clara Luper's daughter, Marilyn Luper Hildreth, and members of the Clara Luper Legacy Committee. This event will focus on celebrating her life and legacy, keeping her story alive for future generations. The event is free to attend, but registration is required as space is limited.

The Oklahoma State Capitol is the temple of our democracy in Oklahoma, the place where people come to have their voice heard. Today, it's hard to imagine the landscape without the grand edifice. Back in 1910, the cities of Guthrie and Oklahoma City jockeyed back and forth for the rights to the capital city delaying completion of Oklahoma government's permanent home until 1917. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn discuss the history of the capitol and its resilience over the decades. Their guests are Bob Ross with the Inasmuch Foundation and film director Bryan Beasley. They discuss the new documentary film on the capitol that will be completed in May 2023.

Carla is currently a nurse entrepreneur, author, change agent, and advocate for all things health care. She holds a B.A. in Sociology, BSN, M.Ed in Adult Education, and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology. Carla began her career in nursing at 17 years of age by obtaining her CNA certificate while in high school. She has been a nurse for 14 years. She has held nursing positions in long-term care, hospice, LTACs, hospitals, mental health, nursing education, and the private sector. Most recently, she traveled to New York and Texas and spent six months working on the frontline, caring for critically ill patients diagnosed with Covid 19. Carla is also licensed as a Long-Term Health Care Administrator – Adult Day, and Licensed Professional Counselor-Candidate. Carla is the CEO of Carla Smith Nurse Consulting, a traveling training company that provides certifications in DDMAT, CPR & FA, and DISCUS. Carla resides in the Oklahoma City area with her daughter Alexis. Carla is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Order of Eastern Star, ANA, ONA, and OKMRC. Carla received the 2015 Entrepreneur of the Year Award by Perry Publishing, was honored as Nurse of the Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol, was featured on Fox25 news for her heroic efforts in New York during the Covid pandemic, and received Nurse of the Day by KOCO5. You can connect with Carla at carlasmithnurseconsult22@gmail.com.

In today's episode we look at the recent events at the Oklahoma State Capitol building. Trans activists take over the space and try and intimidate state representatives as they consider laws protecting minors from gender mutilation and medications. Ready to join The Rebellion? Become a patreon member and enjoy some great extras while supporting our efforts to speak the Truth into our culture. Learn more at patreon.com/dreverettpiper. Find more resources and info at dreverettpiper.com

Today we'll be hearing from a surprise guest, a farmer from rural Oklahoma named Bill Kern. Bill and I have been friends for many years and it is my belief that his experience as a farmer gives him many unique insights into Biblical passages. As of late, his work has been pivotal in allowing him and I to reach legislators in the Oklahoma State Capitol. Listen in as Bill shares on his experience as a Christian influence in Oklahoma politics as well as a farmer.

The Oklahoma House approved a package of tax cuts during special session, but the state Senate looks reluctant to do the same. State politics reporter Carmen Forman joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss. 

The Oklahoma House approved a package of tax cuts during special session, but the state Senate looks reluctant to do the same. State politics reporter Carmen Forman joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss. 

In this edition of our Ag Perspectives Podcast- Senior Farm and Ranch Brodcaster for the Oklahoma Farm Report, Ron Hays, talks in depth with the Vice President of Public Policy for Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Steve Thompson. hays and Thompson discuss the latest week of legislative work at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

Ron Hays talks with Don Schieber, the 2022 winner of the Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award, which is the highest award given by the Governor of Oklahoma to honor distinguished Oklahoma agriculture producers. This prestigious award honors leaders in the agriculture industry who exemplify personal values, performance, and achievement. Governor Kevin Stitt presented Schieber his award during the Oklahoma celebration of Ag Day on March 24th- after riding with the honoree in a mule drawn wagon up Lincoln Blvd to the front steps of the Oklahoma State Capitol. Schieber is the 25th award winner and becomes the newest inductee into the Oklahoma Ag Hall of Fame. Ron and Don talk about his career in production agriculture- his work on behalf of wheat farmers with the Oklahoma Wheat Commission and US Wheat Associates that included traveling to 26 countries taking the Oklahoma wheat production story to buyers of wheat around the world. Don is a major supporter of the wheat breeding work of Dr. Brett Carver- having provided ground on his farm in Kay County for an OSU wheat Variety Field Plot for 17 years. They also talk about his love of football- which took him onto the gridiron for fifty years as a football referee across Oklahoma. Don also offered advice to younger farmers in today's challenging environment about what he has learned on his way to farming, operating a seed cleaning business and raising a family in rural Oklahoma.

Kemper Ball Kxii was at the Oklahoma State Capitol when Governor Kevin Stitt granted clemency to Julius Jones. He joins LNL to talk about how people reacted to the high profile case.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/local-news-live-daily/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

No Spin, Unbiased Current Events & News w/ Dan Hennen: NYC Vaccine Passports - Mesa County - Ilhan Omar - Afghanistan - MoreThis is Dan's LIVE show from Monday, August 16, 2021. Our Hosts' viewpoints don't always reflect what EA TRUTH Media believes as a whole!Thank you for tuning in!Please join us chatting on social media about our shows using hashtag #EATruthRadio Dan provides commentary and analysis on the past week's “news” stories.  And strips out the Fake News so you don't have to.Topics this week include:  Mass Psychosis video; Trouble in Afghanistan; Protests at Oklahoma State Capitol; Walk-Out at a Hospital in France; Ilhan Omar in the news; Dr. Shiva; Frank Speech Symposium; Sean Penn advocating Manditory Vaccinations; Propaganda in the news again; trouble in Mesa County, Colorado; and finally a video gets removed by YouTube that shows a lawsuit moving forward against the Vaccine Passports in NYC.*** Visit our Media Site at www.EternalAffairsMedia.com & Please Consider Planting A SEED IN OUR MINISTRY! Sign up and become a Monthly Patron for EXCLUSIVE PERKS!& stand for your Christian, Conservative values with every call you make with www.PatriotMobile.com (tell them Curtis R Bizelli sent you) You can also send Bitcoin to: 3MrcjvjkVUyP5dDmELDZkqD5JT5TTYyQHnTHE TRUTH SHALL PREVAIL ~ WE ARE THE STORM! Our Independent Media Operation & End Times Ministry has been online for 10 years now since Curtis "Ray Biselliano" Bizelli FOUNDED EternalAffairsMedia.com in 2010 as a simple survivalist site after he woke up and became a pioneer preaching the truth powered by The TRUTH!!! We are on the frontlines leading the fight against the Fake News Mockingbird Media! Check out our Online Store and get some COOL GEAR! If there is anything you'd like to see that isn't there, message us! We wish to hear from you! The SILENT MAJORITY isn't going back to sleep! Corrupt, Sleepy, Pedo Joe & The Hoe STOLE this election! He will NEVER be our President! He's an enemy to the People! People are waking up! This is THE GREAT AWAKENING! God bless you & your loved ones! GOD BLESS THE REPUBLIC OF AMERICA!   Support the show (https://donate.eamedia.online)

Episode 14:  Oklahoma native Christopher Nick uses his classically-trained painting skills to create accurately detailed illustrations for major brands, children’s books and historical portraits for the Oklahoma State Capitol. In this episode, Christopher shares how a tiny retro delivery truck named Kirby gave him some financial breathing room and an unexpected introduction to his newest, and arguably most authentic, illustration style and character.Find Christopher: Website:     christopher-nick-portfolio  Mentioned:Minneapolis Institute of Art (visit)  First Avenue Club (visit) The Atelier: Studio Program of Fine Art (learn) Katie McCollow (see)   (listen) Mike Wimmer (see)  The Room in My Heart, by Beverly Evans, illustrated by Christopher Nick  (read)  D-Day: American Character, by Steve Lessman  (read) Dust Storm, by Jane McKellips, illustrated by Christopher Nick (read)Oklahoma Senate Art Collection (see)Oklahoma Hall of Fame, artist profile  (see) Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (visit) Donut Man (visit)  Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:    https://www.kristybattani.com Instagram:  kristybattaniartFacebook:  kristybattaniart Did you enjoy hearing about Isabelle's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge  Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

Former Representatives Josh Cockroft and Jason Dunnington discuss the shift in leadership focus and the culture in the Oklahoma State Capitol as the session moves into the final weeks.

Pastor Blake Gideon shares insights from the Abolition Day Rally at the Oklahoma State Capitol this past Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

Oklahoma Baptist Joel Harder talks about how he applies 2 Timothy 2:1-4 in his ministry as the Chaplain of the Oklahoma State House of Representatives.

The restoration team completed exterior work on the Oklahoma State Capitol in March, and now the Capitol Restoration Project is heading into its final phase. Begun in 2015, the extensive restoration is expected to conclude next summer, after adjournment of the 2021 legislative session, and be ready for official reopening in 2022. In this Capitol Insider segment Capitol Project Manager Trait Thompson discusses recent progress and what remains to be done as the Oklahoma legislature prepares to return for its 2021 session.

A conversation with Speaker Charles McCall. His take on: the wrap up of the 57th Oklahoma Legislature, COVID-19 in Oklahoma, the greatest influences on his leadership, the unique role of the Speaker of the House, and how he works to cultivate a culture of civility in the Oklahoma State Capitol. www.capitolculture.com    www.WhenLeadersMatter.com    

Farm and Ranch News for Tuesday, April 7, 2020 In today's farm and ranch news, Ron Hays checks out the Crop Progress Numbers released on Monday afternoon- and features comments from Steve Thompson of Oklahoma Farm Bureau on the single day of Legislative meetings held on Monday at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

Oklahoma City artist Jack Fowler talks about leaving teaching behind for the artist’s life.

L. Francis Rooney III is the fourth generation of his family to own Manhattan Construction Company. Manhattan was founded by Laurence H. Rooney in Chandler, Oklahoma Territory, in 1896. As the first company to incorporate in 1907 in the new state of Oklahoma, Manhattan played an important role in building the Southwest. Manhattan Construction, headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has built Cowboy Stadium in Texas, the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center at the United States Capitol, the Oklahoma State Capitol, the George Bush Presidential Library, and the George W. Bush Presidential Library. Manhattan is the only construction company to work on two presidential libraries.Francis Rooney is a former United States Ambassador to the Holy See having served from 2005-2008.

Tres, Bryan, Spencer and Ryan are (not quite) live from the Oklahoma State Capitol this week! The panel talks about some recent bills that have hit the floor covering everything from wind power, to guns, to adoptions. Stick around until the end and you'll get to hear tale of one congressman's triumph over the legendary 72oz. steak!

Undoing Religious Liberty, The Right’s Subversion of America’s Oldest InstitutionThis week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, Welton looks into the latest developments in religious freedom – and the Right’s attempt to subvert it – in America today. We’ll take a look behind the infamous Planned Parenthood videos and the Religious Right’s campaign against reproductive health services. We’ll hear from Tulsa Interfaith Alliance’s leader on Oklahoma’s recent refusal to remove a statue of the Ten Commandment from the State Capitol grounds. And, finally, Sally Steenland from the Center for American Progress will fill us in on the newest attempt to ban anti-gay discrimination and how an unexpected community has supported it. Behind Those Planned Parenthood Videos The recent undercover videos released showing Planned Parenthood representatives speaking frankly about the difficult topic of fetal tissue donations caused a furor on the Religious Right. Rev. Donna Schaper, Senior Minister at the historic Judson Memorial Church in New York City joins Welton to discuss what she sees as the hypocrisy in the Religious Right’s rhetoric and the truth behind the videos themselves. In a strongly-worded article in Religion Dispatches, Rev. Schaper did not hesitate to point out the sexism in the Right’s attacks, and question the merits of videos released by an organization formed solely to ruin Planned Parenthood and to put an end to the valuable services they offer to women, especially low-income women, in the United States. “Thou shalt not touch the monument.” The monument depicting the Ten Commandments outside the Oklahoma State Capitol has been ruled to be in violation of the state’s constitution by the state supreme court – but the governor has refused to remove it. Rev. Bob Lawrence, Executive Director of the Tulsa Interfaith Alliance joins Welton this week to discuss the separation of church and state and the ways in which the Right has fought to blur the lines between them. And what about the Satanic Temple’s role in the case? Discrimination is Bad for Business, and Businesses Agree A recent survey of small business owners revealed that, despite the best efforts of the anti-gay lobby to argue the contrary, small businesses do not wish to discriminate against LGBT individuals on claims of religious freedom – and they recognize that denying customers service for any reason is bad for business. Sally Steenland, Faith and Progressive Policy Director at the Center for American Progress, joins Welton to analyze the poll results and break down the different types of responses gathered: from bakers to photographers, and liberals to conservatives. Steenland and Welton will also discuss the Equality Bill, just introduced in Congress.

Guest is Melissa Goodblanket, mother to Mah-hi-vist Goodblanket, a Cheyenne-Arapaho teen who was killed by Custer County deputies last December, 21, 2013. A rally is being planned for April 16, 2014 at the North Plaza of the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check out Touching Cloud Goodblanket Cause/ Mah hi vist/ Red Bird  http://www.facebook.com/TouchingCloudGoodblanket   for more info. Now that the autopsy was released Friday, March 21, 2014, Wilbur and Melissa Goodblanket await news on whether or not there will be any charges brought against two Custer County sheriff deputies who shot and killed their 18-year-old teenager son, Mah-hi-vist “Red Bird” Goodblanket, on December 21, 2013.  Ma-hi-vist's birthday is April 11.   The autopsy report findings indicate the teen was shot seven times with wounds to his head, torso, and right upper arm. Goodblanket was also shot two times by a taser gun. The manner of death is listed as a homicide in the autopsy report. Goodblanket had a blood alcohol level of .10 and no drugs were detected in his system.  The two officers were placed in leave after the fatal shooting. They have since returned to active duty.  http://nativenewsonline.net/currents/autospy-reveals-cheyenne-arapaho-teen-shot-7-times-deputies/ http://newsok.com/article/3945807 Custer County District Attorney Dennis Smith said his office will announce its decision on whether the shooting was justified in a week to 10 days.  And still the family waits for justice.

Join us as we discuss the rally to campaign to bring Justice to the issue surrounding little Naomi Whitecrow's death. The rally is scheduled at the Oklahoma State Capitol on November 2, 2011 from 11 AM to 2 PM.  Guest Lisa Liebl, Public Relations Coordinator from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe's Governor's Office will explain who will be at the rally and what the rally is meant to accomplish.  This is not just an Indian issue, this is an issue for all children of Oklahoma.  Come listen to the details of the campaign to bring justice to Oklahoma children in the name of Naomi Whitecrow.   Then come out and support the rally on November 2nd at 11 AM to 2 PM.  Come together for justice for Naomi.  Mvto