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Engaging and enlightening interviews with women leaders on energy, climate, sustainability and corporate responsibility -- ESG, environment,social and governance issues. Business, policy and technology, money, the arts and careers. Topics include driving innovation, leadership, communications and career advice. Inspiration, trends and insights. Hosted and produced by Joan Michelson, acclaimed journalist, business leader, coach and speaker, based in Washington, DC.
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An authentic, unscripted update from County Cable Montgomery highlighting items that help residents of Montgomery County. This program will feature interviews with elected officials, employees, public servants, and residents. This program is produced by the Office of Community Engagement from the Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Services. Interviews are recorded live and presented with very few edits to ensure the integrity and authenticity of the conversations.
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Floor Focus, and our website Floor Daily, is the oldest and most trusted flooring magazine. Our market research, strategic analysis and fashion coverage of the flooring business provides retailers, designers, architects, contractors, building owners, suppliers and other industry professionals the information they need to achieve greater success.
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Oklahoma and the Cherokee Nation face an impasse over tribal tag compacts. The Muscogee Nation heads to court over burial remains in Alabama. Midwestern farmers are integrating native prairie back into their fields. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to da…
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“Our job is to recycle so that we can recover all of that scrap and goods that you and I are recycling in our garbage bins every week or recycling as we get new cars. And our job is to recover that because we make steel in a very clean and efficient process through what's called an electric arc furnace. So, we take all of that scrap, we melt it dow…
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An OKC television station is suing State Superintendent Ryan Walters. Officials are warning of scams against turnpike customers. A facility in Woodward is recycling wind turbines. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout…
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Meet David Steinman, an environmental activist, investigative journalist, and author who has worked to expose the dangers of chemical toxins in everyday life. Steinman's bestselling 1990 book, Diet for a Poisoned Planet, highlighted the hidden chemical dangers in our food. In his latest book, Raising Healthy Kids: Protecting Your Children from Hidd…
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Poll workers are getting ready for the General Election. Science Museum Oklahoma gets a state-of-the-art planetarium. Young Black farmers are facing more stress in the modern age. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout…
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Local law enforcement is investigating threats to Oklahoma schools. A new report shines a light on rural roads and bridges in our state. The Oklahoma City Zoo takes in two tiny fish species as new residents. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on al…
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Now might be a good time to check if you’re still registered to vote in Oklahoma. An entertainment district in Norman gets final approval OU is teaching Ukrainian surgeons techniques to take back to their war-torn country. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep u…
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Send us a text Curious about how AI can revolutionize local government? Join us in this episode of "What's Happening MoCo" as we sit down with Marc Elrich, the County Executive of Montgomery County, live from the MACo Conference in Ocean City, Maryland. Learn firsthand how attending these conferences can spark innovative ideas and collaborations. M…
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US mail processing is staying in Tulsa. Oklahoma’s Election Board receives suspicious packages. Farmers are raising concerns after Tyson closed a chicken processing facility. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the …
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State Superintendent Ryan Walters faces a grand jury investigation. Native artists get shut out at this year’s Emmy Awards. Voters in southeast Oklahoma are fed up with their local lawmaker. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news…
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More than half the world's population—4.4 billion people—live in cities today. That number is expected to rise to 80% by 2050. Our guest, Nadina Galle, is a trailblazing ecological engineer and author of The Nature of Our Cities. She is an ecological engineer who studies the intersection of nature and technology in urban environments. Nadina develo…
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New reports show travel expenses for Superintendent Ryan Walters and his staff. Sheriffs are getting extra money for their budget shortfalls. Oklahoma therapists use D&D to improve mental health. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest…
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Solar has been getting a lot of attention in the past couple years and counties across Virginia have been passing stringent regulations on new solar developments. This week we spoke with Dr. Lee Daniels, Professor Emeritus of Land Rehabilitation and Dr. Ryan D. Stewart, Professor of Soil Physics & Hydrology, both at Virginia Tech about the effects …
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The State Board of Education explains why it revoked the license of a former Norman teacher. OKC State Fair officials implement a new youth curfew. This weekend’s Emmy Awards recognizes Indigenous representation. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date …
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A vote on raising the state’s minimum wage gets delayed for nearly two years. A new homeless center is coming to Tulsa. Southeast Oklahoma residents are raising concerns about a hydropower plant. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest…
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Tulsa election officials finish a recount in the city’s mayoral race. Oklahoma’s top prosecutor wants a surgeon general’s warning label on social media. Langston University gets more money to expand its services. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date …
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“Energy efficiency…is doing more, using less. The megawatt not used is the cheapest megawatt and there's so many things, either by using technology, old technology like insulation or digitalization, that allows us to really stretch what we can get out every single megawatt ,a kilowatt electron that we use. And so that's what we're talking about. If…
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Colleges could face new rules on training for gender and sex. Oklahoma doctors facing burnout could get some help soon. A new book focuses on the history of tribal sovereignty in our state. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news …
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The global push for sustainability has reached a critical juncture, particularly in industries traditionally associated with high environmental impacts, such as chemical manufacturing and mining. These sectors, vital to the global economy, are also significant contributors to carbon emissions and environmental degradation. However, innovative appro…
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Oklahoma tribes are dealing with a new license plate law. OKC Apple Store union workers come to a deal with the company. OSU unveils a new statue of the man who was the inspiration for Pistol Pete. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the late…
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Time is running out for a new Oklahoma County Jail. The federal government is helping Oklahoma with road safety funding. Corn crops are getting falsely blamed for high humidity. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout t…
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A federal judge rejects moving a lawsuit against Superintendent Ryan Walters’ Bible mandate. Tribal leaders are objecting to new boundary signs from the state. Oklahoma lawmakers are hoping to boost the state’s CareerTech. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep u…
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A coalition of Republicans wants to move the state legislature further to the right. Oklahoma loses an appeal in the U.S. Supreme Court over family planning money. Climate change could force more water issues in the Midwest and Great Plains. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comm…
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“One of the big differences between Canada and the United States on climate policy spending broadly is that unlike the United States, Canada has a national carbon pricing system. So, we have a carbon pricing system that sets a national minimum standard. There's a retail price for retail fuels, including gasoline for cars. And there's also an indust…
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New legislative leaders are getting ready to deal with the State’s Superintendent of Schools. A state agency wants to stop young Oklahomans from vaping. The Cherokee Nation celebrates the end of its 2024 holiday season. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up t…
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Rachael Z. Miller is a leading voice in the fight against microfiber pollution, the plastic smog that trails our clothing like exhaust from a car. You might not see them, but our synthetic clothing sheds millions of tiny plastic fibers that make their way into our atmosphere, oceans, and rivers. It’s been less than a century since the introduction …
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Send us a text In this episode of "What's Happening MoCo," we sit down with Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown to unpack the crucial responsibilities of his office. Brown speaks candidly about his initiatives aimed at reducing the over-incarceration of young Black men, fostering fairness, and leveraging technological advancements like AI to pr…
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In 2020, Virginia started on a path to incrementally increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2026. But this year the governor vetoed the annual increase. In this episode, we talk with Levi Goren, Director of Research & Education Policy at the Commonwealth Institute, about what the minimum wage is, how it is related to inflation, and who is imp…
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A recount request in the race for Tulsa’s next mayor. Oklahoma teens are living less dangerously than they did a decade ago. Oklahoma City is working to reduce homelessness. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the d…
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A mental health lawsuit from Attorney General Gentner Drummond faces pushback. Hunters and fishers are supporting Oklahoma communities and wildlife conservation. Oklahoma works to lower barriers for long-term health care careers. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can…
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James City County has launched its Strategic Plan Update, a process to revise the currently adopted 2035 Strategic Plan and we want you to be part of it! Tune in to the newest episode of This Week in James City County and learn more.JCC Strategic Plan Public Open House #1Monday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m., Legacy Hall, 4301 New Town AvenueRegistration is enco…
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Elections result in changes to the state legislature. ONG customers will see an increase in their gas bills. We bring you an audio postcard from one of the oldest Black rodeos in the country. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest new…
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Oklahomans are heading to the polls today for primary runoffs and municipal elections. COVID cases are rising in Oklahoma. New green infrastructure could soon be coming to your local Love’s convenience store. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on a…
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Meet Emily McGarvey, furniture maker and retailer Room & Board's first Director of Sustainability. The company, founded in 1980, recently became an employee-owned B Corporation. Room & Board has made significant efforts to reduce the environmental impact by engaging 12,000 U.S. craftspeople to make its furniture, achieving 95% sustainable wood sour…
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A former Norman educator who shared banned books gets her teaching license revoked. Oklahoma’s state grocery tax is ending this week. Latino candidates are struggling still to get elected to the legislature. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on al…
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The State Board of Education is rethinking its use of executive sessions. Oklahoma Democrats are celebrating their new candidate for president. Female chess enthusiasts are showing off their love for the game. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on …
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