Τα καλύτερα A Ok podcast (2024)

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Indigenous Rock Star Jesse Ed Davis 1:13:25

10d ago1:13:25

1:13:25

During his career, guitarist Jesse Ed Davis played with over 100 major artists, including Bob Dylan, the Allman Brothers, John Lennon, and Rod Stewart. His first brush with notoriety was playing with Conway Twitty in Oklahoma City, and he honed his chops with Taj Mahal after moving to Los Angeles. Jackson Browne credits Davis’s guitar solo on “Doct…

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Allow Yourself to Be Happy by Kathy Rodriguez 49:20

29d ago49:20

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Do I have a treat for you today! Ms. Kathy Rodriguez, founder of the nonprofit, Safe Stage Spacing, talks to me about the amazing services she offers to those on the spectrum and their families. We all know that going to the doctor, moving out of one's home, or even getting a hair cut, can be sensory overload for someone with autism. No worries tho…

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The Choctaw Code Talkers 1:14:16

1M ago1:14:16

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During World War I, it was common for the German military to tap Allied communications lines along the western front. Seeking to find a way to communicate that could not be interpreted by the enemy, the commander of the 36th Infantry’s 142nd Regiment enlisted Choctaw soldiers to send messages in their native language. The result led to successful o…

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Protect OK App 18:51

1M ago18:51

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The State of Oklahoma, along with the Department of Public Safety, the Oklahoma County Terrorism Intelligence Center (OCTIC), and the Oklahoma School Security Institute developed the free, anonymous, Protect OK app. The ProtectOK app consolidates all suspicious activity reporting into one easy-to-use platform. The app even allows users to upload pi…

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The California Road 1:21:10

2M ago1:21:10

1:21:10

After gold was discovered in California in 1848, Americans flocked to the west coast to make their fortunes. In 1849, Congress instructed Captain Randolph Marcy to find a suitable passage from Fort Smith to Santa Fe by traveling south of the Canadian River. Guided by Delaware scout Black Beaver, Marcy and the first wagon train reached their destina…

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Impeachment 1:30:46

3M ago1:30:46

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Since statehood, numerous elected officials have found themselves on the wrong side of the Oklahoma Legislature’s good graces, which resulted in impeachment charges being filed. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn discuss Oklahoma’s constitutional requirements for impeachment, some of the officials who have been impeached in the s…

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Episode 5:Be Brave In Your Own Life With Kimberley Cox and the NeuroCircus 47:31

4M ago47:31

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I would like to introduce you to Ms. Kimberley Cox, Indianapolis, IN native, the mother of two beautiful children, one who happens to be on the autism spectrum, and the creator of the NeuroCircus, a nonprofit that Ms. Cox is trying to build that will provide resources for autism families. The unimaginable tragedy that Ms. Cox has endured is one tha…

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47 in a Row 1:18:09

4M ago1:18:09

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From 1953 to 1957, University of Oklahoma football coach Bud Wilkinson and his Sooners won 47 games in a row, an NCAA record. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn discuss Coach Wilkinson and his leadership skills, the players who made the winning streak possible, and a few of the significant games along the way. Their guest is Berr…

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Television Comes to Oklahoma 1:27:54

6M ago1:27:54

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Crowds came by the thousands to Municipal Auditorium in Oklahoma City to see the first television images in Oklahoma at a demonstration sponsored by WKY Radio on November 13, 1939. Despite television being a financial drain on broadcasters who had tried it before, E.K. Gaylord believed Oklahoma deserved it, so he applied for a license and was grant…

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Episode 4:Peace, Love, Acceptance, and Positivity with Kadin McElwain 38:27

7M ago38:27

38:27

Today, Kadin McElwain is in the house! Kadin and I had the absolute best conversation about making friends when someone is on the autism spectrum, how adults can be their child's biggest advocate, and honestly, about the future of humanity as a whole. Kadin is an autism advocate and when the naysayers said, no, I don't think you can do that, well, …

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The Birth of the State Park System 1:09:39

7M ago1:09:39

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Oklahoma was a state for almost thirty years before the state park system was created. Thanks to federal funds and free labor provided by the Civilian Conservation Corps, seven new state parks were constructed starting in 1935. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn discuss the political conditions that led to Oklahoma creating the S…

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Episode 3:You Are Only In Control Of You With Sam Mitchell 34:17

8M ago34:17

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After listening to Sam's podcast episode #103, My Way or the Highway, Autism Rocks and Rolls, listen to this companion episode, but from a parent's perspective. In this episode, we talk to the one and only, Sam Mitchell! He and I talk about how our family helped Sam understand, "my way or the highway," wasn't always the answer.…

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200 Years of Fort Gibson and Fort Towson 1:18:10

8M ago1:18:10

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In February 1824, the general-in-chief of the Army authorized the abandonment of Fort Smith and the creation of a new fort in the southwest. Col. Matthew Arbuckle selected a site near the Three Forks and named it Cantonment Gibson. Its mission was to protect white settlers, work for peace between tribes in the region, and establish a diplomatic rel…

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The Five Moons 1:18:43

9M ago1:18:43

1:18:43

Maria Tallchief, Marjorie Tallchief, Yvonne Chouteau, Moscelyne Larkin, and Rosella Hightower were all American Indian women, born in Oklahoma during the 1920s, who went on to become prima ballerinas. Nicknamed the “Five Moons,” they achieved the pinnacle of success in their respective ballet careers, making their marks in America and on the intern…

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Jazz in Oklahoma 1:15:58

10M ago1:15:58

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The confluence of cultures in Oklahoma, from Blacks who arrived as enslaved persons from the southeastern United States to European immigrants, created the ideal environment for the musical form known as jazz to take root. Jazz performers such as Charlie Christian, the Oklahoma City Blue Devils, and the Ernie Fields Orchestra made their mark on the…

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The 1965 Oklahoma Supreme Court Scandal 1:11:56

12M ago1:11:56

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In 1964, Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice N.S. Corn was convicted on federal income tax evasion charges. While incarcerated, he provided testimony implicating himself, Justice Earl Welch, and Justice N.B. Johnson in a scheme to accept bribes in exchange for affecting the decision in cases before the court. The resulting scandal cast a shadow over the…

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Episode 2:Truth Be Told 18:15

12M ago18:15

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After you listen to Sam's episode, 102:Honesty vs. Bluntness, on his podcast, Autism Rocks and Rolls, check out this episode. My episode aligns with Sam's in that I talk about the challenges for parents when it comes to differentiating and teaching their children the difference between being honest, but not rudely blunt. There is often no middle gr…

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Two Worldviews in Conflict 1:03:48

1y ago1:03:48

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The Cherokee Nation lived in their ancestral homelands in the eastern United States for centuries before the first arrival of Europeans on American soil in the 1500s. As settlers arrived in larger numbers, the Cherokees were forced to cede or sell their lands, first to the British government and then to the United States through successive treaties…

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Train Like a Trooper Interview with 72nd OHP Graduates 23:37

1y ago23:37

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Public Information Director Sarah Stewart and PIO Trooper Preston Cox #248 interview with two graduates of the 72nd Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy. The two graduates are Trooper Truitt and Trooper Butler.Από τον Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Oklahoma Highway Patrol

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A Conversation Between Governors 1:11:25

1y ago1:11:25

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To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Oklahoma Territorial Museum in Guthrie, the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a fireside chat between former governors Brad Henry (2003–2011) and George Nigh (1979–1987) at the Guthrie Scottish Rite Temple in October 2023. In a conversation moderated by Trait Thompson and Michael Williams, regist…

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Labor Omnia Vincit 1:02:49

1y ago1:02:49

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Oklahoma’s motto, Labor Omnia Vincit, means “work conquers all things.” Today, many people see it as a nod to the hardworking nature of our state’s citizens. In reality, it’s a tribute to organized labor, which was a significant political force in the formation of Oklahoma’s constitution and early laws. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob B…

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Making History on the Gridiron 1:17:45

1+ y ago1:17:45

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The 1956 Frederick Bombers were the first integrated high school football team to win a state championship in the United States. Coached by Dean Wild, a previous state champion at Watonga, the team of 12 Black players and 27 white players went 14-0 that year and beat Okmulgee Dunbar 33-0 in the Oklahoma Class B state championship game. Coach Wild’s…

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Episode 1:Gina’s Stories 24:16

1+ y ago24:16

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Meet me, Gina Mitchell. I am the proud mama of Sam Mitchell, podcaster from Autism Rocks and Rolls. I tell the story of how Autism Rocks and Rolls Corporation came about and how this podcast, It's OK, came to fruition. Parents with children on the autism spectrum, listen on! Join me in celebrating our children and understanding that success comes i…

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A Little Freedom is a Dangerous Thing 58:42

1+ y ago58:42

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When Clara Luper and her students went to New York City in 1957 to perform her play, Brother President, they experienced integration for the first time. The trip opened their eyes to a new way of living and became the impetus to try to bring freedom to segregated Oklahoma. As the NAACP Youth Council leader and a well-respected teacher, Clara Luper …

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They Call the Thing Rodeo 1:13:15

1+ y ago1:13:15

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Rodeo in Oklahoma evolved from competitions between cowboys at ranches in the Oklahoma Panhandle in the 1880s to the professional sport of the modern era. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn explore the origin of rodeo in Oklahoma, the formation of the PRCA, and the impact the National Finals Rodeo made on Oklahoma City. Their gue…

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OHP Darkest Day 35:27

1+ y ago35:27

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May 26, 1978, is the darkest day in the history of OHP, when three troopers were slain in two separate shootouts with two escaped Oklahoma State Prison convicts. In this podcast, Captain Ronnie Hampton talks about his extensive research on the 34-day trail of terror by the two convicts before they were killed as well in the shootout with troopers. …

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1883: Fact vs. Fiction 1:11:42

1+ y ago1:11:42

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Taylor Sheridan’s 1883, a gritty western prequel to his wildly successful Yellowstone series, captured the nation’s attention with its realistic portrayal of an emigrant journey across the US to Oregon. But, how real was it? In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn are joined by Kathy Dickson, director of museums and sites for the Okla…

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The People’s House 1:20:25

1+ y ago1:20:25

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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…

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Live Episode: The Life and Legacy of Bob Wills 1:33:40

2y ago1:33:40

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Bob Wills was born in Texas, but he and his Texas Playboys became a national sensation when they began playing live shows on KVOO from the legendary Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa. Bob’s unique style of music blended folk, jazz, hillbilly, and blues to produce the sound we know today as Western Swing. His music is still as popular as ever and it is regul…

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Votes for Women! 1:16:31

2y ago1:16:31

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As the suffrage movement played out on the national stage with women like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Alice Paul leading the charge, Oklahomans were also working to see the 19th Amendment passed and ratified. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn discuss the political landscape in Oklahoma and Indian Territories that initially reject…

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Retail Therapy 1:17:33

2y ago1:17:33

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Since prehistoric times, commerce has been one of the engines that made Oklahoma run. This began with the Indigenous peoples who lived at Spiro Mounds. They had a vast trade network and obtained goods from across the country, a practice that was continued by their descendants. In the 1700s, French traders moved into eastern Oklahoma, opening up tra…

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Higher and Faster 1:14:45

2y ago1:14:45

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In this episode, OHS executive director Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn are joined by Oklahoma History Center director Dan Provo to discuss Oklahomans who contributed to the space program in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1961, when President Kennedy challenged Americans to land a man on the moon by the end of the decade, Oklahomans answered the call…

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New OHP Education Requirements 12:39

2y ago12:39

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Join Train Like a Trooper hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they talk about new education requirements to become a trooper. Guest Dustin Whitten with OSU/OKC discusses the unique partnership with OHP and how it's creating a path for potential candidates to become troopers with little to no prior college credit hours.…

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Cultivating Cultural Tourism in Oklahoma 1:01:51

2y ago1:01:51

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In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn talk with special guest Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell about the importance of cultural tourism in Oklahoma. After discussing some of their favorite historic places in the state, the crew talks about the evolution of the Oklahoma Historical Society from an entity that solely collects artifacts…

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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? 1:05:27

2+ y ago1:05:27

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When the economy cratered with the stock market crash in October 1929, Oklahomans had already been feeling the effects of an economic depression for several years due to falling agriculture and oil prices. The onset of the Dust Bowl in western Oklahoma and the rejection of the New Deal by the state’s political leadership exacerbated the effects of …

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Free Wellness Sessions 41:16

2+ y ago41:16

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Trooper Danny Long, head of the First Responder Wellness Division and Stacey Stephens, a Licensed Professional Counselor, talk about the new initiative to get all troopers six free counseling sessions a year. This is a groundbreaking effort that will eventually expand to other first responders and will make a difference in the mental well-being of …

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Our Good Angel, Kate 1:13:13

2+ y ago1:13:13

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Kate Barnard may have shaped the early history of Oklahoma more than any other figure. She convinced the delegates to the Oklahoma Constitutional Convention to create the office of commissioner of charities and corrections, a position with the authority to investigate the conditions of prisons, orphanages, hospitals, and other public institutions. …

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Pawnee Bill and May Lillie’s Wild West 1:15:25

2+ y ago1:15:25

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In the late 19th century, traveling Wild West shows became a popular form of entertainment. One of the largest and most successful Wild West shows was created by Gordon W. “Pawnee Bill” Lillie and his wife, May, in 1888. It later merged with Buffalo Bill’s show and continued until 1913. In this podcast, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn discuss …

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Killing of Umpire Forbidden 46:44

2+ y ago46:44

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The game of baseball has a rich history in Oklahoma. From the first organized game in 1882 in Indian Territory to town league teams to the pros, Oklahomans have made their mark on the game. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn explore how baseball made its way to Oklahoma, the significance of those early teams, and Oklahomans who a…

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Lawlessness and Law Enforcement in the 1920s and ‘30s 1:08:41

2+ y ago1:08:41

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The advent of the automobile gave lawbreakers the ability to commit crimes and evade local law enforcement. During the 1920s and 1930s, bank robberies and kidnappings became all too common in Oklahoma. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn discuss the rise of notorious criminals and how the state created new agencies to enforce the …

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At War With Corruption 1:12:06

3y ago1:12:06

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From the mid-1960s through the early 1980s, several major corruption scandals rocked the halls of government in Oklahoma. Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn discuss the political climate in Oklahoma that fostered the atmosphere for corruption to develop. Their guest is Bill Price, former US Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma, who prose…

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Live Episode: Oklahoma’s All-Black Towns 1:16:51

3y ago1:16:51

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Oklahoma had more than 50 All-Black towns at one time, more than any other state. A special panel of guests discusses the history of some of the towns and efforts being made today to revitalize them. Trait Thompson and Larry O’Dell from the Oklahoma Historical Society are joined by Shirley Nero from Clearview, Henrietta Hicks from Boley, and Sen. K…

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Episode 8: Amplify Voices - Steve Letsike 52:00

3y ago52:00

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An insightful episode with such an honourable guest. Steve is a human rights advocate, the founder and Executive Director of Access Chapter 2 (AC2). Steve is a prominent leader, with high-level international policy and human rights experience for over 15 years. She leads on advocacy of human rights, specialising in gender-based violence and using h…

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Battle of the Washita 1:06:53

3y ago1:06:53

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After the Civil War, increased westward migration resulted in escalating violent conflict between the Plains Indian tribes protecting their ancestral lands and the new settlers. The 1867 Medicine Lodge Treaty failed to quell the violence, which resulted in Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan’s new strategy of attacking the tribes in their winter camps. In No…

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Oklahoma During World War II 1:09:05

3y ago1:09:05

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December 7, 2021, marked the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn discuss how Oklahoma changed during World War II, and how the state was impacted for generations to come. Joe Todd, author of USS Oklahoma: Remembrance of a Great Lady, joins them and shares many stories that he has collected from Oklah…

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Oklahoma in the 1950s 1:16:09

3y ago1:16:09

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The post-World War II 1950s in Oklahoma was a coming-of-age era for a state that would celebrate its 50th birthday in 1957. From transportation to civil rights to the arts and sciences, Oklahoma’s advancement accelerated during this pivotal decade. Former Governor George Nigh joins Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn for the entire episode to disc…

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Oklahoma First Responder Wellness Division Part 3 43:06

3y ago43:06

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Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster #724 for the third part of the discussion about the newly formed Oklahoma First Responder Wellness Division. Trooper Danny Long #926 is heading up this effort to revamp the Officer Assistance Program for the Highway Patrol as well as for first responders around our state. In this podcast, we bring in…

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New Officer Wellness Program Part 2 31:36

3y ago31:36

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Join hosts Sarah Stewart and Trooper Eric Foster as they continue the talk with Trooper Danny Long and his vision for the new Officer Wellness Program for OHP. Trooper Long's personal journey through his career with OHP has uniquely prepared him to reshape this agency program. Learn how it will involve every trooper and eventually every employee of…

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New Officer Wellness Program 25:34

3y ago25:34

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Trooper Danny Long #926 shares his very personal story about his struggles with mental health over the course of his law enforcement career. His experiences have shaped who he is today and have paved the way for his latest mission - revamping the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Officer Assistance Program. Over the next two podcasts, we'll hear from Trooper…

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The Battle of Honey Springs 56:21

3y ago56:21

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The Battle of Honey Springs was the largest and most important Civil War battle in Indian Territory. The battle returned control of Indian Territory to Union forces, and is also significant because the majority of the combatants were Native American and Black. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn welcome Adam Lynn, director of the …

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