U.S. Congressman Cramer talks about his first job
Interview: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer Talks about first jobs, how the government and business co-exist and what president elect Donald Trump is like.
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New pipeline policies being looked at
Interviews: Kathleen Sgamma, president, Western Energy Alliance, Denver, CO Talks about the financial impact of the energy protests and how it is creating new policies within auctions and conventions.
Facts and myths about the DAPL
Interview: U.S. Senator John Hoeven Talks about the Dakota Access Pipeline, existing pipelines, energy markets, facts and myths about crude oil transportation.
The ever changing commodity business
Interview: Chris Olson, Treasure Islands Coins Talks about their ever changing business and how commodities are traded.
ND’s Gov talks protesters and safety
Interview: North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple Comments on the Dakota Access Pipeline protesters, the wold winter weather and his emergency evacuation order.
Williston still seeing energy activity
Interview: Curtis Shuck, president, Red River Oilfield Services, Williston, ND Gives an update on their company as well as what the overall Williston Basin oilfield activity looks like today.
Hoeven speak out on the DAPL
Interview: US Senator John Hoeven The US Senator talks about the Dakota Access Pipeline and offers some facts, myths and thoughts on the issue.
Full Length Interview: Nicholas Flom talks future of UAS, drones
Interview: Nicholas Flom, director, Northern Plains UAS Test Site Recently named the new director at the Northern Plains UAS Test Site in Grand Forks, ND, Nicholas Flom talks about the future of the UAS industry in the region. Flom details what type of testing is being done in the state […]
Spiess invited as a guest on BBC World to talk DAPL protest
Multimedia journalist Jason Spiess appeared on the BBC World Service’s World Have Your Say regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline Protest and the Bakken oil fields. Spiess is joined by Dallas Goldtooth, Indigenous Environmental Network and Chris White, energy and environmental reporter, Daily Caller News Foundation. The round table discussion addresses […]
Bakken Consignment Auction due to demand
Interviews: Jim Sabe, Pifer’s Auction, Bowman, ND Talks about the Bakken Consignment Auction in Watford City and how it became an event due to the demand.
The commodity of gold, silver and Pokemon
Interview: Chris Olson, owner, Treasure Island Coins First jobs, gold, silver, Pokemon Cards and metal detectors are discussed in this week’s Kids and Capitalism KidCast.
The state and growing marijuana
Interviews: Doug Goehring, ND Agriculture Commissioner Gives an update on the Compassionate Care Act and how the state will oversee the growing of cannabis. From permits to seeds to harvest, many topics are discussed.
Energy companies helping out this holiday season
Interview: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services An update on the Bakken BBQ’s theme, raffle and cooks for next summer. They also talk about how energy companies are raising money right this holiday season in the Bakken.
How the EPA will look under Trump
Interview: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer Talks about how public officials need to make themselves and their offices accessible to the public. Cramer also talks about how the EPA would look under president elect Donald Trump. In addition he also speculates what will happen to the energy industry over the next […]
Pipeline protests impacting BLM auctions
Interview: Kathleen Sgamma, Vice President of Government & Public Affairs, Western Energy Alliance Protest, Pipeline Technology and BLM Auction Online are points of discussion.
Bakken airport seeing more travelers
Interview: Steven Kjergaard, executive director, Williston Basin International Airport The Bakken impact continues to amaze the economy and break new ground. Literally and figuratively. In the midst of record number of population increases, greenfield refineries being constructed and major infrastructure being completed, another rarity has broke ground in Williston North […]
Holiday parties lining up in the Bakken
Interview: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services Talks about the Festival of Trees in Dickinson, the API Christmas Party and Angel Tree. They also talk about how energy companies continue to volunteer and donate to the local communities.
Cramer talks Trump and energy
Interview: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer Gives an overview of how the energy industry will look under a Trump administration. Cramer talks oil, gas and coal.
Bakken still showing signs of economic life
Interview: Geoff Simon, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Gives an overview of energy and infrastructure updates in the oil and gas producing counties in the Bakken.
Oil and gas communities looking to change tax structure
Interview: Vicky Steiner, ND State Legislature Talks about the oil and gas production tax and the local community tax disbursement structure. Interview: Brian Scheid, senior editor, SP Global Platts Talks about what regulations and policies are high priorities for oil and gas companies.
Bakken communities building for tomorrow
Interviews: Vicky Steiner, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Gives an update on some Bakken communities and their major infrastructure projects. She also talks about the tax formula for the local municipalities.
How GEICO’s cafeteria went vegan
Interview: Neal Barnard, American doctor, author, clinical researcher, and founding president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, an international network of doctors, scientists, and laypeople. Shares data from a GEICO cafeteria study and how that is now being seen by Washington as a possibility in Health Care and Insurances.
On the federal campaign trail
Interviews: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer Talks about what it is like campaigning for a federal position and how participating in town hall meetings are a big part of his strategy.
North Dakota creates medicinal cannabis laws
Interview: Arvy Smith, Deputy State Health Officer, ND Dept of Health Gives an overview of how the medical marijuana laws in North Dakota will work and what businesses will be needed for the new industry.
Full length interview: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer
Interview: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer Cramer talks about what it is like campaigning in a federal election every two years. Part of his strategy is town hall meetings and making himself and staff available. He says he always doesn’t agree or is persuaded, but appreciates the communication and open connection […]
Full length interview: Vicky Steiner and Geoff Simon
Interviews: Vicky Steiner and Geoff Simon, Western Dakota Energy Association Steiner and Simon talk about the changes in Western North Dakota and the Bakken oil fields. Stiener also talks about her past role as executive director, which will end December 31, 2017. Simon will be taking over as the new […]
Full length interview: Doug Goehring talks about growing marijuana
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring talks with MultiMedia Journalist Jason Spiess about the new Compassionate Care measure passed in North Dakota’s November election. The state will have 30 days to construct a law, layering in several departments and agencies. Goehring compares legalized marijuana to the state’s current hemp program. […]
From covering the protest to taking cover
When journalist Erin Schrode arrived to the Bakken she assumed she would be covering the protest for a number of media outlets. After a few days, Schrode went from telling stories to becoming a major one, one that went viral across social media, viewed by millions and picked up […]
Bakken BBQ announces theme for next summer
Interview: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services Talk about the upcoming Bakken related community events in the oilfield and announce the “circus” theme for next year’s Bakken BBQ.
Journalist shot in DAPL protest talks about experience
Interview: Erin Schrode, environmentalist journalist Talks about her experience getting shot by a rubber bullet by authorities and how the media coverage. She also talks about recorded video footage, millions of online views, social media exchanges and the protest camp’s general culture.
BLM auctions going online due to protests
Interview: Kathleen Sgamma, Vice President of Government & Public Affairs, Western Energy Alliance Talks about the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, as well as some others, and how it is shifting BLM mineral auctions to go online with their oil and gas auctions.
New leadership in the Bakken
Interview: Vicky Steiner, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Talks about a recent six city study regarding the future growth and investment into the Bakken. She also talks about the change in leadership for the Western Dakota Energy Association.
Energy communities continue to build despite low oil prices
Interviews: Geoff Simon, executive director, Western Dakotas Energy Association Talks about the investment into oil and gas producing counties in the Dakotas as well as how some cities are leveraged to the point where they are exploring new revenue centers.
ND Ag Commissioner talks growing medicinal marijuana
Interview: Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Talks about the introduction of Medical Marijuana and some of the challenges businesses and farmers will face in the early days. He also talks about ND’s hemp program, which has been around since 1997.
Journalist covering DAPL protest shot by rubber bullets
Interviews: Erin Schrode, freelance journalist Talks about going to North Dakota to cover a story on the pipeline protest and getting shot by law enforcement officers while filming an interview.