Bakken communities building for tomorrow

November 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

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.

On the federal campaign trail

November 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

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.

Full length interview: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer

November 18, 2016 jasonspiess 0

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

November 18, 2016 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

From covering the protest to taking cover

November 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

  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 […]

Journalist shot in DAPL protest talks about experience

November 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

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

November 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

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

November 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

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.

New director of drones in North Dakota

November 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Nicolas Flom, executive director, Northern Plains UAS Test Site Talks about the integration of drones and UAS into the Upper Midwest’s airspace.  He also talks about the diverse marketplace opportunities for drones.

Why auctions are now international

November 7, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Jim Sabe, Pifer’s Auction, Bowman, ND and owner, Buffalo Creek Saloon, Scranton, ND Talks about the international auction market and how Pifer’s has stayed up with certain technologies.

How technology is impacting oil and gas

November 7, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Brian Scheid, senior editor, SP Global Platts Talks about the future of the oil industry and how that impacts the Bakken.  He also explains how technology is impacting the industry in new ways.

Doctor talks about VegFest, GEICO and super-foods

October 8, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Dr. Neal Barnard, physician and author, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Bernard gives an update on Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine’s health care study with GEICO’s cafeteria.  He also talks about his soon-to-be released book, The Cheese Trap.

Tech company offers a myriad of mobile options

October 3, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Jake Joraanstad, CEO, Myriad Mobile Talks about the genesis of his company, who their customers are and how they have adapted in today’s ever-changing technical industry.  He also talks about his “start up” during the college years.

Bakken downturn felt in Sidney

September 27, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Rick Norby, Mayor, Sidney, MT Talks about how the Bakken has impacted their city, what their future looks like and the potential consequences to the community if the Little Yellowstone dam is removed.