Shadow Government Spending | The Trent England Show Ep. 77
Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ The Oklahoman exposes the bogus budget: “The investigative audit report on the Health Department shows how [claims government has been ‘cut to the bone’ can rely on rhetorical sleight-of-hand.”
Illegal but not Criminal? | The Trent England Show Ep. 76
Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ “Move along folks, nothing to see here.” But is the Health Department scandal really all figured out? And no crimes were committed during years of lying, falsifying records, and keeping a “slush fund”?
Slush Fund Government | The Trent England Show Ep. 75
How did the Health Department run a slush fund? Partly it was a decrepit computer system, but it also shows how a lot of state government works. Trent explains.
Today we talk about two stories from tech. First Story: Banks Around The Globe Embrace Algorithm Based Credit Scoring Second Story:The Selfish Ledger: Leaked Google Video Reveals Social Engineering 'Thought Experiment'
Economists question whether financial incentives are always a good deal for taxpayers. Oklahoma City's Economic Development Trust has approved a deal which would pay Amazon $1.7 million dollars to locate a fulfillment center in Oklahoma City. Economists say while financial incentives can sometimes be worthwhile, they often pay companies for something they would be doing anyway. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.
Oklahoma is rolling in cash, for the moment | The Trent England Show Ep. 72
Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ Tax collections jumped in April, so should we celebrate? This week the U.S. Senate prepares to vote against math, and a new analysis says the math on electric vehicles isn’t so great. Plus Bernie Sanders finally tell us what he’s against, and the latest on the Russian investigation.
Oklahoma is rolling in cash, for the moment | The Trent England Show Ep. 72
Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ Tax collections jumped in April, so should we celebrate? This week the U.S. Senate prepares to vote against math, and a new analysis says the math on electric vehicles isn’t so great. Plus Bernie Sanders finally tell us what he’s against, and the latest on the Russian investigation.
Clueless in Seattle (and elsewhere) | The Trent England Show Ep. 71
They are outraged, but they don’t know what to do. That’s the plight of the amoral left when it comes to big business. Some of their outrage is actually right on, so Trent offers them a few ideas. Plus Oklahoma shines for retirees, and do people really have “emotional support insects”?
David Boren vs. George Washington | The Trent England Show Ep. 70
Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ Outgoing OU President David Boren says George Washington wants us to spend more money on government-run schools, but Trent is on to his selective use of quotes from Washington’s justly-famous Farewell Address. Plus, Starbucks considers turning its stores into homeless shelters to appease the unappeasables.
The Journal Record's Ted Streuli discusses new developments at Sandridge Energy. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.
Rising oil prices are spurring economic expansion in Oklahoma. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.
The Oklahoma Policy Institute's David Blatt reviews the 2018 legislative session. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.
Increased funding for Oklahoma's mental health department won't make up for years of cuts. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.
Unions in Disgrace | The Trent England Show Ep. 69
Whose job is it to protect people who abuse kids? Who gets paid to keep bad teachers in the classroom? And who has special power—created by your government—to do it? Union bosses, that’s who!
A politically incorrect explanation of what’s wrong with kids today | The Trent England Show Ep. 68
More labels means more problems for kids and more excuses for schools. Some of it’s real, some of it’s not. But there is an answer, and Trent has it. Plus one blue state is doubling down on driving prices up.
Crybully Government? | The Trent England Show Ep. 67
Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ When is slow growth a crisis? When it’s government. But why is that? Why is it impossible for government to ever go on a diet? Plus, it’s not looking good for the wind industry, voter ID survives, grandstanding versus open government, and cheerleaders!
Does public policy matter? Sure, some things get overblown and some people make outlandish claims. But look at what happens when liberals really go wild. Trent grabs headlines from California and Washington state for some blue-state blues.
The Journal Record's Ted Streuli on a proposal to make drillers adjust to climate change.This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.
eCapitol news director Shawn Ashley on controversial bills passed before final adjournment.This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.
The Stephenson Cancer Center achieves NCI Designation. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.
Efforts to roll back tax increases could blow a hole in the state's budget.This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.
Tulsa's immigrant community claims undocumented persons are detained for minor violations. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.
Construction at OU Medical Center | The Trent England Show Ep. 65
It’s great to see new buildings going up at hospitals and universities around Oklahoma, but don’t the construction cranes and shiny new buildings make it hard to believe those institutions are strapped for cash?
Sine Die: It’s not a threat, it’s a promise | The Trent England Show Ep. 64
The legislature is trying to finish up all its work today and be done for the year … or is it? And SJR 70 passes and heads to the Governor, along with “constitutional carry.” The Senate this morning passed protections on religious people serving kids, but that bill would need to pass the House one more time before the Governor could sign it.
Democracy For Labor Unions? | The Trent England Show Ep. 63
Should employees have a choice between different unions or not having a union at all? Labor expert Vinnie Vernuccio wants more democracy for union members.