Studio Stillwater Chris Peters & Michelle Charles
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Welcome to Studio Stillwater. A new media collective dedicated to elevating local voices and telling local stories. Get to know the community and culture that is only found in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
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Introducing Moxie & Mettle
Studio Stillwater is proud to introduce Moxie and Mettle, a new podcast from two local women who are taking on incredible challenges together. Their first challenge? A couch to 50k ultra marathon at the Mid South in March 2024.
Michelle and Chris interview Tasha (Moxie) and Katie (Mettle) about their new podcast and what it’s like to set a big goal with almost zero experience.
You can find Moxie and Mettle wherever you listen to podcasts. Also, be sure to follow their adventures on Instagram @moxieandmettlethepodcast -
On the issues: A conversation with HD 34 candidates
Join candidates for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 34 in a casual conversation with news editor Chris Peters and Bryan Langford-Loftis, Government Affairs Committee Chair for the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. Democrat Rep. Trish Ranson and her Republican challenger, Michael Baughman, discuss some of the top issues voters in the district care about – from education and taxation to legalizing marijuana and the state’s role in economic development.
Candidate campaign links:
Trish Ranson
www.ransonhouse34.com
www.facebook.com/RansonHouse34
Michael Baughman
www.baughmanforhouse.com
www.facebook.com/Baughman4HD34
Recorded Oct. 25, 2022
Episode permalink: https://www.studiostillwater.net/grassroots-on-the-issues-hd34-ranson-baughman -
Interview with Rep. Trish Ranson – HD 34 candidate
Stillwater News Press editor sat down with Rep. Trish Ranson, incumbent democrat candidate for Oklahoma House District 34 in Stillwater. Beau and Chris get to know Ranson as a person, why she ran for office, and what she hopes to change if re-elected.
Candidate campaign links:
www.ransonhouse34.com
www.facebook.com/RansonHouse34
Recorded Oct. 14, 2022
Episode permalink: www.studiostillwater.net/grassroots-trish-ranson-interview-hd34-candidate -
Interview with Michael Baughman – HD 34 candidate
Stillwater News Press editors sit down with Republican candidate for Oklahoma House District 34, Michael Baughman. Beau and Chris get to know Baughman as a person, why he's running and what he hopes to change if elected.
Candidate campaign links:
www.baughmanforhouse.com
www.facebook.com/Baughman4HD34
Recorded Oct. 13, 2022
Episode permalink: www.studiostillwater.net/grassroots-michael-baughman-interview-hd34-candidate -
In the Newsroom: 'We are champions at podcast'
After an extended hiatus, the newsroom returns to the studio – due to a honeymoon and staff vacations – with a national storytelling award. They also share the stories they wrote in the new Stillwater Oklahoma Magazine published early this month. Ashlynd tells us about painted glass artist Zahraa Azee and her massive art piece for the Stillwater Mosque & Islamic Center. Michelle gives us some insight into star opera singer Sarah Coburn’s visit to OSU. Beau shares his story with Red Dirt Book author Josh Crutchmer who documented stories of red dirt music in Payne County. Chris tells us about restoring a historic downtown building and developer Cory Williams’ efforts to get it preserved. The show wraps up with Ashlynd giving a legislative update on some of the bills authored by local representatives.
Read the new Stillwater Oklahoma Magazine online at https://viewer.joomag.com/stillwater-oklahoma-debut-issue-2022/0457899001650556506 or pick up your copy at the News Press office during business hours, 8-5, M-F.
Stillwater News Press articles mentioned in the show:
"In the Newsroom" podcast wins Best of CNHI Digital Storytelling award - https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/in-the-newsroom-podcast-wins-best-of-cnhi-digital-storytelling-award/article_61ca20bc-b206-11ec-991c-6f82260f762e.html
Payne County approves commercial property clean energy program - https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/local_news/payne-county-approves-commercial-property-clean-energy-program/article_ba3ae676-d710-11ec-a57a-cb15472b3c42.html
Stillwater Public Schools to propose $195 million bond issue - https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/local_news/stillwater-public-schools-to-propose-195-million-bond-issue/article_dad4927e-d0d5-11ec-a677-471c95b9475b.html
Governor signs bill that could waive fees for juveniles in the court system - https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/governor-signs-bill-that-could-waive-fees-for-juveniles-in-the-court-system/article_067756d8-dae4-11ec-8ae6-d78c24c0e112.html
Recorded May 20, 2022
Episode permalink: https://www.studiostillwater.net/in-the-newsroom-ep41-we-are-champions-at-podcast -
In the Newsroom: Responsibility in reporting; weighing public harm vs public good
Local News: Bird Flu in Payne County, not an April fools joke. It’s election day in Stillwater, will voters approve a $9 million bond for a new fire station?
Going deep: Beau and the newsroom discuss how local news can often be misused to amplify discussion around a topic and the responsibility journalists have to determine newsworthiness. National cause célèbre trickles down to concerned local parents when it comes to transgendered persons and bathroom policy at schools.
Stillwater News Press Articles mentioned on the show:
Avian flu found in wild duck in Payne County – https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/avian-flu-found-in-wild-duck-in-payne-county/article_a4f82688-b164-11ec-be1f-134f66eb98a2.html
Why a new fire station? Chief Terry Essary explains – https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/local_news/why-a-new-fire-station-chief-terry-essary-explains/article_cecd097e-b09c-11ec-b36c-271e155bd672.html
Stillwater Public Schools addresses bathroom policy rumors – https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/local_news/stillwater-public-schools-addresses-bathroom-policy-rumors/article_2b33e28a-b20c-11ec-8322-2b4753bdf2a2.html
Links to other sources mentioned on the show:
March 8, 2022 Stillwater Board of Education Meeting – https://livestream.com/stillwaterschools/2022mar8/videos/229784368
Stillwater Transgender policy shows need for school choice – https://www.ocpathink.org/post/stillwater-transgender-policy-shows-need-for-school-choice
Loudoun County, Virginia – https://loudounnow.com/?s=transgender
Recorded April 1st, 2022
Episode permalink: https://www.studiostillwater.net/in-the-newsroom-ep40-responsibility-in-reporting