State Senator talks medical cannabis

February 28, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Patrick Steadman, State Senator Steadman explains life and culture in Colorado during the medical marijuana days and how it transitioned into recreational.  He also explains how many jobs the new industry has created for the state.

Johnson says Feds wrong on hemp

February 28, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Roger Johnson, president, National Farmer’s Union Gives an overview of the Farmers Union’s policy on hemp farming.  He also explains why the federal government is wrong with their criminalization of hemp.

Full length interview: Hedrington talks about oil and gas permitting

February 25, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH Hedrington talks about the permitting process with the Davis Refinery in Belfield, ND.  He also explain what is involved with water testing, environmental impact studies and wildlife cohabitation. Hedrington’s background includes more than 25 years of experience in design, mining, rail, and construction engineering projects across […]

Bakken downturn not impacting donations

February 22, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Kathy Keiser, executive director, Ronald McDonald House, Bismarck Keiser talks about the $25,000 donation from XTO and how important giving is during a downturn in the commodity markets.

The business of North Dakota cavair

February 22, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Goehring talks about the paddle fish caviar market in North Dakota and how the state works with private business to make the industry work.

Comments on McMahon, Perry and Zinke

February 22, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  US Senator John Hoeven Senator Hoeven comments on US Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon. Interview: US Senator Heidi Heitkamp Comments on US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and US Secretary of Department of Interior Ryan Zinke. Interview: Tiffany Stiener, MBI Energy Services Talks about their latest push to hire […]

An overview of new clean technology coming to oil and gas

February 14, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Thomas Johnson, VP Refinery Operations, Meridian Energy Group Johnson talks about the latest technology being used in the Davis Refinery, coming to Belfield, ND,  and how it will be the cleanest refinery in the U.S.  The new Davis Refinery will set the new standard in oil and gas refineries […]

Creedence Energy cleaning up in the oil patch

February 14, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Kevin Black, president, Creedence Energy Services Black gives an overview of his unique chemical company and how he assists oil companies in the field.  He also explains his background working for oil and gas.

Montana is gearing up for more drilling activity

February 14, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Jessica Sena, Montana Petroleum Association Gives an update on the energy economy in Montana as well as how the downturn is impacting the state.  Sena also opines about Ryan Zinke, the new Secretary of the Interior in President Trump’s cabinet.

How bootleggers created the caviar industry in ND

February 14, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Greg Hennesy, founder, North Star Caviar Talks about the paddle fish caviar market and how he found that niche in the marketplace.  He also explains how poachers and bootleggers of the fish and eggs create a solution for the specialized industry.  

Hoeven comments on the DAPL easement

February 8, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after Secretary of the Army Robert Speer informed him that the Army Corps of Engineers has notified Congress of its intent to issue an easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline. “Today, the Army Corps of Engineers announced that it has finished its review […]

Heitkamp comments on DAPL easement

February 8, 2017 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp issued the following statement after speaking with Acting Secretary of the Army Robert Speer who notified her of the Army Corps of Engineers’ impending approval of the easement to complete construction of the Dakota Access pipeline. “Today I spoke with Army Corps leaders who informed me […]

The future of drilling on the reservation

February 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources Talks about how low prices have turned the industry into a game of survival.  He discusses what their company has done to adjust with low oil prices and what the future looks like for Native American energy development.

Kids and Capitalism interviews Blind Joe

February 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Kids and Capitalism’s Otis interviews singer songwriter Blind Joe MultiMedia Kidtrepreneur interviews Blind Joe about his experience on NBC’s hit show The Voice.  The two also talk about how to make money as a musician.

How software is changing every industry

February 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Jake Joraanstad, co-founder and CEO, Myriad Mobile Discusses the dynamic and changing software industry and how it is impacting every industry on the planet.  He also talks about how their company’s business model may have to change in the future because of the ever-changing technical world.

The business of wool

February 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Diane Schill and Janet Jacobson, owners, Wooly Girls The two give a brief history on the wool market and how prices fell dramatically when New Zealand flooded the marketplace with their wool.  They also explain how Wooly Girls premium wool products are made.

Making gumbo to raise money

February 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Tiffany Steiner, MBI Energy Services and Kristy Baumgartner, Wyoming Casing Gives an overview of the 20th Annual API Gumbo Cookoff and what local organizations the oil and gas event will be helping.

Why there will be less wind

February 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Brian Kalk, (future) director of energy systems development, Energy and Environmental Research Center Talks about the issues with wind energy and why there may be less of it in the future.  He also explains how he got his new role at the EERC.