All police officers take an oath to protect their citizens. It's required and expected. But what isn't required and not expected is how some, like Sargeant Brandon Hendrix with the Tulsa County Sheriff's office, goes beyond the oath and forms trusting relationships with Tulsa County residents. His dedication to the safety of children is praiseworthy along with his fun ideas to connect with teenagers like the upcoming event, Race a Cop/Day of Speed ... insert Top Gun quote here.



The phone number for the Oklahoma Safe School Initiative was unavailable during our conversation. It is recommended to use the App, Protect Oklahoma.

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This week's guest is a master at having a vision and making it become reality. His leadership magic makes a person believe in the product they are selling even if it is air (City Slickers reference).
One of his biggest magic tricks was flipping the music on a Tulsa radio station to a yet unheard-of genre called Alternative Music. Fortunately for Tulsa, this magic trick didn't disappear and neither did Rick.

“You can't change the wind, but you can set your sails.”
― Billie Joe Armstrong

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Today's guest is involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and tells the story of how her son got his wish granted and got to meet John Cena.
Having her own health issues, she successfully lost a lot of weight and soon after became a pin up girl. She is an actor taking part in numerous shows including Tulsa King and she is a stand-up comedian gracing the stage as, The Lovely Lady of Comedy.

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Doesn't it bug you when you are going through a hardship, and someone says they know how you feel? If someone is going to utter those words then they better have walked in your shoes, right? Well, if you are a parent or loved one of a child with a life-threatening illness, Jane Rohweder really does know how you feel. Jane is currently the Senior Director of Development for the Oklahoma Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation but before this she was a frightened and concerned Mom of a beautiful 7-year-old girl who was diagnosed with Leukemia.
Don't worry - this story contains a granted wish and an answered prayer.

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Let's start with a bad sound engineer joke.

What did the sound engineer say on his last day of work? Audios

Our guest this week knows where to stand at a concert venue to hear a good show. He knows what buttons to turn on the "flightdeck" for you to hear a good show. Brad Harris calls him Peabody because he is so smart. He is the lead Sound Engineer at Cain's Ballroom, and I don't believe he will be saying audios any time soon.

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Terry Michael is not your average U.S. Bankruptcy Judge. He is a person with fierce tenacity and flair. Certainly, he is intelligent and fair, but he is also chucklesome, witty, talented and very entertaining.

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A new year brings resolutions filled with changes and Tulsa will experience the ultimate change in leadership as we elect a new mayor in 2024.
I had the pleasure of speaking with one of the candidates, Tulsa County Commissioner Karen Keith.
Being in television broadcasting for 26 years, Karen knows how to communicate and doesn't seem interested in independent conversation.
American author Ernest Hemingway once said, “I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen."
Karen listens.

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There's a knock at your door. You look out the window and see a woman who you suspect is either wanting your money or your votes. Depending on where you live, this woman could be Lori Decter Wright, professional opera singer and District 7's City Councilor but she is also the Executive Director at Kendall Whittier and Tulsa Opera's General Director & CEO. She has an excellent reputation for achieving positive outcomes for the people of Tulsa and owning the stage in Mozart’s “Cosi fan tutte”. So, the next time she knocks on your door, I suggest you answer it!

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