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Dr. Loren Scott Explains Louisiana’s Carbon Primacy Power

March 28th, 2024

 

Dr. Loren Scott joined Jason Spiess to discuss the EPA’s decision to award Louisiana the power to approve carbon capture projects.

Louisiana is the third state—after North Dakota and Wyoming—given primary authority by …

Robert Bryce is Juiced Up on Power, Politics and the Grid

March 28th, 2024

Energy expert, author and public speaker Robert Bryce joins The Crude Life founder Jason Spiess and The Word Merchant Stephen Heins to discuss his new docuseries Juice, nuclear energy, corporate greed and how the …

Boots on the Ground Update from the Bakken

March 28th, 2024

Monte Besler, FRACN8R, joins TownSquare Media’s Talk of the Town with Steve Bakken and guest co-host Jason Spiess with a boots-on-the-ground update from the Bakken oil fields.

“Well, one thing is we’re significantly …

A Recap of Colorado’s Energy Rally at the Capitol

March 28th, 2024

Kelly Marshall, Creative Director in the oil and gas industry as well as an Energy Ambassador, joins The Crude Life to talk about Energy Day at the …

Why Energy Companies are Looking to Liquid Blending

March 28th, 2024

Mark WorkmanRMI Supply, gives an update from the supply chain logistical point of view as well as an update on his observations in the market.

Does Your Company Have March Madness?

March 28th, 2024

Joe SinnottWitting Partners and the host of The Energy Detox Podcast joins The Crude Life to discuss how March Madness coaching is like managing a business.

The interview starts off with a discussion of how the …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 556: March Madness, Virtual Reality Training, Colorado Energy Day & a Supply Chain Update

March 28th, 2024

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 556 is currently airing across a 5-state radio network. Here are the industry experts, community leaders and special guests for The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 556:

WOMEN IN …

Celebrating Women In Energy: Bodell Seeing New Opportunities in Water, Mines and Energy

March 28th, 2024

 

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews …

VR Training Picking Up in Emergency Services and Corporate Cultures

March 13th, 2024

Clint Kling of Shepherd VR joins Jason Spiess to talk about the rise of virtual reality training and technology. The interview starts off with a …

Celebrating Women In Energy: Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick

March 12th, 2024

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and …

Who is on Your Mount Rushmore of Enemies of Energy?

March 10th, 2024

Who is on your Mount Rushmore of Energy Enemies? How about your Final Four of Energy Agitators?

Tom Shepstone, Energy Security and Freedom, Stephen Heins, The Word Merchant, and Jason Spiess, founder of The Crude Life, …

Celebrating Women In Energy: A Carbon Capture Conversation with Carolina Otega

March 8th, 2024

Carolina Ortega, vice president of sustainability, Milestone Environmental Services, talks about the integration of energy, environment and …

Celebrating Women In Energy: Emma, Taylor, Ellie and Lydia

March 6th, 2024

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and …

Celebrating Women In Energy: The Voice of West Texas Leads a Discussion on Women in the Oilfield

March 5th, 2024

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and …

Celebrating Women In Energy: Energy Transfer Gives Back To Local Communities

March 4th, 2024

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and …

Celebrating Women In Energy: How Oil and Gas Come Together for a Cause and Community

March 3rd, 2024

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and …

Celebrating Women In Energy: Tara Rasmuson Transitions From Petroleum to Publishing

March 2nd, 2024

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and …

Celebrating Women In Energy: Social program ABLE assisting oil field workers in the Bakken

March 1st, 2024

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and …

Time Capsule Talks: Gov. Ed Schafer Explains Energy and Ag Independence

February 24th, 2024

The Crude Life founder Jason Spiess interviews former North Dakota governor and then-current Continental Resources board member Ed Schafer about how …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 551: Mount Rushmore of Energy Agitators, Juice, VR Training and a Gen Z Special

February 18th, 2024

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 551 is currently airing across a 5-state radio network. Here are the industry experts, community leaders and special guests for The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 551:

ENERGY …

Mentoring Memories: Should you Strive for Mediocrity?

February 3rd, 2024

In the final week of National Mentoring Month, Joe Sinnott, CEO, Witting Partners and host of The Energy Detox Podcast, joins the founder of The Crude Life, Jason Spiess, to discuss a few mentoring stories.

Sinnott …

The Recycling Wind Turbine Issue becomes the Talk of the Town

February 3rd, 2024

Jake Milne, president and founder, ReviablEnergy, has a passion and conviction to stop communities from being on the news when real viable solutions …

An Iowa House Candidate Pipes In on the Complex Carbon Conversation

February 3rd, 2024

“It definitely started as an eminent domain concern. I thought it was an absolutely unjustifiable use of eminent domain,” US House of Representatives …

BCK-9 Services Expands into New Canine Services

January 9th, 2024

Dwayne Farris, Black Creek K9 Pipeline Leak Detection, joined Townsquare Media’s Talk of the Town with Steve Bakken and guest co-host Jason Spiess, founder of The Crude Life.

The oil and gas industry is a major economic …

Jeff Kummer, CEO, Meriden Carbon talks about their Wyoming Project

January 9th, 2024

Jeff Kummer founded Meriden Carbon to partner directly with landowners to build a unique carbon storage asset, spanning over 100,000 acres, in the northern DJ Basin of Wyoming.

The asset will be unitized in one …

National Mentoring Month: Linda McMahon Talks Small Business

January 9th, 2024

Mentor Audio Interview: MultiMedia Kidtrepreneur Otis interviews Linda McMahon, Small Business Administrator, on advice for young entrepreneurs.

Industry Veterans Cleaning Up Wind’s Woes, Tackling Turbine Troubles

December 10th, 2023

ReviablEnergy answered the question – “What happens to wind turbine blades after service?”

“We pass right by the landfill on our way to a trusted recycling partner,” Jake Milne, co-founder of ReviablEnergy, said.

Milne …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 540: Petroleum Professionals, Carbon Capture, EV Illusions and Sustainable Solutions to Wind Issues

December 10th, 2023

 

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 540 is currently airing across a 5-state radio network. The podcast version of the weekly newsmagazine …

Why Mental Health Matters in Industry, Especially around the Holidays

December 10th, 2023

Thomas BrewerTB Group, joined Steve Bakken and Jason Spiess on Townsquare Media Supertalk 1270AM’s Talk of the Town to discuss mental health and the issues they can have with heavy industry, especially during the …

Hinz Continues the Complex Carbon Conversation

November 4th, 2023

Lori Hinz, reporter for BEK News, gives an update from the research on her daily feature on Capturing America’s Heartland: CO2 Pipeline.

Host Jason Spiess and Hinz cover a variety of topics, including ownership in the …

Enhanced Oil Recovery Seeing Positive Results in Texas

November 4th, 2023

Robert Downey has over 30 years of experience in upstream oil and gas and energy technology development. Prior to Shale Ingenuity, he held numerous …

Texas Railroad Commission Candidate Stogner Running on the Forward Party

October 12th, 2023

Sarah Stogner recently announced at The Texas Tribune Festival that she is running her second campaign for the Texas Railroad Commission, leaving the Republican Party to run as a third-party candidate under the Forward …

Oilfield Men in the 40’s are Having Heart Attacks at an Alarming Rate.

October 10th, 2023

Nick Burns, CEO, PetroFit, joins Jason Spiess and Steve Bakken on Town SquareMedia’s KLXX SuperTalk 1270AM’s Talk of the Town Wattage Wednesday, sponsored in part by The Crude Life.

The three discuss the growing health …

A Wave of Water Companies, AI Entrepreneurs and Blue Collar Tradition Highlight the PBIOS 2023

October 10th, 2023

Larry Richards, president, PBIOS Permian Basin International Oil Show, joins Jason Spiess, the founder of The Crude Life and explains why PBIOS fills over 20 acres of land and half a dozen buildings.

“You’ll have the …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 530: Ukraine War, Nord Stream 2, Carbon Pipelines, Annual Meetings and NFL Picks

October 10th, 2023

Here is are the industry experts, community leaders and special guests for The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 530.

ENERGY UPDATE: Pulitzer Prize …

Airforce Veteran: Russia Ukraine War Being Fought with Drones, Instagram and Volunteers

October 10th, 2023

Mark J. Lindquist joined Townsquare Media KLXX-AM SuperTalk 1270’s Talk of the Town with Steve Bakken and Jason Spiess with a LIVE UPDATE from the Ukraine.

In this international interview, Mark describes the warzone …

Texas Railroad Commission Candidate Vehicle Stolen from the San Antonio Doubletree

October 7th, 2023

Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate Sarah Stogner is no stranger to being the target of others, especially in the political realm, however, this …

Vaccaro Shares Update on Louisiana Energy, Mike Sommers and Lake Charles Activity

October 5th, 2023

Nick Vaccaro, journalist for The Oilman Magazine, gives a boots on the ground report from Louisiana and highlights from his interview with Mike …

Sinnott Recaps SHALE INSIGHT, Gives Annual Meeting Outlooks

October 4th, 2023

Joe Sinnott, CEO, Witting Partners and host of The Energy Detox Podcast recaps the SHALE INSIGHT conference held Sept 26-28 in Erie, PA.

The SHALE INSIGHT conference brings some of the nation’s foremost energy leaders …

Public Private Picks for NFL Week 4

September 30th, 2023

The Unicorn Lawyer Sarah StognerBurleigh County Commissioner and Chairman Steve Bakken and The Crude Life’s founder Jason Spiess play NFL Pick ‘Em live on Townsquare Media SuperTalk 1270AM’s Talk of the Town.

Last …

Badlands Tank Lines CEO using American Entrepreneur Ethics to Grow, Hire and Produce Profit

September 28th, 2023

Roger Johnson, CEO, Badlands Tank Lines, joins Jason Spiess and Steve Bakken on Townsquare Media SuperTalk KLXX-AM 1270 Talk of the Town to announce their new Bakken assets acquired from Marathon Oil and how Badlands …

Public Private Picks for NFL Week 3

September 21st, 2023

The Unicorn Lawyer Sarah StognerBurleigh County Commissioner and Chairman Steve Bakken and The Crude Life’s founder Jason Spiess play NFL Pick ‘Em live on Townsquare Media SuperTalk 1270AM’s Talk of the Town.

New York …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 528: Energy Independence, Carbon Capture, Executive Leadership and a NASCAR Legend

September 19th, 2023

Here is are the industry experts, community leaders and special guests for The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 528.

ENERGY UPDATE: Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners and host of the Energy Detox Podcast, gives an update …

Maxey Talks Carbon Management, Eminent Domain and Energy Issues in Weld County

August 22nd, 2023

Jason Maxey, the director of the Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department, joined TownSquare Media SuperTalk 1270’s Talk of the Town with Steve Bakken and Jason Spiess for a special interview on some of the critical …

Sinnott Talks Seasonal Transitions, Professional Jealousy and The Energy Detox

August 3rd, 2023

Joe Sinnott, CEO, Witting Partners and host of The Energy DeTox Podcast joins Jason Spiess of The Crude Life for a conversation that centers around …

Nebeker Talks UAS, Training and Workover Rigs

August 3rd, 2023

Kenley NebekerTrainND Northwest and chairman of the ND UAS Council, talks about the Workover Rig Training program and the UAS Integration.

Nebeker has served as the Regional Director for Technical Programs and …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 514: EVolution Hybrid, Haynesville is Hot and Growing Up in an Oil Family

July 7th, 2023

Here are this week’s industry experts, community leaders and energy enthusiasts appearing on The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 514.

Terry Etam, author of The End of the Fossil Fuel Insanity, writer for the BOE Report

MVP Pipeline and Shell Ethane Cracker Plant Update

July 7th, 2023

Jim Willis, owner, Marcellus Drilling News gives an update on the MVP Pipeline project as well as the Shell Ethane Cracker Plant in the Marcellus Utica Appalachian Basin.

Willis discusses the MVP Mountain Valley …

Midkiff Appears on Talk of the Town with Steve Bakken

June 20th, 2023

Bailey Midkiff, Performance Pulsation Control, Inc, stops by Talk of the Town with Steve Bakken and Wednesday co-host Jason Spiess, the founder of

Pipe Nation Now Available on Amazon Prime

June 11th, 2023

Docu-drama depicts crude, raw and real life experiences in the oil and gas field with human interest storylines including family issues, drugs and mental health.

An independent oil and gas movie has been picked up by a …

The 5-Minute Podcast: UAS Integration into the Oil and Gas Industry

June 5th, 2023

The 5-Minute Podcast is 60-minutes worth of information condensed into five minutes.  It’s 20-pounds of potatoes in a 5-pound sack.

Kenly Nebeker, executive director, TrainND Northwest and the chairman of the North …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 508: Automation in Energy, Small Business, EVolution Hybrid and the Pawn Star of the Bakken

June 5th, 2023

CNBC’s Brian Sullivan gives a few energy related tips.

Kunal Patel of the Dallas Federal Reserve gives the results from their latest Energy Survey.

EVolution Hybrid Hits Supply Chain Issues

May 30th, 2023

In the fifth part of the EVolution Hybrid series, Levi Perkins, Perkins Electric Innovations and Jason Spiess, founder of The Crude Life, discuss the …

Dr. Scott Explains Why Louisiana is Red Hot in Energy

May 26th, 2023

Dr. Loren C. Scott joins The Crude  Life’s founder Jason Spiess for an update from Louisiana’s innovation, importing/exporting natural, extracting energy and the overall refining industry.

According to Dr. Scott, the …

Sinnott Gives an Update on Shell’s Cracker Plant and Oilfield Mental Health

May 14th, 2023

Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners and host of the Energy Detox Podcast, joins The Crude Life founder Jason Spiess to talk about how mental health is part of the oil and gas industry.

From the early days of “throwing some …

iTankData Joins Talk of the Town to Discuss Automation in Energy

April 30th, 2023

It’s Wattage Wednesday on SuperTalk 1270AM Bismarck-Mandan’s Talk of the Town with Steve BakkenBobby Adkins and Stuart Schmidt of iTankData and joins The Crude Life’s founder Jason Spiess and Bakken during two …

The Crude Life Week in Review Episode 506: Moving Digital Dirt, Women in Energy, EVolution Hybrid and Oil’s Automation

April 13th, 2023

Here are this week’s special guests and energy experts on The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 506.

Energy professional Dennis Lindahl comments on …

Dallas Fed Says Oil and Gas Stalled Out in 1Q

April 13th, 2023

 

Kunal Patel is a senior business economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas joins The Crude Life’s founder Jason Spiess for an update on the oil and gas activity in the 11th District, including the Permian Basin, …

TrainND Northwest Offers UAS, CNA and other Training Opportunities

April 10th, 2023

Kenley Nebeker, executive director of TrainND Northwest and president of the TrainND Foundation,  joins The Crude Life and ESG University founder

CNBC’s Sullivan Educates The Crude Life during Financial Literacy Awareness Month

April 7th, 2023

April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month and The Crude Life has one of the best in the business CNBC’s Brian Sullivan. This interview is from when …

Sinnott on March Madness, Spring Forward and Professional Changes

March 16th, 2023

Executive Coach Joe Sinnott of Witting Partners and host of The Energy Detox Podcast joined Jason Spiess to talk about expectations in March Madness, …

Celebrating Women In Energy: Unicorn Lawyer Starts Series On Zombie Wells Educates Public

March 13th, 2023

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and …

Oil and Gas Records $42.6B in Business for the Bakken in 2021

March 9th, 2023

The oil and gas industry in North Dakota remains a powerhouse for the state, accounting for more than $42.6 billion in gross business volume and $3.8 …

Celebrating Women In Energy: Daphne Senn and Corie Ereth, KLJ

March 8th, 2023

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and …

Celebrating Women in Energy: Jennifer McIntyre Morris Is Re-Energizing Industry

March 7th, 2023

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and …

Celebrating Women In Energy: BP’s Marlette Dumas Energizing Energy

March 6th, 2023

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews …

Celebrating Women In Energy: Trisha Curtis, PetroNerds

March 4th, 2023

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and …

Celebrating Women In Energy: Alma Cook, Cook Compliance Solutions

March 3rd, 2023

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and …

Celebrating Women In Energy: Ashley McNamee, ESG

March 2nd, 2023

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and …

Celebrating Women In Energy: Amy Anderyszak, The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America

March 1st, 2023

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. Once again, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews …

EVolution Hybrid: Why the Engine Matters

February 28th, 2023

In the fourth part of this series following EVolution Hybrid, a project integrating a traditional semi truck with a combustion engine with a EV …

Deep Well Service Is Hiring 150 New Employees Right Now

February 19th, 2023

Mark Marmo, CEO of Deep Well Services is hiring 150+ employees right now. We are talking rookies to admin positions to experienced veterans.

Deep …

The Podcast Powered By Love

February 11th, 2023

The Executive Coach to Real Life Rock Stars and host of The Energy Detox PodcastJoe Sinnott, Witting Partners, helps host Jason Spiess through a podcast of love.  Sinnott and Spiess discuss how show the love at work, …

Bees Score An ‘A’ In Oilfield Reclamation

January 22nd, 2023

Former University of Wyoming PhD student Mike Curran, Abnova Ecological Solutions, joined Jason Spiess to discuss innovation in energy reclamation.

I’m A Failure Already This Year, Now What

January 16th, 2023

The Executive Coach to Real Life Rock Stars and host of The Energy Detox Podcast, Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners, helps host Jason Spiess through a series of failures.  Sinnott and Spiess discuss how someone can stop the …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 488: Oil Taxes Provide “Free Tuition”, EVolution Hybrid, Canadian Energy Update And The Voice Of West Texas Kris Moore

January 9th, 2023

Here are this week’s special guests and energy experts on The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 488.

Hunter Berg has a fantastic job these days. …

Michael Mann Is Back, And He’s Bringing The Heat, But Not The Good Kind With Al Pacino

January 5th, 2023

The Crude Life’s resident poet and professional content curator Stephen Heins joined Jason Spiess to discuss several recent ESG news items, including the return of Michael Mann on MSNBC.

Michael Mann is considered by …

EVolution Hybrid Series: Towing, Torque and Temperatures Showing Advancements, Range Anxiety Real

January 3rd, 2023

In the third part of this series following EVolution Hybrid, a project integrating a traditional semi truck with a combustion engine with a EV …

Ausubel Explains “Peak Human” And “Peak Humans”

January 1st, 2023

Jesse H. Ausubel joins Jason Spiess to discuss “Peak Human” and “Peak Humans” and how it will impact our future.  Ausubel, who is given credit for coining the term “decarbonization”, explains why new research is showing …

Lindquist Sleeping In Subzero Temps, Continues Energy Awareness Campaign With American-Ukrainian-Humanitarian Work

January 1st, 2023

United States Air Force Veteran and international humanitarian Mark J. Lindquist joined Jason Spiess, for media platforms The Crude Life, ESG University and the Bismarck-Mandan KLXX SUPERTALK 1270AM while sleeping in …

Year In Review: Dr. Scott Talks Inflation, OPEC, Ukrainian Gas, Oil Prices Going Up And Elections Keeping Us Down

December 27th, 2022

Every December, The Crude Life looks back at some of the year’s best highlights, personality profiles and news nuggets of note.  This year, the Year In Review enters it’s 10th year.  Here is today’s feature is an …

Year In Review: Singer Songwriter Alma Cook Releases Music Video On The Bakken Oilfield

December 23rd, 2022

Every December, The Crude Life looks back at some of the year’s best highlights, personality profiles and news nuggets of note.  This year, the Year In Review enters it’s 10th year.  Here is today’s feature is an …

Year In Review: Harold Hamm Says “It’s A New Day In Industry”, Talks Carbon Solutions, Energy Education and Independence

December 21st, 2022

Every December, The Crude Life looks back at some of the year’s best highlights, personality profiles and news nuggets of note.  This year, the Year In Review enters it’s 10th year.  Here is today’s feature is an …

Year In Review: Remembering The Godfather Of Film, Gray Frederickson Was A Champion For Oklahoma And Energy

December 20th, 2022

Every December, The Crude Life looks back at some of the year’s best highlights, personality profiles and news nuggets of note.  This year, the Year In Review enters it’s 10th year.  Here is today’s feature is Oscar …

To Green Or Not To Green, That Is The Question

December 20th, 2022

Is North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum creating his own Green New Deal?

Dustin Gawrylow, founder and chairman of the North Dakota Watchdog Network joined Jason Spiess of ESG University to discuss whether North Dakota’s …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 486: EVolution Hybrid, Oil Leadership, Fuel Prices And Energizing Kids

December 18th, 2022

Here are this week’s special guests and energy experts on The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 486.

Jack Ekstrom, Policy Works America, former

Year In Review: Summit Carbon Solutions Drilling Into Continental Resources’ Energy Innovations For Climate Solutions

December 18th, 2022

Every December, The Crude Life looks back at some of the year’s best highlights, personality profiles and news nuggets of note.  This year, the Year In Review enters it’s 10th year.  Here is today’s feature is an …

Nebeker Voted Chairman Of NDUAS Council, Explains How Vantis UAS Network Works

December 17th, 2022

Kenley Nebeker, executive director of TrainND Northwest and president of the TrainND Foundation, was voted to be the Chairman of the North Dakota …

Year In Review: History Channel’s Forged In Fire Winner Cody Adolphson Shares His Championship Story

December 16th, 2022

Every December, The Crude Life looks back at some of the year’s best highlights, personality profiles and news nuggets of note.  This year, the Year In Review enters it’s 10th year.  Here is today’s feature with History …

Year In Review: From Exploring Antarctica To Oklahoma Oilfield, Polzin’s Penguin Experience Is Red Hot

December 16th, 2022

Every December, The Crude Life looks back at some of the year’s best highlights, personality profiles and news nuggets of note.  This year, the Year In Review enters it’s 10th year.  Here is today’s feature is an …

Sinnott Shares Positive Insight On CNX’s Appalachia First Vision, Locally Produced Energy And Professional Toxicity

December 14th, 2022

The Executive Coach to Real Life Rock Stars Joe Sinnott of Witting Partners and host of The Energy Detox Podcast joined Jason Spiess for an update on the Appalachian Marcellus Utica Basin as well as comment on the …

Year In Review: James Leiman Touts North Dakota Energy Potential, Public-Private Opportunities

December 13th, 2022

Every December, The Crude Life looks back at some of the year’s best highlights, personality profiles and news nuggets of note.  This year, the Year In Review enters it’s 10th year.  Here is today’s feature with then-

Year In Review: Drew Allen Comments On The Trucker’s Strike In Canada

December 13th, 2022

Every December, The Crude Life looks back at some of the year’s best highlights, personality profiles and news nuggets of note.  This year, the Year In Review enters it’s 10th year.  Here is today’s feature is an …

Kansas Strong’s Martin Gives Update On Historic Oil Spill, Drinking Water Safe

December 13th, 2022

Warren Martin, executive director, Kansas Strong, joins Jason Spiess on The Crude Life Content Network with an update on the historic oil spill in Washington County, Kansas.

According to Martin, there is no release or …

Year In Review: Conventional Methods Still Work, Seeing Seismic Growth

December 12th, 2022

Every December, The Crude Life looks back at some of the year’s best highlights, personality profiles and news nuggets of note.  This year, the Year In Review enters it’s 10th year.  Here is today’s feature is an …

Gordon-Creed Presents At COP27 For Well Done Foundation, Orphan Wells

December 10th, 2022

Geoff Gordon-Creed of the Well Done Foundation joined Jason Spiess on The Crude Life and KLXX 1270AM’s Talk of the Town with Steve Bakken to discuss orphan wells, his recent presentation at COP27 and what’s next for for …

Year In Review: Isaac Sets The ESG Template In Texas

December 5th, 2022

Every December, The Crude Life looks back at some of the year’s best highlights, personality profiles and news nuggets of note.  This year, the Year In Review enters it’s 10th year.  Here is today’s feature is Jason …

The Dallas Fed’s Patel Gives An Update On Oil And Gas Activity, Comments On ESG

December 4th, 2022

Kunal Patel is a senior business economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas joins Jason Spiess for an update on the oil and gas activity in the 11th District, including the Permian Basin in Texas.

Activity in the …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 485: EVolution Hybrid, Canadian Energy, Mushrooms And Odessa’s Growth

December 3rd, 2022

Here are this week’s special guests and energy experts on The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 485.

Levi Perkins, Perkins Electric Innovations, and

Ekstrom Believes Political Leadership Needs A Serious Energy Audit

November 24th, 2022

Jack Ekstrom, former principal for PolicyWorks America, as well as a veteran executive in the oil and gas industry, joined Steve Bakken and Jason …

Decade Of Discussions: Austin Aries Opens Up About His WWE Run, Plant-Based Lifestyle

November 22nd, 2022

In this installment of a Decade of Discussion is from 2017, the featured guest is professional wrestler and plant-based speaker Austin Aries.

Recognized for his in-ring and his verbal skills on the mic, Austin Aries’ …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 484: Bakken’s Air Traffic Up, Canadian Energy Down And Orphan Wells In Texas

November 19th, 2022

Here are this week’s special guests and energy experts on The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 484.

The Mayor of Williston Howard Klug may be the busiest man in the Bakken right now.

“Just got done with a two-hour …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 483: Sloppy Completed Wells Oozing Again, Canadian Energy And Why Lake Charles Is The Wattage Wild Card

November 15th, 2022

Here are this week’s special guests and energy experts on The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 483.

Keith Olson, Regional Director of the North Dakota Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) shares recent data …

Part Two: Checking The Battery And Fuel Weight With EVolution Hybrid

November 13th, 2022

When it comes to life, time is money.  In transportation it’s time and weight that equal money.  Well in the world of EV Transportation, it’s time, weight and temperature that mean money.  In this exclusive interview …

Fetterman Defeats Dr. Oz, Notre Dame Defeats Clemson And Overcoming Professional Losses

November 11th, 2022

Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners and the host of The Energy Detox Podcast, joins Jason Spiess to talk about laying eggs in business, how to communicate internally and why leadership needs to step up their humanity game …

Williston’s Wenko Says Economic Development Getting More Diverse

November 6th, 2022

The city of Williston, ND, looks very different than it did when Shawn Wenko was growing up.

“I was born and raised in Williston, moved away in the 90’s because there wasn’t a lot of opportunity,” Wenko said. “But …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 482: Small Business Up, Zombie Wells And A 2023 Energy Outlook

November 5th, 2022

Here are this week’s special guests and energy experts on The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 482.

Keith Olson, Regional Director of the North Dakota Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) shares recent data …

Williston Mayor Talks About The Bakken’s Continued Community Growth

November 3rd, 2022

The Mayor of Williston Howard Klug may be the busiest man in the Bakken right now.

“Just got done with a two-hour meeting with the National Guard Emergency Management and statewide radio, the days just keep going,” …

The Good, The Bad, And ESG Ugly

October 29th, 2022

Stephen Heins, The Energy Pragmatist, comments on several recent ESG news items including the recent report on ESG Annual Report filings are up again this year.

Heins also discuss the growing movement known as …

Bakken Small Businesses Staying Busy

October 27th, 2022

While the rest of the country faces uncertainty, the Bakken is still keeping their small business owners busy.

“Most of the customers I work with on the oil and gas front are staying very busy,” said Keith Olson, …

Bakken Boom Created An Astounding Educational Opportunity For Williston State Students

October 27th, 2022

Hunter Berg has a fantastic job these days.  Finding students who want a “free education” at Williston State College.  According to Hunter Berg, …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 481: Mule Deer, Energy Detox And The 2023 Energy Economic Forecast

October 25th, 2022

Here are this week’s special guests and energy experts for The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 481.

Dr. Loren Scott just finished his annual Economic Forecast for the State of Louisiana and the news is the economy is …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 480: Harold Hamm, Permian’s Growth, Transitional Jobs And The EVolution Hybrid

October 15th, 2022

Here are this week’s guests for The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 480.

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Ken Lavin interviews Harold Hamm

Dr. Scott Talks Inflation, OPEC, Ukrainian Gas, Oil Prices Going Up And Elections Keeping Us Down

October 11th, 2022

Dr. Loren Scott just finished his annual Economic Forecast for the State of Louisiana and the news is the economy is going to get better, but first it’s going to get worse.  The interview explains why from OPEC to …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 479: Orphan Wells, Transitional Energy, Bobble Heads And Some Cowboys

October 5th, 2022

Here are this week’s guests for The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 479.

Kenley Nebeker, executive director, TrainND Northwest and Levi Perkins,

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 478: EVolution Hybrid, Orphan Wells And The Energy Detox

September 27th, 2022

Here are this week’s guests for The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 478.

Kenley Nebeker, executive director, TrainND Northwest and Levi Perkins,

EVolution Hybrid: The Genesis of the EV Combustion Hybrid Conversion

September 20th, 2022

The Industrial EVoultion has begun in the Bakken oilfields.  In the heart of the Bakken, TrainND Northwest has taken on a project to help transition …

Well Done Foundation Has Sights Set On Texas, Eyes 100 Orphan Wells

September 17th, 2022

Curtis Shuck has been extremely busy the past three years plugging orphan wells, monitoring methane levels and cutting through government bureaucracy.  This past April, on Earth Day, The Crude Life interviewed Shuck …

At Work Or Play, It’s Back To School For Everyone

September 7th, 2022

It’s Back-To-School with Executive Coach, Podcaster and Professional Speaker Joe Sinnott of Witting Partners and The Energy Detox Podcast as he talks …

TrainND NW Has Started The Industrial EVolution

August 30th, 2022

Kenley Nebeker, executive director, TrainND Northwest, joins Jason Spiess to talk about their “$2.8M grant” they were able to obtain from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) as well as their Drone Light Show …

Shepstone Gives An Update On Coterra, Marcellus Utica Appalachia Basin & Fossil Fuels New Rules

August 28th, 2022

Tom Shepstone, founder of NaturalGasNow, joins Jason Spiess to discuss some of the activity happening on the eastern portion of the United States, specifically the Marcellus Utica Appalachia Basins.

“In terms of …

Dallas Fed Says Oil and Gas Activity Jumps While Costs Escalate & Supply-Chain Delays Worsen

August 19th, 2022

Kunal Patel is a senior business economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas joins Jason Spiess for an update on the oil and gas activity in the 11th District, including the Permian Basin in Texas.

Activity in the …

Lindquist Gives A Boots On The Ground Update From The Ukraine

August 17th, 2022

United States Air Force Veteran Mark J. Lindquist joined Jason Spiess live from the Ukraine with a boots on the ground report for media platforms The Crude Life and the Bismarck-Mandan KLXX SUPERTALK 1270AM.

“Jason, our …

ND Superintendent Talks Critical Race Theory, Year Round Schools and 4-Day School Weeks

August 12th, 2022

North Dakota State School Superintendent and Administrator of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler  joins Jason Spiess …

Sheehan Comments On Recent Moves From The Fed, Updates On Interest Rates

August 9th, 2022

Joe Sheehan, Benchmark Mortgage, joins Jason Spiess to discuss the recent actions from the Federal Reserve and how they impact the average American.  Sheehan also comments on what loans are favorable right now, while …

Diederich Transitions Out Of Industrial Family Business, Into New Endeavor – The Business Lesbian

August 4th, 2022

After Living The Crude Life since high school working in the heavy industrial construction industry, Brittany Diederich has began her next …

Spice Up Your Professional World, What Is It You Really Really Want?

July 30th, 2022

Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners and the host of The Energy Detox Podcast, joins Jason Spiess to talk about transition in life and how to determine what you really really want.

Transcript From The Interview

And we’re gonna …

Nebeker Explains How Williston Will Be An Economic Hub

July 20th, 2022

Kenley Nebeker, executive director, TrainND NorthWest and president of the TrainND Foundation, joins Jason Spiess to discuss whether Williston has made enough investments into the present to turn a “potential” into a …

Midkiff Explains How Sales, Biz Dev Feel Gas Impacts

July 18th, 2022

When it comes to gas prices, there are very few not impacted.  Truckers, politicians and oil companies seem to attract most of the attention, but for …

The Cowboy Challenge At The Triple Tower Of Power

July 6th, 2022

Amanda Preddice Milne joined Jason Spiess for an interview at The Crude Life’s 3rd Annual Podcast Party held in the Triple Tower of Power constructed by WIC at the 22nd Annual Energy Exposition.  

“The mission of the …

Wyoming Gov Talks EVs, Gas Tax, Inflation And All The Above Energy

June 29th, 2022

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is one of the busiest governor’s in the nation.  Not only is his state building on of the largest wind farms in the …

Bodell Seeing New Work In Water, Mines And Energy

June 27th, 2022

Shawnee Christensen, Bodell Construction, gives an update on the recent activities from the heavy construction industry.

“We are a full service …

WIC All In On Energy, Recycling Wind Turbines

June 25th, 2022

Jake Milne, Chief Operating Officer, WIC, talks about Wyoming energy and their adaption to the market.  Milne explains how their past couple of years have been adapting to the market after COVID.

“We just started …

Meridian Energy CEO Says “We’re Currently Building Refineries In The US”

June 23rd, 2022

Recently Chevron CEO Mike Wirth publicly stated he does not expect another oil refinery to be built in the U.S. ever again.  Well one person who disagrees with Wirth is William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group.

“I …

History Channel’s Forged In Fire Contestant Cody Adolphson Shares His Championship Story

June 20th, 2022

Growing up in North Dakota, Cody Adolphson had always been around knives.  He is a hunter and his father is a welder, so hot sharp metal was part of …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 456: Orphan Wells, Workplace Turnover, Marcellus Update & Alma Cook

June 13th, 2022

Here are this week’s special guests on The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 455:

The Crude Life’s Chief Intention Officer Jason Spiess interviews Curtis Shuck, Chairman of the Board, Well Done Foundation regarding a …

Sinnott Explains Why Summer Change Is Hot Hot Hot In The Workplace

June 8th, 2022

Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners and the host of The Energy Detox Podcast, joins Jason Spiess to discuss Summer Change and how businesses have to adapt …

It’s A Clean Coal, Clean Air And Carbon Capture Conversation

May 20th, 2022

The first segment includes Lignite Energy Council President Jason Bohrer and Johnathan Fortner and Mike Holmes.  The three discuss innovation and …

Arbor Day Celebration Continues In Bismarck

May 18th, 2022

Jason Spiess interviews Doug Wiles, City of Bismarck, City Forester, about their Arbor Day celebration that included city events and youth engagement.  Wiles ran down their activities and talked about their continues …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 455: Planting Trees, Penguins, Dogs And The Federal Reserve

May 15th, 2022

Here are this week’s special guests on The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 455:

The Crude Life’s Chief Intention Officer Jason Spiess interviews Doug Wiles, City Forester, about the oil and gas industry’s contribution …

Burleigh County Commission Meeting Ends In Carbon Controversy

May 15th, 2022

Burleigh County Commission Kathleen Jones talks about the use of eminent domain from governments and how they are used. The issue is in response to a group of landowners who showed up to the county commission meeting. …

Golf Tips From A PGA Pro

May 11th, 2022

Golf goes with about anything in the professional world.  Corporate America, industry, trade shows, white collar and even blue collar folk seem to do …

Eminent Domain In Pipelines, Energy And Carbon

April 28th, 2022

Josh Swanson, attorney, Vogel Law Firm joins Jason Spiess to talk about how eminent domain is used, has been used and may be used in energy development.

Swanson, who is considered one of the top eminent domain attorneys …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 452: Women Rock The Industry And WY Gov Is All In With Energy

April 24th, 2022

Here are this week’s special guests on The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 452:

Alma Cook, Cook Compliance Solutions talks about how Alma, a female …

Sinnott Tackles The Issue Of When Companies Experience Turnover, Turmoil And Mass Employee Exoduses

April 23rd, 2022

Executive Coach Joe Sinnott of Witting Partners shares his insight on how organizations respond to turnover and culture changes.  Host Jason Spiess …

Well Done Foundation Plugs 4 Wells On Earth Day, Also Announces 10-Year Partnership With Newlight Technologies

April 22nd, 2022

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org including 1 billion …

Alma Cook Releases Music Video, Finishing Album With Oil And Gas Themes

April 16th, 2022

Alma Cook joined Jason Spiess on the Zoom Line to  talk about her new music video “5000 Candles” and the final stretch of completing her music album.  Spiess contends that while many in the oil and gas industry are …

ESG University: From Ricky Nelson To Sarge Summers To Dwayne Haskins, Media Socially Matters

April 11th, 2022

When I saw the recent news about NFL Quarterback Dwayne Haskins death, I immediately thought of Matthew Nelson, brother of Gunner Nelson, son of Ricky Nelson and grandson to Ozzie and Harriet.  Then I thought of the …

UPDATED: ND Commerce Commissioner Talks Ukraine Help, Carbon Storage and Energy Empowerment

April 10th, 2022

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Ken Lavin sits down with North Dakota Commerce Commissioner James Leiman,  about how the state of North Dakota and the Bakken oil field can assist the energy issues with the …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 450: No ESG In TX, Empowering Women, Sherwood Forest And Real Time Data

April 9th, 2022

Here are this week’s special guests on The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 450.

Jason Isaac, Director of Life:Powered, a national initiative of the

Decade of Discussion: Economist and Fox News Correspondent Stephen Moore

April 8th, 2022

In this Decade of Discussion, The Crude Life looks back at our interview with Stephen Moore, Writer and Commentator.  In this exclusive interview, host Jason Spiess drives and drops off Moore at the airport in order to …

After Mary’s Family Was In An Oilfield Accident, She Relives How Oilfield Roughnecks Saved Her

April 7th, 2022

In 2013, Mary Hodell was the owner and operator of the Farmer’s Daughter Cafe in South Heart, N.D. This local eatery was the closest eating establishment to the then-new 20,000-barrel- per-day Dakota Prairie Refinery (

US Senator Kevin Cramer’s Floor Speech on Biden’s “9,000 Lease Lie”

April 6th, 2022

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor on the Biden Administration’s “9,000 Lease Lie” amidst a backdrop of skyrocketing …

Summit Carbon Solutions Drilling Into Continental Resources’ Energy Innovations For Climate Solutions

April 3rd, 2022

The relationship with agriculture and oil and gas is one that goes back to the foundation of the petroleum industry. Since day one, the two …

Midland Mayor Payton Sees Major ESG Changes Happening In The Permian, Economic Evolution Continues

March 30th, 2022

Everyone is talking about ESG these days. From Wall Street to Madison Avenue to the podcaster-of-the-week. It’s everywhere these days and everyone is trying to figure out how to figure it out.  Well one individual is …

Odessa Mayor Joven Sees More Investments “Like DNOW’s” Coming To Permian, Including International Interests

March 29th, 2022

The City of Odessa, Texas, Mayor Javier Joven is feeling good these days despite all the economic and energy issues happening across globe. The reason Joven is feeling optimistic is he knows the Permian can become a …

Dallas Fed Releases Energy Survey, MPS Fed Holds Energy Roundtable

March 26th, 2022

Kunal Patel, senior business economist, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas joined Jason Spiess to discuss the new Energy Survey release March 21, 2022.  As a member of the Research Department’s energy group, Patel …

Celebrating Women In Energy: Ashley Smith, Truckers Against Trafficking

March 23rd, 2022

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and …

From Exploring Antarctica To Oklahoma Oilfield, Polzin’s Penguin Experience Is Red Hot

March 23rd, 2022

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Ken Lavin scores an exclusive interview with Ward Polzin, CEO, Camino Natural Resources, LLC, less than a …

Wy Gov Gordon Talks ESG, Russia And Many Forms Of Rocky Mountain Energy

March 18th, 2022

Wyoming is all in when it comes to energy.  All The Above and all forms too.  Even if the Governor doesn’t agree with everything politically, he is …

UPDATED (with Audio): The Crude Life March Madness Round One Underway

March 18th, 2022

Here are the winners and losers from a wild Thursday in first round The Crude Life March Madness Tournament.

PODCAST: Jason Spiess interviews Joe Sinnott about his big upset in The Crude Life March Madness Tournament, …

Celebrating Women In Energy: Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge

March 8th, 2022

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and …

Does Your Organization Need A Chief ESG Officer?

March 5th, 2022

Does your organization need a Chief ESG Officer.  That is a question many within the inner ESG circles have been asking.  And by there way, there are many ESG inner circles right now floating around the planet, which is …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 445: Hamm Encore, RRC Race, Energy Leadership And Bakken Spills

February 25th, 2022

It’s an ENCORE airing after a donation to the University of Mary (after Oklahoma State University),  The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Ken …

The Famous Sherwood Forest Helps DocuFilm Tell Oil’s Story During WWII

February 25th, 2022

The Crude Life had the privileged to be invited on to the production studio and set of Sherwood Forest, a docufilm about a historic time in American Oil and Gas’s impact on global independence and empowerment.

By the …

Texas Becomes First State To Divest From ESG Discrimination

February 24th, 2022

Jason Isaac, Director of Life:Powered, a national initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation to raise America’s energy IQ, joined Jason Spiess

Nord Stream 2, Russia, Green Energy Continues To Cripple American Energy Independence

February 24th, 2022

Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director, Power The Future (PTF) joins Jason Spiess to talk about Nord Stream 2, Russia and the Ukraine.

“After the Biden Administration consistently got it wrong on Nord Stream 2, …

Laptop, Hard Drive Stolen From RRC Candidate Sarah Stogner’s Vehicle Week Before Election

February 23rd, 2022

Move over Survivor and Amazing Race, the Texas Railroad Commission election has become one of the most interesting reality shows in the nation.  This year’s race has almost everything.  It’s got an incumbent fighting to …

iTankData Can Show You The Money In Real Time

February 22nd, 2022

Bobby Adkins, iTankData, joins The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Ken Lavin at NAPE to discuss how time is money.  Adkins explains how their software is allowing companies to access real data on their phones and …

The Return Of The ESG Doubting Thomas

February 19th, 2022

After spending some time on his literal death bed, The ESG Doubting Thomas is back full of ESG and Vinegar!  Wordsmith and poet Stephen Heins returns …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 444: Bitcoin In The Bakken, Orphan Wells, ESG And 3-Years Incident Free

February 19th, 2022

Here are this week’s special guests on The Crude Life Week in Review Episode 444.

Heath Holloway, CEO, Titan Solutions, joins Jason Spiess to talk …

Conventional Methods Still Work, Seeing Seismic Growth

February 18th, 2022

Thomas Ratliff, co-owner and geophysicist at DDD Exploration, (pronounced 3-D Exploration) joins The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Ken Lavin at NAPE 2022.  Ratliff and Lavin begin the interview talking about …

National Podcaster Calls Climate Change A Hoax, Sees Tyranny In Canada’s Trucking Issue

February 18th, 2022

Drew Allen is a Texas-bred, California-based millennial author, columnist, and political analyst. Fluent in Italian, Drew has lived and worked in …

Monday Morning Quarterback And Water Cooler Management Changing With Hybrid Offices

February 15th, 2022

Professional Executive Coach, Father, Husband, Business Owner and Podcaster Joe Sinnott joins Jason Spiess to talk about how to navigate the management waters of the Monday Morning Quarterbacks the day after the Super …

Where The Past, Present And Future Meet In Energy, Environment And Government

February 14th, 2022

Scott St. JohnReagan Smith, joins The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Ken Lavin live at NAPE 2022 in Houston TX.  The two discuss how the …

Blessed By Business, Korwell Energy Proves Hard Work, Faith In Industry Pays Off

February 12th, 2022

Trent Korby, Owner/CEO, Korwell Energy Services,  joins Jason Spiess to talk about their company’s journey, which has been a roller coaster of …

Majors Support Geothermal And It’s Future In Energy

February 10th, 2022

Matt Welch, State Director at Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation, talks with Jason Spiess about the The Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance …

Commissioner McAdams, RRC Christian, Headline ESG Event At Texas A&M

February 9th, 2022

The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) Texas A&M Student Body Chapter has scheduled their second ESG event titled Oil & …

Working Dogs See More Opportunity In Energy

February 5th, 2022

Dwayne Farris of Black Creek K-9 Pipeline Leak Detection joins Jason Spiess for an update on working dogs within industry.  Farris talks about the different types of dogs doing a variety of work for oil and gas …

Spiess Talks ESG, Hamm On Talk Of The Town

February 2nd, 2022

The Crude Life‘s Jason Spiess joined Steve Bakken on Talk of the Town on SuperTalk 1270AM Bismarck to talk about ESG, Harold Hamm‘s donation  and why …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 443: Carbon Storage, Colorado Energy Issues And Transitioning From Petro To Publishing

January 29th, 2022

Here are this week’s special guests on The Crude Life Week in Review Episode 443.

Colorado State Senator Ray Scott gives an update on the 2022 …

Tito’s Vodka Partners With The Well Done Foundation To Plug Orphan Wells

January 28th, 2022

Curtis Shuck, Chairman of the Board, Well Done Foundation, joins Jason Spiess to talk about their latest partnership with Texas-based distillery Tito’s Handmade Vodka and the Felty Family Challenge.  The craft spirits …

New Technologies In Energy A ClearSign For The Future

January 28th, 2022

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Ken Lavin was Live and Local in Tulsa for the ClearSign Technologies Corp. ribbon cutting and press …

3 Years Of Incident Free Operations In Energy

January 26th, 2022

Heath Holloway, CEO, Titan Solutions, joins Jason Spiess to talk about their 3-Year Anniversary with Incident Free Operations in their Greeley, …

Bitcoin Mining Continues To Attract More Operators, Mineral Owners

January 25th, 2022

Todd Garland, CEO, Great American Mining company is one of those “smart clever capitalists” who has cracked multiple codes to figure out ways to mine …

US Senator Cramer Talks Energy, Nord Stream 2 And Ukraine

January 25th, 2022

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss his trip to Ukraine

Decade Of Discussion: Brian Lash, Founder, Target Logistics

January 23rd, 2022

Listen how Brian Lash’s journey in oil and gas lead him to be the founder of Target Logistics after making the decision to leave medical school and …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 442: Hamm Delivers State Of Industry, RRC Candidate Goes Viral And Bakken Salt Water Issues

January 23rd, 2022

Here are this week’s special guests on The Crude Life Week in Review Episode 442.

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Ken Lavin interviews

Carbon Capture Innovations Showing Industry The Climate’s Future Can Be Bright

January 22nd, 2022

Brandy Johnson, Chief Technology and Engineering Officer, Babcock & Wilcox,  joins Jason Spiess to discuss carbon capture and storage …

Legislative Session Update From Colorado, Form 2A’s Approvals Down From 447 To 10

January 21st, 2022

Colorado State Senator Ray Scott gives an update on the 2022 Colorado Legislative Session.  According to Scott, the Department of Natural Resources

Back To American Made, Traditional Values

January 20th, 2022

Matt Young of Flowco Production Solutions talks with Jason Spiess at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin …

Tx Senate Candidate Sparks Speaks On Foster Care, Sex Trafficking In The Permian Basin

January 20th, 2022

Texas Senate Candidate Kevin Sparks spoke about foster care and the issue of sex trafficking at the social action event Flock Sock & Barrel at Frisky’s in Odessa, TX.

Sparks joined Jason Spiess and The Podcast …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 441: BBQ, Big Ben, Energy Analytics And A Marcellus Update

January 18th, 2022

Here are this week’s special guests on The Crude Life Week in Review Episode 441.

Bakken BBQ co-founders Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Jenkin give a recap of the 9th Annual Bakken BBQ and preview of the 10th Annual Bakken …

From Petroleum To Publishing: Tara Norris Rasmuson Starts Her Next Chapter

January 16th, 2022

Tara Norris Rasmuson sat down with host Jason Spiess to discuss her journey from petroleum to publishing.  Tara was a landman (aka landwoman …. aka …

Dallas Fed Sees Continued Growth, More Spending in 2021 Despite Uncertainty

January 14th, 2022

Kunal Patel, senior business economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, joins Jason Spiess to dissect their 4th Quarter Survey of 134 energy firms, 90 were exploration and production firms and 44 were oilfield services …

Hamm Says “It’s A New Day In Industry”, Talks Carbon Solutions, Energy Education and Independence

January 13th, 2022

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Ken Lavin interviews Harold Hamm, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Continental Resources, after he spoke …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 440: TX Earthquake, Office Of Clean Energy And Back To The Bakken

January 11th, 2022

Watford City High School alumni Hailey Carns and Lily Olson talk about growing up in the oil patch and what college is like now.

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RCC Candidate Viral Videos Getting Media, Regulator Attention

January 10th, 2022

Sarah Stogner feels her past has lead her to be exactly where she is today.  Basic overview is Sarah is an attorney with an oil and gas background …

Candidate Hatch Talks Oil, Gas, Solar and Agriculture For CO

January 8th, 2022

Weld County Councilman At Large Elijah Hatch joins host Jason Spiess to discuss his recent announcement that he is running for an Weld County …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 339: Energy Innovations, Powder River Basin Booming And Has The Bakken Peaked

January 5th, 2022

Here are this week’s special guests on The Crude Life Week in Review.

Clark Williams-Derry, Energy Finance Analyst for the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) shares his views and insight on a …

Growing Up In An Energy Town, Returning Home

January 3rd, 2022

Growing up in an oil town can create a number of unique opportunities. Watford City may be the center of it all too with their remarkable community …

RRC Candidate Gets Candid About Energy, Elections And ESG

December 31st, 2021

Tom Slocum joins Jason Spiess regarding his recent announcement running for Railroad Commission of Texas in 2022.  Slocum explains why he is running …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 438: Sex Trafficking, 12 Biden Blunders, Wellhead Services And Energy Analytics

December 29th, 2021

Here are this week’s special guests on The Crude Life Week in Review.

Texas Senate Candidate Kevin Sparks joined Jason Spiess and The Podcast PreShow Party with special co-host Ashley Smith of Truckers Against …

USGS Records 4.5 Earthquake Near Midland Texas, Investigation Continues

December 28th, 2021

Don Blakeman, National Earthquake Information Center and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), gives an overview of the 4.5 earthquake registered just north …

Steering Geology For Horizontal Wells Is Logical

December 28th, 2021

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill interviews Ryan Nostrud with Targeted GeoVision, LLC at the American Association of Petroleum …

West Texas Mayor Primed For Growth

December 28th, 2021

The city of Odessa (TX) Mayor Javier Joven talks about why the city of Odessa is primed for growth in the oil and gas industry during the Permian Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin …

Accountable Geology And Remote Geosteering

December 27th, 2021

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill interviews Patrick Jordan, MS with Raptor Consulting Inc. at American Association of Petroleum …

Bakken BBQ Raises $87K In 2021, Turns 10 in 2022

December 25th, 2021

Bakken BBQ co-founders Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Jenkin give a recap of the 9th Annual Bakken BBQ and preview of the 10th Annual Bakken BBQ.  The 9th Annual Bakken BBQ raised $87K with donations of $70K to Make A Wish …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 437: Iconic Sherwood Forest, Orphaned Wells And Energy Outlook For 2022

December 24th, 2021

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer joins Jason Spiess with The Crude Life for a Year End update and Energy Outlook for 2022. The senator expresses his concern for the future of the oil and gas industry if President Biden’s

ESG Innovations Creating New Opportunities And Non Traditional Revenues

December 23rd, 2021

Chad Frizzell, CDX Energy, talks about how the chemical industry has evolved over the years.  From their new ESG approach to the oil and gas industry …

Why Reservoir Laboratories, Carbon Sequestration Are Important In Energy

December 22nd, 2021

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill interviews Barbara Hill and Oniel Wint with Schlumberger Oilfield Services at AAPGAmerican …

Dealing With Supply Chain Issues While Creating Safer Water Supplies

December 22nd, 2021

Byron Bolles, president, and Bette Bassford, director of marketing, of Seal Tite, which manufactures PVC & CPVC lined pipe for the Energy …

Decades Of Innovations Create New Opportunities In Energy

December 21st, 2021

Jason Spiess interviews Ken Mertz and Jesse Swindell of Mertz Manufacturing in Ponca City, OK. The three discuss new innovations in industry and how …

Has The Bakken Peaked?

December 20th, 2021

Clark Williams-Derry, Energy Finance Analyst for the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) shares his views and insight on a recent report “Has the Bakken Peaked? Exhaustion of High-quality …

Bringing Science To Climate Change

December 14th, 2021

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill interviews Lee Krystinik of Equus Energy, LLC Partners at American Association of Petroleum …

To Predict Today’s Unpredictable Oil Prices, One Needs A Rogue

December 14th, 2021

Bill Shanahan, Energy Rogue, explains how oil and gas data is impacting more than the fossil fuel industry.  Trucking companies making bulk fuel …

Real Life Rock Stars

December 13th, 2021

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill interviews Tara Benda, the executive chair of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists …

Understanding Geology In Energy Is Rock Solid

December 12th, 2021

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill interviews Genna Blair Lee of Drill2Frac Corporation at the American Association of Petroleum …

It’s Higher Stress In Sand And Ceramic Proppants

December 11th, 2021

The Crude Life Content News Correspondents Matthew Hill and Ken Lavin Interview Mark McGill, US Ceramics at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International Oil Show in Odessa, …

The Story Of The Famous Sherwood Forest And Oil And Gas

December 9th, 2021

The Crude Life had the privileged to be invited on to the production studio and set of Sherwood Forest, a docufilm about a historic time in American Oil and Gas’s impact on global independence and empowerment.

By the …

Senator Cramer Talks International Oil, Biden’s Energy Impact And The Seduction Of Subsidizing America

December 9th, 2021

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer joins The Crude Life for a Year End update and Energy Outlook for 2022.  The senator expresses his concern for the future …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 436: Good Will In Texas, OK Energy And Tackling The Issue Of Sex Trafficking

December 8th, 2021

The Crude Life Week in Review Episode 436 special guests are:

Jason Spiess and co-host Ken Lavin interview Danielle Robertson, senior director, and Kaitlin Paonessa, marketing director, of the Good Will West Texas at …

Micro Hold Technology Gains Traction Across Shale Play USA

December 7th, 2021

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Sarah Phillips joins host Jason Spiess for an update from the Marcellus/Utica/Appalachian Basin and some innovations in the next generation of performance materials and chemical …

From Oilfield Worker To Energized Entrepreneur

December 7th, 2021

Jordan Sadler joins Jason Spiess to talk about the genesis of Drag Up Coffee.  Sadler, a former oilfield worker, shares his processing and experience of leaving the oilfield to become a CEO and business owner.

The …

The Oilfield Is A Journey Of Positive Experiences

December 6th, 2021

The Crude Life Content News Correspondents Matthew Hill and Ken Lavin interview Adrienne Mains with Silver Fox Energy at SOER | OERB | Oklahoma …

WY Governor Recaps Year, Supports Small Business With COVID Funds

December 5th, 2021

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon talks with Jason Spiess during the 2nd Annual Podcast Party at the Energy Exposition and Symposium in Gillette.  Governor Gordon gives an update on the oil and gas activity in the Powder …

In West Texas There Are Jobs And Good Will

December 5th, 2021

Jason Spiess and co-host Ken Lavin interview Danielle Robertson, senior director, and Kaitlin Paonessa, marketing director, of the Good Will West Texas at the Permian Basin Hiring Events in Odessa, Texas.

The interview …

Cutting Edge Analytics Rock Solid In Geology

December 4th, 2021

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill interviews Richard Ball, Detring Energy Advisors about the monetization of business through market-leading research, cutting-edge analytics, and seamless, …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 435: Big Data, Podcast Party, Inflation & ESG

December 3rd, 2021

The Crude Life Week in Review Episode 435 special guests are:

Zach Bowman, CEO, Innoverse, talks with Jason Spiess about ESG at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International …

PBIOS Podcast Party: Land Becoming A Big Issue In Texas

December 2nd, 2021

Dr. Jon Spiers, candidate for Texas Land Commissioner stops by for an interview with Jason Spiess at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) in Odessa, …

Earth Science And STEM Part Of The Energy Revolution

December 2nd, 2021

The Crude Life Content News Correspondents Matthew Hill interviews Camelia Knapp, head of Boone Pickens School of Geology and Thomas Cronin, CEO of

More “Lady Leadership” Surfacing In Oil And Gas

December 1st, 2021

The Crude Life Content News Correspondents Matthew Hill & Ken Lavin interview Codie McDaniel with Canary Wellhead Services for an episode of #FossilFuelFridays at the OERB | Oklahoma Energy Resources Board Board …

PBIOS Podcast Party: A Push To Off Shore, Digital

November 29th, 2021

Scott Theriot, Danos, (and i2ms) joined podcast party host Jason Spiess at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) in Odessa, Texas.

The interview …

Hill, Hamlin Talk Energy Abundance, Industry Issues

November 28th, 2021

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill interviews Jack Hamlin of Energy Strong and Sargent & Lundy about about his mission and passion to promote and advocate for reliable, abundant, and affordable …

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 434: Inflation Concerns, Big Data, ESG And Women In Energy

November 27th, 2021

The Crude Life Week in Review Episode 435 special guests are:

Zach Bowman, CEO, Innoverse, talks with Jason Spiess about ESG at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International …

PBIOS Podcast Party: Integrity Shines In The Permian

November 27th, 2021

Podcast party host Jason Spiess interviews Jeremy Parker, Integrity Services at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) in Odessa, Texas.

Headquartered …

PBIOS Podcast Party: Some Sage Advice For The Permian

November 26th, 2021

Kaes de Jong, president, Sage Oil Services is interviewed by Jason Spiess at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group, at the Permian Basin International Oil Show in Odessa, Texas.

The two discuss the …

The Crude Life Week in Review Episode 433: ESG, Drag Up Coffee Deal, PBIOS Podcast Party And Senator Hoeven Addresses Recent Energy Price Issues

November 26th, 2021

Troy Habben, Gavin Schmitz and Philip Hinojosa, Wellhead Systems Inc, talks with Jason Spiess about ESG (Environmental Social Governance) in oil and gas with Jason Spiess at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The …

PBIOS Podcast Party: Off Shore, Renewables And The Permian Play

November 24th, 2021

Juan Torres, general manager, Danos, joined podcast party host Jason Spiess at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) in Odessa, Texas.

The interview …

Sustainable Leadership Series: Tommy Boy’s Velvet Glove

November 23rd, 2021

Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners, joins The Crude Life for a podcast series within a podcast titled “Sustainable Leadership Series: Tommy Boy’s Velvet Glove”.

Host Jason Spiess and Sinnott discuss the traditional and new …

PBIOS Podcast Party: Is The Supply Chain Broken Or Just A Web?

November 10th, 2021

Jaime Long and Marcus Turner of Long Industries stopped by the PBIOS Podcast Party to talk with podcast party host Jason Spiess of The Crude Life.

The interview starts off talking about Long’s family history with …

Big Data Integrating Into Big Oil

September 29th, 2021

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The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill Interviews Nicholas Vandivere, CEO, ThoughtTrace about Big Data and how it is currently being …

Celebrating Women In Energy: Rebekah Wheeler, Revolution Resources

March 7th, 2021

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and …

The Crude Life Interview: Kathy Keiser, Ronald McDonald House Charities Bismarck

February 17th, 2019

Kathy Keiser, Ronald McDonald House Charities Bismarck, gives an overview of their services. The RMHCB operates an 8-bed house which acts as temporary housing for people whose families have been struck by medical …

The Crude Life Interview: Josh Swanson, Vogel Law and NDSU Bison Podcast

February 17th, 2019

Josh Swanson, Vogel Law Firm and NDSU Bison Podcast talks about Wilkinson Lake Sakakawea court case that is impacting oil and gas mineral ownership. The interview also discusses the pattern of government adapting new …

The Crude Life Interview: Nicholas Bures, Magna Bures Oil

February 17th, 2019

Nicholas Bures, Magna Bures Oil, gives an update from the Illinois Basin and their $75K well, including signing a deal with a major international …

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 4: Gumbo, BBQ, Microwave Fracking and the Piano Man

January 17th, 2019

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Piers Marini, professional piano player talks about playing piano during …

The Crude Life Interview: ND Senate Majority Wardner and Hub City Funding

March 2nd, 2018

Interview: Richard Wardner, Senator Majority Leader of North Dakota

In this interview, Wardner discusses the importance of Hub City support and financing in the Bakken. After explaining the genesis of “Hub Cities”, …

A Social Exchange: Randy Christmann

March 2nd, 2018

This week’s guest on A Social Media Exhange is North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Randy Christmann.  Christmann and host Jason Spiess talk about upcoming energy projects in North Dakota, states with Civil Wars, …

The Weekly Word: Water Wars in the West

February 14th, 2018

Greg Walcher, President of the Natural Resources Group, a consulting firm specializing in energy, water, public lands, forestry and wildlife. In …

The Weekly Word: I am as green as they get

February 6th, 2018

Greg Walcher, President of the Natural Resources Group, a consulting firm specializing in energy, water, public lands, forestry and wildlife. In …

Energy Events: NAPE EXPO, Greg Reidl

February 2nd, 2018

Greg Riedl, NAPE Expo , gives an overview of the industry’s major event, held in Houston, TX.

This year, NAPE Summit is celebrating 25 years of bringing together dealmakers from all around the world to connect, …

The Crude Life Interview Part 2: Terry O’Clair, North Dakota Health gives further details on the Davis Refinery’s 11,000 emails

February 2nd, 2018

Interview: Terry O’Clair, Director, Division of Air Quality, North Dakota Department of Health

In this interview, host Jason Spiess circles back with O’Clair regarding the reported number of email comments regarding the …

The Weekly Word: Wet and dry gas, NY fracs and the Marcellus

January 30th, 2018

This Weekly Word with Jason Spiess and the professor Stephen Heins hosts Tom Shepstone from Pennsylvania, who is an urban consultant, community …

The Weekly Word: Investing in Shale Play USA

January 23rd, 2018

The Weekly Word is a weekly high level discussion about energy, quality of life, globalism and the environment.  This week Professor Stephen Heins and Jason Spiess are joined by Tsering Ngudu is a Senior Equity Analyst …

The Weekly Word: EPA overreach, coal and clean tech

January 16th, 2018

Summary written by Stephen Heins

Sterling Burnett, Ph.D, a senior fellow on environmental policy and the Managing Editor of the Environmental & …

The Weekly Word: Methane emissions continue to drop

January 7th, 2018

Summary written by Stephen Heins

Seth Whitehead, a spokesman for Energy in Depth, joins Jason Spiess and Stephen Heins on the Weekly Word.

Whitehead is a part of one of the leading advocate for the many benefits of …

The Weekly Word: The Safety of Fracking

January 3rd, 2018

Interview: Susan Mickley, MPH – the author of a new report that reviews Pennsylvania Department of Health data on mortality rates in the most drilled …

Weekly Word: Driessen stops by to talk eco-imperialism and the evolution of environmentalism

December 26th, 2017

Interview: Paul Driessen, senior fellow with the Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow and Center for the Defense of Free Enterprise; Professor …

The Weekly Word: The changing global job market

December 9th, 2017

Interview: Professor Stephen Heins, energy columnist and owner, The Word Merchant

In this week’s episode of The Weekly Word, host Jason Spiess and …

Weekly Word: Heins talks Lancet Report

October 29th, 2017

After reading the recently published Lancet Report for the first time, I am struck by a few thoughts: The narrative of the study could have been …

Weekly Word: Heins talks Clean Power Plan

October 19th, 2017

Weekly Word: Professor Stephen Heins, owner, Word Merchant

Professor Stephen Heins shares his thoughts on the Clean Power Plan and how the courts are …

Professional speaker Lindquist shares his oil and gas experience

October 18th, 2017

Mark J. Lindquist understands the power of timing and networking in North Dakota.  Lindquist shares his experience on how he ended up speaking at the …

Helms says automatic energy data collection and analysis on the rise

October 17th, 2017

In a recent interview on The Crude Life with Jason Spiess, Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources,  reiterated comments from North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum regarding the next big …

Should we be looking at rig counts different?

August 3rd, 2017

Interview: Michael Filloon, Heart Streat LLC

Michael Filloon of Heart Street LLC believes the industry needs to start looking at rig rates differently.  In fact, not at all.

“Everyone looks at rig rates when they really …

Slow down in oil seen as a “gift of catchup”

August 1st, 2017

Watford City is located in the heart of the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota in McKenzie County.

“The past couple of years we really did see the oil industry hit a slowdown and we’ve viewed it as a gift of catch up,” …

Industry and workforce syncing up in the Bakken

July 26th, 2017

 

Daniel Stenberg sees the oil and gas activity every day in Watford City. Watford City is located in the heart of the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota in McKenzie County.

According to Stenberg, McKenzie County …

Using 21st century technology in the 21st century

July 25th, 2017

 

According to Anthony McDaniels, HEAL Corporations, some oil and gas companies are falling behind with updating their well sites.

“People are starting to say ‘if I want to be profitable in the 21st century, I have to …

Microwave Oil Production Could Be Hot In Oil And Gas Future Fracs

December 17th, 2016

Peter Kearl, inventor and managing member, Qmast, Grand Junction, Colorado
Explains how his microwave oil production can be used to replace fracking …

From covering the protest to taking cover

November 14th, 2016

 

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, …

In energy, there’s no place like a dome

April 23rd, 2016

Interviews:  John Harju, Charlie Gorecki, Energy and Environmental Research Center
Gives an overview of their study on hydrocarbons, value added gas and other projectional Bakken datas.

Interview: Dan South, Dome …

Brooks West Talks About Making Money In Music

March 17th, 2016

The conversation dives into Brooks West’s career in the music industry. Host Jason Spiess and West discuss writing new songs, playing gigs, and the …

Heitkamp Heads to Arizona’s McCain Institute Forum to Discuss Her Work on Combatting Human Trafficking

May 1st, 2014

**Click Here For Video, and Here for Audio of Heitkamp Discussing Her Participation at the Sedona Forum**

FARGO, N.D. – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today departed for Arizona, where she will discuss with world leaders, …

U.S. Secretary of Energy Responds to Cramer Inquiry on Hydraulic Fracturing Research

April 23rd, 2014

BISMARCK, N.D. – U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz has responded to an inquiry made by Congressman Kevin Cramer last week at a hearing of the …

Test the First

January 9th, 2014

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Former NBA All Star Mark Eaton discusses teamwork with …

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