What is Fracking (17:05)

Dr. Thomas Morris  is a Professor of geology at Brigham Young University. He was also a Senior Petroleum Geologist with Exxon's Eastern Production Division in New Orleans from 1986 to 1990. Fracking is the process of drilling that the U.S. has commercially used for almost 65 years. Fracking has been responsible for much of the surge in U.S. oil and natural gas production. In fact, here in Utah, 45,000 acres of public land was approved for fracking in 2015. However, fracking has become a hot topic in the last few months with great opposition from many environmental groups, and many of the European countries banning it entirely. So what exactly is fracking? What are the benefits and downsides to drilling? And what does the future for oil and gas look like? Dr. Morris explains.

Joan of Arc (1:04:12)

Russ Holt is the writer, director and co-producer of BYUtv’s Original Special, Joan of Arc. The story of Joan of Arc has captured the imaginations of history. Shakespeare featured her in Henry VI part one. Movies have brought her story to the silver screen since 1928. Most recently, BYUtv created a documentary with this French icon as its subject. Russ Holt shares his experience writing, directing, and producing Joan of Arc.

Parent Previews: Swear to Quit (1:48:46)

Rod Gustafson from Parent Previews joins the show to review Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Concussion on DVD. Rod also shares his recent post about the problem of swearing and how to quit.

Meet the Producers: Goodbye Traditions (1:56:31)

Student producers Joe Carson and Ben Wadsen teach Dr. Townsend some farewell traditions from around the world. It is Joe Carson's last appearance on the show as he will soon leave for Taiwan

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:17:05 - What is Fracking

01:64:12 - Joan of Arc

01:108:46 - Parent Previews: Swear to Quit

01:116:31 - Meet the Producers: Goodbye Traditions