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The Metro Library podcast celebrates Oklahoma arts, Oklahoma culture, Oklahoma history and the lives of influential Oklahomans today... more
FAQs about Metropolitan Library System Podcast:How many episodes does Metropolitan Library System Podcast have?The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.
June 15, 2020LGBT History: The Arrest of Paul ThompsonIn this month's podcast we hear the story of the arrest of Oklahoma City gay rights activist Paul Thompson and his fight in court....more12minPlay
April 19, 2020Oklahoma City National Memorial: An interview with Richard WilliamsFor the third interview in our series about the history of the Oklahoma City National Memorial we talked with bombing survivor Richard Williams. Mr. Williams served many roles in the creation of the memorial over the years following the bombing. He spoke with us about what it was like working toward creating and eventually opening the memorial....more13minPlay
April 15, 2020Oklahoma City National Memorial: An interview with Bob JohnsonFor the second in our series of interviews about the history of the Oklahoma City National Memorial we talked to attorney Bob Johnson. Mr. Johnson began working on the memorial only days after the bombing and helped lead the city with the creation of the memorial and museum....more26minPlay
April 10, 2020Oklahoma City National Memorial: An interview with Ron NorickAs this month marks the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, we thought it might be interesting to look at the history of the Oklahoma City National Memorial, so we spoke with three people involved in the creation of the memorial. The first in this series is an interview with Ron Norick, mayor of Oklahoma City at the time of the bombing....more17minPlay
February 14, 2020Oklahoma "Love" StoriesIn this month's podcast we talk about the state wedding between Oklahoma and Indian Territories, and we explore the marriage of Governor E.W. Marland and his wife/daughter Lydie....more21minPlay
December 15, 2019I Want A Hippopotamus For ChristmasThis month's podcast tells the story of how the Oklahoma City Zoo used the Christmas song "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas" to help get Matilda the hippo. ...more13minPlay
November 29, 2019The Story Of The BC Clark Christmas Jingle (re-release)Did you know that central Oklahoma has its own Christmas music courtesy of a local jeweler? On this podcast we explore the central Oklahoma phenomenon that is the BC Clark Christmas Jingle. ...more17minPlay
November 15, 2019Beyond the Boarding Schools: A story of Native Americans and educationIn this month's podcast we explore the past, present, and future of education among Native Americans in Oklahoma with the Cherokee Immersion school in Tahlequah, Sovereign Community School in Oklahoma City, and more....more26minPlay
October 15, 2019Haunted Oklahoma: The Halloween EpisodeMarnie Vinge of the Eerie Okie podcast (https://eerieokie.com) joins us this month to talk about a few historical places around downtown OKC that may or may not be inhabited by a supernatural presence. We also hear from Elizabeth Macias from the haunted Paramount Room (http://www.theparamountroom.com) and author/OKC ghost expert Jeff Provine (https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJeffProvine/)...more31minPlay
September 15, 2019State of the State CapitolHave you noticed all the construction around the Oklahoma state capitol lately and wondered what's going on? On this month's podcast we talk Oklahoma Capitol history and future with State Capitol Restoration Project manager Trait Thompson, and Director of the Sate Arts Council Amber Sharples...more17minPlay
FAQs about Metropolitan Library System Podcast:How many episodes does Metropolitan Library System Podcast have?The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.