StateImpact Oklahoma

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StateImpact Oklahoma reports on education, health, environment, and the intersection of government and everyday Oklahomans. StateImpact Oklahoma is a collaboration of KGOU, KOSU, KWGS and KCCU.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    ‘Like a gym membership:’ An Oklahoma provider explains a growing primary care model

    An increasing number of providers and patients are participating in direct primary care. It’s not insurance, but rather a business model where patients can purchase a membership, allowing them unlimited access to certain primary care services. Dr. Kyle Rickner is the co-founder of Primary Health Partners, which is Oklahoma’s largest direct primary care provider. StateImpact’s Jillian Taylor spoke with him about the growing model, which also benefited from President Donald Trump’s 2025 megabill. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

    7 min

  2. 2 APR

    An Oklahoma family says oil is polluting their home. The state says its hands are tied

    A fluid leak has created a months-long dispute between a family and regulators over what the state can do to remediate what the family says is oil seeping into their home. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

    5 min

  3. 26 MAR

    Minutes matter in stroke cases. In rural Oklahoma, a telemedicine program is saving critical time

    Nearly 2,000 Oklahomans die from stroke-related complications annually. That burden is felt more in rural communities, where access to specialized care is limited. Oklahoma officials are working to change that by investing in telemedicine for stroke care. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

    5 min

  4. 19 MAR

    Some of Oklahoma’s thousands of orphaned wells could find a new purpose under this state bill

    Proposed Oklahoma legislation would authorize companies to convert abandoned oil and gas wells for geothermal and energy storage use. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

    5 min

  5. 12 MAR

    The great tech debate: Should Oklahoma students use screens in the classroom?

    The Oklahoma legislature is considering measures to push back against the rising tide of ed tech. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

    5 min

  6. 5 MAR

    Finding Tiny Tim: How Oklahoma's citizen scientists contribute to conservation

    The federally threatened plant commonly known as Tiny Tim was discovered in Oklahoma within the past few years. Now it’s on the road to being removed from a federal list of endangered species. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

    5 min

  7. 19 FEB

    Oklahomans seek cheaper ways to pay for health care after ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire

    Enhanced premium tax credits for the ACA Marketplace expired last year, leaving people to pay a larger share of — or full price for — their health coverage. This year, nearly 50,000 fewer Oklahomans selected a plan, and even more are expected to drop out amid higher costs. Consumers are now navigating the consequences of this expiration with limited choices. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

    5 min

  8. 11 FEB

    As electricity demand and investments grow, what’s being done to shield Oklahomans from higher monthly bills?

    Electricity demand is up nationwide and in Oklahoma, partly because of large load customers like data centers. Several initiatives are addressing concerns of rising residential rates. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags

    4 min
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StateImpact Oklahoma reports on education, health, environment, and the intersection of government and everyday Oklahomans. StateImpact Oklahoma is a collaboration of KGOU, KOSU, KWGS and KCCU.

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  • Channel
    KOSU
  • Creator
    OPMX
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 OPMX
  • Show Website
    StateImpact Oklahoma

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