Long Story Short Oklahoma Watch
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Oklahoma Watch is a nonprofit news organization specializing in investigative journalism. Long Story Short, a weekly podcast sponsored by the Kirkpatrick Foundation, lets you hear directly from our journalists as they provide deeper insight into their recently published stories.
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House Committee Approves Most of Walters’ Controversial Rule Changes
Jennifer Palmer has been following the rare opposition to an agency’s proposed rule changes happening between lawmakers and the DoE. Paul Monies on the fallout from a 2022 law that forbids state pension funds, agencies and local governments from doing business with big banks thought to be boycotting the energy industry. Heather Warlick reported on an eviction case in which a man was evicted from his home for the alleged actions of another person. Ted Streuli hosts.
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Millions More Go To Oklahoma Hospitals As Managed Care Begins
Paul Monies looks into how hospitals across Oklahoma are getting extra payments as part of the state’s move to a managed care payment model for its Medicaid program. Keaton Ross on several consequential bills affecting Oklahoma’s courts, prisons and jails. Jennifer Palmer talks about the education bills she’s watching in the final weeks of this year’s legislative session.
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How Oklahoma Zoning Laws Contribute to the Housing Crisis
Heather Warlick recently wrote about how Oklahoma’s restrictive zoning ordinances may stand in the way of solving the state’s affordable housing shortage. Paul Monies discusses the latest developments at the Capitol, where lawmakers are in the last month of the regular session. Keaton Ross' latest story reported that staff at the Lawton Correctional Facility were negligent as a prisoner was brutally murdered. Ted Streuli hosts.
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Sick to Death: The Unique Challenges of Heath Care for The Unhoused
Reporter Jennifer Palmer discusses her story about the high rate of teacher turnover in Oklahoma, Paul Monies reports on the state's Free Speech Committee, and Heather Warlick talks about the health care challenges unique to those experiencing homelessness. Ted Streuli hosts.
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House Rejects Resolution to Change Oklahoma’s Judicial Selection Process
Keaton Ross reports on a legislative attempt to eliminate the state's Judicial Nominating Committee and a lawsuit brought by state prisoners who were locked in a shower stall instead of a cell. Paul Monies talks about teacher confusion over certification tests. Ted Streuli hosts.
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Family Member’s Eviction Attempt Ends In Flames
Heather Warlick recently covered a tragic eviction case in Oklahoma City that made nationwide news. Paul Monies on developments involving the Oklahoma attorney general suit regarding Winter Storm Uri. Keaton Ross on why most state legislative races won’t appear on November’s general election ballot.