Long Story Short Oklahoma Watch

Heather Warlick discusses Oklahoma Attorney General Getner Drummond's opinion on eviction prevention groups. Jennifer Palmer covers the upcoming court date for the embezzlement case involving Epic Charter Schools’ co-founders. Keaton Ross reports on the state's effort to dismiss a lawsuit by seven prisoners alleging cruel and unusual punishment. Ted Strueli hosts.

Keaton Ross talks about petitioners who submitted nearly 180,000 signatures to raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage. He discusses what’s next for the initiative and when it might reach voters. Heather Warlick explores rising rent costs in Oklahoma, interviewing housing experts who disagree on its causes. Ruby Topalian, a summer intern, reported on Oklahoma City’s efforts to enhance law enforcement responses to mental health crises last week.

Heather Warlick reports on a US Supreme Court ruling on public camping bans. Jennifer Palmer covers education for Oklahoma Watch, detailing the state superintendent's extension of a contentious PR contract. Heather also updates you on eviction rights and HUD grants in Oklahoma. Shaun Witt hosts.

Jennifer Palmer reports on the Department of Education's order for Bibles in classrooms and a court order declaring a publicly funded religious school unconstitutional. Ruby Topalian discusses a deal to phase out the state's final private prison operator, and Paul Monies explains the latest developments in lawsuits over the 2021 natural gas price spike.

Reporter Paul Monies investigated efforts by lawmakers to boost pensions for police officers. Heather Warlick covered Oklahoma’s new anti-camping law and its clash with local homeless initiatives. Ruby Topalian talks on the primary election for McCurtain County Sheriff.

Jennifer Palmer on a decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court over two books in Edmond school libraries. Jake Ramsey on the exponential increase in dark money spending in Oklahoma elections. Jennifer on an executive order issued by the governor, targeting agency spending on public promotions. Ted Strueli hosts.