Long Story Short

Brenna Witchey and Jake Ramsey examine how funding cuts threaten to undo major progress against violence in a small Oklahoma town. Keaton Ross breaks down why nearly three dozen counties are failing to utilize criminal justice diversion grant funds, and Raynee Howell uncovers the critical flaws in Oklahoma’s two-track DUI system. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Sha...

Andrea Eger tracks the push for Oklahoma’s first taxpayer-funded religious charter school, while Keaton Ross breaks down driver’s license suspensions over unpaid court fees. Plus, Raynee Howell talks with pastors on how legal fights over the Johnson Amendment are impacting politics at the pulpit. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

Paul Monies provides an update on the millions in personal loans fueling Republican Mike Mazzei’s campaign for governor, while Brenna Witchey breaks down how expanding data centers could increase power plant pollution across Oklahoma. Plus, Andrea Eger explores striking parallels between a GOP challenger’s campaign claims and a grand jury petition seeking the removal of Tulsa County’s long-standin...

Jake Ramsey explores the fallout after Oklahoma’s voter registration portal crashed on deadline day, leaving prospective voters stranded. Brenna Witchey breaks down a landmark lawsuit filed by an Oklahoma mother over the state's abortion ban a legal challenge echoing across the nation. Keaton Ross examines State Question 847, a proposed measure to reduce assessment caps for property tax purposes....

Reporter Brenna Witchey breaks down the inspection process at Oklahoma marijuana processing facilities following a fatal explosion in Sand Springs, while Paul Monies provides major updates on state lawsuits over massive natural gas price spikes during the 2021 winter storm. Plus, Oklahoma Watch reporter Jake Ramsey brings us the latest developments in the ongoing Vesta Realty saga. Catch these sto...

Jennifer Palmer investigates a recent death inside the Oklahoma County jail, while reporter Andrea Eger examines why the multi-million-dollar embezzlement case against Epic Charter Schools’ co-founders remains unscheduled for trial after four years of procedural delays. Plus, Keaton Ross breaks down State Question 845 and its proposed changes to Oklahoma's Judicial Nominating Commission. Catch the...

Brenna Witchey breaks down findings from county audits revealing how rural sheriffs lost track of guns, cars, and even a meat slicer with millions in property marked missing. Plus, Jake Ramsey examines how a sweeping federal housing bill will impact Oklahoma’s affordable housing deficit and tenant protections, while Paul Monies explores the next phase of a contentious regulatory water battle at Ce...

Andrea Eger examines an unusually public battle brewing between faculty and administration at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, while reporter Jennifer Palmer reveals significant oversight gaps in a state tax credit program that is now serving as a federal model. Plus, Raynee Howell looks into how sweeping changes to the Department of Education's loan repayment system are hitting hom...

Reporter Andrea Eger investigates whether a new decree from Gov. Kevin Stitt is chilling faculty recruitment at Oklahoma's regional universities, while Elizabeth Caldwell examines the severe housing barriers facing a woman released after three decades in prison. Plus, Brenna Witchey breaks down troubling state test results for educator preparation programs that raise sharp questions about their ov...

Keaton Ross details how Oklahoma state prison inmates were put to work making political phone calls for out-of-state campaigns, while reporter Jake Ramsey examines the shutdown of Norman’s A Better Way program for individuals experiencing homelessness. Plus, Brenna Witchey breaks down a massive statewide audit that flagged $25 million in questionable federal spending across state agencies. Catch t...

Brenna Witchey breaks down a new state initiative aimed at curbing childhood substance abuse, while reporter Andrea Eger details key takeaways from a fact-check of the final GOP state superintendent runoff debate. Plus, Keaton Ross examines recent political ad campaigns circulating in the race for governor. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

Andrea Eger breaks down what is driving the massive spike in Oklahomans’ electricity bills, while Jake Ramsey examines the lack of legal recourse for tenants dealing with negligent landlords failing to provide essential services. Plus, Brenna Witchey details Oklahoma’s controversial felony murder doctrine, which allows minors to be sentenced to prison for homicides they didn’t directly commit. Cat...

Keaton Ross discusses Oklahoma Watch’s fact-check of the August 3 debate between Republican gubernatorial candidates Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond, while Jennifer Palmer looks into an Oklahoma high school’s resistance to following federal laws such as Title IX. Jake Ramsey details the fallout from Vesta Realty’s collapse and how it has affected tenants. Catch these stories and more on the lates...

Paul Monies shares how Cedar Lake residents are pointing blame at a wealthy, politically connected neighbor over severe local water problems, while Maya Henry examines the stark differences in bail schedules across 25 Oklahoma counties. Plus, Brenna Witchey breaks down new coverage on Native American student success and the federal funding deficit that threatens future progress. Catch these storie...

Maya Henry dives into Alpha School, an expensive, controversial private school system coming to Oklahoma this fall that relies on AI with zero teachers. Andrea Eger breaks down an upcoming August 25 ballot initiative facing Oklahoma voters. Jake Ramsey exposes an out-of-state corporate landlord operating one of Oklahoma City’s most active eviction pipelines. Catch these stories and more on the lat...

Paul Monies examines a Republican gubernatorial candidate’s surprising board attendance record, while reporter J.C. Hallman breaks down the legal questions surrounding an Insurance Commissioner candidate's swift state residency swap. Plus, Jake Ramsey details severe property mismanagement at Vesta Realty and how it’s leaving local tenants in the lurch. Catch these stories and more on the latest Lo...

Keaton Ross breaks down State Question 846, a proposed constitutional amendment on voter identification in Oklahoma. Maya Henry looks into a little-known campaign funding rule that could make running for office more accessible for parents. J.C. Hallman joins to discuss two major homeowners insurance stories currently sweeping the state. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short w...

Andrea Eger reveals how Edmond Public Schools renewed several administrator contracts only to eliminate their positions weeks later. Plus, Paul Monies reports on lower Medicaid payment estimates for Oklahoma hospitals, and summer intern Maya Henry breaks down the consequences of the expiration of a 2021 harm reduction law. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt...

J.C. Hallman discusses the climax of the State Farm and Hursh saga following a major Supreme Court ruling, while intern Maya Henry investigates a surge in bail scams that victims say law enforcement is failing to adequately address. Plus, Stephen Martin details how a new $72 million transmission line built to fix Oklahoma’s power congestion has instead sparked secret real estate deals and attracte...

Keaton Ross and summer intern Maya Henry track a historic flood of outside political spending and targeted ad campaigns shaking up the June 16 primary elections. Plus, as states push forward with artificial intelligence laws despite federal warnings, reporter Andrea Eger reveals why nearly all AI legislation in the Oklahoma Legislature has hit a dead end. Catch these stories and more on the latest...

Reporter Andrea Eger heads to Inola to find the local residents who actually want a controversial $4 billion aluminum smelter built in their town. Plus, Jennifer Palmer and Maya Henry investigate a major shift in how Oklahoma county jails handle inmate visitations, and Jake Ramsey breaks down the complex factors driving the homelessness crisis in Norman. Catch these stories and more on the latest...

Stephen Martin breaks down how oversupply and regulation are crashing Oklahoma’s cannabis boom, while Elizabeth Caldwell investigates how two gubernatorial candidates view a massive proposed aluminum smelter in Inola. Plus, Paul Monies details an investigation into the state treasurer’s frequent use of a state vehicle to commute to a rural satellite office. Catch these stories and more on the late...

J.C. Hallman discusses the devastating fallout of a fatal Panhandle accident, while reporter Andrea Eger takes the temperature of classrooms navigating a massive legislative overhaul of how Oklahoma children learn to read. Plus, Jennifer Palmer details a new federal crackdown on the soaring, hidden costs of youth sports, from steep registration fees to mandatory "stay-to-play" hotel rules. Catch t...

Reporter Paul Monies digs deeper into the state’s Invest in Oklahoma program, tracking a campaign contribution linked to State Treasurer Todd Russ’s re-election campaign. Plus, J.C. Hallman returns with an exclusive look into a mysterious State Farm whistleblower with deep Oklahoma roots, and Jake Ramsey breaks down the proposed eviction reform bills from this year's legislative session. Catch the...

Oklahoma’s education funding paradox takes center stage as Andrea Eger untangles why historic state investments clash with rock-bottom national rankings. Plus, Raynee Howell explores how global conflicts are squeezing local soybean farmers, and Jennifer Palmer breaks down the most consequential new education laws. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.