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JC Hallman explores the reasons behind soaring insurance rates, while Jake Ramsey examines the link between childhood evictions and chronic absenteeism. Anna Kramer reports on the White House's shutdown of the flood warning system in Norman.

Jennifer Palmer with reactions to a new directive from State Superintendent Ryan Walters about the cost of school meals. Paul Monies looked into which oil and gas companies are applying for a share of a $50 million rebate program to make upgrades to limit their methane emissions. J.C. Hallman about a medical parole story he first wrote in March, which the Oklahoma Supreme Court has weighed in on....

Paul Monies looked at how school districts are dealing with a new state law banning cell phones in schools. Keaton Ross reported on why Oklahoma’s $74 million deal to outsource its prison food service operations was cancelled. Jake Ramsey reported on the speed at which a tenant can be evicted in Oklahoma. Ted Streuli hosts.

Paul Monies discusses federal HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent visit to the Oklahoma Capitol on his Make America Healthy Again tour. J.C. Hallman shares a unique story from Tulsa about Vietnam veteran Leroy Theodore and St. Francis Hospital. Keaton Ross, who covers criminal justice for Oklahoma Watch, recently reported with Haley Parsley on Oklahoma’s civil asset forfeiture law. Hosted...

Keaton Ross reports on the cancellation of a $74M prison food contract. Paul Monies covers Treasurer Todd Russ' push against DEI/ESG in state investments. Jennifer Palmer and Maria Guinnip examine hidden fees in school lunch payments. Hosted by Ted Streuli.

Jennifer Palmer talks about the latest turmoil at Epic Charter Schools, the state’s largest online school. Keaton Ross on the Oklahoma Department of Corrections’ $74 million deal to outsource its prison food service to a Florida-based company. J.C. Hallman reported on a medical parole case now the OK Supreme Court is weighing in after the story’s publication. Ted Streuli hosts.

Paul Monies looked into the fallout from an election email sent by a private religious school. Keaton Ross wrote about a successful effort to consolidate Oklahoma’s campaign finance document filing system. JC Hallman made some discoveries about legal disparities in rural parts of Oklahoma. Ted Streuli hosts.

Paul Monies talks about a lawsuit Oklahoma Watch filed against OSDE. Keaton Ross breaks down several criminal justice measures that passed this session, from fines and fees reform to tougher sentencing laws. JC Hallman discusses a woman who was being held on an old warrant in the Tulsa County Jail. Ted Streuli hosts.

Keaton Ross examined how the state’s pending purchase of the Lawton Correctional Facility could impact the people who live and work there. Jennifer Palmer's latest story dives into the public school enrollment numbers for the 24-25 school year. Paul Monies has an update on Gov. Kevin Stitt’s executive order mandating that state employees return to the office. Ted Streuli hosts.

J.C. Hallman discusses maintenance problems at an Oklahoma City apartment complex. M. Scott Carter on Stitt's veto of a bill that would slow the eviction process. J.C. on his investigation of Oklahoma’s high homeowners’ insurance rates.

Em Luetkemeyer discusses Rep. Tom Cole's bipartisan reputation at the Capitol. Keaton Ross talks about an influential order in an ongoing lawsuit alleging Oklahoma mistreated several state prisoners. Paul Monies investigated who qualified for Oklahoma’s new program to provide tuition and fees for private school students through a state income tax credit. Ted Streuli hosts.

Keaton Ross reported on the case of Channen Smith, an Oklahoma prisoner whose innocence claim is progressing through the federal court system. J.C. Hallman talks about Oklahoma’s two women’s prison newspapers. Paul Monies with the latest on the financial implosion of the state’s mental health agency. Shaun Witt hosts.

Jennifer Palmer discusses St. Isidore, an Oklahoma Catholic online charter school, whose case will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Paul Monies examined a pending lawsuit involving the state treasurer’s office and a request for open records regarding the state’s anti-ESG policies. Jennifer returns to discuss how two recent hires at the State Department of Education have resumes stacked with exp...

KFOR's Spencer Humphrey talks about OSDE personnel payments. Paul Monies has some updates to a story he wrote recently about police pensions and a powerful police union in Oklahoma. Keaton Ross discusses the progression of a bill that makes several changes to Oklahoma’s initiative petition process. Ted Streuli Hosts.

Keaton Ross about a pending legal challenge to a primary reform ballot initiative. Paul Monies with an update on the latest efforts in the Legislature to pass cell phone bans for Oklahoma schools. Keaton on how Oklahoma’s prison communications provider is responding to new federal regulations on phone calls from correctional institutions. Ted Streuli Hosts.

Keaton Ross wrote about tnew initiative petition that aims to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma. Paul Monies discusses pension board changes that some retirees fear favor a powerful police union. JC Hallman on an old law getting new life in Oklahoma. Ted Streuli Hosts.

Keaton Ross wrote about the Legislature’s push to add several crimes to the state’s 85% offense list. Heather Warlick on serial evictions and how thousands of Oklahoma tenants are being repeatedly evicted, but still allowed to stay in their rentals. Paul Monies discusses bonuses at the State Department of Education. Ted Streuli Hosts.

Keaton Ross looks at the rapid aging of the state’s prison population and how officials are responding. Jennifer Palmer tells us more about her investigation into stay to play in the world of competitive youth sports. JC Hallman discusses how Sheridan Church's tax status holds up while showcasing politicians to their congregation. Ted Streuli Hosts.

Jennifer Palmer digs into a practice in the world of competitive youth sports known as stay-to-play. Keaton Ross talks about a controversial state-level immigration measure moving through the Legislature. JC Hallman looks at the state’s arbitrary IQ rule and how it doesn’t mesh with scientific recommendations. Shaun Witt Hosts.

Keaton Ross talks about an effort to boost rural participation in a statewide county mental health program. Paul Monies looked into the latest effort by Oklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ to rein-in what he calls “woke investing.” and Superintendent Ryan Walters. Shaun Witt fills in for Heather Warlick who wrote about an OKC woman evicted who is filing an appeal to buy herself more time to move. Ted Str...

Keaton Ross discusses several voting and election bills moving through the Legislature. Paul Monies joins to discuss the new version of social studies standards approved by the OK State Board of Ed and Superintendent Ryan Walters. Heather Warlick covers a zoning change application from Sisu Youth Services that has some neighbors of the homeless shelter speaking out. Ted Streuli hosts.

Keaton Ross wrote about the push to reduce court fines and fees and how lawmakers are approaching the issue. Jennifer Palmer talks about OSDE is now trying to buy instructional materials that weave Bible lessons into character education. Keaton rejoins to discuss a new lawsuit challenging Gov. Kevin Stitt’s return-to-office mandate for state employees. Ted Streuli hosts.

Heather Warlick looked into funding issues at some Oklahoma housing authorities. Paul Monies joins to talk about the simmering feud at the Oklahoma Capitol among several of the state’s top elected officials. JC Hallman discusses a Texas County ticket writing scheme. Ted Streuli hosts.

Keaton Ross on the Oklahoma Department of Corrections’ efforts to pay a private company to overtake its food service operations. Heather Warlick looked at some legislation filed this year that affects evictions in Oklahoma. Paul Monies talks about Gov. Kevin Stitt’s latest effort in his administration’s quest for government efficiency, Oklahoma’s version of the Division of Governmental Efficiency....

Heather Warlick on bills filed that could affect Oklahomans experiencing homelessness. Jennifer Palmer on the latest release of the Nation’s Report Card. Paul Monies talks about Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's State of the State address to kick off the legislative session. Shaun Witt hosts.