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Long Story Short

Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Watch
Ryan Walters
Oklahoma Department Of Corrections
State Farm
Evictions
State Question 834
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Governor Kevin Stitt
Minimum Wage
Oklahoma Department Of Education
Homelessness
Oklahoma Legislature
Cell Phone Ban In Schools
Insurance Regulations
Legislation
Epic Charter Schools
Oklahoma State Department Of Education
Bibles In Classrooms
Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association

Oklahoma Watch is a nonprofit news organization specializing in investigative journalism. Long Story Short, a weekly podcast, lets you hear directly from our journalists as they provide deeper insight into their recently published stories.

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Latest Episodes

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 Ramse... more

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. Hallm... more

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 br... more

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 Mar... more

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Recent Guests

J.C. Hallman
Reporter who broke the Hursh matter story
Oklahoma Watch
Episode: Supreme Court Climax, Bail Scams, and AI Data Centers
Maya Henry
Law enforcement intern and reporter
Oklahoma Watch
Episode: Supreme Court Climax, Bail Scams, and AI Data Centers
Cody Maynard
State representative featured in the AI legislation discussion
Oklahoma Legislature
Episode: Outside Political Money & Oklahoma’s Frozen AI Legislation
Andrea Eger
Reporter for Oklahoma Watch covering education and local stories
Oklahoma Watch
Episode: Helter Smelter, Jail Visitations and Norman's Homelessness Crisis
Jake Ramsey
Reporter covering evictions, housing, and homelessness in Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch
Episode: Helter Smelter, Jail Visitations and Norman's Homelessness Crisis
Mike Least
Senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Norman
First Presbyterian Church (Norman)
Episode: Helter Smelter, Jail Visitations and Norman's Homelessness Crisis
Elizabeth Caldwell
Contributor to Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch
Episode: A Cannabis Crash, The Inola Smelter and A Treasurer’s Commute
JC Hallman
Journalist with Oklahoma Watch, co-reporter on the Panhandle crash investigation
Oklahoma Watch
Episode: A Panhandle Tragedy, Reading Overhauls and The Cost of Play
Ben Fenwick
Contributor reporting on Oklahoma politics for Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch
Episode: Abolitionists, Assets, and the Minimum Wage

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Shaun Witt
Host of the program and audience development lead at Oklahoma Watch
Ted Streuli
Executive Director at Oklahoma Watch
JC Hallman
Reporter covering insurance stories for Oklahoma Watch

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
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    Great news source for Oklahoma!

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Clear, data-driven reporting that connects local issues to policy implications.
Probing investigations with thoughtful expert guests.

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Edmond School Job Cuts, Medicaid Shortfalls and an Expiring Law
Q: Andrea, what is newsworthy about what's going on in Edmond?
The lack of public discussion about the reorganization and the fact that voters and taxpayers were not informed beforehand stood out, along with the broader context that Edmond is a large district in a news desert, which makes the secrecy around contract renewals particularly noteworthy.
A Cannabis Crash, The Inola Smelter and A Treasurer’s Commute
Q: Why did the banking piece get cut from the final story, and what does that say about narrative focus?
The banking angle began steering the narrative toward financing challenges and regulatory conflict, which felt like a distraction from the broader ecosystem story, so the team decided to emphasize the larger economic effects instead.
A Cannabis Crash, The Inola Smelter and A Treasurer’s Commute
Q: What stood out about the broader economic ecosystem around cannabis beyond the grow operations?
Interviewees described a thriving secondary economy—real estate, appraisers, contractors, and support firms—that grew as the market expanded, illustrating how a boom can produce enduring ripple effects across multiple sectors.
A Cannabis Crash, The Inola Smelter and A Treasurer’s Commute
Q: Just how extreme was the cannabis oversupply, and what data supports that view?
Data from a 2023 OMMA study indicated the regulated supply exceeded demand dramatically, helping explain why wholesale prices fell drastically and how an oversupplied market created pressure on growers and related industries.
The Funding Paradox & The Soybean Squeeze
Q: What is driving the tension between higher education funding and low per-pupil spending in Oklahoma?
Even with bigger overall appropriations, district budgets still struggle due to rising operational costs, targeted line-item funding rather than across-the-board increases, and the need to cover essentials like buses, utilities, and insurance.

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This program consistently surfaces in-depth investigations centered on Oklahoma public finance, government accountability, and policy impact. Episodes frequently thread together regulatory actions, court proceedings, and watchdog reporting about state contracts, insurance, housing, and elections, often weaving on-the-ground perspectives with data-driven context. A standout is the rigorous, transparency-focused approach that pairs reporters with expert guests to unpack complex topics such as pension governance, insurer reforms, and the intersection of public policy with everyday life for families and renters.

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