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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

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,... more

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 inma... more

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 inv... more

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 detai... more

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Recent Guests

Jake Ramsey
Reporter covering evictions, housing, and homelessness
Oklahoma Watch
Episode: The Treasurer, the Whistleblower, and the Eviction Engine
Ben Fenwick
Contributor reporting on Oklahoma politics for Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch
Episode: Abolitionists, Assets, and the Minimum Wage
Andrea Eger
Reporter covering Epic Charter Schools investigations
Oklahoma Watch
Episode: Shadowed Reports and Unfinished Business
J. C. Hallman
Reporter covering insurance and legal stories for Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch
Episode: Shadowed Reports and Unfinished Business
JC. Holman
Reporter covering State Farm and Oklahoma insurance issues
Oklahoma Watch
Episode: Oklahoma Battles: State Farm Standoff to Corporate Landlords
Heather Chandler
Lifelong Duncan resident featured in the Unaccountable, Rural Justice series
Duncan, Oklahoma
Episode: The Republican Future & Bicycle Busts
JC Hollman
Investigative reporter
Oklahoma Watch
Episode: OCAST Leadership Shifts and the Guardianship System
Thomas Harrington
Young chemical engineer who researched the smelter plans
Residents of Inola area
Episode: Inola Residents Say Trump’s Industrial Push Is Coming at Their Expense
Stephen Martin
Journalist for Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch
Episode: Vesta Realty Rental Crisis

Hosts

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

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Trustworthy news

    Great news source for Oklahoma!

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

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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.
Money, Mismanagement, and Mutuals
Q: How does the state pick this company to advise it on certain deals, and what happened with the RFP process?
The team issued an RFP, received only one local response, then scrapped it and reopened the process in January, with the board meeting in February, ultimately discussing fees and revealing that the selected firm was connected to the governor's former chief of staff, raising appearance concerns.
Money, Mismanagement, and Mutuals
Q: Paul, tell me the idea behind the Invest in Oklahoma program.
Paul explains the goal of directing a portion of pension assets toward local investment opportunities, shifting some focus away from New York-based and other non-local firms, and describing the initial 5% cap and the subsequent process to solicit proposals, followed by renewed bid solicitations and board involvement.
The Republican Future & Bicycle Busts
Q: What does this say about Oklahoma's housing market and policy mix?
It highlights that building more housing alone won't solve affordability without addressing wages, financing, zoning, and policy alignment, creating a multi-faceted shortage.
The Republican Future & Bicycle Busts
Q: Why focus on the Idaho Stop and bike stops in Duncan?
To illustrate how policy changes can lead to broader policing practices and civil liberties concerns, using Heather Chandler's case as a lens on local enforcement and potential overreach.

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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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1. StateImpact Oklahoma
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