With the statute-mandated low school board pay and "the meanness that happens in public life," how can Oklahomans have good people run for office?

Also in this week's podcast, Ginnie Graham and Bob Doucette discuss  school board elections, election grants, Gov. Kevin Stitt signing the bill banning transgender girl athletes and more.

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Incumbent faces challenge in TPS District 4 board race

Editorial: Shawna Keller's school board, classroom experience makes her best choice for TPS District 4

Editorial: Terry Keeling has track record in Jenks schools for collaboration, prioritizing all students

Editorial: Susan Lamkin proven TPS parent leader known for getting things done

Bob Doucette: Let's stop playing games with election security

D.C. Digest: Lankford, other Republicans continue to blast Biden border chief

Ginnie Graham: Let's talk about sexually active teens in Oklahoma and what lawmakers are doing about it

Guerin Emig: Transgender sports participation merits deeper thinking than politics as usual in OKC

Stitt signs bill banning transgender girl athletes: 'In Oklahoma, it is just common sense,' governor says

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