Today on Oklahoma Memo:

• The Heartland Flyer gets a last-minute funding boost to keep running between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth — with long-term hopes of expanding into Kansas.
• State Superintendent Ryan Walters announces a PragerU-backed ideology test for teachers from “woke” states like California and New York, stirring debate as Oklahoma continues facing a teacher shortage.
• Plus, The Oklahoma Rundown — flash flood risks, a raccoon that took out the power, Paul McCartney heading to Tulsa, and more top stories from across the state.

Show notes:

• 🎙 Hosted by Ryan Welton
• 📰 Stories sourced from Oklahoma Voice, StateImpact Oklahoma (KGOU, KOSU), The Oklahoman, KFOR, News 9, KTUL and more — support local journalism!
• 🚂 Full Heartland Flyer story by Barbara Hoberock at Oklahoma Voice
• 🏫 Teacher certification story by Beth Wallis at StateImpact Oklahoma
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