Long Story Short

Andrea Eger tracks the push for Oklahoma’s first taxpayer-funded religious charter school, while Keaton Ross breaks down driver’s license suspensions over unpaid court fees. Plus, Raynee Howell talks with pastors on how legal fights over the Johnson Amendment are impacting politics at the pulpit. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

Paul Monies provides an update on the millions in personal loans fueling Republican Mike Mazzei’s campaign for governor, while Brenna Witchey breaks down how expanding data centers could increase power plant pollution across Oklahoma. Plus, Andrea Eger explores striking parallels between a GOP challenger’s campaign claims and a grand jury petition seeking the removal of Tulsa County’s long-standing district attorney. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

Jake Ramsey explores the fallout after Oklahoma’s voter registration portal crashed on deadline day, leaving prospective voters stranded. Brenna Witchey breaks down a landmark lawsuit filed by an Oklahoma mother over the state's abortion ban a legal challenge echoing across the nation. Keaton Ross examines State Question 847, a proposed measure to reduce assessment caps for property tax purposes. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

Reporter Brenna Witchey breaks down the inspection process at Oklahoma marijuana processing facilities following a fatal explosion in Sand Springs, while Paul Monies provides major updates on state lawsuits over massive natural gas price spikes during the 2021 winter storm. Plus, Oklahoma Watch reporter Jake Ramsey brings us the latest developments in the ongoing Vesta Realty saga. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt

Jennifer Palmer investigates a recent death inside the Oklahoma County jail, while reporter Andrea Eger examines why the multi-million-dollar embezzlement case against Epic Charter Schools’ co-founders remains unscheduled for trial after four years of procedural delays. Plus, Keaton Ross breaks down State Question 845 and its proposed changes to Oklahoma's Judicial Nominating Commission. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

Brenna Witchey breaks down findings from county audits revealing how rural sheriffs lost track of guns, cars, and even a meat slicer with millions in property marked missing. Plus, Jake Ramsey examines how a sweeping federal housing bill will impact Oklahoma’s affordable housing deficit and tenant protections, while Paul Monies explores the next phase of a contentious regulatory water battle at Cedar Lake. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

Andrea Eger examines an unusually public battle brewing between faculty and administration at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, while reporter Jennifer Palmer reveals significant oversight gaps in a state tax credit program that is now serving as a federal model. Plus, Raynee Howell looks into how sweeping changes to the Department of Education's loan repayment system are hitting home for Oklahomans. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

Reporter Andrea Eger investigates whether a new decree from Gov. Kevin Stitt is chilling faculty recruitment at Oklahoma's regional universities, while Elizabeth Caldwell examines the severe housing barriers facing a woman released after three decades in prison. Plus, Brenna Witchey breaks down troubling state test results for educator preparation programs that raise sharp questions about their overall efficiency. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Ted Streuli.

Keaton Ross details how Oklahoma state prison inmates were put to work making political phone calls for out-of-state campaigns, while reporter Jake Ramsey examines the shutdown of Norman’s A Better Way program for individuals experiencing homelessness. Plus, Brenna Witchey breaks down a massive statewide audit that flagged $25 million in questionable federal spending across state agencies. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

Brenna Witchey breaks down a new state initiative aimed at curbing childhood substance abuse, while reporter Andrea Eger details key takeaways from a fact-check of the final GOP state superintendent runoff debate. Plus, Keaton Ross examines recent political ad campaigns circulating in the race for governor. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.