Long Story Short

Long Story Short

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Long Story Short episodes

  • Marijuana Facility Safety, Winter Storm Lawsuits and The Vesta Saga
    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
    17 min
  • Jail Accountability, Epic Charter Trial Delays and SQ 845
    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.
    20 min
  • Missing County Gear, Federal Housing Bills and Cedar Lake Water Wars
    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.
    21 min
  • Campus Conflicts, Tax Credit Gaps and Student Loan Fallout
    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.
    17 min
  • University Hiring, Housing After Prison, and Educator Exam Data
    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.
    18 min
  • Prison Call Centers, Norman’s Homeless Program and Statewide Audit Red Flags
    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.
    17 min
  • Youth Prevention, Debating Education and Governor Ad Blitz
    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.
    19 min
  • Utility Shock, Housing Protections and Juvenile Murder Laws
    Andrea Eger breaks down what is driving the massive spike in Oklahomans’ electricity bills, while Jake Ramsey examines the lack of legal recourse for tenants dealing with negligent landlords failing to provide essential services. Plus, Brenna Witchey details Oklahoma’s controversial felony murder doctrine, which allows minors to be sentenced to prison for homicides they didn’t directly commit. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.
    17 min
  • Fact-Checking the Debate, Title IX Resistance and Tenant Fallout
    Keaton Ross discusses Oklahoma Watch’s fact-check of the August 3 debate between Republican gubernatorial candidates Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond, while Jennifer Palmer looks into an Oklahoma high school’s resistance to following federal laws such as Title IX. Jake Ramsey details the fallout from Vesta Realty’s collapse and how it has affected tenants. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.
    23 min
  • Cedar Lake Disputes, County Bail Disparities and Funding Native Success
    Paul Monies shares how Cedar Lake residents are pointing blame at a wealthy, politically connected neighbor over severe local water problems, while Maya Henry examines the stark differences in bail schedules across 25 Oklahoma counties. Plus, Brenna Witchey breaks down new coverage on Native American student success and the federal funding deficit that threatens future progress. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.
    17 min

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