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Jennifer Palmer reports that student test scores reveal a slow recovery in the classroom; Keaton Ross reports on the stat's U.S. Senate races; editor Mike Sherman recounts Governor Stitt's newsroom visit. Ted Streuli hosts.

Whitney Bryen reports on a new threat to Oklahoma's nursing homes: staff shortages. Keaton Ross explains why county election boards need your help. Oklahoma Watch director of audience development Shaun Witt introduces himself and sets the stage for NewsMatch. Ted Streuli hosts.

Oklahoma Watch reporter Lionel Ramos examines why only Texas County prepares voting materials in Spanish.

Paul Monies looks into who the state Legislature approved to receive millions in federal pandemic relief funds.

Whitney Bryen introduces a counselor and art teacher who channels the chaos of his childhood to help Oklahomans suffering from addiction and mental illness. Ted Streuli hosts.

Paul Monies reports on why recreational marijuana won't be on the November ballot after all, Jennifer Palmer discusses book bans, and Keaton Ross explains potential changes to the state's Open Meetings Act. Ted Streuli hosts.

Ashlynd Huffman reports on a surge in stabbings at a private Oklahoma prison; Mike Sherman talks about listening sessions; Lionel Ramos follows up on a delay in the proposed Mexican consulate

Keaton Ross explains Democracy Day, Paul Monies updates the legislature's ARPA approvals, and Lionel Ramos talks about an interim study on substandard housing. Ted Streuli hosts.

Keaton Ross reports that two-thirds of non-statewide races are already decided; Jennifer Palmer explains further fallout from HB 1775; Ashlynd Huffman discusses a pro-death-penalty lawmaker's potential opposition to capital punishment. Ted Streuli hosts.

Whitney Bryen reports on a Talequah nonprofit run amok, Jennifer Palmer discusses the first effects of HB 1775, and Keaton Ross reviews voter turnout data. Ted Streuli hosts.

More than 100 Afghan refugee families in Oklahoma are living in substandard conditions, some without air conditioning or with insect infestations. Lionel Ramos reports.

Also: Paul Monies details the obstacles proponents of recreational marijuana have encountered in getting that issue on the ballot. Ari Fife reports on why some Oklahoma schools aren't taking advantage of a federal program to extend unfree lunches for all students. Oklahoma Watch executive editor Ted Streuli hosts.

Oklahoma Watch's Whitney Bryen reports on the sad case of Josh McWhorter, a story she collaborated on with freelancers Kathryn Hurd and Ellie Lightfoot. Jennifer Palmer discusses unspent federal relief funds meant for schools, and Ashlynd Huffman talks about the lack of air conditioning in Oklahoma prisons. Oklahoma Watch executive director Ted Streuli hosts.