Long Story Short

Host Ted Streuli talks to reporter Paul Monies about the state's release of more than 1,400 American Recovery Plan Act proposals (including $50 million for Barry Switzer's dog rescue)and an audit that revealed millions in public funding going to a network of so-called pregnancy crisis centers that see few patients. Also: Reporter Trevor Brown on which bills made it through the session with Republican super majorities in both houses.

Paul Monies reports on the legislature's special session plans, Jennifer Palmer explains who's paying the Secretary of Education's $160,000 income, and Whitney Bryan updates her story about a nonprofit's million-dollar windfall despite a scathing audit. Ted Streuli hosts.

Paul Monies reports on the Oklahoma County Grand Jury's rebuke of the governor and the Pardon and Parole Board; Lionel Ramos talks about his upcoming story on Oklahoma abortion data; Keaton Ross gives an update on a federal lawsuit that's holding up Oklahoma executions. Ted Streuli hosts.

In episode 19 in season 2 of Long Story Short, Jennifer Palmer reports on the state's refusal to release independent oversight reports; Paul Monies discusses how leaked documents benefit the public; Keaton Ross talks about Oklahoma's lack of data collection in the corrections system and how that affects the agency and the public. Ted Streuli hosts.

In episode 18 of season 2, Paul Monies talks about Oklahoma Watch's open records lawsuit against the state. Jennifer Palmer reports on how cash for students and teachers paid for video games, TV sets and Christmas trees. Whitney Bryen delves into the Tulsa police controversy involving a 70-year-old woman experiencing a mental health crisis. Ted Streuli hosts.

For Long Story Short episode 17 of season 2, Oklahoma Watch's Paul Monies reports on the continued fallout from Gov. Kevin Stitt's decision to relocate the state public health lab to Stillwater; Criminal justice reporter Keaton Ross talks about his encounter with a man freed by new evidence after three decades in prison. Ted Streuli hosts.

In Episode 15, Season 2 of Long Story Short, Oklahoma Watch's Paul Monies highlights interesting state races, Trevor Brown examines the lack of candidates, and Keaton Ross discusses big pay raises for state prison guards. Ted Streuli hosts.

In episode 15 of season 2, Trevor Brown reports on the Oklahoma Legislature's candidate filing period and the plethora of uncontested races; Keaton Ross talks about a proposed bond measure to pay for a new Oklahoma County jail; Lionel Ramos investigates another failed proposal to form a state race and equality commission. Ted Streuli hosts.

Editor Mike Sherman talks about the new Democracy beat, reporter Keaton Ross reports on proposed changes to criminal justice laws working their way through the legislature, and reporter Paul Monies discusses the disbursement of the state's $1.87 billion in ARPA funds. Ted Streuli hosts.

Oklahoma Watch reporters provide deeper insight into their recent or upcoming stories: Lionel Ramos about the legal complications faced by Afghan refugees in Oklahoma; Keaton Ross about his investigation into substandard health conditions in Oklahoma jails; Trevor Brown about a package of bills designed to make it harder for the public to put a state question on the ballot. Ted Streuli hosts.