Long Story Short

Oklahoma’s education funding paradox takes center stage as Andrea Eger untangles why historic state investments clash with rock-bottom national rankings. Plus, Raynee Howell explores how global conflicts are squeezing local soybean farmers, and Jennifer Palmer breaks down the most consequential new education laws. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

Ben Fenwick breaks down how an ultra-ideological faction is quietly capturing control of the state Republican Party and targeting incumbent lawmakers. Plus, Paul Monies reports on the fallout after the governor’s former chief of staff wins a bid to manage key state pension assets, and Keaton Ross examines an upcoming state question proposing a gradual minimum wage increase to $15 per hour. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

Investigative leads from Jennifer Palmer reveal the missed warning signs behind the tragic dog mauling of an Oklahoma City toddler, while J.C. Hallman explores the high-stakes mystery surrounding a deputy’s death and the journals he left behind. Plus, Jake Ramsey examines new data exposing how Oklahoma’s eviction process is being used as a tool for rent collection. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

A previously unseen toxin surfaces in Oklahoma, raising urgent questions about the safety of industrial biosolids and the transparency of our air-monitoring systems. Plus, we look at the rising trend of Republican primary challengers vowing to reject lobbyist gifts, and the latest developments in the ongoing investigation into financial links within the state’s Invest in Oklahoma program. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

Deep dives into accountability and legal stalemates lead this week’s episode. Investigative reporter Andrea Eger explores a lingering thread in the Epic Charter Schools investigation that just wouldn't stay buried, while J.C. Hallman details a high-stakes standoff between State Farm and a retired federal judge over a hidden adjuster’s report. Plus, Keaton Ross breaks down the legislative push to tighten Oklahoma’s conflict-of-interest laws. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

Reporter Paul Monies investigates the state’s hiring of a private firm to manage pension fund deals, while Jake Ramsey breaks down a high-stakes lawsuit against Vesta Realty CEO Marc Kulick. Plus, J.C. Hallman reports on a pivotal hearing for CompSource Mutual, the state’s former "insurer of last resort." Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

Homeowners insurance disputes hit the high court as the Hursh family’s battle with State Farm reaches the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Plus, we look at the human cost of corporate housing through the lens of a recent Edmond eviction, and Paul Monies breaks down the legislative state questions set to shape the August primary runoff. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

Struggling developers face a high-stakes paradox as they fight to revive Oklahoma’s dilapidated properties. Plus, we dive into the potential fallout of the state’s Republican primary and launch a new series, Unaccountable, with a look at the unsettling reality of bike stops in Duncan. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

A sudden leadership shakeup at the state’s tech-startup agency and a new policy allowing e-cigarette sales in Oklahoma prisons. We also return to the complex world of state guardianship with three interconnected stories on the system's impact. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

Plans unfold for the nation’s largest aluminum plant at the Port of Inola, sparking a clash between economic promises and local outcry. Plus, we examine a possible $175 million surge in federal immigration funding for Oklahoma law enforcement and AG Gentner Drummond’s escalating legal battle over a controversial Jewish charter school application. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.