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Keaton Ross looks at the rapid aging of the state’s prison population and how officials are responding. Jennifer Palmer tells us more about her investigation into stay to play in the world of competitive youth sports. JC Hallman discusses how Sheridan Church's tax status holds up while showcasing politicians to their congregation. Ted Streuli Hosts.

Jennifer Palmer digs into a practice in the world of competitive youth sports known as stay-to-play. Keaton Ross talks about a controversial state-level immigration measure moving through the Legislature. JC Hallman looks at the state’s arbitrary IQ rule and how it doesn’t mesh with scientific recommendations. Shaun Witt Hosts.

Keaton Ross talks about an effort to boost rural participation in a statewide county mental health program. Paul Monies looked into the latest effort by Oklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ to rein-in what he calls “woke investing.” and Superintendent Ryan Walters. Shaun Witt fills in for Heather Warlick who wrote about an OKC woman evicted who is filing an appeal to buy herself more time to move. Ted Streuli hosts.

Keaton Ross discusses several voting and election bills moving through the Legislature. Paul Monies joins to discuss the new version of social studies standards approved by the OK State Board of Ed and Superintendent Ryan Walters. Heather Warlick covers a zoning change application from Sisu Youth Services that has some neighbors of the homeless shelter speaking out. Ted Streuli hosts.

Keaton Ross wrote about the push to reduce court fines and fees and how lawmakers are approaching the issue. Jennifer Palmer talks about OSDE is now trying to buy instructional materials that weave Bible lessons into character education. Keaton rejoins to discuss a new lawsuit challenging Gov. Kevin Stitt’s return-to-office mandate for state employees. Ted Streuli hosts.

Heather Warlick looked into funding issues at some Oklahoma housing authorities. Paul Monies joins to talk about the simmering feud at the Oklahoma Capitol among several of the state’s top elected officials. JC Hallman discusses a Texas County ticket writing scheme. Ted Streuli hosts.

Keaton Ross on the Oklahoma Department of Corrections’ efforts to pay a private company to overtake its food service operations. Heather Warlick looked at some legislation filed this year that affects evictions in Oklahoma. Paul Monies talks about Gov. Kevin Stitt’s latest effort in his administration’s quest for government efficiency, Oklahoma’s version of the Division of Governmental Efficiency.Ted Streuli hosts.

Heather Warlick on bills filed that could affect Oklahomans experiencing homelessness. Jennifer Palmer on the latest release of the Nation’s Report Card. Paul Monies talks about Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's State of the State address to kick off the legislative session. Shaun Witt hosts.

Heather Warlick highlights a growing trend of people feeling forced to move in their senior years. Keaton Ross talks about some notable criminal justice bills filed ahead of the upcoming legislative session. Jennifer Palmer covers the Ethics Commission’s investigation into Superintendent Ryan Walters. Shaun Witt hosts.

Paul Monies covered a plan by Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt to revive the Oklahoma State Guard. Jennifer Palmer talks about her top education bills to watch this session. Paul Monies has another story from his investigation into Berry-Rock Homes, the company that a state investment plan put $8 million into back in 2022. Shaun Witt hosts.