Tulsa World Opinion

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Tulsa World Editorials editor Ginnie Graham talks with newsmakers and op-ed contributors about the biggest issues in Tulsa and Oklahoma.

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October 20, 2022 Discussing Oklahoma's gubernatorial debate
Ginnie Graham and Bob Doucette talk about the Oklahoma gubernatorial debate between Gov. Kevin Stitt and State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, from asking if they ever smoked marijuana (one said yes, one said no) to the closing statement that brought one candidate out from behind the podium. Also, a reminder to get those letters to the editor endorsing candidates in as soon as possible!
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Hofmeister, Stitt face each other in gubernatorial debate
Column: 2022 in Oklahoma could possibly be the year of the ‘unstable polls’
Bob Doucette: 2022 campaign a Wild West of ideas of how to govern Oklahoma
Hofmeister, Stitt air differences at Petroleum Alliance forum
Election deniers, doubters seeking to control elections in several Western states
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October 14, 2022 Why endorsements? It's about the bottom of the ballot
How often do you get to talk to district judges? Who can name your county assessor or commissioner? Ginnie Graham and Bob Doucette give their endorsement of the idea of opinion section endorsements: Voters will become more aware of candidates at the bottom of the ballot. Plus, could a "Day of Citizenship" staffing volunteers at local precincts help on Election Day; and support for the idea of moving the animal shelter and the Tulsa Oilers ice rink at Promenade Mall.
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Bob Doucette: 2022 campaign a Wild West of ideas of how to govern Oklahoma
Guest columnists present health care-based arguments for governor candidates Stitt, Hofmeister
Column: Let's organize a 'Day of Citizenship' to ensure our polls are adequately staffed
Editorial: Moving animal shelter smart idea with a lot of potential
City considering moving animal shelter to new site
Editorial: Oilers turning around Promenade mall, energizing local interest in hockey
Work starts on Tulsa Oilers' new practice facility at Tulsa Promenade mall
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Editorial Editor Ginnie Graham: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories
Editorial Writer Bob Doucette: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
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October 07, 2022 Oklahoma's eroding mental health services
Ginnie Graham and Bob Doucette talk about Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler, who spoke passionately about the erosion of mental health services in the state after being stabbed by his daughter. If a prominent district attorney in the state cannot access proper mental health services for his family, then how does that bode for everyone else? Plus, how can the community support Tulsa McLain High School after the fatal shooting?
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Watch Now: Mental health crisis is 'gaping wound,' needs prioritization by Legislature, Tulsa County DA says after stabbing
Tulsa County DA's daughter arrested; DA released from hospital after stabbing
Daughter of Tulsa County district attorney charged in his stabbing
Ginnie Graham: Steps Oklahoma lawmakers can take to turnaround mental health system
Christian Costello found not guilty by reason of insanity in death of state labor commissioner
Watch Now: Superintendent addresses security at McLain after fatal shooting
Tulsa police decry recent fatal teen shootings, spate of homicides Friday
McLain High School students, staff return to class following fatal shooting
As games keep moving, TPS focused on increasing safety at football games
Bob Doucette: We need to rally around McLain
Stitt signs bill preventing gender-transition treatments for minors at OU medical facilities
Editorial: Lawmakers must work through ARPA fund hold up
Greenwood District added to National Register of Historic Places
Editorial: Greenwood District deserves placement on national historic registry
Surreptitiously obtained video targets TPS' Rogers Middle School teacher on HB 1775
Editorial: Osage Nation is right: We need to repeal HB 1775
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Editorial Editor Ginnie Graham: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories
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September 30, 2022 When Oklahoma's certified teachers choose not to teach
Oklahoma has 33,000 teachers who are certified, but choose not to teach. Ginnie Graham and Bob Doucette talk about the state's teacher shortage forcing districts to rely on emergency certifications and more. Oklahoma is 34th nationally in average teacher compensation and 46th in per pupil spending. Bringing Oklahoma's certified teachers back begins with respect. Plus, why are extremists harassing our county election board workers?
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Ginnie Graham: Oklahoma has 33,000 teachers choosing not to teach; we need them back
Hofmeister to ask Legislature to fund $5,000 across-the-board teacher pay raises amid worsening shortages
New statewide survey shows Oklahoma teacher shortage growing
Editorial: Some Oklahoma lawmakers piling on to harass former teacher over books
Bob Doucette: This November, the fate of public schools is on the ballot
Answering the call: Oklahoma teacher shortage requires thousands to step into the void every year
House education budget chairman calls for federal dollars to be used on teacher relocation, retention bonuses
Editorial: Evidence of Oklahoma's teacher, staff crisis found everywhere
Editorial: Elections at risk because of extremists harassing workers
Fearing harassment, election workers are quitting, Tulsa County official says
Tulsa among election boards 'working overtime' after Mike Lindell push for 2020 vote records
Bob Doucette: I've seen us at our best - and our worst - on immigration
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September 23, 2022 Pre-K programs in public schools make a difference
Oklahoma was among the first states to implement universal pre-K, programs for 4-year-olds offered by public schools. Only eight states fund pre-K for all children. Ginnie Graham and Bob Doucette talk about the positive impacts of this program and more.
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Two decades of Tulsa pre-K research shows widespread positive effects
Editorial: DHS grants for child care the right move at the right time
Column: Election homework assignment from Oklahoma's Teacher of the Year
Editorial: Election reforms could aid Oklahoma's suffering democracy
Editorial: 988 welcomed addition to mental health crisis care
'The gun violence is unreal': Teen shootings a headache for Tulsa investigators, heartache for families
Ginnie Graham: Brooklyn Library welcomes Oklahomans' use of QR code as free speech symbol
Bob Doucette: A water sports revolution is coming to Tulsa
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September 16, 2022 The importance of stepping back
In this week's episode, Ginnie Graham and Bob Doucette talk about Ginnie's meeting with TU student leaders, the stigma that continues with mental health, the troubling political landscape in Oklahoma as campaign season heats up, the death of Queen Elizabeth and an important message from Bob about the value of disconnecting.
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Ginnie Graham: Voices of Gen Z have a lot to ask of candidates
Ginnie Graham: Books targeted for banning reflect cultural discomfort of that moment
Bob Doucette: We're all on edge. What we need to do is periodically unplug.
Bob Doucette: This November, the fate of public schools is on the ballot
Contact us
Editorial Editor Ginnie Graham: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories
Editorial Writer Bob Doucette: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
Click here to submit a letter to the editor (Note: endorsement letters will not be published from Saturday-Tuesday ahead of Nov. 8's general election)
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September 13, 2022 Being Democrat, female and a state Senator in Oklahoma
Sen. Jo Anna Dossett (D-Tulsa) of District 35, the self-proclaimed "least powerful member of the Oklahoma state Senate" talks about being a Democrat, woman and state Senator in the state of Oklahoma with Ginnie Graham and author Barry Friedman in this week's bonus podcast.
Sen. Dossett was elected two years ago and is not on the ballot in November.
Note: Barry Friedman is an essayist, political columnist, petroleum geology reporter and comedian living in Tulsa. In addition to “Funny You Should Mention It,” “Road Comic,” “Four Days and a Year Later” and “The Joke Was On Me,” his first novel, “Jacob Fishman’s Marriages,” a book about the worst love story ever, was published by Balkan Press in February. His sites are barrysfriedman.com and friedmanoftheplains.com.
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Oklahoma Watch: Most state legislative races not competitive
Editorial: Open primaries will lead to less extreme candidates
Abortion dominates legislative session
Sen. Jo Anna Dossett named Freshman Legislator of the Year for child advocacy efforts
Owasso brother, sister to serve in upper chamber for first time in recent history
Watch Now: Owasso’s Dossett carries inspiration from classroom to newly appointed Senate seat
Watch Now: Owasso's Dossett beats Baber for Senate District 35 seat
School transgender bathroom bill draws legal challenge
Ginnie Graham: Playing education bill whack-a-mole at the Oklahoma Legislature
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September 06, 2022 Teacher unions can be a mystery. So let's talk about them
Tulsa Classroom Teachers Association Vice President LeeAnne Jimenez joins Ginnie Graham and Barry Friedman for a deep dive into what functions teachers unions serve.
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Editorial: TPS needs champions to defend against unfair political targeting
Ginnie Graham: Higher education deepens inequities, and government must fix it
Ginnie Graham: Higher education deepens inequities, and government must fix it
Ginnie Graham: Banning books all the rage in conservative circles
Contact us
Editorial Editor Ginnie Graham: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories
Editorial Writer Bob Doucette: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
Click here to submit a letter to the editor (Note: endorsement letters will not be published from Saturday-Tuesday ahead of Nov. 8's general election)

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September 02, 2022 Aftermath of Afghanistan withdrawal
It’s been a little over a year since the last U.S. troops left Afghanistan. Ginnie Graham and Bob Doucette discuss the aftermath of the withdrawal; student loan forgiveness; Tulsa Public Schools' unfair political targeting; and Ryan Walters calling for a Norman teacher having her credentials revoked.
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Bob Doucette: We're owed a full explanation of what happened in Afghanistan
One year after Afghanistan evacuations, local services help Tulsa refugees build new lives
Editorial: Senate does veterans wrong by stalling toxic burn pit legislation
$150k grant, other funding to help Afghan refugees in Tulsa with transportation
Editorial: Don't forget refugees as victims of war
They fled Afghanistan for their lives. Now, two refugee brothers, 13 children, have a home, new hope in Tulsa
Biden's first year furiously denounced by Oklahoma's political leaders
D.C. Digest: Inhofe wants more Afghanistan hearings
Oklahoma's high-ranking count of Afghan refugees a 'testament' to state's heart, official says
Rep. Mullin resurfaces, says he's OK and 'helping get Americans out of Afghanistan'
State lawmakers who served in Afghanistan have mixed feelings about troop withdrawal
Watch Now: Oklahoma Gov. Stitt responds to President Biden's address on Afghanistan
2 Oklahoma congressmen clash with White House over student loan forgiveness
Student loan crisis awaits new generation despite Biden plan
City Council puts homeless ordinances on hold, establishes working group to examine issue
Editorial: TPS needs champions to defend against unfair political targeting
Watch Now: State Board of Education denies HB 1775 accreditation challenges from TPS, Mustang
Ryan Walters calls to revoke certification of Norman teacher who resigned over HB 1775
Ginnie Graham: Banning books all the rage in conservative circles
Contact us
Editorial Editor Ginnie Graham: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories
Editorial Writer Bob Doucette: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
Click here to submit a letter to the editor (Note: endorsement letters will not be published from Saturday-Tuesday ahead of Nov. 8's general election)
Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/
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45min
August 31, 2022 Abortion and where to draw the line
Total bans versus allowing exceptions on abortion can become a question of religion, science, rights and politics. Ginnie Graham interviews author Barry Friedman about the issue in this week's bonus podcast.
Note: Barry Friedman is an essayist, political columnist, petroleum geology reporter and comedian living in Tulsa. In addition to “Funny You Should Mention It,” “Road Comic,” “Four Days and a Year Later” and “The Joke Was On Me,” his first novel, “Jacob Fishman’s Marriages,” a book about the worst love story ever, was published by Balkan Press in February. His sites are barrysfriedman.com and friedmanoftheplains.com.
Related content:
Bob Doucette: We're playing with fire with Christian nationalism
Clergy, social workers fear fallout from Oklahoma abortion laws
Column: What Kansas vote to preserve abortion rights means for Oklahoma
Ginnie Graham: Grab 'em by the ballot box
Will abortion be on more state ballots after Kansas vote?
Republican Senate candidates defend Trump, endorse federal abortion ban
Editorial: Oklahoma congressional delegation wrong on votes against birth control, same-sex marriage
Tulsans continue to rally for abortion rights
Column: Stitt's executive order addressing 'crisis pregnancies' falls short of long-term pro-family policies
State laws on abortion, transgender issues have companies balking on coming to Oklahoma, development official says
Oklahoma Sen. Lankford blocks bill guaranteeing interstate travel for abortion
Ginnie Graham: Tulsa women getting illegal abortions before Roe entered scary, dangerous world
Contact us
Editorial Editor Ginnie Graham: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories
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FAQs about Tulsa World Opinion:

How many episodes does Tulsa World Opinion have?

The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.