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- Abortion is the biggest wedge issue of our time
In this episode, Ginnie Graham and Bob Doucette note that the editorial board has not taken a stance on abortion, but that Oklahoma law needs to follow court guidance, or federal law. Other opinions are covered in columns and letters to the editor.
Also discussed:
- What will be the next big wedge issue after abortion: Marriage? Contraception?
- Looking back at this week's editorials, including pandemic aid for education and trouble-plagued state vendor contracts
- Tulsa’s notorious “Crossbow Killer" was mere hours from being eligible for early release from a life sentence when Gov. Kevin Stitt reversed course after a Tulsa World story
- The law lifting the limit on the hours an adjunct teacher can be in a classroom will widen the applicant pool but water down professional standards.
- The turnstile cycle of homelessness: What can our community do to help itself when it comes to being humane to the homeless and for public safety? Bob Doucette talks about his own encounter with a homeless man in his neighborhood in his column this week.
- Ginnie Graham previews her weekend column on Mother's Day --- not just our own moms, but the motherly figures in our lives.
Related stories:
Stitt signs 'fetal heartbeat' bill as U.S. Supreme Court indicates it may be ready to overturn Roe v. Wade
Tulsa pro-choice advocates protest Supreme Court's draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade
Gov. Stitt signs near-total abortion ban: 'We want Oklahoma to be the most pro-life state'
Editorial: Knowingly passing unconstitutional laws no way to govern
Ginnie Graham: Finding out the reasons why women in Oklahoma get abortions
Editorial: State must bolster financial oversight, accountability
Stitt rescinds parole for Tulsa's notorious 'Crossbow Killer'
Editorial: Adjunct teachers a short-term solution to a deepening education crisis
Broad-daylight attack leaves ‘weird feeling’ in downtown Tulsa, says hotel manager still on medical leave
Bob Doucette: We're failing our homeless, and we're failing ourselves
Contact the writers
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
Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
35 min - Oklahoma's election of uncontested races and lopsided filing
In this episode, Ginnie Graham and Bob Doucette talk about how the midterm election filings ended with some crowded races, fewer than one-third of the 125 legislative offices up for election in November will be contested.
Also discussed:
- Rep. Sean Roberts fought to be known as Sean “The Patriot” Roberts on the ballot for Labor Commissioner. The Oklahoma State Election Board denied the request.
- The U.S. Supreme Court is unlikely to reverse its McGirt decision. The latest on tribal and state jurisdiction.
- Citing safety concerns, local officials floated the need for a roughly $5 million extension of the new Tulsa County Family Center for Juvenile Justice and funding for more staffing to solve a problem created by a federal policy change.
- Remember when Tulsa tried to get Tesla? The latest on Elon Musk, Twitter and free speech
- Oklahoma ranks No. 8 in the rate of euthanizing dogs and cats in shelters, according to the Best Friends Animal Society. Last year, nearly 90,000 dogs and cats entered Oklahoma's shelters, and about 11,560 were euthanized.
- Remembering the late Joe Worley, former Tulsa World executive editor and an advocate for open records in Oklahoma.
- Join us Aug. 2 as we honor the best in area high school sports at the annual All-World Awards banquet, presented by Bill Knight Automotive. Get your tickets here.
Related stories
Editorial: Lopsided filing leaves voters without options for Oklahoma Legislature
Oklahoma Watch: 44% of House, Senate seats already 'won' with uncontested races
Former EPA chief, Oklahoma attorney general Scott Pruitt resurfaces, files for U.S. Senate
Multiple challengers emerge for countywide offices
Candidate filings for congressional, statewide and area races
Ginnie Graham: Put the nix on allowing campaign nicknames on ballots
Criminal cases in 'Indian Country': Supreme Court hears arguments over state jurisdiction
McGirt v. Oklahoma: Supreme Court decision and aftermath
Local officials want $5 million wing added to new juvenile justice center after federal policy change adds more aggressive population
Gallery: Tesla in Tulsa? Tulsans, local officials make their pitch
Ginnie Graham: Oklahoma's latest efforts to reduce No. 8 ranking of euthanizing shelter animals
Bob Doucette: Will Elon Musk's 'free speech absolutism' allow disinformation on Twitter?
Joe Worley, longtime Tulsa World executive editor, dies at 74
Contact the writers
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
Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 min - Was $698 million tax incentives request too rushed and secretive?
In this episode, Ginnie Graham and Bob Doucette talk about the non-partisan support of the “Large-scale Economic Activity and Development Act of 2022,” which Gov. Kevin Stitt is expected to sign Monday.
Oklahoma is reportedly trying to lure a Panasonic electric battery plant to the MidAmerica Industrial Park in Pryor, but did the $698 million incentive package get rushed and was the process too secretive?
Also discussed:
- Rep. Wendi Stearman, R-Collinsville said "I don't want Oklahoma to change," but change is inevitable. Oklahoma must evolve to prosper.
- The runaway contract between Swadley’s BBQ and the Oklahoma State Department of Tourism and Gov Stitt's vow to reclaim any money the state is owed
- What is the mission of the Oklahoma state park system and does Foggy Bottom Kitchens fit that mission?
- There is not just a teacher shortage in public education anymore, but also a superintendent shortage.
- Bob talking about testing positive for COVID-19 and what the next surge will look like
- Who is to blame for high gas prices? Quite a bit of reader feedback after this week's editorial.
Related stories
Editorial: Nearly $700 tax package worth gamble, but not secrecy that goes with it
State Senate OK's $698M economic Incentive bill to lure large manufacturing plant to state
House OKs up to $698M economic incentive package
MidAmerica Industrial Park reportedly in the running for huge electric vehicle battery plant
Editorial: Getting to the bottom of Swadley's BBQ debacle
DA requests forensic audit in Swadley's deal with Tourism as part of criminal probe
Ginnie Graham: Superintendent exodus from public schools on the horizon
Bob Doucette: We may be done with the pandemic, but the pandemic isn't done with us
Experts watch for potential summer COVID-19 surge as ER visits level off in Oklahoma
Editorial: It's easy to blame high gas prices on presidents, but it's not that simple
Contact the writers
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
Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 min - Why legally cut off a way for kids to get help?
Why is Senate Bill 0615 is a bad idea? If passed, the bill would restrict the ability of school councilors to help kids.
Another bill that is a bad idea is House Bill 3351. This bill allows for direct donations to teachers. It's an effort to get teachers more money, but this is not the way to go about it.
Many critics are blaming President Joe Biden for high gas prices. But, in reality, it's not his fault. A discussion on how gas prices work.
And, finally, faith and teenagers. What a new study reveled about kids and religion.
Related stories
Ginnie Graham: Youth aren't losing their religion, but they aren't leaning on it, either
Editorial: It's easy to blame high gas prices on presidents, but it's not that simple
Bob Doucette: Instead of more tax cuts, let's invest in ourselves
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.
Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/
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27 min - Higher education essential to Oklahoma's future workforce
Should regents overseeing Oklahoma higher education have a college degree, or is that "elitist?"
Also in this week's podcast, Ginnie Graham and Bob Doucette discuss:
- New U.S. Supreme Court justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
- Praising Oklahoma’s top legislative budget leaders saying they plan to go slow on more tax cuts
- Criticism for legislators "knowingly passing unconstitutional bills" regarding abortion
- Rep. Mullin fundraising letter's claim that the Biden administration "tried to kill me"
- Hotly contested area school board elections
- Recapping columns from earlier this week and previewing next columns.
Bob Doucette: New trails at Turkey Mountain welcomed me back to mountain biking
Ginnie Graham: Defining 'woman' isn't so simple
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will join more diverse and conservative Supreme Court. Here's what she can expect.
Editorial: Regents overseeing higher education ought to have obtained a college degree
Editorial: Top budget legislative leaders embrace true conservative approach
After passing total ban, Oklahoma House advances a Texas-style abortion ban bill
Rep. Markwayne Mullin fundraising letter claims Biden administration 'tried to kill me'
Bob Doucette: Contrary to popular belief, the Pax Americana isn't dead
Ginnie Graham: Making choices, human behavior at the center of Holocaust education
How to submit a Letter to the Editor (including candidate endorsement letters)
Letters are no more than 250 words (some as short as a couple of paragraphs). We ask for a name and city of residence, (like, "Ginnie Graham, Tulsa"). And those can be submitted by clicking here.
Contact Ginnie Graham and Bob Doucette (info below) to submit potential columns.
Editorial Editor Ginnie Graham: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories
Editorial Writer Bob Doucette: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
35 min - Election season is upon us
With the statute-mandated low school board pay and "the meanness that happens in public life," how can Oklahomans have good people run for office?
Also in this week's podcast, Ginnie Graham and Bob Doucette discuss school board elections, election grants, Gov. Kevin Stitt signing the bill banning transgender girl athletes and more.
Related content:
Voters in suburban school districts to decide on bond packages
Former DA, Memorial PTA president vie for school board seat
Incumbent faces challenge in TPS District 4 board race
Editorial: Shawna Keller's school board, classroom experience makes her best choice for TPS District 4
Editorial: Terry Keeling has track record in Jenks schools for collaboration, prioritizing all students
Editorial: Susan Lamkin proven TPS parent leader known for getting things done
Bob Doucette: Let's stop playing games with election security
D.C. Digest: Lankford, other Republicans continue to blast Biden border chief
Ginnie Graham: Let's talk about sexually active teens in Oklahoma and what lawmakers are doing about it
Guerin Emig: Transgender sports participation merits deeper thinking than politics as usual in OKC
Stitt signs bill banning transgender girl athletes: 'In Oklahoma, it is just common sense,' governor says
How to submit a Letter to the Editor (including candidate endorsement letters)
Letters are no more than 250 words (some as short as a couple of paragraphs). We ask for a name and city of residence, (like, "Ginnie Graham, Tulsa"). And those can be submitted by clicking here.
The last day we'll publish campaign-related letters for the area school board races is April 1.
Editorial Editor Ginnie Graham: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories
Editorial Writer Bob Doucette: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 min - The cavalcade of tax cut proposals
How will the state pay for services from Oklahoma Highway Patrol, to public schools, to infrastructure with $500 million in proposed tax cuts?
Ginnie Graham and Bob Doucette also discuss latest state legislation, including the defeat of Senate Bill 1647, which would have let public tax dollars go to private schools.
Graham and Doucette also preview their weekend columns and talk SB 1225, a measure voted through the Oklahoma Senate would require parental consent for minors to access birth control or vaccinations.
Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/
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32 min - 'Education is certainly the topic of the moment'
Ginnie Graham and Bob Doucette discuss questionable state legislation on a measure that would let tax dollars follow a student to a private school; a bill that would move school meal program administration from the State Department of Education to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry.
Also, in the midst of high oil and gas prices, looking back at how Oklahoma has invested in alternative energy, including $15 million to electric car maker Canoo.
Finally, kudos to the state legislature for expanding women's health care with mammogram coverage and House Bill 3720 mandating Holocaust education in Oklahoma schools.
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30 min - Simply bringing up facts makes some angry
Plus, paying more attention to who our leaders are. What if a nuclear bomb hits Tulsa? Judicial nominating committee has worked well. The proposal for homeless camps to abide by local building codes. An absurd way to fund public education. Celebrating the 80s college rock on Amazon.
Follow Ginnie Graham: Twitter and Facebook. Read her stories here
Email Ginnie at [email protected]
Follow Bob Doucette: Twitter and Facebook. Read his stories here
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35 min - The craziness of our Legislature
It's an election year, so some wild stuff is going on. Plus, a discussion on transgender athletes.
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About 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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