🎧 Show notes: Here's what's happening in Oklahoma news for July 18, 2025.

In this episode of Oklahoma Memo, host Ryan Welton highlights pressing issues in Oklahoma, including the youth housing crisis and recent political decisions impacting public media funding.

Stories from nonprofit newsrooms The Frontier and Oklahoma Watch reveal the growing number of homeless youth and the correlations between housing instability and school absenteeism.

Additionally, Ryan discusses the broader implications of defunding public media and emphasizes the value of public radio.

The episode also features a rundown of notable news across Oklahoma and ends with a call to support quality journalism by donating to local public radio stations and leaving reviews for this podcast.

And be sure to subscribe to Oklahoma Memo at https://www.oklahomamemo.com.

Chapter times:

00:00 Introduction and Headlines Overview

01:06 Public Media Funding Crisis

03:26 Supporting Public Radio

05:59 Youth Housing Crisis in Oklahoma

07:37 Business Podcasting Strategy

09:04 Oklahoma Rundown

13:27 Conclusion and Call to Action