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StateImpact OklahomaStateImpact Oklahoma previews the 2026 legislative sessionThe Oklahoma Legislature is back in session for 2026, with thousands of bills up for consideration. StateImpact Oklahoma focuses on health, education, science and the environment. Logan Layden talked with the team about what they’ll be watching.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags
2026-02-0507 min
The KOSU DailySocial studies standards, medical marijuana portal, StateImpact in 2026 and moreControversial social studies standards get struck down in courtThe Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority’s brand-new online portal is on the fritz.StateImpact reporters look ahead to 2026.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday. ...
2025-12-1815 minStateImpact OklahomaStateImpact Oklahoma discusses what’s to come in the new year2025 is coming to a close, and StateImpact Oklahoma’s Logan Layden sat down with StateImpact’s reporters to talk about some of the issues they’ve covered this year and how they’ll evolve in 2026.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags
2025-12-1706 min
Oklahoma MemoHeartland Flyer Saved (For Now) + Walters’ New Teacher Test | Oklahoma MemoToday on Oklahoma Memo:The Heartland Flyer gets a last-minute funding boost to keep running between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth — with long-term hopes of expanding into Kansas.State Superintendent Ryan Walters announces a PragerU-backed ideology test for teachers from “woke” states like California and New York, stirring debate as Oklahoma continues facing a teacher shortage.Plus, The Oklahoma Rundown — flash flood risks, a raccoon that took out the power, Paul McCartney heading to Tulsa, and more top stories from across the state.Show notes:🎙 Hosted by Ryan Welton📰 Stories sourced from Oklahoma Voice, StateImpact Oklahoma (KGOU...
2025-07-1111 minStateImpact OklahomaA recap of Oklahoma's 2025 legislative sessionThe 2025 legislative session is over. Our StateImpact Oklahoma reporters were following several bills and issues related to education, healthcare and energy policy. StateImpact managing editor Logan Layden looks back with them as they discuss the highlights.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags
2025-06-0504 min
Pennsylvania State News and Info TrackerPennsylvania's Political Landscape Shifts: Sanders Rallies, Transit Funding, and Healthcare Reforms Spark Statewide DebateOver the first week of May 2025, Pennsylvania was marked by heightened political activity, local government developments, and significant decisions impacting both communities and the state’s future. One of the top headlines involved the ongoing repercussions of last month’s arson attack on the Governor’s Residence. While a comprehensive security review was completed, officials stated that details will remain confidential, sparking questions about transparency and public safety measures. In Philadelphia, the city braced for major rallies as Senator Bernie Sanders brought his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour to the city, joining thousands of demonstrators and labor leaders in a May Day protest ag...
2025-05-0504 minStateImpact OklahomaStateImpact Oklahoma previews what's to come in 2025Change and uncertainty abound as 2025 begins. But you have the StateImpact Oklahoma team to guide you through and keep you informed about the seismic shifts coming in education policy, healthcare and the climate crisis. StateImpact managing editor Logan Layden and the StateImpact reporters to preview what’s to come.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags
2025-01-0204 minThe KOSU DailyPolice charges dropped, State Senate preparations, StateImpact stories and moreCharges are dropping against an OKC police officer regarding assault against a 71-year-old man.The State Senate is getting ready for the next legislative session.We look ahead at some possible StateImpact stories coming up this year.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.
2025-01-0215 minStateImpact OklahomaStateImpact Oklahoma welcomes environment and science reporter Chloe Bennett-SteeleStateImpact managing editor Logan Layden introduces us to new science and environment reporter Chloe Bennett-Steele.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags
2024-11-2004 minStateImpact OklahomaStateImpact Oklahoma wraps up the 2024 legislative sessionStateImpact education reporter Beth Wallis and health reporter Jillian Taylor talk with managing editor Logan Layden about some of this year's legislative highlights.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags
2024-06-0604 min
News Over NoiseEpisode 211: Skipping the Horse Race: Issues-Based Election ReportingSpecial thanks to our guests:Elizabeth Estrada is a Cuban American reporter, editor, and producer. As Spotlight PA’s democracy editor, Elizabeth connects voters with the information they need in order to confidently participate in our democracy. She helps shape the growth of Spotlight PA’s service journalism around voting and elections through community engagement, partnerships, and interactive tools. Previously, Elizabeth worked at WHYY, Philadelphia’s public radio station, as an engagement editor, where she reported positive stories through her original Feel Good Friday series, launched the station’s first-ever bilingual series, and managed an opinion and essay se...
2024-05-0948 minStateImpact OklahomaWhat to expect from Oklahoma lawmakers on education in 2024The state legislature is back in session, and there’s no hotter topic than education policy. StateImpact education reporter Beth Wallis talked with StateImpact managing editor Logan Layden about what to expect from lawmakers in 2024.
2024-02-0704 minStateImpact OklahomaStateImpact Oklahoma on the year that was and what's next2023 is coming to a close, and it’s been an eventful year for StateImpact Oklahoma’s reporters. Managing editor Logan Layden talks with the team about highlights of this year and what to expect in 2024.
2023-12-2104 minStateImpact OklahomaStateImpact Oklahoma welcomes health reporter Jillian TaylorStateImpact Oklahoma’s health coverage informed listeners through the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s voter-mandated expansion of Medicaid, and the opioid epidemic. StateImpact managing editor Logan Layden introduces us to Jillian Taylor, the new reporter continuing the work to tell health stories that impact you, your community and the entire state.
2023-08-3004 minStateImpact OklahomaStateImpact breaks down Oklahoma's 2023 education budgetStateImpact’s Logan Layden sat down with education reporter Beth Wallis for a breakdown of what education measures Oklahomans are going to get for their money after a contentious 2023 legislative session.
2023-06-0104 minStateImpact OklahomaStateImpact Oklahoma discusses the state's newly extended postpartum Medicaid benefitsOklahoma offers pregnant residents special Medicaid coverage. That coverage used to last only 60 days after delivery, but under a new policy, that coverage will run for a full year instead. StateImpact’s Logan Layden and Catherine Sweeney discuss how the policy will affect thousands of new parents in Oklahoma.
2023-03-3004 minStateImpact OklahomaStateImpact talks with Secretary of Health Kevin Corbett about Oklahoma's pivot to managed MedicaidOklahoma’s Medicaid program, SoonerCare, is on its way to profound change. StateImpact’s Catherine Sweeney talked with its director, Secretary of Health Kevin Corbett, this week about the transition to managed care.
2023-02-0204 minStateImpact OklahomaA decade of scandal at Epic Charter SchoolsAs more news emerges about embezzlement schemes at Epic Charter Schools, it might be difficult to keep up with the saga. That’s why StateImpact’s Beth Wallis asked Oklahoman newspaper reporter Nuria Martinez-Keel to get us up-to-speed on the last decade of Epic’s scandals. Martinez-Keel covers education at The Oklahoman and has been with the publication for four years.
2023-01-2604 min
Focus: Black OklahomaEpisode 25Oklahoma is among the Republican led states that have banned over 1000 books since Fall 2021, with the bans disproportionately affecting works with Black characters or addressing issues of race. Focus: Black Oklahoma’s Anthony Cherry spoke with educators about the impact of restricting literature in the classroom.With Kamala Harris holding the office of the Vice President of the United States, Black women are arguably more visible in American politics than ever. Dawn Carter reports on a national organization dedicated to increasing engagement and representation of Black women in the political process. For more reporting on the topics di...
2023-01-1853 min
Guilty Until Proven InnocentThe Timothy Rios CaseMcKinley discusses the Timothy Rios case and the trial, conviction, and release of Johnny Tall Bear.
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2022-12-2117 minStateImpact OklahomaPt. 2: ‘Disasters that define us’: Examining Northeast Oklahoma’s patchwork of flood protectionsHeavy rains in May 2019 revealed major disparities in flood protections across Oklahoma. While residents in Tulsa benefitted from decades of flood preparations, smaller communities lack the infrastructure and resources to keep the waters at bay. In the second of a two-part series with OPMX’s Graycen Wheeler, StateImpact’s Beth Wallis reports on how one riverside community came together to take care of each other.
2022-12-0904 minStateImpact OklahomaPt. 1: ‘Disasters that define us’: Examining Northeast Oklahoma’s patchwork of flood protectionsAs climate change continues to raise the stakes of severe flooding events, some Oklahoma communities are prepared to weather the storm, and some aren’t. During the extreme flooding of May 2019, communities were put to the test. In the first of a two-part series in partnership with StateImpact’s Beth Wallis, OPMX’s Graycen Wheeler reports on how two neighboring cities responded to disaster.
2022-12-0804 minStateImpact Oklahoma'It had to be more than just teachers and their families voting': Oklahoma educator responds to election outcomeLeading up to the midterms, throngs of teachers and education advocates rallied around democratic candidates for governor and superintendent. But after the ticket went to Gov. Kevin Stitt and Education Secretary Ryan Walters, some of those teachers are thinking about leaving the state altogether. Jami Jackson-Cole is a fifth grade teacher at Duncan Public Schools and manages the Oklahoma Edvocates Facebook page, which is a community of thousands of teachers and parents around the state. StateImpact’s Beth Wallis spoke to her about how Oklahoma teachers are looking at the road ahead.
2022-11-1704 minStateImpact OklahomaStateImpact Oklahoma reporters react to midterm election resultsUnlike some other states, Oklahoma’s midterm election results are in the books. The results have big implications for education, health, and the environment in our state. Managing editor Logan Layden discussed what the outcome means with the StateImpact Oklahoma reporters.
2022-11-1004 minStateImpact OklahomaOklahoma lawmakers tried to limit four day school weeks, but they’re hanging on in rural communitiesFour day school weeks have become more common across Oklahoma over the last decade. Lawmakers have tried to limit the practice. But as StateImpact’s Robby Korth reports, the rural districts that use them are fighting to keep them.
2022-10-2704 minStateImpact OklahomaAlumni gather at Oklahoma City's old Northeast High School to honor 1970 student activismA group of alumni from the former Northeast High School in Oklahoma City returned to their alma mater this weekend to remember their old school and activism many engaged in more than 50 years ago. StateImpact’s Robby Korth tagged along. Listen to his story below.
2022-10-1002 minStateImpact OklahomaHow important is education in Oklahoma’s race for governor?As Governor Kevin Stitt gears up for his challenge from State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister in November, StateImpact’s Robby Korth reports on what effects education policy could have on the race.
2022-10-0604 minFocus: Black OklahomaEpisode 21On this episode, we start off with a closer look at Oklahoma’s teacher shortage, which has reached critical levels, and finding Black teachers is almost impossible. Anthony Cherry has details on how finding representation in education is the new challenge for school districts.Next Shonda Little examines recent tragic impacts that lagging mental health funding and unrestricted access to guns have on communities and shares more on the need for gun trigger laws in Oklahoma.In the fourth installment of her series exploring candidates running for political office across the state, Jamie Glisson speaks wi...
2022-09-1851 minStateImpact OklahomaWhere should we put our country's nuclear waste? StateImpact Oklahoma goes underground to find outMore than 2,000 feet underground in Carlsbad, New Mexico, sits the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). WIPP is the country’s only deep geological repository for nuclear waste of any kind — the U.S. doesn’t have a permanent repository for high level waste like spent nuclear fuel . But its other claim to fame is it’s also a case study in “consent-based siting,” which is the practice of getting community buy-in for nuclear storage sites.Now, a $3 million research project led by the University of Oklahoma’s Institute for Public Policy Research is aiming to develop a new fr...
2022-09-1504 minStateImpact OklahomaPlaintiff: challenging Oklahoma's transgender bathroom ban 'just the right thing to do'Three Oklahoma students are suing the state over its law that bars transgender students from using the bathroom corresponding with their gender identity.Andy Bridge is the lead plaintiff. The suit argues Senate Bill 615 is unconstitutional and should be overturned.Bridge and his parents, Aysha Prather and Eli Bridge, sat down with StateImpact Oklahoma reporter Robby Korth to share why they think it was an important step to take.
2022-09-0904 minStateImpact OklahomaStateImpact answers some common questions about HB 1775StateImpact has gotten many questions about House Bill 1775, Oklahoma’s so-called critical race theory ban. So education reporter Robby Korth tried to address the most common ones. Here he is talking with Logan Layden about answering those frequently asked questions.
2022-09-0804 minStateImpact OklahomaSharing Indigenous Oklahoma stories at Field Museum exhibit ‘really inspiring’ for Stilwell studentsStateimpact is on a tour around Oklahoma to gather voices, stories and more from youth. Education reporter Robby Korth and KOSU engagement reporter Kateleigh Mills talked with two Stilwell High School students about their art and how they fit in as Cherokee in Oklahoma.
2022-09-0104 minStateImpact OklahomaTexas students help make up for enrollment losses at Oklahoma collegesAs Oklahoma colleges struggle to maintain enrollment, they’re increasingly turning to other places to recruit new students. StateImpact’s Robby Korth reports the top target is the Sooner state’s neighbors to the south.
2022-08-1104 minStateImpact OklahomaIn StateImpact conversation, Tulsa high schoolers ask peers ‘Will you accept me as I am?’StateImpact is on a listening tour with Oklahoma’s youth. And we’ve brought along our microphones. StateImpact’s Robby Korth and KOSU’s Kateleigh Mills talked to a couple of Tulsa high school students about race, gender and how they interact with their peers at school.
2022-08-0404 minStateImpact OklahomaOklahoma educators don’t shy away from difficult conversations at Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial & Museum eventAs lawmakers, parents and school boards debate what kids should or shouldn’t learn in the classroom, teachers are still trying to find ways to lead tough conversations. StateImpact’s Robby Korth reports on a day a couple dozen educators at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum spent figuring out just that.
2022-07-2604 min
Inside AppalachiaRighting A Wrong, Greyhounds, And Talking To A Hero, Inside Appalachia
This week, on Inside Appalachia, we visit a cemetery in Bluefield, Virginia, and learn how racial segregation followed some people to the grave. Also, we continue our series on greyhound racing. Most states have closed down their race tracks. So, what’s the future of the sport in West Virginia?
And we’ll revisit a conversation with America’s last World War II Medal of Honor recipient — Hershel “Woody” Williams, who died recently at the age of 98.
A Conversation With An American Hero
Last year, for Veterans Day, Us & Them host Trey Kay talked with...
2022-07-1553 minStateImpact OklahomaTulsa teenagers discuss how to be allies to their friends during uncertain timesStateImpact is on a listening tour with Oklahoma’s youth. And we’ve brought along our microphones. KOSU’s Kateleigh Mills and StateImpact’s Robby Korth talked to a couple of Tulsa teenagers about being allies for their friends, following the news and about their own roles as Oklahomans.
2022-07-1404 minStateImpact OklahomaTwo more COVID strains have made their way to Oklahoma. Here's what to know.The health department confirmed that two new variants account for about 40 percent of new cases. And according to state data, the number of officially reported cases per week doubled in June. StateImpact's Catherine Sweeney talked with Dr. David Holden, the president of the Oklahoma State Medical Association, about how contagious these variants are and what risk factors Oklahomans should be considering.
2022-07-0704 minStateImpact Oklahoma'When a right is created by the Supreme Court, it can go away': What overturning Roe could mean for contraception access, sexual privacy and marriage equalityIn the recent Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey were struck down. In his opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote three previous rulings that used the same constitutional mechanism as Roe and Casey had been decided erroneously and should be reexamined. StateImpact Oklahoma reporter Beth Wallis interviewed Kathleen Tipler — an OU political science professor who specializes in gender, sexuality and the law — to understand how the Dobbs decision could impact other precedents related to contraception, sexual privacy and marriage equality.
2022-06-3004 minStateImpact OklahomaOklahoma City teenagers ask policymakers not to ‘downplay' their experiencesStateImpact is on a listening tour with Oklahoma’s youth. And we’ve brought along our microphones. Two recent high school graduates from Oklahoma City - Aspen Harrod and Ahmari Sango - talk about their comfort levels in the classroom, how they fit in society and representation. StateImpact’s Robby Korth talked with them in late May.
2022-06-1604 minStateImpact Oklahoma‘It’s utterly ridiculous:’ trans Tulsa students react to Oklahoma’s school bathroom banGovernor Kevin Stitt on Wednesday signed a bill to bar transgender students from using the bathroom corresponding with their identity. StateImpact's Robby Korth and KOSU's Kateleigh Mills went to Tulsa the day the bill was sent to the governor for a conversation with three trans high schoolers. The teenagers talked about identity and how political conversations surrounding the bathrooms they use affect them.
2022-05-2603 minStateImpact OklahomaSubstitute shortage persisted even after Oklahoma school closures slowed downEarlier this year a teacher shortage in Oklahoma forced hundreds of school districts to close their doors because of a lack of substitutes to fill in for educators out with the coronavirus. But StateImpact’s Robby Korth reports even though it’s no longer in the headlines, the substitute teacher shortage persists.
2022-05-1904 minStateImpact Oklahoma'Oklahoma doesn't want us': Families grapple with looming displacement from turnpikeOn February 22, Governor Kevin Stitt announced plans for the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to embark on a $5 billion, 15-year project to expand Oklahoma’s turnpike network. Two families facing displacement from the turnpike project told their stories to StateImpact’s Beth Wallis. In Part 2, you’ll hear the story of Darla and Cedric LeBlanc, a Norman family whose home and horticulture business sits in the path of the proposed South Extension route. Beth Wallis visited the family’s home, where they were hosting an Easter egg hunt.
2022-05-1304 minStateImpact OklahomaHow Oklahoma Watch and The Frontier teamed up to investigate an $18 million no-bid contract between Oklahoma and a Florida companyA joint investigation by nonprofit news outlets Oklahoma Watch and The Frontier found that Governor Kevin Stitt and his now-Secretary of Education Ryan Walters pushed $18 million to a Florida company called Class Wallet to distribute CARES Act funds. StateImpact’s Robby Korth spoke with one of the authors of that article, Clifton Adcock, about his work on the story.Read the full story here: https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/stitt-gave-families-8-million-for-school-supplies-in-the-pandemic-they-bought-christmas-trees-gaming-consoles-and-tvs/
2022-05-0204 minStateImpact OklahomaStateImpact wants to hear from marginalized Oklahoma youthIn Oklahoma, culture wars can feel exhausting to marginalized youth. So StateImpact’s Robby Korth and KOSU’s Kateleigh Mills are embarking on a listening tour and they’re bringing microphones. Now, they need your help.
2022-04-2904 minStateImpact Oklahoma‘I love a place that hates me,’ how two transgender Oklahoma teens navigate current events in their home stateStateImpact is on a listening tour with Oklahoma’s youth. And we’ve brought along our microphones. In the first session, two transgender high school juniors from Tulsa share how they feel about their education and their place in the state. Their names are MJ and Dominik, and they sat with StateImpact’s Robby Korth earlier this month.StateImpact’s Robby Korth and KOSU’s Kateleigh Mills produced this story as part of the America Amplified initiative using community engagement to inform and strengthen local, regional and national journalism. America Amplified is a public media initiative funded by the Cor...
2022-04-2804 minStateImpact OklahomaHow property tax protests are hurting Oklahoma schoolsOklahoma schools have an $80 million problem. That’s how much money county assessors say local governments are owed in taxes but are currently held in escrow amid protests. StateImpact’s Robby Korth reports on a property tax fight that’s hurting schools.
2022-04-1403 minStateImpact OklahomaMemory loss, debilitating fatigue and more: Oklahomans share their experiences with long COVID symptomsEven though cases are down, thousands of Oklahomans are still dealing with COVID symptoms. As many as one in three who are infected with the virus will continue to have symptoms for weeks — or even months — after recovery.StateImpact talked with more than a dozen Oklahomans about their experiences with long-term COVID symptoms. What did those symptoms look like? To be honest, the experiences were all over the map, but there were a few things that came up time and again: lung issues, heart issues, brain fog — and frustration. Listen for more.
2022-03-3104 minStateImpact OklahomaWhat does school choice look like in rural Oklahoma?Oklahoma Republicans are split on Senate Bill 1647. The measure would give private school families vouchers to pay for tuition. But many rural state lawmakers say school choice in their towns is different. So, StateImpact’s Robby Korth went to one small town to see. What does school choice look like in rural Oklahoma?
2022-03-1708 min
WeakMenCreateHardTimesPodcastWMCHT Podcast #9Available on Spotify and Rumble.
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2022-03-081h 01StateImpact OklahomaStateImpact Discusses: Critics argue Oklahoma's lethal injection protocol could constitute cruel and unusual punishment — and that the state shouldn't be allowed to hide the details behind itOklahoma secrecy laws allow the state to obscure where it gets lethal injection drugs. Given the state's track record, the critics say, that shouldn't be the case. StateImpact Editor Logan Layden talks with health reporter Catherine Sweeney about the state's controversial protocol, the drugs it uses to execute Oklahomans, and the secrecy laws that obscure where officials buy them.
2022-02-2704 minStateImpact OklahomaHow Oklahoma’s classroom curriculum bans affect Black educators and familiesFor the last year Oklahoma Republicans have derided Critical Race Theory as a racist way of teaching that discriminates against white students. StateImpact’s Robby Korth reports it’s been a difficult debate to watch for at least one Black father and scholar of the subject.
2022-02-2404 minStateImpact OklahomaAmid noisy controversies Oklahoma school librarians do their best to create ‘informed citizens’The books in Oklahoma school libraries don’t end up on the shelves by accident. A few parent groups and legislators are trying to limit what appears in school libraries. StateImpact's Robby Korth reports on how librarians decide which books are available to kids.
2022-02-0304 minStateImpact OklahomaMedicaid, marijuana, and culture wars: StateImpact Oklahoma discusses the upcoming legislative sessionThe Oklahoma Legislature is back in session on February 7th. Managing editor Logan Layden led a discussion with the StateImpact Oklahoma reporters on what they'll be covering, including how to deal with Medicaid expansion, new regulations on the marijuana industry, and the influence of state government on what's taught and read in schools.
2022-01-2704 minStateImpact OklahomaNewly released records shed light on issues in Oklahoma's public health lab and pandemic centerWhen Gov. Kevin Stitt announced in October 2020 that his administration would soon move the state’s Public Health Laboratory from Oklahoma City to Stillwater, opposition came quickly. The Frontier’s Kassie McClung and Kayla Brand partnered with StateImpact and spent more than a year requesting emails, invoices and other documents related to the public health lab and the state’s newly Pandemic Center for Innovation and Excellence.
2022-01-2004 minfvigeant – WITF Smart Talk PodcastPenn State study says Pa. could see more flooding due to climate changeWITF’s StateImpact Pennsylvania reports most communities across Pennsylvania will likely face higher flood risks by the end of the century due to climate change. That’s according to research from Penn State.
The state’s latest Climate Impacts Assessment expects Pennsylvania to face more extreme rainfall and flooding by 2050 because of climate change.
The top three cities with the highest projected flood hazards were Lock Haven, Williamsport, and Sunbury, all situated along the West Branch Susquehanna River. However, the potential for flooding isn’t far behind in York.
StateImpact Pennsylvania reporter Rachel McDevitt...
2022-01-0600 minStateImpact OklahomaEven with green light, few Oklahoma schools are requiring masksFewer Oklahoma schools are requiring masks in their classrooms than at any point during the pandemic. In a conversation with StateImpact Managing Editor Logan Layden, education reporter Robby Korth says going into the spring 2022 semester that already dwindling number could get even smaller.
2021-12-1604 minStateImpact Oklahoma‘It's like WPA Money’: How federal COVID-19 relief funds are helping schools make infrastructure improvementsFederal relief money for the coronavirus has injected more than $1 billion into Oklahoma’s public schools. StateImpact’s Robby Korth reports that in many places, it’s giving schools a chance to catch up on much needed infrastructure improvements.
2021-12-0204 minStateImpact OklahomaPolitics dial up intensity at Oklahoma school board meetingsSchool board meetings used to be pretty boring. But now they’ve become a battleground over big political topics like the coronavirus and race. StateImpact’s Robby Korth reports with The Oklahoman’s Nuria Martinez-Keel on what’s happening at these meetings in Oklahoma.
2021-11-1104 minStateImpact OklahomaOklahoma's cafeterias have been hit hard by the coronavirusA national food shortage means lunchrooms across Oklahoma are short on much of what they need to serve students. StateImpact’s Robby Korth reports on the efforts child nutrition employees make to ensure kids are fed.
2021-11-0404 minStateImpact OklahomaACLU lawyer discusses challenge to Oklahoma’s critical race theory banEarlier this week, the ACLU announced it would lead a coalition of civil rights and educational groups suing Oklahoma over its controversial critical race theory ban in federal court. StateImpact’s Robby Korth talked with ACLU of Oklahoma legal director and attorney Megan Lambert about the legal action.
2021-10-2104 minStateImpact OklahomaOklahoma School for the Deaf welcomes new, more inclusive Bison mascotHost: Earlier this month Oklahoma School for the Deaf unveiled a fresh logo featuring their new Bison mascot. StateImpact’s Robby Korth reports the Bison name flips a new page in the storied history of Oklahoma’s school for deaf students.NEWSPAPER CLIPPING PAGE FLIPRK: John Reinenger is thumbing through a book of old newspaper clippings. The pages are from his days as a student at Oklahoma School for the Deaf here in Sulphur, a school that competed under the name Indians in his time. He’s speaking here through an interpreter.REINEN...
2021-10-1404 min
Engineering MisjudgmentTMIThree Mile Island Accident & Nuclear EnergyMake sure to follow the podcast on instagram and twitter @eng_misjudgment for pictures for each episodeSourcesBlakemore, E. (2019, March 27). How the Three Mile Island Accident Was Made Even Worse By a Chaotic Response. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/three-mile-island-evacuation-orders-controversyBrady, J. (2019, May 8). Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant To Close, Latest Symbol Of Struggling Industry. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2019/05/08/721514875/three-mile-island-nuclear-plant-to-close-latest-symbol-of-struggling-industryCusick, M. (2019, March 28). 40 Years After A Partial Nuclear Meltdown, A New Push To Keep Three Mile Island Open. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2019/03/28/707000226/40-years-after-a-partial-nuclear-meltdown-a-new-push-to-keep-three-mile-island-oDVORCHAK, B., & ROSENTHAL, H...
2021-10-0630 minStateImpact OklahomaWhite House COVID-19 response adviser talks boosters with StateImpact OklahomaDr. Cameron Webb is the senior policy adviser on COVID-19 equity on the White House’s response team. After federal regulators approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for booster doses, Webb talked with StateImpact about who should get the third dose and why.
2021-09-3004 min
Audio Diaries'I'm Young And Pretty Healthy. I Didn't Think I Would Get As Sick As I Did'StateImpact’s Robby Korth and KOSU’s Kateleigh Mills spoke with an Oklahoma City metro teacher named Anna about her experience catching the coronavirus and missing more than a week of classes. In this audio diary, Anna says she struggled with the disease, but credits her vaccination with keeping her from getting more sick.
2021-09-2704 minStateImpact OklahomaSanta Fe South was the first district to implement a mask mandate in Oklahoma this fall. Here’s how it’s goingA growing number of schools around Oklahoma are starting to mandate masks in their hallways, with opt out provisions. StateImpact’s Robby Korth takes us inside the first public school in Oklahoma to require masks this semester.
2021-09-2304 minStateImpact OklahomaCoronavirus pandemic causes lagging kindergarten and pre-k enrollmentsEarly childhood education is something Oklahoma has traditionally done well. But as parents fear the effects of COVID-19 on their youngest children, the state is seeing a steep drop in the number of students enrolled in Pre-K and kindergarten programs. StateImpact’s Robby Korth reports on the decline.
2021-09-0904 min
Oklahoma StrangeOK EarthquakesThe science behind the earthquakes in Oklahoma.
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https://apnews.com/article/oklahoma-city-oklahoma-wastewater-earthquakes-787750c2938cc0a7631a401c5cbd3294)
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2021-08-0918 minOklahoma StrangeDust Bowl Truths!Importance of water and some Dust Bowl factoids and stories with Mike! Sources: okhistory.org, stateimpact.npr.org, history.com, americaslibraries.com, Amarillo Globe-News, The Oklahoman, Tulsa World News. Theme by William Bohannon. Follow us on FB and Insta! Become a producer by donating to $Oklahomastrangers or subscribing through the Anchor App and get a shoutout at the end of episodes!
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2021-03-0127 minInside AppalachiaWinter, Wine, And A Walk Outside, Inside Appalachia
For some, winter can be a difficult time -- dark and cold. For others, time outside in the winter is a powerful experience. After everything we’ve been through in the past year, getting outside can be one way to help with the stress. Taking a break from social media and the news, getting bundled up and venturing out into nature, even just for five minutes, can help.
In this episode of Inside Appalachia, we’ll go outside into a cold, crisp forest on a winter hike. We’ll hear why the winter months actually provide unique opportu...
2021-01-2249 min
Trump on EarthHow the Environment is Playing in Swing StatesOn this episode, we're looking at what role climate change and other environmental issues could play in deciding the election. We check in with reporters in three major battleground states--Michigan, Pennsylvania and Florida--to find out. Our guests are Alex Harris, a climate reporter with the Miami Herald; Lester Graham, a reporter with the Environment Report at Michigan Radio; and Susan Phillips who covers energy for WHYY and StateImpact Pennsylvania.
2020-10-3031 min
Mental Health Download: Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, Homelessness and IncarcerationWhitney Bryen: Oklahoma Watch & StateImpact Oklahoma's Mental Health Series"Of course, the project itself was not about blaming police or pointing a finger at anyone specifically. It's about highlighting the gaps in our systems here in Oklahoma. It's about what could be done better." — Whitney Bryen, Oklahoma Watch
On today’s episode our guest is Whitney Bryen. She is an investigative reporter and visual storyteller at Oklahoma Watch with an emphasis on domestic violence, mental health and nursing homes affected by COVID-19.
The reason we asked Whitney to be on the show today is because Oklahoma Watch partnered with StateImpact Oklahoma for a brilliant in-d...
2020-10-2937 min
Two Black Guys with Good CreditRipped from the Headlines with Sarah Gonzalez of Planet MoneyToday’s episode we bring on one of Shaun’s favorite podcast host Ms. Sarah Gonzalez from the hit economic podcast Planet Money. Sarah provides us with a great economic perspective on current event that we ripped from the headlines. She also shares with us some of her financial boo boos and explain her path to success. She claims she is simply a host for an economics podcast but not an economist....hmmm pod up and take a listen and I’ll let you be the judge. Pod up people it’s Sarah Gonzalez from Planet Money let’s get it!!!
2020-07-1148 min
State of the StateEpisode 52: Pipeline problemsThis week, we’re re-airing five stories you should hear.
In one, Governor Tom Wolf learns the FBI is looking into his administration’s environmental permitting practices. Plus, reporters in Philadelphia look into badly contaminated drinking water in a charter school, PA Post reports on a proposed community college in Erie, WITF follows up on problems with the state unemployment compensation system, and StateImpact Pennsylvania takes a trip to Scotland to track some of the commonwealth’s shale gas.
Also, here’s a reminder that NewsMatch is ongoing — it’s a matching gift campaign for independent...
2019-11-2100 min
energy, explainedClimate change’s big question: Can we get to zero carbon?Recent reports stress the urgency of reducing carbon emissions to check the worst effects of climate change. At a public event In Pittsburgh, a distinguished panel waded into the possibilites, obstacles and potential solutions. The panelists: Paulina Jaramillo, associate professor of engineering and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University and co-director of the Green Design Institute; Ivonne Peña, an … Continue reading "Climate change’s big question: Can we get to zero carbon?"
2019-04-1200 min
IdioFactoFracking & ChiropracticIn the fourth episode of IdioFacto, Levi covers Fracking and Matt discusses Chiropractic
Show notes for Fracking
Earthquakes https://stateimpact.npr.org/texas/tag/earthquake/
Fracking Dilution https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12665-013-2672-9
"Annual Review" The Environmental Costs and Benefits of Fracking https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev-environ-031113-144051
Fossil fuel emissions https://web.archive.org/web/20090503132200/http://www.naturalgas.org/environment/naturalgas.asp
Ted-Ed How does fracking work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tudal_4x4F0
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2019-03-1458 minenergy, explainedBlack lung disease epidemic: ‘It shouldn’t have happened’NPR reporter Howard Berkes joins StateImpact Pennsylvania’s Reid Frazier to discuss regulatory failures — and the human cost, including to Pennsylvania miners — of a disease that has been described as “suffocating while alive.” Berkes’ reporting has revealed that regulators could have prevented increasing cases of the fatal disease among miners in Appalachia.
2019-02-1100 min
Trump on EarthA Surge of Black Lung Disease in AppalachiaThis week we're bringing you a interview with NPR's Howard Berkes about the proliferation of black lung disease among coal miners in Appalachia. It comes from our sister podcast called Energy Explained, produced by the public radio collaboration StateImpact Pennsylvania The interview covers not just this administration's current policies on coal mine safety but those of previous administrations. And it really is an important piece of reporting that Berkes and his team did.
2019-02-0835 minenergy, explainedWhat responsible reporting on scientific research looks likeHow should journalists go about covering research, so that they add to the public discourse rather than inflame it? StateImpact Pennsylvania’s Amy Sisk talks to two reporters who’ve covered studies tied to fracking and health for this episode of the “energy explained” podcast. StateImpact’s Susan Phillips is based at WHYY in Philadelphia, and Elana Gordon … Continue reading "What responsible reporting on scientific research looks like"
2019-01-1100 minenergy, explainedAuthor Bethany McLean, ‘Saudi America’ and what you might not know about the fracking industryBethany McLean, contributing editor at Vanity Fair, peers into the business side of fracking and finds an industry that is moving ‘astonishing’ amounts of money but isn’t as financially strong as it might seem. She discusses why there is ‘no such thing’ as American energy independence, and how that concept could pose a long-term threat … Continue reading "Author Bethany McLean, ‘Saudi America’ and what you might not know about the fracking industry"
2018-12-0400 minenergy, explainedEnvironmental rights in Pa.: New life for a forgotten amendmentPennsylvania was among the first governments in the world to guarantee its citizens the right to a clean environment. In practice, that didn’t mean much — until now. As fracking transformed the state’s rural landscapes, it’s unexpectedly led to a shift in the legal landscape, too.
2018-10-2400 minenergy, explainedMaple trees vs. natural gas: How one family lost the farm to a failed pipeline projectThe Holleran family stood firm against a natural gas pipeline that threatened their dream of a maple syrup farm. They navigated the twisting turns of an inscrutable federal bureaucracy. They stood between the trees and chainsaws. But when they were threatened with arrests and fines, close knit ties began to fray. Men with chainsaws, guarded … Continue reading "Maple trees vs. natural gas: How one family lost the farm to a failed pipeline project"
2018-10-1200 minenergy, explainedA very controversial pipelinePennsylvania’s most polarizing pipeline brings the fracking boom through Philadelphia’s suburbs. The neighbors aren’t happy. We explain.
2018-09-0500 minenergy, explainedIntroducing “energy, explained”The reporters at StateImpact Pennsylvania, a public media reporting collaboration among WITF, WHYY, WESA and The Allegheny Front, bring you a podcast that goes behind the headlines about how we find and use energy in Pennsylvania.
2018-08-3100 min
WITF Smart TalkSmart Talk 12/27/2017: Top Stories: pipeline approvalThe Top Stories of 2017 on Smart Talk series continues Wednesday with a look back at one of the most controversial issues in South Central Pennsylvania this year -- the construction of pipelines in the region. Specifically, this program looked at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that approves or rejects plans for pipelines. Opposition to a major project is nothing new whether the concern is the environment, safety, traffic or simply when neighbors cry "not in my backyard." But the number of pipelines is increasing across the country and Pennsylvania is a prime location for new pipelines with the natural gas...
2017-12-2700 minmwilson – WITF Smart Talk Podcast2017 Top Stories: Pipeline ApprovalThe Top Stories of 2017 on Smart Talk series continues Wednesday with a look back at one of the most controversial issues in South Central Pennsylvania this year — the construction of pipelines in the region. Specifically, this program looked at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that approves or rejects plans for pipelines.
Opposition to a major project is nothing new whether the concern is the environment, safety, traffic or simply when neighbors cry “not in my backyard.” But the number of pipelines is increasing across the country and Pennsylvania is a prime location for new pipelines with the natural...
2017-12-2700 minmwilson – WITF Smart Talk PodcastThe Fracking DebateHydraulic fracturing, or ‘fracking,’ is a method of accessing oil and natural gas; the process involves shooting a high-pressure mixture of water, sand and chemicals into underground formations to break open the rock and gain better access to the resources.
While this has created an economic boon for Pennsylvania and helped increase natural gas usage as a cleaner-burning energy source, fracking has also created myriad environmental concerns–from water contamination to earthquakes.
Senior research associate Daniel Raimi of Resources for the Future has captured the history and impact of the fracking industry in The Fracking Debate...
2017-12-1500 min
Inside EnergyA Billion Barrel A Year ProblemCentral Oklahoma is still feeling aftershocks from a 4.2-magnitude quake that struck earlier this week. A key part in solving the earthquake crisis is managing the enormous amount of water that comes to the surface when oil and gas is pumped out of the ground. It's a billion-barrel-a-year problem the energy industry is working to solve. One promising alternative is reusing this wastewater instead of injecting it underground. Joe Wertz from StateImpact Oklahoma reports for Inside Energy.
2017-08-0300 minWITF Smart TalkSmart Talk 07/21/2017: PA cabinet secretaries on Chesapeake cleanup/Education podcastDakota Access, Atlantic Sunrise, Mariner East 2 -- all pipeline projects that have generated fierce opposition where they're being built, including here in Central Pennsylvania. Opposition to a major project is nothing new whether the concern is the environment, safety, traffic or simply when neighbors cry "not in my backyard." But the number of pipelines is increasing across the country and Pennsylvania is a prime location for new pipelines with the natural gas upsurge in the Marcellus Shale. The companies that are building those pipelines must go through an extensive process for approval. Ultimately, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or FERC...
2017-07-2100 minWITF Smart TalkSmart Talk 12/13/2016: Controlling healthcare costs/ Natural gas impact feesThe Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) was formed in 1986 under the Dick Thornburgh administration. The Council is an independent state agency tasked with analyzing health care costs and quality as well as making recommendations regarding care for the uninsured. The agency stood out as the first in the nation to issue hospital report cards, the first to release studies on hospital infection rates and it broke ground with its study on hospital re-admission rates. The PHC4 has published comprehensive reports on issues such as drug-related hospitalizations, bariatric surgery, depression and firearm related injuries. The agency is celebrating its 30...
2016-12-1300 min
Inside EnergyEnergy 101 For Presidential CandidatesQuestions over the country’s energy future surfaced in the Presidential debate Sunday night. It was a surprising 5 minutes of actual policy discussion in an otherwise tense debate focused mainly on character assassinations. For Inside Energy, StateImpact Pennsylvania’s Susan Phillips takes a look at how the facts stack up to the candidates comments on energy.
2016-10-1100 min
Inside EnergyOil And Gas Not All In For TrumpOne thing we can say about this year's presidential election...it's not following the usual rules. Take the oil and gas industry for example. It has given more to Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton than it has to Republican nominee Donald Trump. With Trump planning to address Shale gas drillers this week (Thursday 9/22) at a conference in Pittsburgh, StateImpact Pennsylvania's Susan Phillips reports for Inside Energy on another twist in this odd campaign season.
2016-09-2100 min
Inside EnergyDonald Trump's Energy WhisperersDonald Trump is wooing energy-state voters by promising a presidency that will champion coal, promote drilling and free frackers from federal regulations limiting oil and gas development. As StateImpact journalist Joe Wertz reports for Inside Energy, oil-state influencers are helping shape the platform of the Republican presidential candidate.
2016-08-2600 min
No LimitsNo Limits - Back to SchoolGuests joing the show are reporters Eric Weddle, WFYI; Scott Elliott Chalkbeat Indiana bureau chief; Claire McInerny - StateImpact Indiana Education reporter. Each reporter is following year-long projects, but discussion topics also include the teacher shortage, school discipline questions and State School Superintendent Glenda Ritz's run for Governor.
2015-08-0500 min
Inside EnergyPennsylvania Towns Fight Oil and Gas Pipelines -- At Their Own RiskOil and gas production in many parts of the country continues to exceed the pipeline capacity, despite a drop in oil prices. But a boom in pipeline construction means conflicts between landowners and big oil and gas companies. In Pennsylvania, an Oklahoma-based company recently filed a formal application with federal regulators to build a large interstate natural gas pipeline through 10 counties in the state. The pipeline has sparked intense opposition from communities, who are afraid they will lose their land. StateImpact Pennsylvania’s Marie Cusick reports.
2015-04-0400 min
Inside EnergyLaw Enforcement Collaborate To Secure Gas And Oil DrillingThe fracking boom has generated controversy across the country. In Pennsylvania, there have been reports of pipe bombs, charred debris, and gunshots fired at gas sites.
But most of the opposition is non-violent.
Still, law enforcement agencies have started to work closely with the oil and gas industry to monitor threats to infrastructure and, at times, to keep an eye on activists. It’s going on in drilling hot spots around the country—places like Pennsylvania, Texas and the Rockies.
From StateImpact Pennsylvania, Marie Cusick has this report for Inside Energy….
2015-02-0700 minAmanda Loder – New HampshireCarroll’s Departure Stuns LGC Critics And SupportersOver the past several months, StateImpact has been keeping up with the various twists and turns in the Local Government Center case. The latest development–the ouster of Executive Director Maura Carroll by the LGC board–has shocked the organization’s supporters and critics alike. This week, I called some of the players in this ongoing saga to […]
2013-02-1500 minSarah Gonzalez – FloridaTeachers Question Why Proposed Pay Raises Come Before Teacher EvaluationsSarah Gonzalez / StateImpact Florida 5th grade teacher Beverley Dowell says she hopes the Governor “isn’t trying to buy teacher votes” when he suggested every full-time teacher in the state get a pay raise before their evaluation results come in. Most districts won’t start identifying, and potentially removing, low-performing teachers from their schools until next […]
2013-02-0800 min