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Each week Dale Denwalt and Nuria Martinez-Keel explore the most impactful stories by speaking with the reporters who wrote the articles. 

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Employees at the Penn Square Mall Apple Store are voting to create a union. If the employees are successful, it will be the second Apple Store in the country with a union workforce. Co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt discuss this, as well as an important announcement about the future of The Source podcast. 

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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill to appropriate American Rescue Plan funds to the University of Oklahoma health system on the condition that none of its medical facilities offer "gender reassignment medical treatment" to children. Reporter Carmen Forman joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss. 

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As Oklahoma struggles with dry conditions, the weather is harming ranchers across the state and could have serious impacts on future generations. Reporter Ben Felder joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss. 

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In 2020, Oklahoma had one of the deadliest years on record for victims of domestic abuse. But a new domestic violence center planned in Oklahoma County would offer help to these victims. Reporter Jessie Christopher Smith joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss. 

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The Inflation Reduction Act signed by President Joe Biden last month outlines many policies, including one that gives $81 million to clean up abandoned wells in Oklahoma. Business reporter Dale Denwalt details this and more alongside co-host Nuria Martinez Keel. 

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Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Connor issued a memo to law enforcement agencies and prosecutors across the state, laying out the grounds for criminal charges under Oklahoma's new abortion laws. The Oklahoman's health reporter Dana Branham joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss. 

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One Oklahoma County Sheriff's deputy died last week after being shot while serving a lockout order. Before this, the shooter's mother had filed a protective order with the courts, writing that her son would carry guns in her home. Still, nothing was done to remove the weapons. Reporters Ben Felder and Josh Dulaney join co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss. 

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State Question 820 would legalize recreational marijuana for Oklahomans 21 and older. But the question may not clear all its procedural hurdles in time for November. Reporter Carmen Forman joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss. 

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As the primary runoff election for dozens of races across Oklahoma looms, several candidates have leaned on ideology –– not policy –– to gain support from voters. Reporter Ben Felder joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss. 

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On July 28, the Oklahoma State Board of Education dropped Tulsa Public Schools and Mustang Public Schools to accredited with warning over HB 1775 violations, a law restricting the teaching of certain race and gender topics. At the same time, districts in the state are facing a teacher shortage as these jobs have become less attractive to candidates. Co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt discuss. 

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Star Shells, 28, a mother of two sons who was pregnant with another, was struck and killed last year by a stolen truck fleeing from Oklahoma City police. An investigation by The Oklahoman found she wasn't the only one who has died during pursuits. Reporters Jana Hayes and Josh Dulaney join co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss. 

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Champions, a mobile crisis team, helps Oklahoma City police respond to mental health calls by bringing a licensed therapist, case manager and resources to the person in need. Reporter Jana Hayes joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss. 

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During Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt's State of the City address, he called for discussions to begin on a new NBA arena in downtown. Reporter Steve Lackmeyer joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss potential plans, locations and funding for the arena.

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State officials have asked a judge to remove the president of the Western Heights Board of Education after failing to file the district's annual audit. Co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt discuss.

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Twenty-five inmates now have execution dates set through the end of 2024, with the first one scheduled for Aug. 25, 2022. Reporter Nolan Clay joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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Voters submitted their ballots on Tuesday during Oklahoma's primary election. Reporters Carmen Forman and JaNae Williams join co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss plans for a new Oklahoma County jail and why some primary results were different than anticipated.

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Co-founders of Epic Charter Schools Ben Harris and David Chaney, as well as their chief financial officer, Josh Brock, were charged Thursday with wrongfully taking and spending millions of dollars intended for students. Co-host Nuria Martinez-Keel explains her reporting with guest co-host Addison Kliewer.

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The Oklahoma House approved a package of tax cuts during special session, but the state Senate looks reluctant to do the same. State politics reporter Carmen Forman joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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The mass killings in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Uvalde, Texas, have added to the list of shootings that have plagued America in recent decades. The Oklahoman's Executive Editor Ray Rivera talks about his coverage of these, as well as the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

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As the 50th anniversary of Title IX nears, advances in women's sports can be seen in Oklahoma City's Hall of Fame Stadium. Sports columnist Jenni Carlson joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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After a third-party investigation found the denomination suppressed reports of sexual abuse by ministers and workers, Southern Baptist Convention leaders are preparing to release the names of the alleged predators. The Oklahoman's religion editor Carla Hinton joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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Speculative industrial parks are exploding across Oklahoma, partially due to consumers' continued shift to online shopping. Senior business reporter Richard Mize joins co-host Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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This year, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed two bills that ban nearly all abortions in the state. Reporters Carmen Forman and Dana Branham join co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to break down what this means for Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma conservatives have spoken out against a policy at Stillwater Public Schools that allows transgender students to use the bathroom relating to their gender identity. Co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt discuss.

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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an incentive to help attract large companies, one which is believed to be Panasonic, to the state. Reporter Steve Lackmeyer joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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Swadley's lucrative contract with the state has come under scrutiny after a former employee alleged the company purposely overcharged the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation. The Oklahoman's food editor Dave Cathey joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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On Nov. 4, 2019, over 400 Oklahoma prisoners were released in a mass commutation effort. Since then, over 200 of those released have been re-arrested. Reporter Nolan Clay joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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Oklahoma County voters will decide June 28 on a bond to help fund a new jail. Reporter JaNae Williams joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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Six girls were killed at an infamous intersection in Tishomingo last week. Reporters Jessie Christopher Smith and Hogan Gore join host Nuria Martinez-Keel to discuss.

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Mothers of transgender children spoke with The Oklahoman's Ben Felder about legislation that targets the health care and athletic opportunities of transgender youth in Oklahoma. Ben joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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Gov. Kevin Stitt said Harrah, a town with a population of about 7,000, could experience rapid growth in the near feature, with over 2,000 new homes already under construction. Co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt discuss.

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An Oklahoma plan to expand the Kickapoo Turnpike would allow the state to buy properties in its path by eminent domain. Reporter Jessie Christopher Smith joins co-host Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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Council members voted 8-1 to implement 39 recommendations from 21CP Solutions to improve the Oklahoma City Police Department. Reporter Jana Hayes joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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In Gov. Kevin Stitt's State of the State address, he said he would like to see the best Oklahoma teachers make $100,000. Co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt discuss.

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In 2013, 12-year-old Billy Lord was killed by a drunken driver. The driver was convicted of manslaughter the following year. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt highlighted the case during his State of the State speech, claiming the McGirt v. Oklahoma ruling could allow the driver to walk free. The Oklahoman's reporters discuss.

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In his annual speech at the state Capitol, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt laid out his priorities for this year's legislative session. Reporters Carmen Forman and Ben Felder join co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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Administrators at Oklahoma City's Mount St. Mary Catholic High School have been accused by current and former students of ignoring claims of sexual assault and harassment for years. Reporter Josh Dulaney joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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Three candidates hoping to become the next mayor of Oklahoma City participated in a debate this week. Current Mayor David Holt was not in attendance. Reporter Hogan Gore joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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This week, four Oklahoma hospital systems made a plea for compassion as emergency rooms overflow across the state. Additionally, Gov. Kevin Stitt announced an executive order to address staffing shortages in schools caused by the raging Omicron variant. Health reporter Dana Branham joins hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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Two petitions supporting the legalization of recreational marijuana could make their way to an Oklahoma ballot. Reporter Carmen Forman joins hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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As COVID-19 numbers are on the rise in Oklahoma, the Omicron variant spreads across the nation. While the state has not detected the variant within its borders, Oklahoma ranks last in COVID-19 sequencing. Health reporter Dana Branham joins hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

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The Oklahoma County jail has been at the center of controversy in recent years. This week, Oklahoma County commissioners voted unanimously for a new $300 million jail. Host Nuria Martinez-Keel and reporter JaNae Williams discuss the proposed facility and non-binding vote.

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Native American graves –– and items buried alongside them –– were dug up by archeologists in Oklahoma tribes' ancestral homelands. The University of Alabama's Jones Archeological Museum showcases dozens of objects and human remains from these graves. Now, tribes are working to repatriate these remains.

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Inside the Oklahoma State Penitentiary on Nov. 18, Julius Jones was to be executed at 4 p.m. With less than four hours before he was to be put to death, Gov. Kevin Stitt announced he was commuting Jones' sentence to life without the possibility of parole. Host Nuria Martinez-Keel and reporter Josh Dulaney discuss.

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Oklahoma City Public Schools terminated the employment of six teachers who refused to wear masks after the district announced a requirement for teachers. Hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt discuss.

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Death row inmate Julius Jones was recommended for clemency by the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole board Monday, and his fate now lies with Gov. Kevin Stitt. Last week, Oklahoma executed John Grant and even more questions have lingered about the state's lethal injection process.

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Kit Lorelied, an Oregon resident born in Oklahoma, was issued a gender neutral birth certificate after reaching a settlement with the Oklahoma State Department of Health. More news came from the department the following day as Dr. Lance Frye, Oklahoma's health commissioner, resigned. The Oklahoman's Carmen Forman joins hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt.

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Last year, the Oklahoma City Thunder played in an empty arena while other NBA teams welcomed at least some fans. Thunder writer Joe Mussatto, who was at the infamous March 11, 2020, game against the Utah Jazz, talks about what has changed since then.

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State schools Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, a life-long Republican, announced she will challenge Gov. Kevin Stitt as a Democrat in the 2022 gubernatorial race. The Oklahoman's Nuria Martinez-Keel, Dale Denwalt and Carmen Forman discuss.

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The co-founders' company, Epic Youth Services, failed to meet a Thursday deadline to turn over money and bank records owed to Epic Charter Schools. The Oklahoman's Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt discuss.

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COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are starting to return from a late-summer peak, but intensive care unit beds are still in short supply. The Oklahoman's reporters discuss the latest pandemic news.

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Despite exploding with success, Oklahoma's medical marijuana industry has suffered from potential fraud, contaminated products and more due to a lack of oversight. The Oklahoman's reporters discuss.

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Oklahoma’s Pardon and Parole Board recommended Julius Jones’ death sentence be commuted to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Now the fate of Jones is in the Governor's hands.

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COVID-19 impacted all industries across Oklahoma and the world. The real estate sector felt its effects, as the industry was both helped and hurt by its pandemic. The Oklahoman's reporters discuss.

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In a collaborative report by the Oklahoman and Telemundo, Hispanic domestic abuse survivors spoke out about their experiences in hopes of helping other victims. Reporter Josh Dulaney joins hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt in retelling these stories.

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This week, while Governor Kevin Stitt takes a hands-off approach to the latest COVID-19 surge, The Oklahoman reports out of a hospital intensive care unit, where medical staff say the demand for an ICU bed exceeds the staffing and space to accommodate every patient.

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In June, Gov. Kevin Stitt ended additional federal unemployment benefits from the pandemic. In March, an inmate was killed after taking a prison guard hostage. Months after these events, the Oklahoman's reporters give an inside look into the situations.

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Following George Floyd's death, a demand for change in policing swept the nation. Recently, the Oklahoma City Police Department has faced a staffing shortage and received a preliminary report with recommended changes to the department. The Oklahoman's reporters discuss.

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Hundreds of thousands of Oklahoma children are about to return to the classroom this month, but COVID-19 cases are growing at an incredible rate. Reporters Dana Branham, Nuria Martinez-Keel and Josh Dulaney examine the challenges and concerns with going back to school.

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As Oklahoma and Texas move forward with plans to exit the Big 12 Conference and join the SEC, sports reporters Ryan Aber and Jenni Carlson join hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to break down what the future could look like for all involved.

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Tensions are running high southwest Oklahoma City after a school district was put on probation by the state. For several weeks as the public school leadership there has devolved into turmoil.

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A forum organized by Gov. Kevin Stitt was intended to inform crime victims about their rights in light of the Supreme Court's decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, but there were no tribal leaders on the panel. The event quickly turned into a divided scene. The Oklahoman's reporters discuss.

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COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising in Oklahoma, and medical experts say the delta variant is likely the reason for it. We cover what you need to know about this highly contagious strain of the coronavirus.

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Craig Jackson hopes to marry his fiancé Laron Chapman in their Oklahoma City church, Mosaic United Methodist Church, which welcomes LGBTQ couples. But the United Methodist Church says LGBTQ ceremonies are prohibited in the denomination.

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Bennie Edwards was shot three times and killed last year by an Oklahoma City police officer. Detective Bryn Carter said the shots were fired "unnecessarily." Now, Carter has retracted that sworn statement.

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The debate over reparations for victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre and their descendants was the undercurrent across the massacre’s 100-year anniversary. As the eyes of the nation fixed on Greenwood, the issue of repaying what was lost came under the microscope.

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Last year, Oklahomans voted to expand Medicaid to lower-income adults in the state. These benefits will go into effect on July 1 for those who qualify. The Oklahoman's reporters discuss.

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In 1921, Black Wall Street was burned to the ground in the Tulsa Race Massacre. Although the event made headlines, many newspapers framed the event using racist language. The Oklahoman's reporters discuss.

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Restaurants across Oklahoma are struggling to find workers during the COVID-19 pandemic despite consumers returning to dining rooms. The Oklahoman's reporters discuss.

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Native American, Hispanic and Black Oklahomans have been impacted by COVID-19 at a disproportionate rate. But these health disparities go beyond the pandemic. The Oklahoman's reporters discuss.

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Oklahoma lawmakers have responded to social injustice protests across the country with controversial bills in their first legislative session since George Floyd's murder. The Oklahoman's reporters discuss.

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Oklahoma City's John F. Kennedy neighborhood has endured decades of explosions coming from two nearby scrap yards. The Oklahoman's reporters discuss the impacts these blasts have on residents, as well as the steps being taken to stop them.

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In an ongoing saga involving charter schools in the state, the Oklahoma City Board of Education requested an investigative audit of Santa Fe South Charter Schools. The Oklahoman's reporters discuss.

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Curtis Williams, an inmate at the Oklahoma County jail was fatally shot after a hostage situation on Saturday, March 27. Since then, the jail has faced backlash. The Oklahoman's reporters discuss.

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The old town of Britton is booming with new developments, including a brewery, pizzeria and barber shop. The Oklahoman’s reporters discuss the district and how its businesses have been successful.

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Oklahoma has increased its vaccination efforts across the state, opening up appointments to most Oklahomans. The Oklahoman’s reporters discuss how this will impact the state’s return to normalcy.

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The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted Monday to move Oklahoma death row inmate Julius Jones’ commutation case to stage two. The Oklahomans reporters discuss the case, the board’s vote and what is expected next.

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State lawmakers are discussing legislation to limit the power of the governor, after the Covid-19 pandemic led to unprecedented authority from the office. Legislators are also seeking to change the process that allows citizens to push for a statewide vote on an issue.

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The number of Oklahomans eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine increased this week, as appointments opened up to school teachers and staff, as well as people with comorbidities. The Oklahoman’s reporters discuss the new vaccine group.

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Rolling blackouts left many Oklahomans without power during record-low temperatures. Business reporter Jack Money joined the podcast to discuss how and why this happened.

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The coronavirus pandemic upended the U.S. economy at the beginning of 2020. Many Oklahoma industries felt the negative impacts of the virus, but some benefited from its arrival.

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Governor Kevin Stitt calls the McGirt Supreme Court decision on tribal reservations a defining issue of Oklahoma’s future. We’ll dive into how tribal leaders and state politicians are approaching the impact of the ruling.

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Oklahoma legislators will return to the state Capitol this week for the 2021 legislative session, where they will tackle issues surrounding COVID-19, Medicaid expansion and redistricting.

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Schools are reviewing new, controversial COVID-19 guidance announced by state health leaders and Governor Kevin Stitt.

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Oklahoma has entered Phase 2 of the distribution plan, which means first responders and Oklahomans age 65 and older can receive the vaccine. What do Oklahomans need to know about signing up for the vaccine?

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Oklahoma Senators Jim Inhofe and James Lankford describe the scene inside the Capitol on Wednesday, and share their thoughts on President Trump's actions as well as the electoral college vote.

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The Oklahoman’s Carmen Forman describes what she witnessed inside SSM Saint Anthony’s COVID-19 ICU unit.

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A shakeup of the state’s top school board drew significant public scrutiny to Governor Kevin Stitt. And Certain unemployment benefits will end soon. How many Oklahomans will be impacted?

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Hospital workers are struggling to keep up with the number of COVID-19 patients flooding metro hospitals. And Oklahoma City police recently shot and killed a 15-year-old robbery suspect, prompting local activists to speak out.

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This week, COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations in Oklahoma are skyrocketing. Our reporters talk about what this surge means for Oklahomans, hospitals and local businesses.

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This week, Oklahoma City residents deal with unequal access to high-speed internet.  And an Oklahoma City woman gained fame for her role in a recent movie.

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Over 100 candidates are running for seats in the state Legislature. We’ll find out how the makeup of the legislative body could change.

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This week, the race for Oklahoma County sheriff is guaranteed to make history.

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This week, we’ll cover a race that’s an absolute tossup between Democratic Congresswoman Kendra Horn and Republican state Senator Stephanie Bice for Oklahoma’s Fifth Congressional District, as well as Democratic challenger Abby Broyles running against longtime incumbent Senator Jim Inhofe.

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Our next four episodes will focus on local and statewide races that are still a tossup. This week, Carmen Forman and Kayla Branch explain what voters need to know about State Questions 814 and 805.

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The pandemic in Oklahoma reached a sorrowful milestone recently now that more than 1,000 Oklahomans have died from COVID-19. 

Reporters Carmen Forman and Adam Kemp spoke with some of the families who have lost loved ones to the coronavirus.

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This week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were removed from the Oklahoma County jail -- until they weren’t. We’ll take you through another strange week in Oklahoma County politics.

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The strain on families to work and teach children from home has been intense but local churches and community groups are stepping in to provide safe spaces for kids.

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This week, almost an entire women’s prison in Oklahoma contracted COVID-19. And, when dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Norman has had some of the most progressive leadership in the state, but an effort is underway to remove city leaders from office.

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This week, former OU basketball players speak out about racial insensitivity by their head coach. And demonstrations in Oklahoma City honor a historic march by rallying against racial injustice today.

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This week, a White House coronavirus report reveals Oklahoma is in the red zone. Plus, could concerns over the United States Post Office impact Oklahoma elections?

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This week, Oklahoma County commissioners meetings erupt with protests over use of CARES Act money and a proposition to regulate free speech.

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Nuria Martinez-Keel and Kayla Branch host this week's episode looking at the impacts of the coronavirus on college football and mental health needs on public schools.

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A city assistance program gave out millions to struggling businesses during the pandemic, but many businesses in minority communities never received a dime.

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A federal judge rules on a yearlong legal dispute between Oklahoma’s governor and gaming tribes. And in recent weeks, state prisons and county jails have seen the largest outbreaks of COVID-19 since the pandemic began.

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This week, protests continue against the Oklahoma County district attorney while Oklahoma City police earned close to $900,000 in overtime to cover the George Floyd protests in late May and June. And a federal moratorium on evictions is ending, leaving many to wonder if available financial aid will be enough to stop an eviction crisis.

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This week, as debates continue over Oklahoma’s response to the pandemic, Kevin Stitt became the first governor in the nation to test positive for COVID-19. Central to these debates? How to return safely to school in the fall.

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Almost a quarter of Oklahomans have filed for unemployment since March. Many have gotten their benefits, but thousands have not. Now the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission is working out of a conference center, seeing hundreds of people a day in hopes of resolving the issue.

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Over the last week, the Oklahoma County district attorney charged multiple protestors with terrorism, rioting and assault and battery. Local organizations have criticized the DA saying the charges were excessive.

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Americans are heading to the ballot box during a global pandemic. Oklahomans face a magnified threat as local positive COVID-19 cases skyrocket. The June 30th primary has another historic component - Oklahomans will vote on Medicaid expansion, a policy debate that has been boiling for a decade.

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Kayla Branch and Nuria Martinez-Keel discuss President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Tulsa with The Oklahoman's Carla Hinton and Chris Casteel.

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It’s been over five years since the state put executions on halt after botching two execution proceedings. But officials announced in February that they were ready to try again.

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This week, protests broke out over multiple days in the Oklahoma City metro. Local residents denounced racism and police killings of black Americans.

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Guymon is a city of 11,000 people in the Oklahoma Panhandle. It caught national attention as a hotspot for COVID-19.

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Kayla Branch hosts this week's Source focusing on the system residents must go through to file for unemployment. Guests include The Oklahoman's David Dishman and Dale Denwalt.

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Do reservations of the Five Tribes still exist in Oklahoma? The U.S. Supreme Court will decide after hearing a case this week. And conflict continues between the governor and the state Legislature. Will it end with vetoes or a final agreement between both sides?

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This week, some Oklahomans venture out as businesses reopen and farmers and ranchers deal with the impact of COVID-19.

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This week, the state Health Department is being audited after suspicion purchases. 

And Oklahoman photographers share their experiences out in the field during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Nuria Martinez-Keel talks with The Oklahoman's capitol reporter Carmen Forman about the battles Gov. Stitt is facing. Also, a conversation with Managing Editor Don Mecoy about oil prices and why we are seeing volatile prices.

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25 years ago, the story of Oklahoma City and the people who lived here changed forever. The Oklahoman staffers dedicated ourselves to focusing in on this anniversary and telling in-depth stories of people whose lives were forever altered and how the community is pulling together to keep the story of the bombing relevant and known to the next generation.

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This week, the first person in Oklahoma County to test positive for COVID-19 attended a large gathering two weeks before. State lawmakers and Gov. Kevin Stitt are openly fighting over how to fill the state’s revenue shortfall.

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This week, we’re taking a look at how tribal nations in Oklahoma are dealing with the coronavirus, and Netflix sensation “Tiger King” sent people flocking to a rural Oklahoma zoo.

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Reporters Chris Casteel and Adam Kemp join us to talk about how a shortage of tests affects our state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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This week, Oklahoma’s economy is still victim to oil and gas industry woes. And Oklahoma steps up its response to the coronavirus as local cases continue to increase. 

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Coronavirus concerns have it a high point in Oklahoma after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday while in town for a basketball game.   

We take a look at how the virus is impacting the sports community, schools, travel and the economy. 

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This week, fears of the coronavirus reach Oklahoma, and  a string of racist incidents in schools and colleges push administrators to do more.

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In just a matter of days Oklahomans along with millions of American voters will cast their ballots on Super Tuesday. We take a look at the state’s primary election history, how the Democratic candidates have engaged Oklahomans and the vote to expand liquor store hours.

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A third student, Kolby Krum, has died from a vehicle crash near Moore High School. Oklahoma City residents will vote on another sales tax proposal for parks. The oil and gas industry looks at new water sources.