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Small Town Faith & Community: County-Level Heritage and 4H in 2026Culture · JUN 15, 2026

Oklahoma Parents Draw the Line on Classroom Curriculum MandatesCulture · JUN 6, 2026

Tulsa Council Narrowly Votes to Defund City DEI ProgramsState · JUN 3, 2026

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Field Report 014 — The Sheriff's Race They Don't Want AuditedOklahoma Underground · JUN 14, 2026 · 25M

Ep. 015 — Lobbyist Shells in the Oil PatchOklahoma Underground · JUN 9, 2026 · 40M

Episode 30 — Dispatches from the PanhandleOklahoma Underground · MAY 30, 2026 · 30M

Episode 29 — Dispatches from the PanhandleOklahoma Underground · MAY 29, 2026 · 37M

Episode 28 — Dispatches from the PanhandleOklahoma Underground · MAY 28, 2026 · 44M

Episode 27 — Dispatches from the PanhandleOklahoma Underground · MAY 27, 2026 · 51M