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WHAT HAPPENS IN AN OKLAHOMA COURTROOM SHOULD NOT BE A MYSTERY6:15 PM CTOklahoma’s public education industry has created its own special purgatory, and it has only itself to blame7:58 PM CTBroken Trust: Because Trust Requires Accountability1:50 PM CTPart 1 — From Mainstreaming to Full Inclusion: What Changed?1:49 PM CTWhen Inclusion Became the Goal: What Happened to the Continuum of Special Education?1:48 PM CTWHAT HAPPENS IN AN OKLAHOMA COURTROOM SHOULD NOT BE A MYSTERY6:15 PM CTOklahoma’s public education industry has created its own special purgatory, and it has only itself to blame7:58 PM CTBroken Trust: Because Trust Requires Accountability1:50 PM CTPart 1 — From Mainstreaming to Full Inclusion: What Changed?1:49 PM CTWhen Inclusion Became the Goal: What Happened to the Continuum of Special Education?1:48 PM CT
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Iran, UAE, and... Oklahoma?

Iran, UAE, and... Oklahoma?VIDEO
JUN 26, 2026

About this episode

In this episode, we explore how global geopolitical tensions, especially in the Middle East, directly impact local Oklahoma politics and economic projects, including the proposed aluminum smelter in Inola. We connect international events with local decisions, highlighting the importance of understanding global influences on community and economic development. Key Topics Impact of Middle East tensions on Oklahoma US-UAE relations and their local implications The proposed Inola aluminum smelter and geopolitical risks Role of the Strait of Hormuz in regional security Oklahoma gubernatorial and educational races influenced by global events Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Geopolitical Connections 01:48 Iran's Impact on Oklahoma's Aluminum Smelter Plant 04:38 UAE and Iran: A Complex Relationship 07:14 Local Implications of Global Events 09:44 Investor Confidence and Security Risks 12:16 Political Scrutiny and Local Governance 15:55 Upcoming Elections and Their Significance 18:33 Education and Workforce Development 21:06 Labor Regulations and Economic Growth 23:54 Insurance and Healthcare Concerns 26:33 Conclusion and Call to Action
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