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Oklahoma's Correction Crisis
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Oklahoma's population grew 22% from 1980 to 2010. During that same time, Oklahoma's prison population grew by 590%. Corrections funding will likely be one of the first items addressed when the legislative session begins on February 4th. Joining us today to talk about the problems facing the state's correctional system are Justin Jones, Director of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections; Don Hewitt, sheriff in McClain County; Chris West, Undersheriff in Canadian County; and, from our Tulsa studio, Major Shannon Clark, Public Information Officer for the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office.
Related Topics: Government, Politics, Social Issues
Originally broadcast on February 3, 2013
Oklahoma Forum
Gangs and Gang Violence
Oklahoma City Police Chief Bill Citty says gang-related violence was the biggest driver of an alarming increase in homicides in Oklahoma City last year. The influence of gangs is seen other places in Oklahoma, too. Lawton, Tulsa, and even some rural areas have significant gang activity. It's a problem we discuss today with our guests: Tim Hock, gang unit detective for the Oklahoma City Police Department and President of the Oklahoma Gang Investigators Association; Sheriff Rob Seale of Poteau and Southeast Regional Director for the Oklahoma Gang Investigators Association; and, from our Tulsa studio, Sergeant Sean Larkin, member of the Organized Gangs Unit for the Tulsa Police Department.
Related Topics: Social Issues
Originally broadcast on January 27, 2013
Oklahoma Forum
The State of Art in Oklahoma
Research shows arts programming in schools helps close gaps in student achievement. It also helps level the playing field for children from affluent families and those whose parents are low-income. So, what is the role of arts in Oklahoma? We discuss that today, with our guests: Jennifer James McCollum, Executive Director of Oklahomans for the Arts; Kim Baker, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Arts Council; Julie Kirt, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition; and, Jean Hendrickson, Executive Director of Oklahoma A+ Schools.
Related Topics: Arts & Entertainment, Community, Business & Economy, Social Issues, Health, Education, Arts & Entertainment
Originally broadcast on January 20, 2013
Oklahoma Forum
Oklahoma's 2013 Economic Outlook
By most accounts, Oklahoma had a strong year in 2012, economically, ranked in the top ten of all states for overall growth rate and increases in jobs. Gross state revenues went up, unemployment went down. And congress avoided a potentially devastating start to the year, after flirting with going off the so-called fiscal cliff. Joining us to discuss what to expect from Oklahoma's economy this year are Deidre Myers, Director of Research and Economic Analysis at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce; Jonathan Willner, Chair of the Economics and Finance Department and economics professor at the Oklahoma City University Meinders School of Business; and, Chad Wilkerson, Vice President, economist and branch executive with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Oklahoma City Branch.
Related Topics: Business & Economy, Government
Originally broadcast on January 13, 2013
Oklahoma Forum
Diversity in Oklahoma
Oklahoma is one of the most ethnically and racially diverse states in the U.S.; not just one group, but a combination of many. American Indians, African Americans, Asian and Pacific Islanders, and Latinos comprise one-fourth of the state's population. And that segment is getting larger - 47% of Oklahoma public school students are non-white. So today, we discuss diversity and Oklahoma's growing minorities, with our guests: Colonel Stan Evans, former Dean of Dtudents at the OU College of Law and former member of the Oklahoma Human Rights Commission; Jana Lewis Harkins, advocate for African-American and women's rights; Ruben Aragon, President and CEO of the Latino Community Development Agency; and Sarah Adams-Cornell, Native American advocate and member of the Oklahoma City Choctaw Tribal Alliance.
Related Topics: Community, Race & Ethnicity, Race & Ethnicity, Social Issues
Originally broadcast on January 6, 2013
Oklahoma Forum
2012 Year in Review
The curtain is falling on 2012, so it's time once again to reflect on the year that's ending and look ahead to next year. Our guests discuss the top stories of 2012 and make some fearless predictions about 2013. Come along, for the world-famous Oklahoma Forum year-end show, with Steffi Corcoran, Editor of Oklahoma Today Magazine; Kristin Dickerson, evening news anchor at KTUL-TV in Tulsa; Keith Gaddie, poltiical science professor and author at the University of Oklahoma; and, Ben Allen, Morning Edition host and reporter for KOSU Radio.
Related Topics: Performing Arts, Music, Community, Travel, Sports & Recreation, People & Profiles, Modern, Business & Economy, Government, Politics, Social Issues, Arts & Entertainment, Media, Sports, Opinion
Originally broadcast on December 23, 2012
Oklahoma Forum
Political Preview
November's legislative elections saw republicans strengthen their numbers in the state house and senate. The GOP now has a 73-28 advantage in the house, and a 36-12 margin in the senate. Lawmakers and the Governor are getting ready for the next legislative session, which begins on February 4th. Joining us to discuss what's happening at the Capitol and how 2013 is shaping up are state capitol reporters Shawn Ashley of eCapitol; Michael Cross of KOSU Radio; Michael McNutt of the Oklahoman and NewsOK; and from Tulsa, Randy Krehbiel of the Tulsa World.
Related Topics: Business & Economy, Government, Politics
Originally broadcast on December 16, 2012
Oklahoma Forum
The Future of the Middle Class
We often hear from lawmakers, academics, pundits and policy experts on this program, discussing the news, identifying problems and proposing solutions. By design, they talk a lot about the issues concerning regular citizens, the middle class, and how politics and policies affect them. Today, for the first time on Oklahoma Forum, we're going to turn the tables, do something different, and listen to what some of those Oklahomans think about our state, what concerns them, and what they hope for the future. Call it a mini-town hall meeting, with our guests: Greg Hallman, Jr., a Spanish teacher at Santa Fe South Middle School, a charter school in Oklahoma City. Ashlie Stover, an undergraduate dance student from the University of Central Oklahoma. DePorres "Dee" Hopkins, owner of Hopkins Haircare and Enterprises in Oklahoma City. and, Brenna Reaves, a registered nurse of labor and delivery at Integris Southwest Medical Center.
Related Topics: Community, Health Care & Illnesses, Education, Issues & Advice, Business & Economy, Government, Social Issues, Health, Education
Originally broadcast on December 9, 2012
Oklahoma Forum
The Future of Health Care in Oklahoma
States have until December 14th to decide whether to create their own health insurance exchanges under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. 16 states and the District of Columbia are setting up their own exchanges and five states are going to work with the federal government in doing it. States that don't establish their own system will see the federal government set one up for them. Oklahoma is one of those states. Governor Mary Fallin has turned thumbs-down on two key Obamacare provisions, the exchange and medicaid expansion, and today, we discuss what that decision means for health care in Oklahoma, with our guests: Julie Cox-Kain, Chief Operating Officer for the Oklahoma State Department of Health; Andrew Rice, former state senator and Executive Director of the Variety Care Foundation; Dr. David Holden, an orthopedic surgeon from Oklahoma City; and Dr. Boyd Shook, an internal medicine physician in Edmond.
Related Topics: Community, Health Care & Illnesses, Fitness & Nutrition, Business & Economy, Government, Politics, Social Issues, Health, Health
Originally broadcast on December 2, 2012
Oklahoma Forum
Lessons From The Dust Bowl
While the entire country was suffering through the great depression, people in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, New Mexico and Colorado faced an additional catastrophe - ferocious dust storms that brought financial ruin and death to the plains. The Oklahoma panhandle was the epicenter of the Dust Bowl. Those that survived nature's onslaught helped develop new techniques for conserving the land and rebuilding Oklahoma's agriculture. The Dust Bowl is the subject of Ken Burns' new documentary, airing nationally November 18th and 19th on PBS. Joining us to talk about the lessons learned from the dust bowl are Clay Pope, Executive Director of the Association of Oklahoma Conservation Districts; Mike Thralls, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission; and Dean Graumann, Director of the Greer County Conservation District.
Related Topics: Community, Earth, Environment, Natural History, Weather & Natural Disasters, Government, Politics, Environment, Social Issues, Health, Energy & Environment
Originally broadcast on November 18, 2012
