-
The People's Business For our final episode of the legislative session, Senators Jim Wilson, (D) Tahlequah and Harry Coates, (R) Seminole, field your questions with host Bob Sands about anything and everything legislative that's happened at the Capitol. Program website › -
My Source OETA-The Oklahoma Network has been traveling across the state, talking to Oklahomans about why they watch and what they watch on OETA. From the youngest to the oldest and everyone in between, the stories shared are entertaining and always endearing. Explore these compelling stories and visit oeta.tv/mysource to learn how you can be a part of the My Source project! Program website › -
State of State Address Archive The Governor of the state of Oklahoma delivers a speech every year to a joint session of the State Legislature Oklahoma discussing the state of the state. -
Oklahoma News Report Featured content from the OETA Oklahoma News Report Program website › Subscribe in iTunes® › -
Stateline Emmy Award-winning documentaries covering issues and people across the state. Program website › Subscribe in iTunes® › -
OETA Movie Club Classic movie trivia with B.J. Wexler. -
Gallery OETA Emmy Award-winning series covering all aspects of Oklahoma art and culture. Program website › Subscribe in iTunes® › -
Oklahoma Forum Weekly discussion of the issues that impact citizens statewide. Program website › Subscribe in iTunes® › -
Oklahoma Votes Selected Videos from Oklahoma Votes Election coverage. -
A Conversation With... In-depth interviews with Oklahoma icons. Program website › -
State of Creativity A fast-paced documentary series chronicling the fascinating people and progress shaping Oklahoma into the state of creativity. Program website › Subscribe in iTunes® › -
OETA Previews -
On the Record Program website › -
Ready to Learn Video developed to help parents and teachers guide the development of their children using the View-Read-Do triad paradigm Program website › -
Ask A Lawyer Program website › -
OKC Metro "OKC Metro" is a weekly, half-hour public affairs interview program highlighting events and groups in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Program website › Subscribe in iTunes® › -
Oklahoma World War II Stories
-
Antiques Roadshow Visit Antiques Roadshow program page -
NOW on PBS Visit NOW on PBS program page -
NOVA Visit NOVA program page -
Nature Visit Nature program page -
History Detectives Visit History Detectives program page -
Great Performances Visit Great Performances program page -
FRONTLINE Visit FRONTLINE program page -
Austin City Limits Visit Austin City Limits program page -
Tavis Smiley Visit Tavis Smiley program page
You will need to install Adobe Flash Player version 9 or above in order to view video content on this site.
Oklahoma Programs
Topics
News & Public Affairs » Government
Ask A Lawyer
2011 (57:44)
Domestic Violence “Mary” was trapped in an abusive marriage. Her husband beat and choked her in front of her two young children, but like many women in similar situations, she feared her abuser would turn even more violent if she left. Despite limited financial resources, she finally gathered the courage to escape, with the help of two non-profit organizations, the YWCA and Legal Aid. You’ll meet Robin Wilson, the Legal Aid attorney who secured a divorce and protective order for Mary, and find out the steps she and her client took together to ensure the family’s safety as they move forward with their lives. Disability Law Kimberley Chidsey and her sister Leslie were running out of options. An on-the-job injury left Leslie unable to work, and her request for disability payments had been denied. She moved in with Kimberley and her family, a less than ideal situation for the sisters. Leslie was trapped in a downward spiral of depression, unable even to pay for needed medications. You’ll hear from Oklahoma City attorney Athlea Adkisson, who took on the case when the sisters appealed to a Social Security administrative law judge to get Leslie the help she needed. Military Assistance In autumn 2003, fighter pilot Mike Whetstone was deployed in one of the most dangerous parts of the world when he received some unwelcome news from back home. He was summoned to appear before a judge in McIntosh County, the result of an ongoing divorce dispute that had its roots in Capt. Whetstone’s long military deployments during the war. Facing a default judgment against him if he failed to appear in court, he hired an unknown attorney to represent him 5,000 miles away. Little did he know that the attorney, 2011 OBA President Deborah Reheard, would have the case suspended within an hour of their initial phone conversation. That case proved to be the inspiration for the new Oklahoma Lawyers for America’s Heroes program that will provide more that $1 million dollars worth of f
Related Topics: Community, Government, National Security, Women, Race & Ethnicity, Social Issues, Education
Originally broadcast on April 28, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Hospital Payments (2:43)
Featured in It's Your Government
A bill that raises taxes on hospitals is gaining support among Republicans and Democrats. The Supplemental Hospital Offset Payment Program requires hospitals to pay the state a percentage of their patient revenue to help cover the cost of Medicaid.
Related Topics: Health, News & Public Affairs, Health Care & Illnesses, Government, Health
Originally broadcast on April 25, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Rural Firefighters (2:54)
Featured in It's Your Government
Wildfires across the state continue to stretch firefighting budgets to the breaking point.
Related Topics: News & Public Affairs, Government
Originally broadcast on April 25, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
University Branch (6:53)
Featured in It's Your Government
There was more emotional debate on the floor of the Oklahoma House, over a bill that would make a Higher Education Center in Ardmore part of the campus of Southeastern Oklahoma University. The bill started off as just a name change, but has now turned into what seems to be a turf battles between some rural lawmakers.
Related Topics: News & Public Affairs, Government, Politics, Education
Originally broadcast on April 21, 2011
Oklahoma Forum
Capitol Reporters Roundtable (27:45)
Budget talks and more from the state Capitol in a reporters’ roundtable discussion, featuring our guests: John Estus, The Oklahoman/NewsOK.com David Meyer, KCCU Radio Michael Cross, KOSU Radio Sean Murphy, Associated Press
Related Topics: Business & Economy, Government, Politics, Environment, Science & Technology, Women, Social Issues, Health, Education
Originally broadcast on April 24, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Community Sentencing (2:32)
Featured in It's Your Government
The Senate has approved a measure that expands community sentencing options.
Related Topics: Science & Nature, News & Public Affairs, Forensics & Investigations, Government, Social Issues
Originally broadcast on April 20, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Leonard Sullivan, Okla County Assessor (4:16)
Featured in ONR Extras
Leonard Sullivan, Oklahoma County Assessor, discussed the impact a lower cap on property taxes will have on property owners.
Related Topics: News & Public Affairs, Government
Originally broadcast on April 20, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Property Tax Cap (3:06)
Featured in It's Your Government
Penalties for poaching deer, changing how county assessors do business, and placing further limits on property taxes were some of the issues debated on the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Related Topics: News & Public Affairs, Government
Originally broadcast on April 20, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Collective Bargaining Bill (3:02)
Featured in It's Your Government
A measure that would end collective bargaining rights for some municipal workers in Oklahoma, is now on its way to the Governor.
Related Topics: News & Public Affairs, Government
Originally broadcast on April 19, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Frank Lucas Town Hall Meeting (3:12)
Featured in It's Your Government
Republican Congressman Frank Lucas chairs the House Agriculture Committee. During a town hall meeting with constituents, he discussed several issues concerning farmers, and also answered questions about global warming, healthcare, and Republican proposals to cut federal spending.
Related Topics: News & Public Affairs, Government, Environment, Science & Technology, Health
Originally broadcast on April 18, 2011
