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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 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
Equal pay (5:09)
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Working women in Oklahoma make considerably less money than their male counterparts. Faye Henson, former President of the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Association of University Women, joined us to discuss the disparity in pay between women and men in our state.
Related Topics: News & Public Affairs, Women
Originally broadcast on April 15, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Government Shutdown 2 (3:41)
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The debate over the shutdown of the federal government is largely focused on funding for Planned Parenthood. Nancy Kachel, President of Planned Parenthood for Eastern Oklahoma and Arkansas, talks about this issue in the funding debate.
Related Topics: News & Public Affairs, Government, Women, Social Issues, Health, Religion & Beliefs
Originally broadcast on April 8, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Women's Conference (3:01)
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Representatives from the Women’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor, were in Tulsa to address some of the issues that are unique to the working women of Oklahoma.
Related Topics: Culture & Society, News & Public Affairs, Gender & Sexual Identity, Business & Economy, Government, Women
Originally broadcast on April 7, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Sexual Assault Awareness (6:43)
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Law enforcement agencies across the state want to raise awareness about the under-reporting of sex crimes. Jennifer McLaughlin with the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, joined us to discuss the issue.
Related Topics: News & Public Affairs, Women, Social Issues
Originally broadcast on April 4, 2011
Oklahoma Forum
Female Incarceration (27:45)
We discuss an Oklahoma Watch investigation into incarceration of women, with guests: Tom Lindley, Editor, Oklahoma Watch Jaclyn Cosgrove, Reporter, Oklahoma Watch Warren Vieth, Contributing Writer, Oklahoma Watch Tammy Payne, Sr. Editor for Broadcast, Oklahoma Watch
Related Topics: Government, Politics, Women, Race & Ethnicity, Social Issues, Health, Education
Originally broadcast on April 3, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Single Parents (3:15)
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Thousands of Oklahoma families are struggling in this economy. For single parent families, finding financial relief is very difficult.
Related Topics: News & Public Affairs, Business & Economy, Government, Women, Race & Ethnicity, Social Issues, Health
Originally broadcast on March 25, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Planned Parenthood (2:48)
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The Oklahoma House has passed a bill that defines a human being as a person at the time of conception. The author of the bill says the measure is not designed to prevent abortion, but the President of Planned Parenthood of Northeastern Oklahoma, says that is exactly what the bill will do.
Related Topics: News & Public Affairs, Government, Women, Social Issues
Originally broadcast on March 18, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Shaq's Mom (4:15)
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Lucille O’Neal is probably best known as the mother of NBA superstar, Shaquille O’Neal. But her life has also been shaped by personal trials, including poverty, addiction, and abuse. O’Neal shared those experiences at a luncheon, benefitting Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma. She is also the author of a new book, “Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go.”
Related Topics: Arts & Entertainment, Culture & Society, Parents, News & Public Affairs, Literature & Writing, Community, Race & Ethnicity, People & Profiles, Issues & Advice, Women
Originally broadcast on February 17, 2011
