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Jennifer Palmer discusses St. Isidore, an Oklahoma Catholic online charter school, whose case will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Paul Monies examined a pending lawsuit involving the state treasurer's office and a request for open records regarding the state's anti-ESG policies. Jennifer returns to discuss how two recent hires at the State Department of Education have resumes stacked with experience managing campaigns, not education. Shaun Witt Hosts.
Keaton Ross looks at the rapid aging of the state's prison population and how officials are responding. Jennifer Palmer tells us more about her investigation into stay to play in the world of competitive youth sports. JC Hallman discusses how Sheridan Church's tax status holds up while showcasing politicians to their congregation. Ted Streuli Hosts.
Jennifer Palmer digs into a practice in the world of competitive youth sports known as stay-to-play. Keaton Ross talks about a controversial state-level immigration measure moving through the Legislature. JC Hallman looks at the state's arbitrary IQ rule and how it doesn't mesh with scientific recommendations. Shaun Witt Hosts.
Keaton Ross wrote about the push to reduce court fines and fees and how lawmakers are approaching the issue. Jennifer Palmer talks about OSDE is now trying to buy instructional materials that weave Bible lessons into character education. Keaton rejoins to discuss a new lawsuit challenging Gov. Kevin Stitt's return-to-office mandate for state employees. Ted Streuli hosts.
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Heather Warlick on bills filed that could affect Oklahomans experiencing homelessness. Jennifer Palmer on the latest release of the Nation's Report Card. Paul Monies talks about Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's State of the State address to kick off the legislative session. Shaun Witt hosts.
Heather Warlick highlights a growing trend of people feeling forced to move in their senior years. Keaton Ross talks about some notable criminal justice bills filed ahead of the upcoming legislative session. Jennifer Palmer covers the Ethics Commission's investigation into Superintendent Ryan Walters. Shaun Witt hosts.
Paul Monies covered a plan by Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt to revive the Oklahoma State Guard. Jennifer Palmer talks about her top education bills to watch this session. Paul Monies has another story from his investigation into Berry-Rock Homes, the company that a state investment plan put $8 million into back in 2022. Shaun Witt hosts.
Jennifer Palmer on the Department of Education's new proposed social studies standards. Keaton Ross discusses a decline in new death sentences in Oklahoma. Heather Warlick talks about Oklahoma's new Housing Needs Assessment and a big investment by the state into increasing the housing supply. Ted Streuli hosts.
Jennifer Palmer on the Department of Education's new proposed social studies standards. Keaton Ross discusses a decline in new death sentences in Oklahoma. Heather Warlick talks about Oklahoma's new Housing Needs Assessment and a big investment by the state into increasing the housing supply. Ted Streuli hosts.
Jennifer Palmer's journey is one of creativity, faith, and passion! Growing up in a family of cutting horse trainers, she's now the mastermind behind stunning, contoured horse show blankets. Jennifer shares how divine intervention, a creative partnership with international weavers, and support from top trainers like Austin Shepard fueled her success. Since launching in 2018, her company's limited-edition blankets have become collector's items, blending function, beauty, and exclusivity. Plus, with accessories like cowgirl totes and the Slide and Glide line, Jennifer's brand continues to innovate. Tune in for an inspiring chat about art, faith, and giving back to the equestrian world! Listen in to learn more : (07:31) Show Blanket Manufacturing in India (12:23) Challenges in International Loom Production (17:25) Creative Pattern Creation Process (20:11) Blankets Named After Industry Women (30:43) Show Pad Community Benefits Retailers (33:29) Sponsorship and Rider Success (40:34) Arena Totes in Cutting Industry (45:12) The Appeal of Authentic Cutters Links https://www.cuttinupshowblanketsllc.com/Â
Jennifer Palmer, founder of Cutting Up Show Blankets chats about this new product concept. Listen in...Wisdom by WESA Episode 141:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Jennifer Palmer, founder of Cutting Up Show Blankets | InstagramVisit the WESA WebsiteTime Stamps:02:49 - The Journey of Jennifer Palmer's Business10:37 - The Longevity and Care of Saddle Pads13:14 - The Production Techniques of Authentic Blankets20:10 - Emerging Trends in the Cutting Horse Industry25:21 - Transitioning to New Ideas in Business
Paul Monies gives us an update on bill filing and other things at the Legislature as we await the start of session in February. As we near the end of 2024, we've asked our staff to reflect on some of our top stories of the year. Jennifer Palmer, who covers education for Oklahoma Watch, is here to talk about the state superintendent's push for Bibles in public school classrooms. Paul returns to talk about how one customer got behind after signing up for a contract-for-deed home company based in Oklahoma City. Ted Streuli hosts.
Keaton Ross reported on a new open primaries ballot initiative that organizers hope to get on the ballot in 2026.Heather Warlick with an update on camping bans and other actions in Oklahoma that some say target people experiencing homelessness. Paul Monies talks about a recent story by Jennifer Palmer about cell phone bans in schools. Ted Streuli hosts.
Jennifer Palmer has been following Superintendent Ryan Walters' latest announcements, which included buying Trump Bibles and a new video message mandate. Keaton Ross covered straight-party voting declining in the 2024 presidential election. Heather Warlick recently wrote about the end of the federal emergency rental assistance program, through which thousands of Oklahoma renters received assistance during the pandemic.Ted Streuli hosts.
Keaton Ross breaks down the 2024 election results. Paul Monies continues to cover the fallout for utility customers from the massive winter storm that hit Oklahoma in February 2021. Jennifer Palmer with an update on the Education Department's effort to buy 55,000 King James, leather-bound Bibles for Oklahoma classrooms.Ted Streuli hosts.
Paul Monies covered the latest report into spending by the OSDE under State Superintendent Ryan Walters. Jennifer Palmer's latest Education Watch newsletter reported on staff layoffs happening at Epic Charter Schools. Keaton Ross talks about millions of dollars of political spending leading up to the Nov. 5 election. Shaun Witt hosts.
We continue to see bold attempts by people who espouse Christian nationalism to influence our youngest population, and news this summer out of Oklahoma and Texas show two troubling examples. In this episode, Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman talk about the edict from Ryan Walters in Oklahoma to mandate having the Bible in public schools – alongside our nation's founding documents – and the new proposed curriculum in Texas that strangely uses religious beliefs as fact in lessons for students as young as kindergarten.  Segment 1 (starting at 00:37): How does Christian nationalism impact public schools? BJC has several resources for issues at the intersection of religion in public schools. Click here to see a list, including a short overview from BJC and classic resources that include A Parent's Guide to Religion in the Public Schools and A Teacher's Guide to Religion in the Public Schools.  Learn more about BJC's Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign at ChristiansAgainstChristianNationalism.org. Holly and Amanda discussed Christian nationalism in the public schools in episode 14 of season 4.  Segment 2 (starting at 05:39): Oklahoma created a Bible mandate … and you'll never guess which Bible perfectly fit the requirements! (actually, you probably will guess immediately) Read the original edict from Ryan Walters at this link, and read the guidance released later at this link. Amanda and Holly read from this article by Jennifer Palmer, Paul Monies and Heather Warlickand for The Oklahoman: ‘Trump Bible' one of few that meet Walters' criteria for Oklahoma classrooms In October of this year, Oklahoma amended its requirement for Bibles in classrooms to no longer require the Bible to include U.S. historical documents. Read more in this article by Ken Miller for the Associated Press: Oklahoma amends request for Bibles that initially appeared to match only version backed by Trump  Segment 3 (starting 21:32): Troubling Texas curriculum Amanda mentioned this article by By Linda Jacobson for The 74 which broke the story: Exclusive: Texas Seeks to Inject Bible Stories into Elementary School Reading Program Read more about the September day of action in Texas in this article from BJC's Report from the Capital magazine: Saying ‘no' to Bible-based curriculum in Texas Amanda shares more about her experience with the curriculum in her column for the magazine: Do something If you live in Texas, there is still time to contact your State Board of Education member about this troubling curriculum before their November vote. Visit this link to find out who represents you, and scroll to the bottom of this page for tips on crafting your email. Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC's generous donors. You can support these conversations with a gift to BJC.
Paul Monies has an update on the state's law that forbids pension funds and others from using banks and financial firms perceived to be boycotting the oil and gas industry. Jennifer Palmer with an update on the Board of Education. Heather Warlick on some surprisingly low inspection scores for the Oklahoma City Housing Authority's public housing program. Ted Streuli hosts.
Keaton Ross wrote about State Question 833, a ballot initiative that proposes allowing municipalities to create public infrastructure districts. Paul Monies discusses a scathing grand jury report into spending under an education relief fund directed by Gov. Kevin Stitt and his allies during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jennifer Palmer talks about an effort to stop the state OSDE from spending $3 million to buy Bibles, and from requiring the Bible be taught in public schools in the first place. Ted Streuli hosts.
Keaton Ross discusses the Oklahoma Department of Corrections' rollout of more than 1,000 body cameras for correctional officers to wear while on duty. Paul Monies looked at how some campaign advertising for Oklahoma Supreme Court elections is hoping to tip the ideological balance of the state's high court. Paul Monies and Heather Warlick talk about how they and Jennifer Palmer reported on an RFP from the Oklahoma State Department of Education asking for bids for classroom Bibles. Ted Streuli hosts.
Jennifer Palmer covered the latest Board of Education meeting, where much of the conversation focused on the agency's budget request. Keaton Ross wrote about one lawmaker's push to move school board elections to the November ballot. KFOR Reporter Dylan Brown joins to discuss the station's lawsuit against the OSDE. Ted Streuli hosts.
Heather Warlick covered an announcement from Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Impact Investing Collaborative regarding a partnership in financing Right-to-Counsel services for Oklahomans. Jennifer Palmer recently analyzed the state test scores for the 2023-2024 school year. Heather rejoins to talk about a mega-landlord with project-based apartment complexes in Oklahoma that have failed recent inspections. Shaun Witt hosts.
Keaton Ross about Gov. Kevin Stitt setting a June 2026 election date for a ballot initiative that proposes an incremental minimum wage increase to $15 per hour by 2029. Jennifer Palmer covers why the Department of Education is trying to decertify a teacher over a 5 year old Instagram photo. Keaton rejoins to discuss a revised federal lawsuit that claims Cleveland County Detention Center staff grossly neglected a woman's fatal mental health crisis in late 2022. Ted Streuli hosts.
Keaton Ross discusses the Oklahoma Department of Corrections' push to revive the prison rodeo. Jennifer Palmer has been working to find out why the Education Department moved to revoke the teaching certificate of an Edmond high school teacher. Reporter Paul Monies on the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that went against Oklahoma on federal grants. Ted Streuli hosts.
Jennifer Palmer reveals how little private school accreditation means in light of the new state tax credit program. Heather Warlick on the gender and racial disparities common in eviction filings. Jennifer rejoins to discuss the most recent meeting of the state Board of Education and the significant transparency issues being raised. Ted Streuli hosts.
Jennifer Palmer discusses the growing friction between Superintendent Ryan Walters, the state Legislature and the attorney general. Keaton Ross gives an update on the minimum wage petition progressing through Oklahoma's ballot initiative process. Jennifer rejoins to talk about Ruby Topalian's story about extortion in prisons.
Jennifer Palmer updates on the state's delay in complying with an order by the Oklahoma Supreme Court over St. Isidore Catholic Virtual School. Heather Warlick discusses collective action taken by tenants in several tenant unions in the state. Paul Monies on how Oklahoma lawmakers have boosted funding for religious-affiliated crisis pregnancy centers even as the state has outlawed abortion. Ted Streuli hosts.
Heather Warlick discusses Oklahoma Attorney General Getner Drummond's opinion on eviction prevention groups. Jennifer Palmer covers the upcoming court date for the embezzlement case involving Epic Charter Schools' co-founders. Keaton Ross reports on the state's effort to dismiss a lawsuit by seven prisoners alleging cruel and unusual punishment. Ted Strueli hosts.
Heather Warlick reports on a US Supreme Court ruling on public camping bans. Jennifer Palmer covers education for Oklahoma Watch, detailing the state superintendent's extension of a contentious PR contract. Heather also updates you on eviction rights and HUD grants in Oklahoma. Shaun Witt hosts.
Jennifer Palmer reports on the Department of Education's order for Bibles in classrooms and a court order declaring a publicly funded religious school unconstitutional. Ruby Topalian discusses a deal to phase out the state's final private prison operator, and Paul Monies explains the latest developments in lawsuits over the 2021 natural gas price spike.
Jennifer Palmer on a decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court over two books in Edmond school libraries. Jake Ramsey on the exponential increase in dark money spending in Oklahoma elections. Jennifer on an executive order issued by the governor, targeting agency spending on public promotions. Ted Strueli hosts.
Oklahoma Watch summer interns Jake Ramsey, Jessica Pearce and Ruby Topalian introduce themselves, talk about what interests them in journalism and what they hope to cover this summer. Jennifer Palmer hosts.
Jennifer Palmer has been following the rare opposition to an agency's proposed rule changes happening between lawmakers and the DoE. Paul Monies on the fallout from a 2022 law that forbids state pension funds, agencies and local governments from doing business with big banks thought to be boycotting the energy industry. Heather Warlick reported on an eviction case in which a man was evicted from his home for the alleged actions of another person. Ted Streuli hosts.
Paul Monies looks into how hospitals across Oklahoma are getting extra payments as part of the state's move to a managed care payment model for its Medicaid program. Keaton Ross on several consequential bills affecting Oklahoma's courts, prisons and jails. Jennifer Palmer talks about the education bills she's watching in the final weeks of this year's legislative session.
Jennifer Palmer reports on the oral arguments in front of the Oklahoma Supreme Court that will shape the next step for what could be the nation's first religious public school. Keaton Ross talks about a gubernatorial task force's report on dark money campaign contributions and Paul Monies discusses the Legislature's budgetary impasse. Ted Streuli hosts.
Jennifer Palmer on the preliminary hearing that ran all of last week for the founders of Epic Charter Schools. Keaton Ross discusses several developments regarding capital punishment in Oklahoma. Heather Warlick on her story that looks into the Right to Counsel for tenants in eviction lawsuits. Shaun Witt hosts.
Jennifer Palmer talks about a state Education Department contract to get more national press for state superintendent Ryan Walters. Paul Monies has continued to follow the fallout from the huge run-up in natural gas costs from a winter storm in early 2021. Keaton Ross talks about two legislative proposals that would make it more difficult to get a state question on the ballot.
Jennifer Palmer reports on the settlement of a lawsuit brought by a former Stillwater middle school student over the sexual misconduct of one of her teachers, Alberto Morejon, who played a high-profile role in 2018's teacher walkout before he was convicted of Engaging in Sexual Communication with a Minor by Use of Technology. Paul Monies and Ted Streuli discuss Sunshine Week and government transparency.
An Oklahoma Watch investigation last year revealed a pervasive culture of harassment at an elite Oklahoma high school. StateImpact's Beth Wallis spoke with Jennifer Palmer, the reporter behind the story, about a recent update: the agency responsible for addressing those issues failed to perform required inspections for 16 years.
Keaton Ross reports on a bill that would ban ranked choice voting throughout Oklahoma, Jennifer Palmer discusses Gov. Kevin Stitt's second failed attempt to sue ClassWallet, and Paul Monies explains how much money the Legislature has to spend this year. Ted Streuli hosts.
Keaton Ross reports on a homicide victim at the Lawton Correctional Center whose body went undiscovered for more than three hours. Keaton also discusses proposed changes to Oklahoma's commutation rules and Jennifer Palmer reports that independent inspections of the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics will resume after a hiatus of more than 15 years. Ted Streuli hosts.
Paul Monies discusses what Gov. Kevin Stitt did -- and didn't -- say in this sixth State of the State speech, Jennifer Palmer talks about the firestorm wake of our reporting that the Department of Education asked nine teachers to return all or part of their bonuses, and Paul Monies explains why two Republican election officials were given the boot. Ted Streuli hosts.
Whitney Bryen reports on a new law that could make it easier for judges, mental health providers and police to commit a person for psychiatric treatment. She also reports on Oklahoma Watch's lawsuit against Ponca City. Jennifer Palmer reports on the response to the state Department of Education's attempt to recover $290,000 in teacher bonuses. Ted Streuli hosts.
Happy New Year! What's your spiritual journey for 2024? Jennifer Palmer, spiritual coach and healer, will discuss self-discovery, mindfulness, and the pursuit of inner peace. Let's embark on this transformative journey together. Jennifer Palmer info: http://www.jenn-palmer.com/ http://www.nourishing-journey.com/ and her Spring 2024 Retreat: http://www.jenn-palmer.com/retreat
Whitney Bryen reports on her year-long investigation into the connection between deaths in Oklahoma's jails and detainees whose mental health problems were untreated or ignored. Keaton Ross discusses his story about dark money flowing into Oklahoma elections. Jennifer Palmer reveals that two Oklahoma School for Science and Mathematics teachers accused of harassment were allowed to resign. Shaun Witt hosts.
Jennifer Palmer discusses new expectations the Department of Education has for Tulsa schools that could become statewide accreditation requirements. Paul Monies reports on the delay in opening the portal to apply for private school tax credits, and Keaton Ross talks about an uptick in Oklahoma's prisoner count. Ted Streuli hosts.
Keaton Ross reports on a proposal to raise Oklahoma's minimum wage to $15 per hour, Jennifer Palmer explains why only one in four state high schools are ready for new Advanced Placement course requirements, and Paul Monies discusses why the state treasurer is still using blacklisted banks. Ted Streuli hosts.
Paul Monies reports on a report by the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency that criticizes superagency Oklahoma Management Enterprise Services, Jennifer Palmer discusses the latest round of school report cards and Shaun Witt kicks off fundraising season. Ted Streuli hosts.
Jennifer Palmer, CEO and Founder of JPalmer Collective, joins us to explain asset-based lending and how it can be a solution for businesses that want to raise capital, but also want to keep equity intact. The range of eligible assets is broad, and our discussion about the true cost of capital is eye-opening. Jenn has spent a career as a leader in the space, and founding her own firm has allowed her to focus on the segment of the market that she is passionate about. This ep gets deep on financing detail, but also takes a look at the trends and growth in woman-owned businesses.