Long Story Short

About Long Story Short

Oklahoma Watch is a nonprofit news organization specializing in investigative journalism. Long Story Short, a weekly podcast, lets you hear directly from our journalists as they provide deeper insight into their recently published stories.

Publisher

Oklahoma Watch

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Sept 2021

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

257 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Marijuana Facility Safety, Winter Storm Lawsuits and The Vesta Saga

   Reporter Brenna Witchey breaks down the inspection process at Oklahoma marijuana processing facilities following a fatal explosion in Sand Springs, while Paul Monies provides major updates on state lawsuits over massive natural gas price spikes during the 2021 winter storm. Plus, Oklahoma Watch reporter Jake Ramsey brings us the latest developments in the ongoing Vesta Realty saga. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Jail Accountability, Epic Charter Trial Delays and SQ 845

   Jennifer Palmer investigates a recent death inside the Oklahoma County jail, while reporter Andrea Eger examines why the multi-million-dollar embezzlement case against Epic Charter Schools’ co-founders remains unscheduled for trial after four years of procedural delays. Plus, Keaton Ross breaks down State Question 845 and its proposed changes to Oklahoma's Judicial Nominating Commission. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Missing County Gear, Federal Housing Bills and Cedar Lake Water Wars

   Brenna Witchey breaks down findings from county audits revealing how rural sheriffs lost track of guns, cars, and even a meat slicer with millions in property marked missing. Plus, Jake Ramsey examines how a sweeping federal housing bill will impact Oklahoma’s affordable housing deficit and tenant protections, while Paul Monies explores the next phase of a contentious regulatory water battle at Cedar Lake. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.

Who has been a guest on Long Story Short

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Paul Monies
• JC Hallman
• Keaton Ross
• Jennifer Palmer
• Maria Guinnip

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

328,216

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

85

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