From the Newsroom: The Oklahoman Podcast

Employees at the Penn Square Mall Apple Store are voting to create a union. If the employees are successful, it will be the second Apple Store in the country with a union workforce. Co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt discuss this, as well as an important announcement about the future of The Source podcast.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill to appropriate American Rescue Plan funds to the University of Oklahoma health system on the condition that none of its medical facilities offer "gender reassignment medical treatment" to children. Reporter Carmen Forman joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

As Oklahoma struggles with dry conditions, the weather is harming ranchers across the state and could have serious impacts on future generations. Reporter Ben Felder joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

In 2020, Oklahoma had one of the deadliest years on record for victims of domestic abuse. But a new domestic violence center planned in Oklahoma County would offer help to these victims. Reporter Jessie Christopher Smith joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

The Inflation Reduction Act signed by President Joe Biden last month outlines many policies, including one that gives $81 million to clean up abandoned wells in Oklahoma. Business reporter Dale Denwalt details this and more alongside co-host Nuria Martinez Keel.

Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Connor issued a memo to law enforcement agencies and prosecutors across the state, laying out the grounds for criminal charges under Oklahoma's new abortion laws. The Oklahoman's health reporter Dana Branham joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

One Oklahoma County Sheriff's deputy died last week after being shot while serving a lockout order. Before this, the shooter's mother had filed a protective order with the courts, writing that her son would carry guns in her home. Still, nothing was done to remove the weapons. Reporters Ben Felder and Josh Dulaney join co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

State Question 820 would legalize recreational marijuana for Oklahomans 21 and older. But the question may not clear all its procedural hurdles in time for November. Reporter Carmen Forman joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

As the primary runoff election for dozens of races across Oklahoma looms, several candidates have leaned on ideology –– not policy –– to gain support from voters. Reporter Ben Felder joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

On July 28, the Oklahoma State Board of Education dropped Tulsa Public Schools and Mustang Public Schools to accredited with warning over HB 1775 violations, a law restricting the teaching of certain race and gender topics. At the same time, districts in the state are facing a teacher shortage as these jobs have become less attractive to candidates. Co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt discuss.

Star Shells, 28, a mother of two sons who was pregnant with another, was struck and killed last year by a stolen truck fleeing from Oklahoma City police. An investigation by The Oklahoman found she wasn't the only one who has died during pursuits. Reporters Jana Hayes and Josh Dulaney join co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

Champions, a mobile crisis team, helps Oklahoma City police respond to mental health calls by bringing a licensed therapist, case manager and resources to the person in need. Reporter Jana Hayes joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

During Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt's State of the City address, he called for discussions to begin on a new NBA arena in downtown. Reporter Steve Lackmeyer joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss potential plans, locations and funding for the arena.

State officials have asked a judge to remove the president of the Western Heights Board of Education after failing to file the district's annual audit. Co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt discuss.

Twenty-five inmates now have execution dates set through the end of 2024, with the first one scheduled for Aug. 25, 2022. Reporter Nolan Clay joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

Voters submitted their ballots on Tuesday during Oklahoma's primary election. Reporters Carmen Forman and JaNae Williams join co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss plans for a new Oklahoma County jail and why some primary results were different than anticipated.

Co-founders of Epic Charter Schools Ben Harris and David Chaney, as well as their chief financial officer, Josh Brock, were charged Thursday with wrongfully taking and spending millions of dollars intended for students. Co-host Nuria Martinez-Keel explains her reporting with guest co-host Addison Kliewer.

The Oklahoma House approved a package of tax cuts during special session, but the state Senate looks reluctant to do the same. State politics reporter Carmen Forman joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.

The mass killings in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Uvalde, Texas, have added to the list of shootings that have plagued America in recent decades. The Oklahoman's Executive Editor Ray Rivera talks about his coverage of these, as well as the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

As the 50th anniversary of Title IX nears, advances in women's sports can be seen in Oklahoma City's Hall of Fame Stadium. Sports columnist Jenni Carlson joins co-hosts Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt to discuss.