Scene Editor Nicole Marshall Middleton talks to Editor Jason Collington about the Tulsa 50, the Tulsa World’s annual list of picks for the latest and greatest Tulsa has to offer. Related 50 things we are loving in Tulsa right now Contact us Scene Editor Nicole Marshall Middleton: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify

Sports Writer Bill Haisten talks to Editor Jason Collington about his story on high school football coaches salaries, one of the most read stories this year. Haisten found that three coaches in the Tulsa area make more in total compensation than all of the 142 coaches in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and that eight of the highest paid coaches make more than $100,000. Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify Related 8 Tulsa-area public school football coaches make more than $100,000 in compensation Contact us Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify

Tulsa World public education reporter Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton talks to Editor Jason Collington about a lawsuit filed by an Oklahoma high school graduate that is making national news. A citizen of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe and of Osage descent, Lena’ Black graduated from Broken Arrow High School in May 2022. Before the start of the commencement ceremony at Broken Arrow Memorial Stadium, she was stopped by two school district employees who attempted to physically remove an eagle feather plume from her mortarboard, calling it a “decoration.” Related content: Broken Arrow Public Schools sued for barring student from wearing feather at graduation 'How did these people not know?': Broken Arrow senior denied right to wear feather at graduation Bill allowing students to wear tribal regalia at graduation vetoed by Gov. Kevin Stitt Oklahoma Gov. Stitt: 'My veto did not stop any student from wearing tribal regalia'' Staff Writer Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify

Tulsa World Staff Writers Andrea Eger and Carmen Forman report a longtime grant writer has shared with legislative leaders on both sides of the aisle claims that State Superintendent Ryan Walters lied to them at a recent public hearing. There are concerns that current and future federal grant funding for Oklahoma public school students is in jeopardy. Andrea and Carmen talk about what they found out and what legislators had to say about it with Editor Jason Collington. Related content: Longtime grant writer says Ryan Walters lied to lawmakers, federal grant money for Oklahoma in jeopardy Tulsa World Opinion podcast: State superintendent 'is against inclusiveness,' not pornography, Rep. Waldron says Tulsa World Opinion podcast: Rep. Kevin McDugle on conservative Republican calls to halt Richard Glossip execution Staff Writer Andrea Eger: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories Staff Writer Carmen Forman: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify

The latest issue of Tulsa World Magazine is dedicated to all things local live music. Eighteen bands and venues were profiled in stories written by Bill Haisten and Grace Wood. They join Editor Jason Collington, who also contributed to the project, and talk about the stories behind the bands and how this era of music in Tulsa is different from its storied past. Check out the music guides in the latest issue of Tulsa World Magazine, also available in 100 locations around Tulsa for free: Tulsa has a vibrant live music scene. Here are 18 local artists to go see Your guide to the top local live music venues Scene Writer Grace Wood: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten:Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify

Tulsa World Breaking News Editor Anna Codutti’s reporting on marijuana extends to when Oklahomans passed medical marijuana use back in 2018. She recently provided in-depth stories into the issues surrounding recreational marijuana, which didn’t pass earlier this month on a state question. She talks with Editor Jason Collington what the reality is now in the state, including where it stands out the most, and what could be next. Related content: Kansas push for medical marijuana appears done for this year Stitt after voters reject recreational marijuana: Oklahomans 'so tired of a dispensary on every single corner' Hope for marijuana legal reform remains despite failed pot question What's next for marijuana legalization after Oklahoma vote? Oklahoma voters reject question to legalize recreational marijuana SQ 820 supporters respond to recreational marijuana opponents: 'Let's turn those criminals into customers' AG: Oklahoma must fight back against 'invasion' by foreign drug cartels Editor Anna Codutti: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify

Tulsa World Staff Writer Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton talks with Editor Jason Collington about an empty school board seat in Tulsa that might not be filled for up to nine months because of the candidate pool and a divided board. Lenzy covers public education and shares how we got to this point and what could be next. Related content: Second window draws three more candidates for vacant TPS seat Tulsa school board to reopen District 2 application window Editorial: Three TPS board members are undemocratically withholding representation Tulsa school board remains deadlocked on vacant seat Tulsa school board has lack of quorum, can't take action on open seat Editorial: Tulsa Public Schools board dysfunction causing long-term harm and embarrassment Opinion: Three TPS board members cause deliberate chaos Tulsa school board seat remains vacant, with allegations of candidates' criminal records Tulsa school board accepts member's resignation Lenzy Krebiel-Burton: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify

Tulsa World Staff Writer Andrea Eger talks with Editor Jason Collington about the efforts by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa to get state sponsorship and taxpayer funding for what would be the first religious charter school in the country. The pitch is before the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board. Related content: Catholic Church in Oklahoma seeking government sanctioning, taxpayer funding for first religious charter school in U.S. State board hears from proponents, critics of Catholic online charter school proposal Andrea Eger: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify

Tulsa World Capitol Bureau Writer Barbara Hoberock talks with Editor Jason Collington about the possible changes to public education, the grocery tax, sports betting and other topics that will make news as the Oklahoma Legislature comes into session. Barbara talks about what she’s seen since reporting from the Capitol since 1994 and why she got into journalism. Related content: Gallery: Highlights from bills filed for Oklahoma's 2023 legislative session Follow the coverage from the Capitol this session with the Tulsa World reporters who will cover it: Barbara Hoberock: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories Carmen Forman: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories Randy Krehbiel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Andrea Eger: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify

Tulsa World Staff Photographer Daniel Shular talks with Editor Jason Collington about what he has experienced so far in his new job in a new city. Daniel talks about how the 2014 protests in Ferguson, Missouri, led him to change his career. Related content: New Tulsa World photojournalist shares what's caught his eye so far Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter Photojournalist Daniel Shular: Instagram| Facebook Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify

Tulsa World Magazine Editor Nicole Marshall Middleton talks with Editor Jason Collington about the magazine’s roll call of mostly new and trending things to try and places to go with a few classic favorites thrown in. Nicole talks about how the list is made each year and her favorites. Related content: 50 things we're loving about Tulsa See the rest of Tulsa World Magazine Contact Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify

Tulsa World Public Safety Reporter Kelsy Schlotthauer talks with Editor Jason Collington about why the Tulsa Police have a national reputation when it comes to solving homicides. Schlotthauer wrote a story about the homicide unit’s strategy and some of the trends that appeared in the city’s 69 homicides last year. She also talks about what it takes to work a job with so much mayhem Related content: 2022 brought some 'firsts' for Tulsa Police Homicide Unit while teen gun violence trend continued Contact Staff Writer Kelsy Schlotthauer: Email | Follow her work | Twitter Contact Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify

Veteran City Hall Reporter Kevin Canfield traveled with Tulsa leaders to Denver to get the story behind some of their successes when it came to solving homelessness, mental health issues and economic development. Kevin talks to Editor Jason Collington on the highlights. Related content: City councilors look at tiny homes, tents as temporary solution to homeless problem Editorial: Everyone has a role in reducing homelessness City to become more engaged in helping address homelessness, Bynum says Visit to Denver leaves local leaders pondering what Tulsa's future might hold Early focus of Tulsa officials' visit to Colorado: Parks investment in Denver Higher-ed talks not focused on bringing four-year public university to Tulsa, mayor says From October 2019: Area leaders to visit Minneapolis on latest Intercity Visit From October 2018: Takeaways from Tulsa leaders' visit to Ohio include need for four-year public university, more downtown green space From October 2014: Portlanders advise Tulsa-area leaders to do their own thing Contact Staff Writer Kevin Canfield: Email | Follow his work | Twitter Contact Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify

Staff Writer Tim Stanley talks about the series he did about the 1977 Girl Scout Murders, which was the inspiration for an upcoming documentary for ABC that will appear on Hulu later this month. Stanley explains to Editor Jason Collington the latest news in the cold case and why this crime is still talked about 45 years later. Related content: Read Tim Stanley's series: The murders of three Girl Scouts in Oklahoma stunned the nation, created shockwaves still being felt Listen to the series on the podcast Crime Beat Chronicles Read the latest story about testing DNA evidence in the case: DNA points to longtime primary suspect in 1977 Girl Scout slayings, sheriff says Contact Staff Writer Tim Stanley: Email | Follow his work | Facebook | Twitter Contact Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter

Owasso Reporter Editor Art Haddaway talks about a story he wrote with Staff Writer Rhett Morgan about the $130 million in development announced in Owasso in just the last two months. He explains to Editor Jason Collington what is behind such growth and why businesses keep picking the city. Related content Owasso sees $130M in two months of development: 'Everything's here that we need' Contact Owasso Reporter Editor Art Haddaway: Email | Follow his work | Facebook | Twitter Contact Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter

Tulsa World Chief Photographer Tom Gilbert talks about the photos of the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve he took for this month’s Tulsa World Magazine’s cover story of the 14 most beautiful places in Oklahoma. He also tells Editor Jason Collington about some of the photos in his career that have stuck with him and about his What The Ale blog where he writes about local beers. Tom Gilbert’s portfolio The latest issue of Tulsa World Magazine Oklahoma’s 14 most beautiful places to visit Contact photojournalist Tom Gilbert: Email | Twitter | Facebook | Follow his work Contact Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter

This month’s Tulsa World Magazine tells you where to go to see the beauty Oklahoma has to offer. Editor Jason Collington talks with Scene and Tulsa World Magazine Editor Nicole Marshall Middleton about the cover story and what else is featured, including the 20 iconic Tulsa foods to eat and a profile on former NFL player and Tulsan Felix Jones and what he is trying to do at the Brady Mansion to right some wrongs. See all the stories in this month’s magazine at tulsaworldmagazine.com. The magazine is also available in the Sunday, March 27, Tulsa World print edition and free in more than 100 locations around Tulsa. Contact Scene and Tulsa World Magazine Editor Nicole Marshall Middleton: Nicole.marshall@tulsaworld.com Contact Editor Jason Collington: jason.collington@tulsaworld.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JasonCollingtonTulsaWorld/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasoncollington

The Tulsa World has hired its first meteorologist in its 116-year history. Kirsten Lang talks about her career and why she’s always been fascinated by weather. Kristen will produce daily video weather forecasts and go live during severe weather. She will also answer reader questions on Sundays and write stories that explains weather so help everyone can better understand it. Send Kirsten Lang your weather questions: Facebook | Twitter | Email | Phone: 918-581-8354 Contact Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter

With all the talk of banned books, Tulsa World Staff Writer Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton, who covers education, checked with local school librarians to see what the process is like. She talks with Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington about what she found out and other hot topics when it comes to education in Oklahoma. Stories mentioned in this episode: Public schools library book selection process explained Bixby school board votes to keep two challenged books on library shelves TPS, Union school board seats heading for April runoff ballot Contact Staff Writer Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories Contact Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter

Tulsa World Staff Writer Michael Overall talks about his reporting on evictions and rising rents in Tulsa with Editor Jason Collington. Overall also talks about what he tries to do in his Sunday column, where he ties current events back to Tulsa’s history. Stories mentioned on today’s show: Rents are skyrocketing across Tulsa as the city faces a shortage of affordable housing 'People are starting to get back up on their feet': Eviction trend seems promising for Tulsa With or without a moratorium, Tulsa is seeing eviction cases rise Michael’s Sunday columns recently: How an unpopular toll bridge made Tulsa a big city QuikTrip's first downtown Tulsa 'experiment' failed in the 1980s How 18th and Boston became the coolest place in Tulsa Is this the most important vacant lot in Tulsa? Contact Staff Writer Michael Overall: Email | Follow his stories | Twitter Contact Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter

Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel gives the story behind his story about the reopening of the historic Church Studio in Tulsa, which was home to musician Leon Russell at the height of his fame. He and Editor Jason Collington talk about why this matters and what it means to the long history of music in Tulsa. Related: Restored Church Studio ready to debut 50 years after Leon Russell's purchase  Contact Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Follow his stories | Facebook | Twitter Contact Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter 

The longtime Oklahoma Republican is expected to announce his retirement soon. Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington looks back at Jim Inhofe as Tulsa mayor and other noteworthy events in his political career with veteran Tulsa World political reporter Randy Krehbiel. Related: Who might run for Senate after Inhofe retires? Some guesses Contact Staff Writer Randy Krehbiel: Email | Follow his stories | Facebook | Twitter  Contact Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter 

Tulsa World Staff Writer Andrea Eger has been reporting about Epic Charter Schools since the discovery that it was under investigation by state and federal law enforcement agencies. She talks to Editor Jason Collington about the latest story she broke and the story behind it.  Links to content mentioned: Epic Charter Schools mismanagement is largest abuse of taxpayer funds 'in the history of this state,' state auditor says to lawmakers Epic Charter Schools investigative audit makes some lawmakers question voucher push Epic Charter Schools: A Tulsa World investigation Contact Staff Writer Andrea Eger: Email | Follow her stories | Facebook | Twitter Contact Editor Jason Collington: Email | Facebook | Twitter 

The simplest answer in maybe. But, it's complicated issue. Related stories: With bill, Oklahoma legalized sports betting prospects may improve, but obstacles remain Bob Doucette: It's 'game on' between Stitt, tribes in 2022 Contact Assistant Editor Michael Dekker: Michael.dekker@tulsaworld.com Follow his stories: https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/michael%20dekker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaeldekkertw Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDekkerTW Contact Editor Jason Collington: jason.collington@tulsaworld.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JasonCollingtonTulsaWorld/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasoncollington

Tulsa World editor Jason Collington and reporter Corey Jones discuss the World's reporting of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.  Read Corey Jones' series Tulsa World investigates: Oklahoma Highway Patrol fatality pursuits, deadly shootings

Veteran photographer Mike Simons breaks down some of his most iconic photos during his Tulsa World career. See the photo: Black protester at KKK rally See the photo: Willie Cox See the photo: Kim Fowler in her donated scooter Talking to strangers: A photo series by Mike Simons Street level: 21st between Lewis and Peoria - A beautiful place to be Street Level: Charles Page - You get attached to the people Street Level: Peoria - Perfect end to a wonderful walk

Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington interviews writers, photographers and editors about their work and gets the stories behind their stories.