Long Story Short: Oklahoma Ranks Third for Caregiver Burden as Families Struggle with Eldercare

Long Story Short: Oklahoma Ranks Third for Caregiver Burden as Families Struggle with Eldercare
January 15, 2026

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Long Story Short: Oklahoma Ranks Third for Caregiver Burden as Families Struggle with Eldercare

Ben Fenwick examined Oklahoma’s high burnout rate among family caregivers. Jennifer Palmer digs into the behind-the-scenes chaos of the financial crisis at Epic Charter School. J.C. Hallman looks at Molly Bullock’s years of reporting on the Arkansas River to examine if Oklahoma is at risk for a catastrophic flood similar to the one that killed 138 people in Texas in July 2025. Ted Streuli hosts.


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