Long Story Short: The Funding Paradox and The Soybean Squeeze

Record Highs, Bottom Rankings: Oklahoma's Education Spending Gap Explained
May 20, 2026

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Long Story Short: The Funding Paradox and The Soybean Squeeze

Oklahoma’s education funding paradox takes center stage as Andrea Eger untangles why historic state investments clash with rock-bottom national rankings. Plus, Raynee Howell explores how global conflicts are squeezing local soybean farmers, and Jennifer Palmer breaks down the most consequential new education laws. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.


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