Utility Shock, Housing Protections and Juvenile Murder Laws

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August 22, 2026

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Utility Shock, Housing Protections and Juvenile Murder Laws

Andrea Eger breaks down what is driving the massive spike in Oklahomans’ electricity bills, while Jake Ramsey examines the lack of legal recourse for tenants dealing with negligent landlords failing to provide essential services. Plus, Brenna Witchey details Oklahoma’s controversial felony murder doctrine, which allows minors to be sentenced to prison for homicides they didn’t directly commit. Catch these stories and more on the latest Long Story Short with Shaun Witt.


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