Best The La Commute Podcasts (2024)

“Summer slide” is the phenomenon of students losing ground academically during the summer break. It usually refers to learning loss in reading and math, though other areas of child development can be affected, like behavior. On average, students lose about 20% of their school-year gains in reading and 27% in math. StateImpact visited two Oklahoma s…

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Parlez vous......? 23:13

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By Don La Bonte

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'This is going to kill us': Oklahoma nursing homes brace for new federal staffing mandate 4:45

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Oklahoma nursing homes are preparing for staffing rules finalized in April by the Biden administration, meant to improve safety and quality of care in long-term care facilities. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tagsBy OPMX

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Koreans doing Mexican...... 14:59

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By Don La Bonte

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The morning commute.... 16:28

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By Don La Bonte

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Have a seat..... 10:54

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By Don La Bonte

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Fish for fishermen... 20:48

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Sweaty palms........ 17:11

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What to expect in the coming months as La Niña impacts Oklahoma's weather 4:07

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Far out in the Pacific Ocean, the latest El Niño cycle is at an end, and La Niña is expected in the coming months. But what does that mean for Oklahoma’s weather? Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tagsBy OPMX

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Not your typical move.... 25:47

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By Don La Bonte

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Bisyodo....... 17:43

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By Don La Bonte

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Lawton officials attempt to mitigate East Cache Creek issues amid growing concerns 4:28

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After a TikTok video went viral about water pollution in East Cache Creek, City of Lawton officials have explained their plan to restore water levels. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tagsBy OPMX

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Breakfast at night....... 19:09

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By Don La Bonte

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Conversation aerobics...... 58:29

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By Don La Bonte

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StateImpact Oklahoma wraps up the 2024 legislative session 4:37

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StateImpact education reporter Beth Wallis and health reporter Jillian Taylor talk with managing editor Logan Layden about some of this year's legislative highlights. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tagsBy OPMX

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Creating beauty............. 21:10

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By Don La Bonte

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A mouth full...... 23:38

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By Don La Bonte

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Minnesota state fair...... 12:15

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By Don La Bonte

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Oklahoma’s transition to managed Medicaid brings new benefits, challenges 4:34

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More than 600,000 Oklahomans on Medicaid are now seeing their care coordinated by private insurance companies. Proponents say the change incentivizes preventative care, and its rollout has been going well. But, it has caused problems for some Oklahomans on Medicaid and smaller providers. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tags…

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Pork belly..... 18:56

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By Don La Bonte

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Edmond ‘bike bus’ puts a healthy spin on kids’ school commute 4:48

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Keeping kids active and healthy can be an uphill battle, especially in the age of smartphones, video games and other distractions. A new volunteer initiative in Edmond is getting kids’ hearts pumping — and their wheels turning. Mentioned in this episode: Social Media tagsBy OPMX

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Chicken and beer........ 14:06

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More needles please..... 23:55

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Oklahoma schools need bus drivers and are straining to fill the gaps 4:38

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Statewide, Oklahoma public schools are experiencing a shortage of bus drivers — and they’re struggling to adapt. StateImpact analyzed every public school district in Oklahoma and found that of the 400-plus schools with hiring listings accessible on their websites or that answered a superintendent survey, over 40% showed open driver positions. About…

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Gardening 101... 25:56

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By Don La Bonte

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Mountain of Hell....2023 24:40

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By Don La Bonte

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Chinese take home..... 28:27

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By Don La Bonte

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How Oklahoma’s transition to managed Medicaid happened and what’s next 4:47

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Most of Oklahoma’s Medicaid population is transitioning to managed care. This means that instead of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority paying providers directly, it’s paying private companies to coordinate some enrollees’ care. Proponents say the new system incentivizes better preventative care, which could cost the state less in the long run. Ment…

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Mother of pearl pedals...... 16:22

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By Don La Bonte

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