In this episode of News Beat: From OU Daily, news editor Peggy Dodd and news reporter Megan Pratt reviews this week’s headlines.

News Beat from OU Daily, a weekly podcast featuring the week’s headlines from the news and culture desks about the city and campus, will release episodes on Friday mornings. While the weekly episode will range from 8 to 15 minutes, News Beat will release longer, special editions before OU Daily’s print publications launch. Those episodes will feature Daily reporters and editors discussing the stories included in the most recent edition of OU Daily Magazine and other guides.

Recorded by Kaly Phan

Edited by Kaly Phan

Check out the stories in this week's episode: 

National Weather Museum unveils plans for new site to be included in Norman's proposed entertainment district

City council members, residents voice frustration with petition methods to revive OG&E agreement ballot

Pre-development meetings set to discuss proposed affordable housing space, residential structures

City of Norman to consider proposed dog-friendly tavern, resort destination in pre-development meetings

Norman Planning Commission forwards proposal for potential restaurant on Lindsey Street, Berry Road

Sam Noble Museum announced endowment fund for Native language fair, language preservation

OU climbs U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings following formula change

OU Undergraduate Student Congress declares September as Recovery Month, encourages voter registration

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