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Jake for the State Podcast

A look at all things related to the wellbeing and prosperity of our state and the people who make it great.

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24:58

Jason Murphey Calls Out House Corruption

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2025/05/28

Former Oklahoma Rep Jason Murphey calls out corruption in the Oklahom state House of Representatives. Check out his full coverage of the story here: https://oklahomastatecapital.substack.com/p/when-shall-becomes-may-why-the-people?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=2598560&post_id=164509148&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=3n49dy&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

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40:30

Linda Murphy - Data Collection and Fears Relieved...

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2025/04/23

Linda Murphy discusses the controversial statewide longitudinal data system bill in Oklahoma, highlighting its origins in the Obama administration’s stimulus money and its connection to the Common Core State Standards. She explains how the system, initially designed for aggregate reporting, was transformed to collect student-level data, raising privacy concerns. Murphy also touches on the influence of the Hope Foundation and the Oklahoma Prevention Needs Analysis survey, emphasizing the need for

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24:24

Jim Shaw - Oklahoma Rep - Discussing OK House...

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2025/04/22

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20:02

Moms for Liberty - Roberta Lewis - Tracking...

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2025/04/07

Roberta Lewis with Moms for Liberty joins me to discuss a bill in the Oklahoma legislature that is working its way to the Governor's desk. The goal? Track your children from Kindergarten into the workforce. All for their good... right? What's in this bill? Who is requesting it? Why is it gaining steam in the conservative state of Oklahoma?

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27:35

Governor Kevin Stitt - Recovering from Tragedy,...

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2025/03/25

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34:42

Turnpikes in Oklahoma - Amy Cerato with Pike Off OTA

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2025/03/17

Amy Cerato, a civil engineer and president of Pike off OTA, discusses the organization’s opposition to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s (OTA) proposed 59-mile turnpike expansion. Cerato argues that the OTA, funded by revenue bonds, lacks oversight and prioritizes profit over public need, citing the construction of economically unviable turnpikes. She advocates for improving existing infrastructure and rural roads instead of building new turnpikes, emphasizing the negative impact of sprawl and the

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42:08

The Oklahoma Storm Chaser Bill - 3 Perspectives:...

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2025/03/14

The Oklahoma Storm Chaser Bill - 3 Perspectives: Jordan Hall, Independent Storm Chaser Tod Beasley, Volunteer Firefighter Rep Scott Fetgatter, Author of the Bill

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41:31

GOP Drama in Logan County - Aiya Kelly Gives Her Side

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2025/03/13

We're gonna dig into some GOP drama some issues involving the Republican Party here in Oklahoma now if you're not from Oklahoma or not been involved in politics or the Republican Party for a while, you may be unaware of what's going on but those who are Republicans in the state of Oklahoma are really aware that there's been some factions and friction between different groups and the Republican party and here to talk more about that on this show is Aiya Kelly. She's a state committee woman for Logan

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35:26

Patient's Bill of Rights - Gerald Brand Tells His...

Jake for the State Podcast ·

2025/03/08

Gerald Brand's heart wrenching story of watching his wife suffer and ultimately pass away left him with many questions surrounding his wife's care. When he recieved no response from the hospital, he determined to do something about it to ensure others would not have to suffer in a system where the patients care is not top priority. Click here to learn more about Gerald's business where he builds racing engines. You'll see the amazing engine he built in honor of his wife

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34:58

Surveillance in Schools and School Board...

Jake for the State Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Former Oklahoma Rep Sherrie Conley joins me to discuss a couple of education related bills. SB 224 and HB 1491. SB224 would establish a Statewide Longistudinal Data System in the state of Oklahoma. This would allow the govermnment to track and monitor your child from cradel to the grave. I have a big problem with this! Listen and you'll understand why. Then, we have HB1491 and this interesting move by Gov Stitt with support from Speaker Hilbert and Pro Temp Paxton. They want to allow any of

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34:07

Kendra Wesson Speaks Out About Removal From Board

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2025/03/06

A recent shake up in the Oklahoma Board of Education has cause many Oklahomans to ask, "What is going on with Governor Stitt, Ryan Walters, and the education system in Oklahoma?" Was this a politcal move? Is this because of the stand Ryan Walter's and the board took on accounting for documenting the legal status of students? Is Stitt departing from Trump's agenda? Was Kendra stirring up "political drama?" Also check out this revealing article that I refer to in the podcast:

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EP. 52 - School Board Shake Up

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2025/02/12

Today I am joined by an independent investigator from the substack "V1SUT" who will go by the alias "Mary" to protect her identity and help her continue her ongoing work uncovering corruption across the stte. We will be discussing the sudden removal of three boad members on the Oklahoma State Board of Education. There are lots of rumor and speculation as to why this happened. Ironically, on the same day, a major announcement was made by Oklahoma state auditor, Cindy Byrd, regarding Tulsa Public

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Ep. 51 - Lonnie Burns

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2024/06/18

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Lonnie Burns, running for Oklahoma House district 20. Learn more at https://www.burnsforokhouse.com/ _____________________________________________ Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by vising https://www.freedom969.com/onair/jake-merrick/ _____________________________________________ Sponsors

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BONUS: Ep. 50 - Paul Bondar

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2024/06/17

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Paul Bondar, running for Oklahoma Congressional District 4. Learn more at https://www.electbondar.com/ _____________________________________________ Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by vising https://www.freedom969.com/onair/jake-merrick/

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Ep. 49 - Justin Mize

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2024/06/17

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Justin Mize, candidate for Canadian County Sherriff. Learn more at https://justinmizeforsheriff.com/ _____________________________________________ Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by vising https://www.freedom969.com/onair/jake-merrick/

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Ep. 48 - Justin Hornback

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2024/06/14

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Justin Hornback, candidate for Oklahoma State Corporation Commissioner. Learn more at https://occ.798er.com/ _____________________________________________ Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by vising https://www.freedom969.com/onair/jake-merrick/

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Ep. 47 - Kim Kennedy

Jake for the State Podcast ·

2024/06/11

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Kim Kennedy, an Oklahoma Rancher, as they talk about the impact to the agriculture industry in the State of wind energy. _____________________________________________ Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by vising https://www.freedom969.com/onair/jake-merrick/

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Ep. 46 - Lisa Standridge

Jake for the State Podcast ·

2024/06/06

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Lisa Standridge, candidate for State House District 15. _____________________________________________ Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by vising https://www.freedom969.com/onair/jake-merrick/ _____________________________________________ Sponsors of the

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Ep. 45 - Deborah Campbell

Jake for the State Podcast ·

2024/06/05

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with political activist Deborah Campbell as they talk about issues surrounding legislation presented and voted on at the end of Oklahoma's legislative cycle. _____________________________________________ Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by vising

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Ep. 44 - Gary Boggess

Jake for the State Podcast ·

2024/06/03

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Gary Boggess, current Grady County Sheriff and who is running for re-election. Visit him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gary.boggess.1/ _____________________________________________ Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by vising

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