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Let"s Pod This

Let"s Pod This talks with policymakers, advocates, elected officials, and regular folks from across Oklahoma to explain how our government works and provide context for the pressing issues facing our state. A project of Let"s Fix This (letsfixthis.org).

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48:38

Policy, Personality, or Just Vibes? (with Ava Woodall...

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/09/10

We visit with our fall policy fellows, Ava Woodall and Preston Salameh, for their Gen Z perspectives on the 2024 election and what they're looking for during the presidential debate.

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53:17

Come at me, bro

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/08/16

Republicans want to investigate State Superintendent Ryan Walters and it seems he wants them to investigate him, too, which is weird. But...why?Here is the NonDoc article referenced gratuitously throughout the episode. There's more in the article; you should read it.

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41:36

Ryan Walters and the Case of the Missing Money

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/08/09

Another week, another news story about something going wrong at the OK State Department of Education. KFOR news storyEmail your legislators here!

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56:12

As The World Turns

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/08/02

It feels like everything in the world has changed, so let's recap: an assassination attempt on Trump, Biden dropped out, Harris tagged in, Ryan Walters flaunts the law, and, well, Andy's father died.

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52:16

Primary election prognosis

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/06/21

Tuesday's primary elections brought several legislative upsets that are causing some voters to scratch their heads while others celebrate. Let's talk about what that means for Oklahoma moving forward.

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56:07

The Politics of Political Reporting (with Ted Streuli)

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/06/07

Have you ever read a news story and wondered why the author framed it in a certain way, why they asked certain questions but not others, or how they deal with wild feedback? In this episode we speak with Ted Streuli, Executive Director of the nonpartisan, nonprofit, investigative newsroom, Oklahoma Watch, to give us an inside look at the politics of political reporting.

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51:25

FY25 Budget Breakdown (with Julia Kirt)

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/05/28

Senator Julia Kirt joins us to discuss the budget agreement on the FY25 state budget. (NOTE: This episode was recorded outdoors as a video. We were testing new equipment and some people interrupted us, so quality and flow are a little atypical!)Watch the video of this episode here.

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44:42

This Seat's Taken

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/05/03

Let's talk about immigration, legislative deadlines, and the budget battle that's brewing.

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01:12:42

Organizing Oklahoma (with Jasmine Brown-Jutras and...

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/04/19

We're joined by Jasmine Brown-Jutras and Jill Owens, both organizers with ACLU Oklahoma, to discuss their careers as community organizers, what "organizing" actually means, and how you can do it in your own community. Links mentioned:Raise the Wage Oklahoma (website)Upcoming training & signature collection regional offices

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02:11:14

Reviewing "Civil War" (with The Cinematic Schematic)

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/04/17

This is a special crossover episode with our friends at The Cinematic Schematic, which is the podcast produced by OKC-based art and film blog, The Cinematropolis.

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57:37

Coping with Outrage Fatigue

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/04/05

A couple of legislative updates, but really, let's talk about "outrage fatigue." It's real, and we need to address it together if we're going to save democracy.Also, please join us: letsfixthis.org/volunteer

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53:08

Legislative Session Halfway Point

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/03/22

We take a few minutes to catch up on where the Oklahoma legislature is in session, along with candidate filing information, open primaries, and how immigration is factoring into the Drummond v McCall not-yet-official race for Governor. Links discussed: Oklahoma group weighing open primary ballot initiative to increase inclusion, reduce divisiveness (Oklahoma Voice)

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51:27

The Next Generation of Citizens

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/03/15

We're joined by Michelle Tilley, executive director of the south region Generation Citizen. *** Editor's Note: If you have the means, we encourage you to support or volunteer with Freedom Oklahoma.

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01:01:25

Identifying Christian Nationalism (with Shannon Fleck)

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/03/08

We're joined again by Rev. Dr. Shannon Fleck from Oklahoma Faith Network to talk more in-depth about Christian nationalism, both as an ideology and as a political movement, and, more importantly, where those things intersect. Links mentioned:Pew Research Center on Christian nationalism.PRRI research (Feb 28, 2024)OFN's Sign-on letter in support of separation of church & state

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52:49

Public Schools Week should be every week (with Erika...

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/03/01

In honor of National Public Schools Week, Andy is joined by Erika Wright, founder & director of the Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition, to discuss the state of public schools throughout Oklahoma and the unique challenges they face in rural areas.

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53:45

Are we cutting off our nose to spite our face?

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/02/23

It's been a busy week! Andy summarizes several recent, relevant stories:Proposal to eliminate requirement for sex educationGrocery sales tax reduction & its impact on the state budgetOK County selects location for new jail Drummond dismisses suit against ClassWallet, againEdmond School Board fights back against State Dept of EducationProposed changes to the ballot initiative processRSVP for our upcoming The West Wing watch party on 2/28

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01:05:51

Chasing Civility (with James Davenport)

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/02/16

Andy is joined by James Davenport, Associate Dean for Social Sciences at Rose State College and noted Libertarian, to discuss governance, civility, and what civic engagement really means.

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01:09:08

Religion on Parade - 2024 State of the State

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/02/06

Governor Stitt delivered his sixth annual State of the State address to joint session of the Oklahoma legislature and we noticed a higher-than-usual amount of religious content. Given our conversation last week with Rev. Dr. Shannon Fleck and the rise of Christian nationalism across the country, we felt it important to highlight those excerpts for you. You can also listen to the full speech at the end of the episode. Read the full text of the speechWatch video of the speech

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01:04:22

Building a Faith Network (with Shannon Fleck)

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/02/02

We're joined by Rev. Dr. Shannon Fleck, executive director of the Oklahoma Faith Network, to discuss how they bring together the interfaith community and how to understand white Christian nationalism so that we can fight it together.

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31:18

Working to Unify America (with Arielle Mizrahi)

Let"s Pod This ·

2024/01/18

We're joined by Arielle Mizrahi, Partnerships Manager for Unify America, a national nonprofit that creates interactive experiences to help people bust out of their bubbles, build civic muscles, and work together to tackle our country’s biggest challenges.

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