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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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59:30

What are we doing, America?

Let"s Pod This ·

2026/02/13

We're back for a lightning-round episode to catch you up on the State of the State, voter registration numbers, election dates, and even a little bit of national politics (which is insane).

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59:46

What do DAs do, exactly? (with Colleen McCarty)

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2026/01/16

Andy visits with Colleen McCarty, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, about the role and responsibilities of District Attorneys. Hint: They're more important than you think.

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31:54

A look back at 2025

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2026/01/02

We take a look back at some of the highlights (and lowlights) of 2025, and lay the groundwork for the year ahead.

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59:52

God bless Independent Voters (with Keith Gaddie)

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2025/12/12

Keith and Andy discuss the electoral reform movement, Oklahoma Independents being blocked from participating in ALL primary elections, and, somewhat surprisingly, the great state of Texas.

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42:58

Finding Thankfulness

Let"s Pod This ·

2025/11/22

As 2025 begins to wind down, Andy reflects on what he's thankful for and offers some encouragement for the year ahead.

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55:57

The architecture of democracy (with Keith Gaddie)

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2025/11/01

Keith Gaddie returns to give us the history of White House architecture, how it connects to grievance politics, and how we can help ensure your fellow Americans have access to food when Congress fails.

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50:46

Is this the future of polling? (with Kyle Loveless)

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2025/10/24

Andy visits with Kyle Loveless of EyesOver, a data analytics firm that monitors public sentiment on the internet and uses it to analyze and predict electoral outcomes, to discuss how polling has worked in the past, why that model is struggling, and what the future of the industry may look like.

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01:00:06

A court case you should watch (with Amber England)

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2025/10/18

[Editor's note: Sorry about the audio. One of the mics - mine, actually - malfunctioned in this episode.] In the spring 2025, the Oklahoma legislature passed SB1207 which made sweeping changes to the state's initiative petition process. A legal challenge was filed, and oral arguments are set to be heard on November 18, 2025. Andy speaks with local political operative Amber England has been involved in multiple initiative petition campaigns.

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27:20

Finding hope when everything feels heavy

Let"s Pod This ·

2025/10/10

Let's talk about hope - where to find it, and why we need it. And hey OKC - don't forget to vote on Oct 14th!

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01:08:34

Is grievance politics here to stay? (with Keith Gaddie)

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2025/10/03

Keith Gaddie returns to discuss the rise of grievance politics, how it plays out with different groups of voters, and whether or not a return to hopeful politics is possible.

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33:20

Meat and Potatoes (with Camal Pennington)

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2025/09/26

On October 14th, voters in Oklahoma City will vote on a new general obligation municipal bond to fund city operations. New city councilperson representing Ward 7, Camal Pennington, joins Andy to explain why this is important.Visit vision.okc.gov for more information on the GO bond.

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59:56

Experience Local Together (with Rachael Crawford)

Let"s Pod This ·

2025/09/19

Andy talks with Rachael Crawford, executive director of the Plaza District Association and Plaza Business Alliance, about how arts-driven small business districts build belonging, counter apathy, and strengthen civic life in OKC. They also preview the 26th Annual Plaza District Festival

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27:29

It doesn't have to be like this

Let"s Pod This ·

2025/09/12

Hi friends, Andy Moore here with Let's Fix this. Um, like many of you, I've been sitting in front of my computer on my phone for the last several days, um, reading news about political violence in America again. Um, on Wednesday when Charlie Kirk was murdered. I was in Washington DC um, in a meeting, uh, of organizations, uh, organizational leaders from, uh, cross partisan networks who work on everything from electoral reform to, uh, bridge building to university presidents, to um, uh, young

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41:57

From New Deal to New Dilemma (with Keith Gaddie)

Let"s Pod This ·

2025/09/12

Keith Gaddie returns to the Democracy Den Studios to discuss the evolution of liberalism and conservatism in American politics from the New Deal to present day, exploring identity politics, economic challenges, and the shift towards club goods.00:00Welcome and Introductions01:14A Conversation on American Politics03:25The New Deal and Its Legacy07:31Challenges of Modern Liberalism14:45Evolving Political Coalitions21:57Fearmongering and Political Strategies22:15Liberalism and the Abundance

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47:14

If Not a Dictator, Why So Dictator-Shaped? (with...

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2025/09/05

National political reporter Grant Hermes joins Andy to unpack media literacy in a chaos-speed news cycle. We dig into how Grant chooses stories, his “harm principle” for coverage, and why tariffs are probably overcovered while the quiet loss of good government data (census, labor, health, weather) is dangerously undercovered. We also talk DC’s National Guard optics, crime stats confusion, and how algorithms silo our news diets.Plus: why “nerds with clipboards” keep your groceries, schools, and

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56:53

Show Me the Monies (with Paul Monies)

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2025/08/30

We're joined by Paul Monies, reporter at Oklahoma Watch, to discuss the issue of money in candidate races and how the State Treasurer, Todd Russ, is attempting to use Oklahoma's Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) to influence corporate policy.Articles discussed: Show Me the Money: Some Oklahoma Candidates Carry Huge Campaign DebtsOklahoma Treasurer Making Another Attempt to Change Corporate Policies

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01:01:03

What IS gerrymandering, anyway?

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2025/08/22

Our new intern, Lena, joins the show to discuss campaign finance issues and to do a "Gerrymandering 101" conversation with Andy. **SUPPORT LET'S FIX THIS** News stories mentioned: After Minnesota murder, Oklahoma Ethics Commission to let lawmakers use campaign funds for security (NonDoc)Show Me the Money: Some Oklahoma Candidates Carry Huge Campaign Debts (Oklahoma Watch)Mullin’s Late Disclosures Show Millions More in Stock and Bond Sales (Oklahoma Watch)

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01:19:06

The Gerrymandering Wars (with Keith Gaddie)

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2025/08/14

Andy visits with Dr. Keith Gaddie to discuss gerrymandering, why it's suddenly back in the news, and what we can do to prevent it.Books discussed: Democracy's Meanings by Davis, Goidel, & GaddieBragging Rites by Keith Gaddie

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01:07:14

EPISODE 300 (with Scott Melson)

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2025/06/21

Scott's back; he and Andy reflect on 8 years, 300 episodes, and where we find ourselves in American history.

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34:31

Why are all these men being so emotional? (with Effie...

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2025/06/06

This week it's Trump vs. Musk, last week it was Gov. Stitt vs. the Legislature, and the perpetual Ryan Walters vs seemingly everyone, we can't help but wonder - are men too emotional to be in leadership positions?

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