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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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51:40

Oklahoma Representative Tom Gann - Lobbyist...

Jake for the State Podcast ·

2026/01/27

Representative Tom Gann - the highest ranked conservative in the Oklahoma House of Representatives - talks about his upcoming bills including banning NDA, restricting use of lisence plate readers, and mandating lobbyist impact statements to track the money and influence of lobbyists over legislators. If you like freedom and government transparency, you don't want to miss this one! Here's the link to the People's Audit discussed in the podcast. https://www.oklahomastatecapital.com/sl/pa2025 And

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43:42

Senator Warren Hamilton - A.I. Chatbots, Illegals...

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2026/01/26

Senator Warren Hamilton joins me to discuss the list of bills he has authored this legislative session in the state of Oklahoma. These include banning foreign ownership of land, banning sharia law, raising the age of marriage to 18, and age requirements for AI Chatbots. Enjoy! And check out my amazing sponsors! Motus Health - (405) 494-0165 https://motushealth.com From spinal and knee decompression, functional neurology, weight loss support, neuropathy treatment, and personalized nutraceutical

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22:24

Congressman Josh Brecheen - Update from DC: National...

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2026/01/24

Congressman Josh Brecheen discusses the progress of the 12 appropriations bills, highlighting the achievement of passing them through regular order, a rare occurrence since 1974. He emphasizes the importance of finding offsets to fund the Department of Defense's requested $1.2 trillion budget, noting the potential savings from tariffs and other sources. Brecheen also reiterates his stance on reducing government involvement in healthcare, citing excessive governance as a major contributor to high

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19:33

Jacob Towe - The Death of little Leo and the Hope of...

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2026/01/19

Jacob Towe, father of Leonardo Towe, fights for DHS reform after little "Leo" died of fentanyl poinsoning due to the failure of DHS to test the mom even after the mom admitted to using fentanyl. This was a tragic loss that could have been prevented. The hope is that through the passage of Leo's Law, senseless deaths like these can be avoided in the future.

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40:25

2025 Oklahoma Republican Party Platform - Part 3

Jake for the State Podcast ·

2026/01/14

i. Constitution We Believe 1. We believe the First Amendment's Establishment Clause was intended to prevent a federal government-sponsored or preferred religion, not to separate God from our government or to remove religion from public life; therefore, we affirm our right under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution to exercise our freedom of speech including religious speech. 2. We believe the Second Amendment is an individual right of the citizens of the United States to keep and

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28:42

2025 Oklahoma Republican Party Platform - Part 2

Jake for the State Podcast ·

2026/01/14

The 2025 Oklahoma Republican Party Platform - Part 2 II. EDUCATION Preamble: We acknowledge our dependence upon Almighty God and ask His blessings upon our students and their parents, teachers, and nation. It is the right and responsibility of parents (hereafter to mean parents and/ or legal guardians) to direct their children's upbringing and education whether public, private, charter, or education by other means without interference, regulation, or penalty from the government. The primary goal of

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53:47

Representative Kevin West - Candidate for Labor...

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2026/01/13

In this episode of the Jake for the State podcast, host Jake Merrick interviews Oklahoma State Representative Kevin West (R-Moore, House District 54, serving since 2017). Rep. West, a consistent conservative voice in the Oklahoma House, discusses his key legislative priorities for the upcoming session while also campaigning for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner in the 2026 election.Key Legislation DiscussedRep. West highlights two carryover bills from the previous session: Pride Flags on Government

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33:24

Jason W. Murphey - Who Owns Your Elected Official?

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2026/01/12

Former Oklahoma Representative Jason Murphy, who served from 2006 to 2018, advocates for an "abstinence pledge" for legislators to refuse lobbyist money. He argues that this pledge helps lawmakers remain independent and accountable to their constituents, rather than special interests. Murphy believes that abstaining from lobbyist money leads to more principled decision-making and aligns with grassroots conservative values. A grassroots movement in Oklahoma is gaining momentum, encouraging

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18:08

2025 Oklahoma Republican Party Platform - Part 1

Jake for the State Podcast ·

2026/01/05

As we enter a new year and a new season for this podcast, I would like to offer this 3 part series as a resource to all in Oklahoma. Many republicans have never read the entire Republican Party Platform, so I wanted to make it easier for everyone who carreis the label "Republican" to know exactly what that means and what the GOP in Oklahoma has collectively decided to prioritize. This is Part 1 of this 3 part series where I read the platform verbatim without commentary. Please enjoy and share!

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51:21

Adam Holley - Challenging SB 836

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2025/12/26

Are primaries unconstitutional? This is the point Adam Holley intends to make with his case filed against the Oklahoma Secretary of State and the Oklahoma State Election Board. This case is now heading to the U.S. Supreme Court. In the meantime, he has filed a second case challenging State Question 836 which seeks to establish an open primary in Oklahoma. Find out how and why Adam is going to such great lengths to make this very consequential point concerning primary elections. And check out

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33:04

Nathan Dahm - Islam in Oklahoma

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2025/12/22

I sit down with former Oklahoma state senator and current Oklahoma director of the Freedom Caucus, Nathan Dahm. We discuss the rise of Islam in Oklahoma and the controversy surrounding the Broken Arrow planning commission voting to recommend the construction of a large mosque to the city council - in spite of hundreds of local residents protesting it. As usual, Dahm anchors his argument in the the constitution to present a clear-minded explanation of why Islam is not compatible with Western

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35:35

Congressman Brecheen - Healthcare Reform, SNAP...

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2025/12/03

In this conversation with Congressman Josh Brecheen we discuss a range of topics including what progress (if any) we might be seeing on healthcare reform. More government subsidies? Or a massive shift in the entire industry? Of course, we drill down on SNAP benefits. Brecheen has been vocal about the need for work requirements for a while, and it looks like there is a real opportunity post-government shutdown to make real reform happen. Then, we dig into the effort to end chemical abortion via

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41:47

Have You Heard of CASA? - Trevor Moore Discusses the...

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2025/11/15

Trevor Moore, Executive Director of CASA in Oklahoma, discusses the important role of volunteer child advocates in the state. Personally, my wife and I experienced the value of a child advocate when adopting fostering and eventually adopting our oldest out of DHS. I disucss a bit of our story here too. Find out more about CASA here: https://oklahomacasa.org/ Check out the incredible sponsors of this show: Michael McGuire with McGuire Capitol Mcguirecap.com Motus Health motushealth.com Stevens

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41:07

What Will Save Oklahoma?

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2025/11/14

A recent plan as been put forth by Representative Jim Shaw. As he has lobbied this plan as the pinnacle of conservativism and litmus test of true loyalty to the party, I must ask the question: Does this plan indeed save Oklahoma? In this episode I walk through the 7 point plan, and explain why I have yet to sign on.

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35:12

Dr Maass - Naturopathic Care - Are more people...

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2025/10/30

Naturopathic care seems to be the new buzz word as more and more people are turning to "alternative therapies" to treat anything from structural alignment, the flu, or even cancer. Dr. Jeremy Maas with Motus Health joins me to discuss the power of natural therapies and why you should consider it. Be sure to check out all of our great sponsors! Motus Health - An Oklahoma based functional health facility offering the best in chiropractic care, massage therapy, and more! Motushealth.com Stevens

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34:59

Pulling Back the Covers in Oklahoma

Jake for the State Podcast ·

2025/10/20

I am looking at a lot of cases here in Oklahoma involving children, and there are way too many instances of tyrannical oppression of the state violating parental rights. Then there are those where the state steps in to protect violent offenders. It seems upside down! Now, we have an elected lawmaker going on the local news to call out - not the agencies and governmental officials accused of violating their oath of office and abusing their power - but the very ones calling for justice - like me

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37:30

Deborah Campbell - School Based Health Centers - Will...

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2025/10/13

Deborah Campbell, an advocate for parental rights in education, discusses the dangers of school-based healthcare centers. She argues that these centers, which provide medical services to all students, infringe on parental authority and violate the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Campbell emphasizes that while school-based services are protected under IDEA for special education students, school-based healthcare centers are not and can lead to the overreach of parental rights.

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49:19

Roberta Lewis - Medical Kidnapping in Oklahoma - A...

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2025/10/09

Dana Mooney, a mother of a 17-year-old autistic son, Preston, who has leukemia, stopped his chemotherapy treatment after eight months due to his declining health. She sought alternative treatments, finding a doctor who offered a plan based on genetic testing, which revealed a mutation preventing chemo absorption. Despite Preston’s improvement on the alternative treatment, a referral was made against Dana, accusing her of mistreatment, and Preston was placed in state custody, requiring him to resume

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57:08

Jed Green with ORCA - Cannabis in Oklahoma - Should...

Jake for the State Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Jed Green with ORCA (Oklahoman's for Responsible Cannabis Action) talks about Cannabis in Oklahoma. Should we have Recreational? Jed has authored State question 837 is actively seeking signatures across the state. If passed, how would this impact our state? Jed argues that the state could capture the tax revenue that is currently being lost to the black market. He also argues that law enforcement is not being empowered to properly enforce our state laws. You won't believe what he says could be

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30:17

Humanure and Open Primaries in Oklahoma

Jake for the State Podcast ·

2025/09/24

In this episode I dive into the hot topics of humaure (gross!) and open primaries. We need to see one of these ended (humanure) and one of them stopped before they ever get started! (open primaries). I also give you an update on what's happening on the campaign trail. (and happy birthday to my sister! love you Tara!)

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