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This Week in Oklahoma Politics

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A weekly look inside Oklahoma Politics with KOSU"s Michael Cross, civic leader Andy Moore and more.

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27:31

Sports betting bill fails, Hoskin banned from House...

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/04/23

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Civic Leader Andy Moore and Legislative Advisor Jennifer Monies about the failure of legislation to allow for sports betting in Oklahoma, Speaker Kyle Hilbert banning Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. from speaking on the House Floor after Hoskin made comments in support of Medicaid expansion and Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoing a bill which could end a Native American education council.The trio also discusses Stitt signing a

24:41

Governor signs budget, banks blacklist...

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/04/16

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Civic Leader Andy Moore and former state Representative Chairman Mark McBride about Governor Stitt signing a $12.8B budget for Fiscal Year 2027, the State Supreme Court limits a law blacklisting banks for discriminating against the oil and gas industry and a state lawmaker suspending his campaign after an artificial intelligence image.The trio also discusses the state Ethics Commission reprimanding a candidate for Lieutenant

38:09

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt wants states to have say in...

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/04/15

This is a bonus episode of This Week in Oklahoma Politics. KOSU statehouse reporter Lionel Ramos recently sat down with Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt for a one-on-one interview to discuss immigration, the future of Medicaid and more. Listen to the full interview.

25:01

Poultry pollution settlement rejected, 2026 election...

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/04/09

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Civic Leader Andy Moore and Legislative Advisor Jennifer Monies about a federal judge rejecting a proposed settlement between Oklahoma and poultry companies in a decades-long lawsuit, State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd switched gears at the last minute to run for State Treasurer rather than Lieutenant Governor and a former cockfighting lobbyist is running for state house after pleading no contest to attending an game fowl

27:44

Budget deal reached, new social studies standards,...

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/04/02

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Civic Leader Andy Moore and Legislative Advisor Jennifer Monies about a new budget agreement between legislative leaders and the governor, the legislature passing a major bill deadline at the State Capitol and new social studies standards passed by the State Board of Education.The trio also discusses filling for public office to officially kick off the 2026 election season in Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Freedom Caucus

28:37

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, tribal hunting and...

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/03/26

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Civic Leader Andy Moore and former Republican State Senator Rick Brinkley about the confirmation of Markwayne Mullin as the new Homeland Security Secretary, Governor Stitt's pick of Tulsa energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill the rest of Mullin's term and the State Supreme Court siding with Attorney General Gentner Drummond in a fight over hunting and fishing on tribal lands.The trio also discuss Oklahoma handing over private

23:51

Markwayne Mullin confirmation hearing, State Question...

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/03/19

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Civic Leader Andy Moore and former Republican State Senator AJ Griffin about the confirmation hearing for Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, the political fallout of Mullin's nomination and the disqualification of nearly 60,000 signatures on a state question to open primaries in Oklahoma.The trio also discusses a protective order issued against Oklahoma County Commissioner Myles Davidson and

29:08

Markwayne Mullin nomination, SQ836 fails, Jewish...

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/03/12

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Civic Leader Andy Moore and former Republican State Senator AJ Griffin about the nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, the political fallout with Mullin vacating his Senate seat and the failure of State Question 836 to open primaries in Oklahoma.The trio also discusses concerns from Attorney General Gentner Drummond after a board denies a second attempt to create a Jewish charter

25:52

DOJ lawsuit over voter info, Sooner State Party,...

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/03/05

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Civic Leader Andy Moore and former Republican State Senator Rick Brinkley about President Trump's Justice Department suing Oklahoma after refusing to share voter personal data, the State Ethics Board launching a temporary online portal for local candidates to report campaign finances and a new political party fails to get enough signatures to be officially recognized by the state.The trio also discusses Republican state

27:15

Senate education plan, Department of Education audit,...

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/02/26

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Civic Leader Andy Moore and Legislative Advisor Jennifer Monies about Senate leaders unveiling their $254M education plan using money from teachers' retirement, a look back at the first month of the 2026 legislative session and an audit of the State Department of Education under then-Superintendent Joy Hofmeister.The trio also discusses Attorney General Gentner Drummond providing $1M to five organizations helping victims of

28:38

New budget numbers, student-led protest punishment,...

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/02/19

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Civic Leader Andy Moore and Legislative Advisor Jennifer Monies about new budget numbers for state lawmakers for the 2027 fiscal year starting in July, a fiscal impact for the House Speakers literacy legislation coming in at about $75M and Mustang Public Schools suspending 122 students for participating in I.C.E. protests.The trio also discusses the Trump Administration's Department of Justice asking Oklahoma election officials

24:10

Jewish charter school, Stitt called a RINO, HD35...

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/02/12

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Civic Leader Andy Moore and Legislative Advisor Jennifer Monies about a state board denying the application of a Jewish charter school, Governor Stitt signing legislation to ban protests at places of worship and President Trump calling Governor Stitt a Republican in Name Only over invitations to a White House summit.The trio also discusses Governor Stitt signing two executive orders impacting higher education in Oklahoma and a

09:13

Bonus: The 2026 race for Oklahoma City Mayor

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/02/09

Oklahoma City voters will have a chance to cast their ballots on Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the election for the city’s mayor, which is a nonpartisan and part-time position. KOSU’s Abigail Siatkowski spoke with the only two candidates in the race: incumbent mayor David Holt and challenger Matthew Pallares. You'll hear from both of them in this episode.

30:54

Stitt's State of the State, Senator Shane Jett, Devon...

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/02/05

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with legislative Advisor Jennifer Monies and Civic Leader Andy Moore about Governor Stitt's State of the State Address where he talked about making medical marijuana illegal again, changes to Medicaid Expansion, abolishing the Oklahoma Secondary School Athletic Association and more.The trio also discusses the leader of the Senate removing Shawnee Republican Senator Shane Jett from his leadership positions and Devon Energy's

35:35

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's 2026 State of the State...

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/02/02

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt kicked off the 2026 legislative session with his eighth and final State of the State address on Monday. After boasting about his accomplishments over the past seven years, the governor laid out his policy priorities for the session. Those include bolstering school choice by removing the cap on the Parental Choice Tax Credit, as well as eliminating the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA), which organizes and regulates secondary school

24:32

State Question 836, Stitt's State of the State, Rep....

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/01/29

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Civic Leader Andy Moore and Legislative Advisor Jennifer Monies about supporters of a state question to open primaries in Oklahoma turning in their signatures, Governor Stitt's response to the violence from immigration enforcement agents in Minnesota and Stitt kicking off the 2026 legislative session with his final State of the State address.The trio also talks about Governor Stitt's plan to create an online school choice

23:11

2026 legislative session, OKC immigration detention...

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/01/22

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Civic Leader Andy Moore and Legislative Advisor Jennifer Monies about state lawmakers getting ready for the 2026 legislative session next month, Senator Lankford and local officials seeking answers about an I.C.E. detention center in Oklahoma City and the Islamic Society of Tulsa looking into possible legal action after development for a mosque was blocked in Broken Arrow.The trio also discusses a petition from State Treasurer

25:42

Neva Hill steps down as KOSU political analyst

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2026/01/15

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill has decided to hang up the microphone after 27 years on KOSU. Morning Edition Host Michael Cross and Executive Director Rachel Hubbard talk to Neva about her time on our air as well as changes she has seen in politics since she began in 1998Over the next several months, we'll have a rotating group of people sitting in the chair as we look for Neva's replacement. So, don't worry, the show isn't going anywhere.Also, if

0:30

This Week in Oklahoma Politics Break

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2025/12/25

This Week in Oklahoma Politics is taking a break over the holidays and will return in the new year. You can stay up to date on the latest news at KOSU.org.You can listen on the NPR App or the KOSU Daily Podcast.You can also follow us on Facebook, TikTok or InstagramHave a safe and happy holidays and a Happy New Year

37:22

Social studies standards, independent voters, OG&E...

This Week in Oklahoma Politics ·

2025/12/18

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civic Leader Andy Moore about the State Supreme Court ending controversial social studies standards, a new group forms to represent Oklahoma independent voters as they are getting left out of all political primaries for at least the next two years and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission allows OG&E to move forward with $506M in new projects.The trio also discusses Attorney

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