Let's Pod This show

Let's Pod This

Summary: Let's Pod This is the official podcast of grassroots organization Let's Fix This, Inc., where we talk 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.

Podcasts:

 Ep. 58 | On the Road Again | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 44:51

We catch up with candidates who have been travelling the state together during their campaigns - Democratic candidate for Labor Commissioner Fred Dorrell and Democratic candidate for Insurance Commissioner Kimberly Fobbs. 

 Ep. 57 | 2018 State Questions Guide | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:50

We discuss the pros and cons of each of the five state questions that are on your ballots this year. 

 Bonus: Post-debate interviews with students and legislators | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:46

Following the student-led gubernatorial debate, we interviewed several high school students, as well as Rep. Jason Dunnington and Sen. Greg McCortney, to get their take on the event. (Apologies for the audio quality; we'll do better next time.)

 Bonus: "From Now On" Gubernatorial Debate | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:52

Audio of the student-led gubernatorial debate between Drew Edmondson (D) and Kevin Stitt (R).  Recorded live at OKC Community College and hosted by From Now On. This was the first gubernatorial debate in the United States that was entirely organized and hosted by students. 

 Ep. 56 | Everybody likes sandwiches (with Mark Myles) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:19:12

A brief update on Oklahoma's medical marijuana situation, a discussion of partisan symbolism, and a visit with Democratic candidate for Attorney General, Mark Myles.

 Ep. 55 | Commissioner Candidate Chat | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:51

We sit down with two candidates running for statewide office - Kimberly Fobbs, who is running for Insurance Commissioner, and Fred Dorrell, who is running for Labor Commissioner. #Votelahoma

 Ep. 54 | Gubernatorial Debate Recap | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:55

We recap the the Oklahoman's gubernatorial debate that aired tonight. Pretty self explanatory. You saw that coming, though, right? 

 Ep. 53 | Someone should poll our dogs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:20:34

We visit with our Washington correspondent Effie Craven and local restauranteur & Democratic candidate for OK County Treasurer, Daniel Chae.

 Ep. 52 | Capitol Reporters, Vol. 1 (with Grant Hermes and Sean Murphy) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:09:27

We visit with two of Oklahoma's intrepid journalists to get an inside look into what it's like to cover the State Capitol and politics in general in today's political climate.

 Ep. 51 | Too Close for Missiles | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:22:00

Andy & Scott are joined by Commander Scott Downey, USN, Retired, for what starts out as a discussion of current events and the run-off election but what ends up being a rather vulnerable conversation between a liberal and a conservative.

 Ep. 50 | Sit-down with the Solicitor General | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:44

Did you know Oklahoma has a Solicitor General? (We didn't.) Do you have any idea what they do? (We definitely didn't.) Join us for an insightful conversation with Oklahoma's Solicitor General, Mithun Mansinghani.

 Bonus: State Superintendent Debate - GOP Primary Run-Off | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:17:54

Audio from the debate between Republican candidates for State Superintendent, Joy Hofmeister and Linda Murphy, recorded on Aug 24, 2018 at City Pres church in OKC. 

 Ep 49 | Labor Commissioner 101 with Leslie Osborn | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:31

We sit down with GOP candidate for Labor Commissioner and Oklahoma Representative Leslie Osborn to find out what, exactly, the position does in our state. 

 Ep. 48 | Words Have Meaning (with Daniela Busciglio) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:11:46

We're joined by academic linguist and political consultant Daniela Busciglio to discuss why words matter and how advocates can use science to help us get our point across more effectively.

 Ep. 47 | Post-mortem with Senator AJ Griffin | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:16:54

Outgoing state senator AJ Griffin shares about her experience in the state legislature - the victories, the disappointments, why she's leaving, and what comes next. There's a short Pruitt Watch, and also - our mics didn't work properly, so part of the audio is meh.

Comments

Login or signup comment.