Episodes 300
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (55)
Since May 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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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Primary Predictions

Jun 12, 2026 53m

Andy & Emily share their predictions for the outcomes of statewide & congressional races for the primary and their "theory of the case" for most of them.

Session recap (with Shawn Ashley)

May 28, 2026 57m

Now that we have a little distance from the legislative session, Shawn Ashley from QuorumCall rejoins the show to discuss what happened in the second half of session, the unique forces at play in…

"Too liberal for Oklahoma" and other jokes

May 22, 2026 1h 7m

With the legislative session behind us and the primary election looming ahead, Andy and Emily discuss the "horse race" of it all and wonder if the current crop of television ads are actually…

Why Voting Matters (with Erika Wright)

May 20, 2026 38m

The interview table gets turned this week as Erika Wright, founder of the Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition, interviews Andy about why voting in the primary election matters so much.

Gerrymaxxing (with Shanisty Whittington)

May 07, 2026 1h 13m

Andy & Emily discuss the fallout of SCOTUS' Callais decision as Republican-controlled state legislatures rush to gerrymander their Congressional maps ahead of (or in some cases during) the…

Is this the end of the Voting Rights Act?

May 01, 2026 46m

Andy and Emily discuss the Callais decision announced today by SCOTUS and it's potential impact on gerrymandering and voting rights more broadly. Plus some reflection on CIVICS CON and questioning exa…

CIVICS CON 2026: Joe Kennedy III

Apr 22, 2026 41m

This episode is the keynote address delivered by former Congressman and founder of Groundwork Project, Joe Kennedy III, at CIVICS CON 2026. Joe speaks about Oklahoma, about democracy, and about a…

Choose Your Own Voters, or, How the Legislature is Trying to Bamboozle Us

Apr 06, 2026 39m

Oklahoma lawmakers are sending some of the biggest ballot questions in state history to an August election most voters won't know is happening. Andy breaks down the joint resolutions targeting…

Why is ODMHSAS still struggling so much?

Mar 27, 2026 58m

Andy & Emily discuss how late-night lawmaking and budget maneuvers reduce transparency, then unpack a pressing—and persistent—Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services funding gap…

The Man Who Knows Everything (with Shawn Ashley)

Mar 13, 2026 1h 1m

Almost no one living person has spent more time at the Oklahoma State Capitol than longtime capitol reporter Shawn Ashley. From being a public television journalist to owning a bill tracking and news…

Save us from the SAVE Act

Mar 06, 2026 52m

We're joined by Dr. Christine Pappas, Professor and Chair of the Department of Politics, Law and Society at East Central University, to discuss the SAVE Act (aka the SAVE America Act, aka the Make…

We've got a new co-host!

Feb 27, 2026 45m

Dr. Emily Stacey returns to the show, but this time as our new co-host. This episode is really about getting to know her so that listeners have some background for future episodes.

What are we doing, America?

Feb 13, 2026 59m

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).

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

Jan 16, 2026 59m

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…

A look back at 2025

Jan 02, 2026 31m

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

God bless Independent Voters (with Keith Gaddie)

Dec 12, 2025 59m

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.

Finding Thankfulness

Nov 22, 2025 42m

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

The architecture of democracy (with Keith Gaddie)

Nov 01, 2025 55m Transcript

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…

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

Oct 24, 2025 50m

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…

A court case you should watch (with Amber England)

Oct 18, 2025 1h

[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…

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