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Let's Pod This
by Let's Fix 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).
Episodes
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The Dialogue & Deliberation Revolution is beginning (with Mary Kate Cary)
We're joined by Mary Kate Cary, executive director of the Miller Academy at the University of Denver, acclaimed political analyst, and former speechwriter for President George H.W. Bush, to speak about the burgeoning revolution in America back toward a more deliberative and productive of civil...
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SQ847 cuts services, not taxes
We're joined by Aanahita Ervin, policy analyst at Oklahoma Policy Institute, to discuss SQ847, which is one of two state questions the legislature placed on the November ballot. Read OK Policy’s SQ 847 Fact Sheet Watch OK Policy's SQ 847 explainer video
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From real cup of urine to Real Clear Politics
Andy and Emily zoom out, beginning with state Rep. Danny Williams being asked to resign by the Rules Committee and scaling up to what's happening with Congressional approval ratings (and why they may be important in Oklahoma).
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A Constitution, by any other name...
With Governor Stitt attempting to put a state question on the ballot to ask voters if they want to call a constitutional convention, we decided to do a deep dive into the origins of the Oklahoma Constitution, its composition and structure, and how it stacks up against other states.
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Oh, so every vote really DOES matter!
Andy and Emily discuss the results of the August primary run-off election, including the crushing defeat of SQ844, the oh-so-close win by Mike Mazzei, and the better-than-expected turnout overall, as well as what this potentially means for the general election in November.
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SCOTUS Summary (with Christine Pappas)
There were no shortage of consequential cases during the most recent SCOTUS term, so we invited Christine Pappas to help give us a summary of the major (and a few minor) cases.
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Combatting disinformation about election security
Andy and Emily reiterate that American elections are very secure, and we discuss the recent revelations about Oklahoma Rep. Danny Williams, who is under investigation for "improper behavior." We say again: Voter fraud is virtually nonexistent—the bigger issue is voters not participating in them.
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Education is ALWAYS on the ballot (with Erika Wright)
Andy is joined by Erika Wright (Oklahoma Appleseed & Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition) to discuss SQ844 & SQ846 that will be on the August 25th ballot. What seems complicated on the surface may in fact be quite harmful to local government and school board budgets!
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Would an endorsement, by any other name, smell as sweet?
Andy and Emily discuss the Republican run-off between gubernatorial candidates Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei and the impact of Governor Stitt making an endorsement in the race.
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Scam Alert! (with Tracey Halley-Terrell)
Andy is joined by Sarah Blaney, the new VP of Development & Strategy at Let's Fix This, and then later he speaks with Tracey Halley-Terrell, president of the Oklahoma Bondsman Association, about a new wave of scams that is sweeping the state (and the country).
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2026 Primary Election Results
Andy and Emily review the results of the 2026 Oklahoma primary election and see if their predictions came true!
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Primary Predictions
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.
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Session recap (with Shawn Ashley)
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 Republican primary elections, and how the landscape of Oklahoma politics may shift over the next few...
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"Too liberal for Oklahoma" and other jokes
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 persuading any voters.
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Why Voting Matters (with Erika Wright)
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.
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Gerrymaxxing (with Shanisty Whittington)
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 primary election. Also joining the show is Shanisty Whittington, senior political science major at Rose…
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Is this the end of the Voting Rights Act?
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 exactly why the Oklahoma legislature is referring so man state questions to the ballot in August.
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CIVICS CON 2026: Joe Kennedy III
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 shared vision for the future.
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Choose Your Own Voters, or, How the Legislature is Trying to Bamboozle Us
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 Medicaid, TSET, and the state Constitution — and why the date is the point. Then: candidate filing just...
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Why is ODMHSAS still struggling so much?
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 that prompted agency heads to hold a “premature” press conference about consolidating ODMHSAS into the...
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The Man Who Knows Everything (with Shawn Ashley)
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 service (Quorum Call), Shawn has spent 30 years listening, writing, and laughing about what…
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Save us from the SAVE Act
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 Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act) and it's potential impact on elections in Oklahoma and across the...
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We've got a new co-host!
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.
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What are we doing, America?
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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What do DAs do, exactly? (with Colleen McCarty)
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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A look back at 2025
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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God bless Independent Voters (with Keith Gaddie)
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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Finding Thankfulness
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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The architecture of democracy (with Keith Gaddie)
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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Is this the future of polling? (with Kyle Loveless)
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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A court case you should watch (with Amber England)
[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…
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Finding hope when everything feels heavy
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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Is grievance politics here to stay? (with Keith Gaddie)
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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Meat and Potatoes (with Camal Pennington)
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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Experience Local Together (with Rachael Crawford)
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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It doesn't have to be like this
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...
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From New Deal to New Dilemma (with Keith Gaddie)
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. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 01:14 A Conversation...
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If Not a Dictator, Why So Dictator-Shaped? (with Grant Hermes)
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…
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Show Me the Monies (with Paul Monies)
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...
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What IS gerrymandering, anyway?
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...
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The Gerrymandering Wars (with Keith Gaddie)
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, & Gaddie Bragging Rites by Keith Gaddie
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EPISODE 300 (with Scott Melson)
Scott's back; he and Andy reflect on 8 years, 300 episodes, and where we find ourselves in American history.
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Why are all these men being so emotional? (with Effie Rorke)
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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Overriders of the Storm
The legislature has adjourned sine die, but before they did, they voted to override more than 2/3rds of Governor Stitt's vetos and oust one his appointee who lead the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS).
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The End [of Session] is Near
We're just a week away from the Oklahoma Legislature adjourning sine die, and that means (1) they have a budget and (2) they're going to ram through a few more contentious bills, like SB1027, which makes significant changes to the initiative petition process.
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Veni, Veti, Veto
Governor Stitt vetoed two good (and popular) bills - but why? Also, ODMHSAS troubles somehow continue to deepen, and a train is running out of track, so to speak.
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Needless Political Drama (plus, Penny does the weather!)
Andy's niece, Penny, provides some severe weather reminders, and then we discuss the new social studies standards, the wildfire task force report, and what to expect with the state budget.
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Three numbers: 249, 30, and 2
Updates to the social studies standards, ongoing ODMHSAS situation, and more, followed by a recording from Andy's recent speech to the Edmond Democratic Women.
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ODMHSAS budget numbers don't add up
It seems that once a decade, a major state agency has a mysterious budget crisis. In 2012 it was OKDHS, in 2018 it was OSDH, and in 2025 it's ODMHSAS. What is going on? And what can we do about it?
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Winning isn't everything (with Valerie Moore)
Sure, the stock market's in free fall and the First Amendment is under attack, but sometimes you gotta pull back from that and focus on the good stuff - like when a regular, everyday woman decides to run for city council. We visit with Valerie Moore, recent candidate for Harrah City Council, to...
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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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