Oklahoma Memo

Democratic Congressional District 1 candidate John Croisant joins Oklahoma Memo founder Ryan Welton for a wide-ranging conversation about Oklahoma politics and the approaching election. Croisant explains why he opposes State Questions 844 and 846, incl...

President Donald Trump reportedly escaped a potential Iranian threat by secretly changing aircraft—leaving members of his Cabinet, staff and the White House press corps aboard what became a decoy Air Force One. Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes discuss the ...

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jim Priest joins the Oklahoma Memo Podcast ahead of his August 25 runoff against Jasmine Thomas. Priest tells Oklahoma Memo founder Ryan Welton why he believes he is the stronger general-election candidate against Repub...

Oklahoma’s Republican gubernatorial runoff is a dead heat. A new poll from Cole Hargrave Snodgrass & Associates (CHS) finds Attorney General Gentner Drummond and former state Sen. Mike Mazzei tied at 44%, with 12% of likely Republican voters still unde...

Oklahoma State football is back on the practice field—and the Cowboys already look markedly different under new head coach Eric Morris. Jeremy Cook has been inside OSU’s fall camp and joins Oklahoma Memo founder Ryan Welton to share what he saw from Dr...

A loved one calls from jail. They need money immediately—or so you're told. But what if it's all a scam? In this episode of the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, Ryan Welton talks with Oklahoma Bondsman Association President Tracey Halley Terrell about a growing ...

Oklahoma Gazette owner Drew Williamson joins Oklahoma Memo’s Ryan Welton for a wide-ranging conversation about the people, money and controversies shaping Oklahoma’s 2026 elections. Williamson explains why he believes Gentner Drummond may have gained m...

Oklahoma is one of the reddest states in America — but 2026 is starting to look considerably less predictable than that description suggests. Political journalist Grant Hermes, host of Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes, joins Oklahoma Memo's Ryan We...

Suzie Byrd decided to run for Congress at almost the last possible moment. Now the Democrat from Enid is challenging longtime Republican U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas in Oklahoma’s sprawling 3rd Congressional District. In this episode of the Oklahoma Memo podc...

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has reignited interest in one of history's most influential stories. Ryan Welton sits down with ancient world expert (and his Bedlam Buds college football partner) Dr. Jeremy Cook to separate myth from history, discussin...

Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes break down the week in politics. This week's conversation includes: Why cybersecurity should become part of Oklahoma's AI data center debate Reports of suspected Iranian cyber activity targeting U.S. infrastructure Trump's ...

Communities across Oklahoma are debating massive data center projects, raising questions about electricity, water, jobs and transparency. In this episode, Oklahoma Memo founder Ryan Welton sits down with Hart Brown, Director of AI and Transformation at...

Government transparency, artificial intelligence and privacy take center stage in this week's Oklahoma Memo Podcast. Ryan Welton sits down with Democratic Congressional District 1 candidate John Croisant to discuss why AI data centers have become one o...

Is President Trump's immigration agenda changing? Is Sen. Markwayne Mullin losing influence inside the administration? And what does Mitch McConnell's mysterious absence mean for Congress? Ryan Welton is joined by Grant Hermes from Make It Make Sense w...

A single quote from Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer became one of the biggest talking points coming out of SEC Media Days—but was it presented fairly? Ryan Welton and Clay Horning examine the full context behind Mateer's comments, discuss how today's ...

Democratic attorney general candidate Nick Coffey joins Oklahoma Memo founder Ryan Welton for a wide-ranging conversation about his campaign and his vision for Oklahoma's top law enforcement office. A former federal prosecutor, Coffey discusses: Why he...

OU football is officially back. Ryan Welton and Clay Horning react to Day 1 of SEC Media Days after Brent Venables, John Mateer, Taylor Wien and Eddie Pierre-Louis met with reporters in Tampa. The conversation covers why Venables believes this is the s...

Big 12 Media Days are in the books, and Ryan Welton and Jeremy Cook have plenty to unpack. The conversation begins with the controversy surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, Brett Yormark's handling of repeated questions from reporters, an...

Social Security is projected to become insolvent in 2032, potentially triggering an automatic 24% reduction in benefits unless Congress acts. Ryan Welton sits down with congressional candidate John Croisant for a wide-ranging discussion about what that...

This week, Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes unpack one of Washington's strangest weeks in recent memory. The conversation begins with the unanswered questions surrounding Mitch McConnell, who has been absent from public view for weeks following his hospita...

Everyone is talking about El Niño—but what does it actually mean for Oklahoma? State Climatologist Gary McManus of the Oklahoma Climate Survey and the Oklahoma Mesonet joins the Oklahoma Memo Podcast to separate myth from reality. He explains why El Ni...

Two Oklahoma City police detectives, a bystander, and the Oklahoma City Fire Department are being praised after saving a wheelchair-bound man who was set on fire by someone carrying a Molotov cocktail. I'm Ryan Welton, and here's what happened. The Okl...

A little-known Medicaid funding program called SHOPP is suddenly at the center of a major Oklahoma budget debate. After state officials said hospitals wouldn't face cuts, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority filed paperwork proposing a roughly $218 milli...

This week on the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, Ryan Welton sits down with congressional candidate John Croisant for a conversation that starts with sports and ends with a broader discussion about America's future. The episode opens with reactions to the U.S. ...

Why did President Trump refuse to sign a bipartisan housing bill he previously praised as the most important housing legislation in American history?This week, Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes break down the political fallout from the stalled housing bill,...

The June primary election delivered several surprises across Oklahoma politics. Democratic congressional candidate John Croisant joins Ryan Welton to discuss Jackson Lahmeyer's departure from the CD1 race, what Mark Tedford's nomination means for Novem...

This week, Ryan Welton welcomes Grant Hermes of Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes for a wide-ranging discussion on international politics, Oklahoma's governor's race and the national mood heading into America's 250th birthday. Topics include: The pr...

One of Oklahoma City's most iconic homes is looking for a new owner. In this episode, Ryan Welton talks with Barrett Bray of Bray Auctions about the historic Dolese Mansion in Crown Heights, a nearly 16,000-square-foot estate dating back to the 1930s. ...

What's the perfect Father's Day? According to OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, it might include barbecue, bourbon and some beach time. In this episode, Ryan Welton talks with Ashley Glass and Executive Chef Wyatt Rogers about OKANA's Father's Day BBQ F...

Bedlam Buds takes a break from (American) football for a conversation about travel, culture and Europe. Ryan Welton and Jeremy Cook share stories from their travels across the continent, including London's museums and pubs, Paris food adventures, Switz...

Former Oklahoma State football coach Bob Simmons and former athletic director Terry Don Phillips helped transform the trajectory of Cowboy athletics. In this episode of Bedlam Buds, Ryan Welton and Jeremy Cook discuss Simmons' legacy as the coach who h...

This week, Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes return after a brief break to unpack one of the busiest news weeks of the summer. The conversation begins with President Trump's appearance at the NBA Finals in New York, including the reaction from Knicks fans a...

What happens when your water turns salty? What happens when an oily substance starts coming into your home? In this episode of the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, Ryan Welton talks with Tammy Boarman of Arcadia and Mitch and Kara Meredith of Fort Gibson about c...

The Oklahoma Sooners are heading to the Men's College World Series. Oklahoma Memo founder Ryan Welton and Oklahoma Columnist's Clay Horning discuss the Sooners' postseason surge, Skip Johnson's management of the pitching staff, Deiten Lachance's and Da...

Topics include: Why Clay believes Oklahoma softball's season ended because of avoidable pitching decisions Whether Patty Gasso overthought the Super Regional matchup against Mississippi State What the Sooners need to return to championship form Why Che...

This week on the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, Ryan Welton is joined by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jim Priest and Congressional District 1 candidate John Croisant for a wide-ranging discussion on the issues shaping Oklahoma's future. Topics include: Jim...

Ryan Welton welcomes Grant Hermes of Make It Make Sense back to the Oklahoma Memo Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest political stories of the week. Together, they examine President Trump's recent medical visits, questions about transp...

This week on the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes unpack a chaotic week in American politics and media. Tulsi Gabbard abruptly resigns as Director of National Intelligence amid mounting international pressure and internal power strug...

Linda Wiginton has spent more than four decades building one of Oklahoma’s most respected high school swimming programs in Altus. In this episode of the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, she joins Ryan Welton to reflect on: Starting the aquatics program in Altus ...

This week on Bedlam Buds, Ryan Welton and Jeremy Cook dive into a packed sports week that ranges from Premier League chaos to Oklahoma softball postseason excitement. Topics include: Arsenal officially winning the Premier League title after 22 years To...

In this week's episode of The Long View, Clay Horning and Ryan Welton talk about the weekend that was in college softball — with Oklahoma dominant in three consecutive regional wins at home.OU's reward is an at-home Super Regional against red-hot Missi...

Ryan Welton is joined by Oklahoma Democratic candidates Troy Green and John Croisant for a wide-ranging political conversation focused on the growing “Take BAC Congress” coalition. The group is advocating for reforms, including congressional term limit...

Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes unpack the week that was in politics. This episode covers: President Trump’s visit to China Taiwan and growing military concerns Why Cuba is becoming a major Trump focus New reporting about Trump’s health and behavior Wheth...

On this episode of Bedlam Buds, Ryan Welton and Jeremy Cook break down Oklahoma State softball’s Big 12 Tournament run and preview the Cowgirls’ NCAA Regional matchup against Stanford, Eastern Illinois and Princeton. The guys discuss: Ruby Maylen's dom...

On this episode of The Long View, Ryan Welton and Clay Horning break down the biggest questions surrounding Oklahoma Sooners softball entering the NCAA Tournament — especially the ongoing uncertainty in the pitching circle. The guys discuss: Why OU’s o...

Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes return for another deep-dive conversation covering some of the biggest political and economic stories in America right now. This episode explores: Whether the Iran conflict is truly over Why oil and gas prices could continu...

Why does Oklahoma continue to rank near the bottom nationally in education outcomes — and what would it actually take to fix it? In this episode of the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, Ryan Welton is joined by Democratic congressional candidate John Croisant and...

This week, Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes (of "Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes") unpack a fast-moving and complicated news cycle. Topics include: The current status of the Iran ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz disruption Why gas prices are likely to r...

A behind-the-scenes look at how eligibility decisions are made in Oklahoma high school sports — and why one attorney says the system needs reform. Oklahoma Memo founder and curator Ryan Welton sits down with Hannah Whitten to break down a recent case i...

Ryan Welton is joined by Grant Hermes for a wide-ranging conversation on the week’s biggest political developments. They discuss Kevin Hern’s Senate bid and why it could trigger major consequences not just in Oklahoma, but in the U.S. House. They also ...