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Oklahoma Memo
by Ryan Welton
'Oklahoma Memo' is an audio newscast introducing you to the best journalism being done across Oklahoma. Host Ryan Welton curates the stories and headlines each weekday — and talks to Oklahoma newsmakers and business movers and shakers.
Episodes
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John Croisant on campaign money, state questions and Oklahoma's election
With Election Day approaching, Democratic congressional candidate John Croisant returns to the Oklahoma Memo Podcast for a conversation about money, political influence and the future of Oklahoma. Croisant discusses his concerns about million-dollar ca...
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Midterm election fears grow as Trump administration battles California over voter rolls
With Election Day approaching, Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes examine growing tensions over election security, voter rolls and federal authority. This week: Suspicious white powder mailed to election offices, including in Oklahoma The Trump administratio...
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Oklahoma State falls at Houston, but the Big 12 dream lives on
Oklahoma State's comeback wasn't quite enough in a 35-32 loss at Houston, but the Cowboys still have plenty to play for. Ryan Welton and Jeremy Cook break down the missed opportunities, turnovers and slow start that cost OSU a chance at another confere...
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Oklahoma's Collapse Against Kentucky Raises Bigger Questions About Brent Venables
Oklahoma falls to 3-3 after a frustrating 21-13 loss to Kentucky, and the questions surrounding Brent Venables are getting louder. Ryan Welton and Clay Horning break down the Sooners' offensive struggles, John Mateer's late interceptions, questionable ...
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Can Oklahoma's Defense Keep Saving the Sooners? | The Long View
Oklahoma is coming off a thrilling win over Texas, but the Sooners still have a major question to answer: Can they generate enough offense to keep winning? Ryan Welton and Clay Horning break down OU's matchup with Kentucky, a team averaging nearly 35 p...
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What is an electric cooperative? How Oklahoma's co-ops put members first
#ad What exactly is an electric cooperative? And what makes it different from a traditional electric utility? October is National Cooperative Month, and we're celebrating with a special episode of the Oklahoma Memo Podcast! Host Ryan Welton sits down w...
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Cowboys vs. Cougars: Oklahoma State-Houston Preview and Predictions
Oklahoma State heads to Houston for a Big 12 showdown that could turn into an old-fashioned shootout. Ryan Welton and Jeremy Cook break down two explosive offenses, the quarterback matchup between Drew Mestemaker and Conner Weigman, and whether the Cow...
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Blue wave or blue tsunami? Trump and the stakes of the 2026 midterms
With the 2026 midterms just weeks away, Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes examine the possibility of Democrats taking control of both chambers of Congress — and what that could mean for President Donald Trump's final two years in office. The conversation ex...
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Oklahoma State's second-half magic continues in 42–28 win over UCF
The Cowboys are rolling! Oklahoma State pulls away from UCF for a 42–28 victory, and Ryan Welton and Jeremy Cook are back to explain how it happened. Jeremy brings observations straight from the sidelines as the Bedlam Buds break down another impressiv...
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Oklahoma stuns Texas: A season-saving win or a one-game miracle?
Oklahoma did the improbable, stunning Texas 27–24 on Tate Sandell's last-second field goal at the Cotton Bowl. Ryan Welton and Clay Horning break down a remarkable Red River victory, from the blocked punt and Peyton Bowen's pick-six to Lloyd Avant's br...
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OU–Texas Preview: Is a Coaching Shakeup Coming for the Sooners? | The Long View
It's OU–Texas week, and the pressure is mounting on Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners. On this episode of The Long View, Ryan Welton and veteran sports columnist Clay Horning preview the Red River Rivalry and examine whether Oklahoma's struggling...
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The Cowboys Are Rolling: Can UCF Slow Down Oklahoma State?
Oklahoma State is turning heads under Eric Morris, but can the Cowboys avoid a trap game against UCF? Ryan Welton and Jeremy Cook break down Saturday's matchup with Scott Frost's Knights, including UCF's dangerous running game, quarterback injuries, an...
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OKANA Fest Is Taking Over the Resort: Food, Drinks, Football and More
OKANA Resort is preparing for its first resort-wide food, wine and entertainment festival — and Ashley Glass says guests should expect something much bigger than a traditional food and wine festival. Ashley joins Ryan Welton on the Oklahoma Memo Podcas...
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What Cyndi Munson Would Do as Governor
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cyndi Munson joins Ryan Welton for a wide-ranging conversation about what she would do as Oklahoma governor. Munson says education would be her first priority, arguing that Oklahoma’s struggles with schools affect eve...
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Why Trump Came to Oklahoma, DHS Voting Questions and Mike Tomlin’s Minecraft Masterpiece
President Donald Trump came to Durant, Oklahoma, this week — but why Oklahoma? Ryan and Grant break down Trump’s rally and his midterm message before turning to the president’s extensive TIME interview and what it revealed about his thinking on politic...
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Are Oklahoma’s Political Winds Changing? | John Croisant
With Election Day approaching, congressional candidate John Croisant joins Ryan Welton for their weekly conversation about Oklahoma politics and the race for the 1st Congressional District. This week, Croisant reacts to President Donald Trump’s rally i...
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Jasmine Thomas on What She’d Do in the U.S. Senate
N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas joins Oklahoma Memo founder Ryan Welton for a wide-ranging conversation about her quest for the U.S. Senate. Thomas discusses her call for a national moratorium on AI data centers, affordability and housing, universal childcare, ...
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Why Tulsa Public Schools Could Close 17 Schools
Tulsa Public Schools is considering closing 17 schools as the district confronts declining enrollment and a multimillion-dollar budget problem. John Croisant — a TPS school board member and Democratic candidate for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District...
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The White House vs. the Press, Trump and Xi, and Oklahoma’s Midterm Moment
The White House is fighting with major news organizations over access to the president — and Grant Hermes says the consequences go well beyond the journalists involved. This week on Grant & Ryan, Ryan Welton and Grant break down how the White House pre...
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OU-Georgia preview: Can the Sooners’ defense overcome a broken offense?
Oklahoma heads between the hedges to face Georgia, and Ryan Welton and Clay Horning have considerably more faith in the Sooners’ defense than their offense. In this episode of The Long View, Ryan and Clay break down Georgia quarterback Gunnar Stockton,...
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Can Oklahoma State Stop Michael Hawkins Jr. in Morgantown?
Oklahoma State hits the road for its first true hostile environment of the season as the Cowboys travel to Morgantown to face West Virginia. Bedlam Buds Ryan and Jeremy break down a fascinating contrast in styles: West Virginia wants to run the footbal...
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OU Wins 14-6. Somehow, Things Look Worse.
Oklahoma beat New Mexico 14-6, but there wasn't much celebrating on this episode of The Long View. Ryan Welton and Clay Horning dig into an OU offense that rushed 32 times for only 61 yards — 1.9 yards per carry — while quarterback John Mateer threw tw...
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Why AI Companies Suddenly Want Washington to Regulate Them
The companies racing to build increasingly powerful artificial intelligence are now talking about the need for government guardrails. Why would an industry ask Washington to regulate it? Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes unpack the competing motivations beh...
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Are the Cowboys for real? OSU rolls from Oregon into Murray State
Oklahoma State went from a frustrating loss to Tulsa to a stunning 39-31 win over Oregon. So what exactly are these Cowboys? Bedlam Buds Ryan Welton and Jeremy Cook revisit OSU’s huge win, Drew Mestemaker’s emergence and a defense that held Oregon to j...
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OU’s Offense Is Broken: Mateer, Arbuckle and a Michigan Reality Check
Oklahoma’s 17-10 loss at Michigan raises a much bigger question than whether the Sooners can recover from one defeat: Is this offense fundamentally broken? Oklahoma Memo founder Ryan Welton and longtime Oklahoma sports columnist Clay Horning break down...
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Oklahoma State Stuns Oregon — And Everything Is Back on the Table
What a difference a week makes. Oklahoma State responds to its ugly Tulsa loss with a stunning 39-31 win over No. 16 Oregon, and suddenly Bedlam Buds Ryan and Jeremy have an entirely different Cowboys team to talk about. Jeremy joins the show fresh fro...
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Oregon–Oklahoma State predictions: Bracing for the Ducks, looking for progress
Can Oklahoma State make Oregon sweat—or will this be another long afternoon for Cowboys fans? Ryan Welton and Jeremy Cook make their picks and explain why they disagree on the likely margin. Ryan expects Oregon to cover the 23.5-point spread discussed ...
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OU–Michigan: Picking the Sooners, Doubting the Offense
Ryan Welton and Clay Horning both expect Oklahoma to beat Michigan. Neither is convinced the Sooners will resolve their offensive concerns along the way. This week on The Long View, the conversation centers on OU’s search for a dependable running game,...
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Step away from the ledge, Oklahoma State fans
Oklahoma State’s loss to Tulsa was ugly, but does one bad Saturday mean the Cowboys’ season is already over? Ryan Welton and Jeremy Cook dig into the Bedlam Buds comment section and respond to fans questioning Eric Morris, Drew Mestemaker, OSU’s offens...
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Are You Better Off? John Croisant on Trump, Tax Cuts and Oklahoma’s Future
John Croisant is asking voters a familiar question: Are you better off today? The Democratic candidate for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District joins Ryan Welton for a wide-ranging assessment of President Donald Trump, Republicans in Congress and Okla...
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Mail-voting turmoil, the middle-class squeeze and “Trumpapalooza”
Mail ballots are beginning to move, but a legal battle over the Trump administration’s proposed Postal Service rules remains unresolved. Journalist Grant Hermes joins Oklahoma Memo founder Ryan Welton to explain the administration’s attempted mail-ball...
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OSU Stunned by Tulsa: Is This Cowboys Team Fixable? Yes.
Oklahoma State’s highly anticipated new era opened with a painful 24-10 loss to Tulsa. Bedlam Buds Ryan Welton and Jeremy Cook react to a performance in which the Cowboys moved the ball but repeatedly failed to finish drives. They examine Drew Mestemak...
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OSU at Tulsa: Can the Cowboys Make a Statement?
The Eric Morris era begins with an immediate test — and a chance for revenge. Oklahoma State opens the 2026 season Saturday at Tulsa, less than a year after the Golden Hurricane stunned the Cowboys 19-12 in Stillwater. This time, OSU arrives with a new...
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OU’s 2026 ceiling: Playoff run or another season on the brink?
How many games will Oklahoma win in 2026? Ryan Welton and Clay Horning go game by game through the Sooners’ schedule — and emerge with two different paths to a successful season. Ryan predicts a 10-2 finish, including wins at Georgia and over Texas, fo...
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One Tick Bite Could Make You Allergic to Red Meat, with KOSU's Sierra Pfeifer
A bite from a lone star tick can trigger alpha-gal syndrome, a potentially serious allergy to red meat, dairy and other mammalian products. KOSU reporter Sierra Pfeifer joins Oklahoma Memo founder Ryan Welton to explain why the condition is gaining att...
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Can Taxpayers Benefit From Data Centers? With Pete Sepp
Data centers are generating fierce opposition across Oklahoma, but could these projects also benefit local taxpayers? Pete Sepp, president of the National Taxpayers Union, joins Oklahoma Memo founder Ryan Welton to present a different perspective on th...
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John Croisant on Oklahoma’s winnable races, self-funded candidates and Trump’s trade wars
Congressional District 1 candidate John Croisant believes Oklahoma Democrats have something they haven’t enjoyed in years: multiple races they can realistically win. Croisant joins Oklahoma Memo’s Ryan Welton to discuss what the narrow Republican guber...
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Trump’s Midterm Strategy, Oklahoma’s Political Divide and the Beef Backlash
President Donald Trump wants the 2026 midterms to become a referendum on himself — but could that strategy backfire? In this week’s Grant and Ryan conversation, Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes examine the administration’s actions involving mail-in ballots...
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Roger Denny’s $25 Million Gamble on Brent Venables
Roger Denny has made one of the biggest decisions of his young tenure as Oklahoma’s athletic director: extending Brent Venables through 2031 at $10.5 million per year. Was it a deserved reward after a 10-2 season — or an unnecessary financial gamble? O...
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Meet the Receivers Who Could Transform Oklahoma State’s Offense
Oklahoma State’s receiving corps has been rebuilt—and the difference is already visible. On this episode of Bedlam Buds, Ryan Welton and Jeremy Cook examine the speed, depth and versatility surrounding quarterback Drew Mestemaker in Eric Morris’ new of...
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The State Farm files are open. Now what?
A Comanche County judge has unsealed 285 pages of internal State Farm records at the center of lawsuits over the insurer’s handling of Oklahoma roof claims. Griffin Media political analyst Scott Mitchell joins Oklahoma Memo founder Ryan Welton to expla...
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Debt, War and America’s Global Power; Plus, Is Taiwan Soon to be Exposed?
America’s national debt has reached $40 trillion. But what does that number actually mean—and when does debt become a genuine threat to the country’s economy and national security? Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes break down the difference between debt and...
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America Owes $40 Trillion. Who’s Going to Pay for It?
America’s national debt has reached $40 trillion—but what does that number actually mean for Oklahomans? Democratic congressional candidate John Croisant joins Oklahoma Memo host Ryan Welton to discuss the consequences of federal borrowing, the biparti...
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John Croisant on SQ 844, SQ 846 & Oklahoma's Runoff Elections
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...
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The Air Force One decoy controversy and a deepening crisis aboard the USS Lincoln
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 ...
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Jim Priest on Data Centers, Rural Hospitals and Oklahoma’s Senate Runoff
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...
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Poll: Drummond and Mazzei Are Tied — But Who Has the Turnout Edge?
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...
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Inside Oklahoma State fall camp: First look at Eric Morris’ new offense
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...
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The Oklahoma jail scam stealing thousands from families
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 ...
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Drew Williamson on Drummond vs. Mazzei, Data Centers and Stitt’s Next Move
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...
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'Oklahoma Memo' is an audio newscast introducing you to the best journalism being done across Oklahoma. Host Ryan Welton curates the stories and headlines each weekday — and talks to Oklahoma newsmakers and business movers and shakers.
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