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Oklahoma Memo — 125 episodes

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John Croisant on SQ 844, SQ 846 & Oklahoma's Runoff Elections

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The Air Force One decoy controversy and a deepening crisis aboard the USS Lincoln

3

Jim Priest on Data Centers, Rural Hospitals and Oklahoma’s Senate Runoff

4

Poll: Drummond and Mazzei Are Tied — But Who Has the Turnout Edge?

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Inside Oklahoma State fall camp: First look at Eric Morris’ new offense

6

The Oklahoma jail scam stealing thousands from families

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Drew Williamson on Drummond vs. Mazzei, Data Centers and Stitt’s Next Move

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Is Oklahoma politics about to get unpredictable?

9

Suzie Byrd on challenging Frank Lucas — and why she says Oklahoma needs ‘new ideas’

10

Did Christopher Nolan get The Odyssey right? Ancient World expert separates myth from history

11

Iran Tries to Hack Water Systems? Trump vs. Senate Republicans + Fauci's 5th | Grant & Ryan

12

AI Data Centers: Fact vs. Fiction | Why Oklahoma Is Ground Zero

13

Transparency, AI Data Centers and Privacy: The Debate Facing Oklahoma

14

Birthright citizenship, Markwayne Mullin's future and the mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell

15

Did John Mateer's viral quote get taken out of context?

16

Nick Coffey: Why Oklahoma's next attorney general should be "a prosecutor, not a politician"

17

Everything looks different for Oklahoma. Now the offense has to prove it.

18

Big 12 Drama, Eric Morris & Why Oklahoma State Could Surprise Everyone

19

Social Security's 2032 Deadline: What Happens Next?

20

Where Is Mitch McConnell? Plus the Senate Race Democrats Didn't See Coming

21

State Climatologist Gary McManus Explains What El Niño Really Means for Oklahoma

22

A shocking attack outside OKC police headquarters—and a heroic rescue.

23

Why Oklahoma hospitals could lose $218 million — and what SHOPP actually is

24

Why the Housing Bill is Important to Oklahoma | Celebrating America's 250th Birthday

25

Why Won't President Trump Sign The Landmark Housing Bill?

26

Oklahoma Primary Elections Yield Some Surprises

27

Understanding the Iran Deal & the Oklahoma Primary Elections

28

The Story Behind Oklahoma City's Dolese Mansion Auction

29

Father's Day at OKANA: BBQ, Bourbon and Family Fun

30

London, Paris, Pubs and Passports: Europe Through Oklahoma Eyes

31

Remembering Bob Simmons and Terry Don Phillips: The Men Who Helped Build Modern Oklahoma State Athletics

32

From the Knicks to the World Cup: Sports, Spectacle and the Politics Shaping America

33

Two families, one complaint: Oklahoma regulators failed us

34

The Sooners Are Omaha Bound: Why OU Baseball Is Peaking At The Perfect Time

35

The Long View | Sooners softball + Thunder post-mortem, and OU baseball keeps on going

36

Jim Priest and John Croisant on AI, Education, Affordability and the Future of Oklahoma

37

Trump’s Health, UFC at the White House, and the Texas Political Earthquake

38

Tulsi Resigns, Trump Skips the Wedding & Democrats Face a Brutal Reality Check

39

Linda Wiginton On Building A Swimming Powerhouse In Altus

40

Thunder vs. Wemby, Arsenal Celebrates & OSU Softball Heads to Nebraska

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Oklahoma Softball Gets Right at Regionals; Mississippi State Next | The Long View

42

Oklahoma Democrats Push “Take BAC Congress” Movement | Troy Green & John Croisant

43

Trump’s China Trip | Latest on Cuba, Taiwan | AOC for President and the rise of Justin Pearson

44

Bedlam Buds: Cowgirls Softball Rolling Into Postseason

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The Long View | Sooners softball postseason begins, Thunder disrespect & Oklahoma politics

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Is This A War, Or What? | Conversation With Grant Hermes

47

Why Oklahoma Keeps Ranking Last in Education | Featuring John Croisant and Craig McVay

48

Ceasefire, chaos, and the real (literal) costs of uncertainty

49

The fight over fairness in Oklahoma high school sports (with Hannah Whitten)

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Oklahoma politics this week: Kevin Hern’s Senate bid, Mullin’s future and the Iran oil threat

51

A Father’s Fight: The Story Behind Oklahoma’s “Leo’s Law”

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Oklahoma historian, educator warns 'quick fixes' won’t solve the reading crisis

53

Investment or austerity? Oklahoma’s fork in the road | with Rep. Melissa Provenzano and John Croisant

54

The State of the Union’s biggest story: What President Trump didn’t say

55

Oklahoma Memo Newscast | February 25, 2026

56

Mustang’s 122 suspensions, Epstein shockwaves, and Iran escalation fears — explained

57

Senate Bill 1421 explained with Brandy Torres-DeMark

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The AI issue rural voters fear most (Why that matters in 2026) | Oklahoma Memo Podcast

59

Federal power vs. federalism: Gov. Kevin Stitt’s moment on the national stage | Oklahoma Memo Podcast

60

Hand up, not handout: The Oklahoma organization helping 30 million people globally

61

NFL playoff picks: Who’s built for January? | Bedlam Buds

62

Minneapolis and ICE: The moment America hit its limit (with Grant Hermes)

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Why Oklahoma State might be 2026's portal turnaround team | Bedlam Buds

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OSU goes all-in: QB Hejny exits, Mestemaker coming to Stillwater?

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Bedlam Buds | Miami the villain, Texas Tech on the rise, and Georgia means business

66

Oklahoma News (Dec. 29, 2025) | Wildfire danger, delayed audits and more

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Why the Spurs are Oklahoma City’s biggest problem right now | Bedlam Buds

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Bedlam Buds | Michigan hires Kyle Whittingham, but is he a good match for that school?

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Oklahoma news (Dec. 26, 2025) | Flu shot reaction, Broken Arrow lesson about homelessness — and the Thunder struggle

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Oklahoma news (Dec. 24, 2025) | ICE detentions, OU turmoil and crazy warm weather

71

An airing of the grievances (Bedlam Buds Festivus special)

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Festivus for the rest of us: Airing of the grievances | Bedlam Buds

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Oklahoma news (Dec. 23, 2025) | Fractured GOP concerned about open primaries, lawmakers looking to 'Mississippi Miracle'

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Inside the State Farm investigation with Oklahoma Watch’s J.C. Hallman

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Oklahoma news (Dec. 22, 2025) | A warm week ahead, a leaner 2026 budget, and how a pause in food assistance led to more evictions

76

What Susie Wiles’ words revealed about President Trump | Oklahoma Memo & Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes

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Oklahoma's season ends in 34–24 loss to Alabama | Bedlam Buds

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Oklahoma News Update: December 19, 2025

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Oklahoma news | Wildfire danger, OMES announcement & ICE help from local law enforcement

80

Sooners take down previously undefeated Cowboys in Bedlam hoops, 85-76 | Bedlam Buds

81

Less fighting, more listening: a conversation with Congressional District 1 candidate John Croisant

82

Rural hospitals, residents could be hit hardest if ACA subsidies go away | with Grant Hermes

83

OU’s playoff path: Why the bracket sets up better than you'd think | Bedlam Buds

84

How & why AI can reshape the Oklahoma economy, a conversation with Saxum's Hart Brown

85

First impressions of Eric Morris in Stillwater as OSU coach | Bedlam Buds

86

How Oklahoma went from 17th to 50th in education — and what works

87

OU’s Fulnecky firestorm, academic freedom and war-crime allegations against Pete Hegseth (with Grant Hermes)

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What If Hauss Hejny never got hurt? OSU’s season of ‘almosts’ and the Eric Morris reset | Bedlam Buds

89

Ranking Thanksgiving foods (And defending the weird ones) | Bedlam Buds

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Eric Morris named new football coach at Oklahoma State | Bedlam Buds

91

How Oklahoma Realtors help buyers navigate rising home insurance costs | Oklahoma Memo

92

Epstein vote fallout + military PSA + 2026 economic buzzword, 'affordability' | Oklahoma Memo

93

What Oklahomans really think about vaccine requirements — and why it matters | Oklahoma Memo

94

Gritty win for Oklahoma in Tuscaloosa, turnovers doom OSU | Bedlam Buds

95

Reopened for now: The shutdown deal, self-dealing in the senate and the Epstein files

96

College football predictions for Week 12 (OU vs. Alabama, OSU vs. Kansas State and more!) | Bedlam Buds

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OSU wrestling gets big win over Stanford, men's hoops topples A&M | Bedlam Buds

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OU vs. Alabama: Why the Sooners should be able to keep it close (or win) | Bedlam Buds

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The rise of virtual learning in Oklahoma: Inside OVCA with Head of Schools Audra Plummer | Oklahoma Memo

100

Can a judge force SNAP funding? What it means for Oklahoma | Oklahoma Memo

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Why Choctaw Nation was named one of the best places to work in Oklahoma | Oklahoma Memo

102

Inside the Oklahoma startup reinventing hydrogen production | Oklahoma Memo

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Why Oklahoma’s maternal substance use crisis needs treatment, not punishment | Oklahoma Memo

104

Bedlam Buds | OU and OSU struggle, coaching chaos + Dodgers, Thunder & the CFL

105

Shutdown Day 24: Health coverage cliff + East Wing teardown explained | Oklahoma Memo

106

Can we prevent the next government shutdown? Sen. James Lankford thinks so. | Oklahoma Memo

107

Bedlam Buds | OU-Ole Miss showdown, OSU’s “what-if,” Thunder chances for a repeat — and World Series picks

108

Lessons from a serial entrepreneur on benefits, business, and Oklahoma | Oklahoma Memo

109

Shutdown fallout: Rural hospitals, health care in crisis | Oklahoma Memo

110

Launching Tulsa’s next great newsroom — Gary Lee from Tulsa Flyer | Oklahoma Memo

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Bedlam Buds | OU–Texas fallout, James Franklin out at Penn State, OSU’s shirtless dudes, and MLB picks

112

How close are we to armed conflict between states? | Oklahoma Memo

113

Bedlam Buds – OU-Texas week is here! Defense dominates, offense debated

114

The story behind Oklahoma City's Clara Luper's National Sit-In Plaza

115

Ryan Walters resignation shock, Gundy out, and will D.C. shut down?

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Why Oklahoma State Department of Education senior officer resigned | Oklahoma Memo

117

Today in Oklahoma: Guymon police scandal, Caddo language challenge, Tulsa trauma center

118

Why is Oklahoma Education Dept. mum on resignations? + $3B tribal grant warning | Oklahoma Memo

119

Youth housing crisis & public media cuts | Oklahoma Memo, July 18

120

New Oklahoma City Thunder Arena Unveiled + Glossip Deal Dispute | July 17, 2025

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Oklahoma News: State Steps Up for Texas & New Mexico — While OKC Ponders New Arena Name | Oklahoma Memo

122

Trump’s Medicaid cuts, EPA vs chemtrails, & MLB draft 1st round dominated by Oklahoma players

123

Heartland Flyer Saved (For Now) + Walters’ New Teacher Test | Oklahoma Memo

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Oklahoma Memo News Update: July 10

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Oklahoma Memo News Update: July 9