OK OutCasts

Ep021 League of Extraordinary Session

This week, Kris and Brittany discuss what happened in last week's Oklahoma legislative extraordinary session which was needed to allocate the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The legislature passed all the funding, but required OU Health to stop providing medical treatment to trans kids. Brittany discusses the messaging that seems to be working for Minnesota Dems, and why Oklahoma Dems may want to push harder on the abortion extremist angle.

Ep020 Get Your S--- Together

On this episode, Kris and Brittany discuss what OK Republicans are doing right and what OK Democrats are doing wrong at this point in the campaign season. Brittany has some tough love for Dems regarding messaging and fundraising. Kris provides insight from his night at the OKC Golf and Country Club fundraiser for GOP candidate for Oklahoma County DA, Kevin Calvey. Also, an update on the latest extremist legislation from state Sen. Shane Jett.

Ep019 Up in Smoke

This week, Kris and Brittany discuss the Oklahoma Supreme Court decision on SQ 820, and what it means for the November ballot. Then, the topics turned to the status of the multiple criminal and civil investigations of the former President, followed by an update on Putin's continued failed war on Ukraine, and how that's playing out with his allies.

 

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Ep018 Special Masters and Epic Journeys

This week, Kris and Brittany discuss what Brittany learned from her epic road trip through the midwest and northeast, the latest on the Special Master appointed to review the documents seized from Mar-a-Lago, and the accomplishments of President Biden and Democrats in a closely divided Congress.

Ep017 Labor of Love Day

This week, Kris and Brittany discuss their Labor Day plans, have a quick discussion and update on the Epic scandal along with the Seeworth Academy scandal, and share their love for Oklahoma Democratic Party volunteer extraordanaire Debbie Hogue-Downing. A shorter episode this week. Happy Labor Day all!

Ep016 Recreational Run Offs

In this episode, Brittany and Kris discuss the results of the Aug 23 primary run-offs in Oklahoma, as well as an in depth update on the state of the recreational cannabis petitions, and a discussion of the upcoming race in Oklahoma HD 88, where Rep. Mauree Turner (they/them) faces an independent challenger this November. This episode will also include some discussions of the work Kris and Brittany did together on the Paula Sophia for HD 88 campaign back in 2014.

Ep015 Straight Party Conundrum

On this episode Kris and Brittany discuss:

-new polling data in Oklahoma re: Stitt, Lankford, Biden

-differences in voting in Oklahoma vs. Minnesota

-the "straight party voting" conundrum facing Joy Hofmeister

-the raid on Mar-a-Lago and what i could mean for the ongoing cold civil war

Ep014 Vaguely Problematic

This week Kris and Brittany cover:

-Kansas voters reject Constitutional Amendment to ban abortion

-Oklahoma gets its first complaints against school districts for violation of the vague HB 1775 (which Gov Stitt billed as a ban on critical race theory)

-Speaker Pelosi leads Congressional delegation to Taiwan

*Apologies again for Brittany's internet connection; we're working on solutions for future episodes

Ep013 Christian Nationalism

This week, Kris and Brittany talk about the effects the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v Wade is having on the states. Then the discussion turns to Christian Nationalism--what is it and how is it affecting politics in Oklahoma?

Ep012 Deep Space Insurrection

On today's episode, Kris and Brittany talk a little about space telescopes before diving into the latest January 6th Committee hearing. This is followed by a discussion of the recent federal audit showing Gov Stitt and Sec of Education Walters mishandled and misappropriated Covid relief funds.