OK OutCasts

Ep011 Handle the Scandal

This week Kris and Brittany chat about the days of Oklahomans' lives as the summer of swirling scandals envelops the Stitt Administration and filters down to all levels of Oklahoma government. There's the sex abuser Oklahoma College Republicans Chairman (and Ryan Walters campaign manager), the ClassWallet scandal, the criminal assistant attorney general, and the Swadley's state park restaurant scandal. Join us for some scandal facts and some laughs along the way.

Sanity Can Prevail

Kris and Brittany discuss the results of the Oklahoma primary elections on June 28, including what each of them thought was the biggest surprise. Brittany discusses how ranked choice voting could benefit Oklahoma voters using the CD2 race as an example. Kris discusses his favorite victory of this cycle. Brittany discusses the bipartisan gun safety legislation that was signed into law and the crazy couple weeks of SCOTUS decisions.

Ep009 Primaries and the Jail

Kris and Brittany discuss the upcoming Oklahoma primary elections (Tuesday June 28), the bond issue in Oklahoma County asking voters to approve funds for a new jail, and the latest on the January 6th Committee.

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Ep008 Session

Kris and Brittany open up with a Point/Counterpoint on the opening January 6 hearing. Kris discusses the ongoing concurrent special sessions in the Oklahoma legislature--or XXX Session to the insiders. Brittany discusses some positive movement on gun responsibility laws in the US Senate.

Ep007 Special Sessions for All

On this episode, Kris updates us on the dual special sessions (one called by the legislature and the other by Gov. Stitt). Kris and Brittany discuss gun violence. Brittany discusses the importance of the upcoming January 6th Committee hearings.

Ep006 Memorial Day Weekend Update

Kris brings us updates on the latest from the legislature on the budget, as well as good news regarding petitions for SQ 818 and 819 to make recreational cannabis legal under the Oklahoma Constitution. Brittany talks about how loosening of gun laws had a direct impact in Uvalde, TX. Brittany and Kris discuss their Memorial Day weekend plans.

Ep 005 Stand Your Ground

Kris gives us an update on budget negotiations and whether the legislature will actually wrap up by Friday, May 20. Brittany discusses different legal standards for self-defense (e.g. "Stand Your Ground" laws) comparing some cases from Minnesota and Oklahoma and how the different approaches result in different outcomes.

Ep004 Sigh Knee Dye

In this episode, Kris talks about the upcoming end of the Oklahoma legislative session and what some of the sticking points may be that would keep session going longer. Then, Brittany talks about the big SCOTUS news and what the impending opinion to overturn Roe v Wade means from both a legal and political perspective.

Ep 003 - The 4/20 Episode

Brittany asks Kris for updates on the ongoing initiative petitions to legalize adult use recreational cannabis in Oklahoma, including possible economic impacts and the path to getting SQ 818 and 819 on the ballot.

Ep002 Messaging Matters

In this episode, Kris updates us on the beginning of filing week at the Capitol. Brittany discusses the importance of messaging, and the shortfalls of bad messaging she has seen in Oklahoma politics lately. Also, Kris and Brittany share a couple of things that have given us hope this week.