Jake for the State Podcast

Congressman Josh Brecheen is holding 20 town halls across 28 counties in Oklahoma to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill. He is addressing misinformation about the bill, particularly regarding Medicaid growth and hospital closures. Brecheen emphasizes the importance of accurate information and clarifies that the bill will continue Medicaid growth at the rate of inflation, addressing concerns about...

Oklahoma House Rep Gabe Woolley speaks about his upcoming interim study at the capitol focusing on how we can improve child welfare in Oklahoma and clean up judicial corruption. This is a critical study and this a preview of what will be discussed.  

After winning a critical special election to fill the vacated Senate seat in District 8, Senator Brian Logan joined the remaining 5 days of session. Hear directly from him about this whirlwind experience, and he is now preparing to go right back into his re-election campaign!  Big shout out to my incredible sponsors!  motushealth.com At Motus Health, we believe you were created to thrive—physicall...

Former Representative Jason Murphey breaks down the most likely scenario explaining the most recent scandal involving Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters.    Big shout out to my incredible sponsors!  motushealth.com At Motus Health, we believe you were created to thrive—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—not just get by. Our clinic is built on Dr. Maass's vision of true heal...

I sit with Bill and Lisa Woolley who have been fighting to get their grandson, Clayton, back into their custody after Oklahoma DHS removed him following the death of his infant brother.  Bill and Lisa were accused of murder and sexual molestation.  However, mysteriously these charges have never been pursued.  They are simply waiting for vindication of these accused crimes and the reunification wit...

On July 14, 2025, the Supreme Court handed down an 8-0 ruling that's got conservatives across the country cheering. It's a decision that lets President Trump move forward with gutting the federal Department of Education—yep, you heard that right, dismantling a bloated, unconstitutional bureaucracy. And let me tell you, this isn't just about schools. It's about Oklahoma standing up to federal overr...

The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a tribal citizen seeking to avoid paying state income tax, restricting the impact of the nation's highest court's controversial 2020 McGirt decision. Gov. Kevin Stitt said,  "This is a big win for the future of Oklahoma. From day one, I've fought to make sure every Oklahoman is treated equally," Stitt said in a statement. "Tribal governments, lib...

Faith Campbell, Candidate for OK GOP National Committeewoman  talks about her work in Oklahoma why she's running for this office. 

Former Oklahoma Rep Jason Murphey calls out corruption in the Oklahom state House of Representatives. Check out his full coverage of the story here: https://oklahomastatecapital.substack.com/p/when-shall-becomes-may-why-the-people?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=2598560&post_id=164509148&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=3n49dy&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email  

Linda Murphy discusses the controversial statewide longitudinal data system bill in Oklahoma, highlighting its origins in the Obama administration's stimulus money and its connection to the Common Core State Standards. She explains how the system, initially designed for aggregate reporting, was transformed to collect student-level data, raising privacy concerns. Murphy also touches on the influenc...

Roberta Lewis with Moms for Liberty joins me to discuss a bill in the Oklahoma legislature that is working its way to the Governor's desk. The goal?  Track your children from Kindergarten into the workforce.  All for their good... right?  What's in this bill? Who is requesting it? Why is it gaining steam in the conservative state of Oklahoma? 

  Amy Cerato, a civil engineer and president of Pike off OTA, discusses the organization's opposition to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's (OTA) proposed 59-mile turnpike expansion. Cerato argues that the OTA, funded by revenue bonds, lacks oversight and prioritizes profit over public need, citing the construction of economically unviable turnpikes. She advocates for improving existing infrastruct...

The Oklahoma Storm Chaser Bill - 3 Perspectives: Jordan Hall, Independent Storm Chaser Tod Beasley, Volunteer Firefighter Rep Scott Fetgatter, Author of the Bill

We're gonna dig into some GOP drama some issues involving the Republican Party here in Oklahoma now if you're not from Oklahoma or not been involved in politics or the Republican Party for a while, you may be unaware of what's going on but those who are Republicans in the state of Oklahoma are really aware that there's been some factions and friction between different groups and the Republican par...

Gerald Brand's heart wrenching story of watching his wife suffer and ultimately pass away left him with many questions surrounding his wife's care.  When he recieved no response from the hospital, he determined to do something about it to ensure others would not have to suffer in a system where the patients care is not top priority.       Click here to learn more about Gerald's business where he b...

Former Oklahoma Rep Sherrie Conley joins me to discuss a couple of education related bills. SB 224 and HB 1491.   SB224 would establish a Statewide Longistudinal Data System in the state of Oklahoma.  This would allow the govermnment to track and monitor your child from cradel to the grave.  I have a big problem with this!  Listen and you'll understand why.  Then, we have HB1491 and this interesti...

A recent shake up in the Oklahoma Board of Education has cause many Oklahomans to ask, "What is going on with Governor Stitt, Ryan Walters, and the education system in Oklahoma?"  Was this a politcal move?  Is this because of the stand Ryan Walter's and the board took on accounting for documenting the legal status of students?  Is Stitt departing from Trump's agenda?  Was Kendra stirring up "polit...

Today I am joined by an independent investigator from the substack "V1SUT" who will go by the alias "Mary" to protect her identity and help her continue her ongoing work uncovering corruption across the stte.  We will be discussing the sudden removal of three boad members on the Oklahoma State Board of Education. There are lots of rumor and speculation as to why this happened. Ironically, on the s...

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Lonnie Burns, running for Oklahoma House district 20. Learn more at https://www.burnsforokhouse.com/ _____________________________________________  Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by visin...

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Paul Bondar, running for Oklahoma Congressional District 4.   Learn more at https://www.electbondar.com/ _____________________________________________   Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area.   You can also listen to his past radio shows b...

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Justin Mize, candidate for Canadian County Sherriff.   Learn more at https://justinmizeforsheriff.com/ _____________________________________________   Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area.   You can also listen to his past radio shows by...

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Justin Hornback, candidate for Oklahoma State Corporation Commissioner.   Learn more at https://occ.798er.com/ _____________________________________________   Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area.   You can also listen to his past radio s...