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Let's Pod This talks with policymakers, advocates, elected officials, and regular folks from across Oklahoma to explain how our government works and provide context for the pressing issues facing our state. A project of Let's Fix This (letsfixthis.org).

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Ep. 46 | You're in charge while I'm gone 02.08.2018 1:31:12

As the primary run-off nears, we're joined by Republican candidates for Lt. Governor, Dana Murphy and Matt Pinnell, to discuss their perspectives on what that position actually does and their plan for it, should they be elected.

Ep. 45 | Carpathians, Kardashians, and Cardassians 30.07.2018 1:11:52

We manage to give you a recap this week's Oklahoma political news while also being distracted by Ghostbusters, Star Trek, and easily accessible barrier protection.

Ep 44 | Reefer Madness Continues plus an interview with the State Auditor (feat. Gary Jones) 20.07.2018 1:10:49

We discuss the bizarre things that happened this week in Oklahoma's medical marijuana saga, and then we speak with State Auditor Gary Jones to learn about the role of that position in our state government.

Ep 43: A doctor, a lawyer, and a therapist walk into a bar 15.07.2018 59:12

Ep 43: "A doctor, a lawyer, and a therapist walk into a bar." Scott (a doctor) and Andy (a therapist) have an unusually candid discussion about SQ788 (medical marijuana), ridiculous voter outrage, and how the issue is playing out in Oklahoma. The lawyer couldn't make it. Also a very brief "Pruitt Watch."

Ep 42 - Everybody gets a run-off 06.07.2018 1:18:31

We recap the primary election and discuss the crazy high number of run-off elections, plus the final DC edition of "Pruitt Watch" and phone calls with Democratic nominee for Governor, Drew Edmondson, and Election Board PIO, Bryan Dean.

Ep. 41: Live Pod of the Primaries 28.06.2018 1:49:35

Recorded live at Oak & Ore, we visit voters & candidates to get their experience and response to the elections. Featuring Kayla & Anna from Localities OKC, Amy Curran & crew from Generation Citizen, Brett Dickerson from OKC Free Press, JoBeth Hamon, Bo Broadwater from The Journal Record, Sheri Guyse from Big Bravely, recovering politico Thomas Larson, and candidates Carrie Blumert and Daniel Chae.

Ep. 40 - Fact-checking cannabis claims 21.06.2018 47:57

We test out some new audio gear and help explain some of the nuances of SQ788 with a quick fact-check of some of the most notable claims about the proposed law and medical marijuana itself.

Ep. 38: GOP Labor Commissioner Debate (with Tres Savage) 11.06.2018 1:11:41

Andy and Scott are joined by Tres Savage from NonDoc to recap the debate we held this week between Republican candidates for Labor Commissioner.

Ep. 37 | From 56th to 57th 01.06.2018 1:01:48

Andy and Scott are back from vacation! We take a quick look back at the 56th Oklahoma Legislature, discuss Governor Fallin's surprising vetoes of several bills, and give an update on the OSDH debacle. Then we lay out the plan ahead as we move into election season and head toward the 57th Legislature.

Ep. 36 | Bonus episode: From Walkout to What's Next - Day 2 [Live] 25.05.2018 1:58:27

The second of two special episodes from our "From Walkout to What's Next?" events. This one was recorded live on April 23, 2018 at The Patriarch in Edmond, OK.