Oklahoma Memo

This week on the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, Ryan Welton is joined by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jim Priest and Congressional District 1 candidate John Croisant for a wide-ranging discussion on the issues shaping Oklahoma's future. Topics include: Jim...

Ryan Welton welcomes Grant Hermes of Make It Make Sense back to the Oklahoma Memo Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest political stories of the week. Together, they examine President Trump's recent medical visits, questions about transp...

This week on the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes unpack a chaotic week in American politics and media. Tulsi Gabbard abruptly resigns as Director of National Intelligence amid mounting international pressure and internal power strug...

Linda Wiginton has spent more than four decades building one of Oklahoma’s most respected high school swimming programs in Altus. In this episode of the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, she joins Ryan Welton to reflect on: Starting the aquatics program in Altus ...

This week on Bedlam Buds, Ryan Welton and Jeremy Cook dive into a packed sports week that ranges from Premier League chaos to Oklahoma softball postseason excitement. Topics include: Arsenal officially winning the Premier League title after 22 years To...

In this week's episode of The Long View, Clay Horning and Ryan Welton talk about the weekend that was in college softball — with Oklahoma dominant in three consecutive regional wins at home. OU's reward is an at-home Super Regional against red-hot Missi...

Ryan Welton is joined by Oklahoma Democratic candidates Troy Green and John Croisant for a wide-ranging political conversation focused on the growing “Take BAC Congress” coalition. The group is advocating for reforms, including congressional term limit...

Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes unpack the week that was in politics. This episode covers: President Trump’s visit to China Taiwan and growing military concerns Why Cuba is becoming a major Trump focus New reporting about Trump’s health and behavior Wheth...

On this episode of Bedlam Buds, Ryan Welton and Jeremy Cook break down Oklahoma State softball’s Big 12 Tournament run and preview the Cowgirls’ NCAA Regional matchup against Stanford, Eastern Illinois and Princeton. The guys discuss: Ruby Maylen's dom...

On this episode of The Long View, Ryan Welton and Clay Horning break down the biggest questions surrounding Oklahoma Sooners softball entering the NCAA Tournament — especially the ongoing uncertainty in the pitching circle. The guys discuss: Why OU’s o...

Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes return for another deep-dive conversation covering some of the biggest political and economic stories in America right now. This episode explores: Whether the Iran conflict is truly over Why oil and gas prices could continu...

Why does Oklahoma continue to rank near the bottom nationally in education outcomes — and what would it actually take to fix it? In this episode of the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, Ryan Welton is joined by Democratic congressional candidate John Croisant and...

This week, Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes (of "Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes") unpack a fast-moving and complicated news cycle. Topics include: The current status of the Iran ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz disruption Why gas prices are likely to r...

A behind-the-scenes look at how eligibility decisions are made in Oklahoma high school sports — and why one attorney says the system needs reform. Oklahoma Memo founder and curator Ryan Welton sits down with Hannah Whitten to break down a recent case i...

Ryan Welton is joined by Grant Hermes for a wide-ranging conversation on the week’s biggest political developments. They discuss Kevin Hern’s Senate bid and why it could trigger major consequences not just in Oklahoma, but in the U.S. House. They also ...

A heartbreaking tragedy is now driving a push for legislative change in Oklahoma. In this episode of the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, Ryan Welton speaks with Jacob Towe, whose young son Leo died from fentanyl poisoning. After learning the true cause of Leo’s...

Improving reading outcomes has become a major policy focus in Oklahoma. But what actually helps children learn to read? In this episode of the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, Ryan Welton talks with longtime Oklahoma educator and historian John Thompson about th...

This week on the Oklahoma Memo Podcast: Ryan Welton is joined by Rep. Melissa Provenzano (D–Tulsa) and congressional candidate John Croisant for a wide-ranging discussion on Oklahoma’s fiscal future. Topics include: Education Mississippi’s reading mode...

Trump’s address was historic for its length — but the political tells were in the omissions. Ryan Welton is joined by national journalist and podcaster Grant Hermes (Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes) to break down State of the Union week, the messa...

Welcome to the first Oklahoma Memo Newscast. Today’s top story: Senate Republican leadership unveils a $254 million education plan that would raise teacher pay and fund literacy initiatives by capping additional contributions to Oklahoma’s teacher reti...

Ryan Welton is joined by Grant Hermes (Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes) for a wide-ranging conversation that connects a local Oklahoma education controversy to larger questions about power, institutional trust, and international pressure. They dis...

Senate Bill 1421 advanced out of committee this week with unanimous support — but what does it (or could it if it becomes law) actually change? Ryan Welton sits down with Brandy Torres-DeMark, founder of the Our Kids Deserve Better Coalition, to break ...

Adrianne Marsh (Altum Insight) joins the show to unpack lessons from presidential-era campaigning, why Barack Obama 2008 was a once-in-a-generation “unicorn,” and what his team’s qualitative research is revealing right now: in rural communities, AI is ...

This week: Ryan Welton sits down with Grant Hermes (Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes) to unpack a fast-moving national story with Oklahoma fingerprints — and the bigger questions it raises about federal power, state authority, and civil liberties. ...

World Neighbors began with a sermon at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City 75 years ago. Today, it operates in 14 countries and has helped nearly 30 million people. In this episode of Oklahoma Memo, Ryan Welton talks with World Neighbor...