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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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- A delicious season for irony · 59 min · Aflevering 344An electoral "blue tsunami" has hit America, and the political world is still in shock. Political scientist Keith Gaddie joins Andy to discuss what happened nationally…
- State of the Horse Race everywhere else · 1 u 5 min · Aflevering 343Andy is joined by Grant Hermes, independent political journalist and host of @MIMSnewspod, to discuss the state of the election nationally and what trends he'll be watching for…
- SQ845 is a 60-year step backwards (with Cole Allen) · 47 min · Aflevering 342We're joined by Cole Allen, policy analyst at Oklahoma Policy Institute, to discuss SQ845, which would make significant changes to the voter-created Judicial Nominating…
- The Dialogue & Deliberation Revolution is beginning (with Mary Kate Cary) · 54 min · Aflevering 341We're joined by Mary Kate Cary, executive director of the Miller Academy at the University of Denver, acclaimed political analyst, and former speechwriter for President George…
- SQ847 cuts services, not taxes · 49 min · Aflevering 340We're joined by Aanahita Ervin, policy analyst at Oklahoma Policy Institute, to discuss SQ847, which is one of two state questions the legislature placed on the November ballot…
- From real cup of urine to Real Clear Politics · 1 u 18 min · Aflevering 339Andy and Emily zoom out, beginning with state Rep. Danny Williams being asked to resign by the Rules Committee and scaling up to what's happening with Congressional approval…
- A Constitution, by any other name... · 56 min · Aflevering 338With Governor Stitt attempting to put a state question on the ballot to ask voters if they want to call a constitutional convention, we decided to do a deep dive into the origins…
- Oh, so every vote really DOES matter! · 1 u 2 min · Aflevering 337Andy and Emily discuss the results of the August primary run-off election, including the crushing defeat of SQ844, the oh-so-close win by Mike Mazzei, and the…
- SCOTUS Summary (with Christine Pappas) · 51 min · Aflevering 336There were no shortage of consequential cases during the most recent SCOTUS term, so we invited Christine Pappas to help give us a summary of the major (and a few minor) cases.
- Combatting disinformation about election security · 45 min · Aflevering 335Andy and Emily reiterate that American elections are very secure, and we discuss the recent revelations about Oklahoma Rep. Danny Williams, who is under investigation for…
- Education is ALWAYS on the ballot (with Erika Wright) · 48 min · Aflevering 334Andy is joined by Erika Wright (Oklahoma Appleseed & Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition) to discuss SQ844 & SQ846 that will be on the August 25th ballot. What seems complicated on…
- Would an endorsement, by any other name, smell as sweet? · 44 min · Aflevering 333Andy and Emily discuss the Republican run-off between gubernatorial candidates Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei and the impact of Governor Stitt making an endorsement in the race.
- Scam Alert! (with Tracey Halley-Terrell) · 32 min · Aflevering 332Andy is joined by Sarah Blaney, the new VP of Development & Strategy at Let's Fix This, and then later he speaks with Tracey Halley-Terrell, president of the Oklahoma Bondsman…
- 2026 Primary Election Results · 57 min · Aflevering 331Andy and Emily review the results of the 2026 Oklahoma primary election and see if their predictions came true!
- Primary Predictions · 53 min · Aflevering 330Andy & Emily share their predictions for the outcomes of statewide & congressional races for the primary and their "theory of the case" for most of them.
- Session recap (with Shawn Ashley) · 57 min · Aflevering 329Now that we have a little distance from the legislative session, Shawn Ashley from QuorumCall rejoins the show to discuss what happened in the second half of session, the unique…
- "Too liberal for Oklahoma" and other jokes · 1 u 7 min · Aflevering 328With the legislative session behind us and the primary election looming ahead, Andy and Emily discuss the "horse race" of it all and wonder if the current crop of television ads…
- Why Voting Matters (with Erika Wright) · 39 min · Aflevering 327The interview table gets turned this week as Erika Wright, founder of the Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition, interviews Andy about why voting in the primary election matters so…
- Gerrymaxxing (with Shanisty Whittington) · 1 u 13 min · Aflevering 326Andy & Emily discuss the fallout of SCOTUS' Callais decision as Republican-controlled state legislatures rush to gerrymander their Congressional maps ahead of (or in some cases…
- Is this the end of the Voting Rights Act? · 47 min · Aflevering 325Andy and Emily discuss the Callais decision announced today by SCOTUS and it's potential impact on gerrymandering and voting rights more broadly. Plus some reflection on CIVICS…
- CIVICS CON 2026: Joe Kennedy III · 42 min · Aflevering 324This episode is the keynote address delivered by former Congressman and founder of Groundwork Project, Joe Kennedy III, at CIVICS CON 2026. Joe speaks about Oklahoma, about…
- Choose Your Own Voters, or, How the Legislature is Trying to Bamboozle Us · 39 min · Aflevering 323Oklahoma lawmakers are sending some of the biggest ballot questions in state history to an August election most voters won't know is happening. Andy breaks down the joint…
- Why is ODMHSAS still struggling so much? · 58 min · Aflevering 322Andy & Emily discuss how late-night lawmaking and budget maneuvers reduce transparency, then unpack a pressing—and persistent—Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse…
- The Man Who Knows Everything (with Shawn Ashley) · 1 u 1 min · Aflevering 321Almost no one living person has spent more time at the Oklahoma State Capitol than longtime capitol reporter Shawn Ashley. From being a public television journalist to owning a…
- Save us from the SAVE Act · 52 min · Aflevering 320We're joined by Dr. Christine Pappas, Professor and Chair of the Department of Politics, Law and Society at East Central University, to discuss the SAVE Act (aka the SAVE America…
- We've got a new co-host! · 45 min · Aflevering 319Dr. Emily Stacey returns to the show, but this time as our new co-host. This episode is really about getting to know her so that listeners have some background for future episodes.
- What are we doing, America? · 60 min · Aflevering 318We're back for a lightning-round episode to catch you up on the State of the State, voter registration numbers, election dates, and even a little bit of national politics (which…
- What do DAs do, exactly? (with Colleen McCarty) · 60 min · Aflevering 317Andy visits with Colleen McCarty, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, about the role and responsibilities of District Attorneys. Hint: They're…
- A look back at 2025 · 32 min · Aflevering 316We take a look back at some of the highlights (and lowlights) of 2025, and lay the groundwork for the year ahead.
- God bless Independent Voters (with Keith Gaddie) · 60 min · Aflevering 315Keith and Andy discuss the electoral reform movement, Oklahoma Independents being blocked from participating in ALL primary elections, and, somewhat surprisingly, the great state…
- Finding Thankfulness · 43 min · Aflevering 314As 2025 begins to wind down, Andy reflects on what he's thankful for and offers some encouragement for the year ahead.
- The architecture of democracy (with Keith Gaddie) · 56 min · Aflevering 313Keith Gaddie returns to give us the history of White House architecture, how it connects to grievance politics, and how we can help ensure your fellow Americans have access to…
- Is this the future of polling? (with Kyle Loveless) · 51 min · Aflevering 312Andy visits with Kyle Loveless of EyesOver, a data analytics firm that monitors public sentiment on the internet and uses it to analyze and predict electoral outcomes, to discuss…
- A court case you should watch (with Amber England) · 1 u 0 min · Aflevering 311[Editor's note: Sorry about the audio. One of the mics - mine, actually - malfunctioned in this episode.] In the spring 2025, the Oklahoma legislature passed SB1207 which made…
- Finding hope when everything feels heavy · 27 min · Aflevering 310Let's talk about hope - where to find it, and why we need it. And hey OKC - don't forget to vote on Oct 14th!
- Is grievance politics here to stay? (with Keith Gaddie) · 1 u 8 min · Aflevering 309Keith Gaddie returns to discuss the rise of grievance politics, how it plays out with different groups of voters, and whether or not a return to hopeful politics is possible.
- Meat and Potatoes (with Camal Pennington) · 33 min · Aflevering 308On October 14th, voters in Oklahoma City will vote on a new general obligation municipal bond to fund city operations. New city councilperson representing Ward 7, Camal…
- Experience Local Together (with Rachael Crawford) · 60 min · Aflevering 307Andy talks with Rachael Crawford, executive director of the Plaza District Association and Plaza Business Alliance, about how arts-driven small business districts build…
- It doesn't have to be like this · 27 min · Aflevering 306 Hi friends, Andy Moore here with Let's Fix this. Um, like many of you, I've been sitting in front of my computer on my phone for the last several days, um, reading news about…
- From New Deal to New Dilemma (with Keith Gaddie) · 42 min · Aflevering 305Keith Gaddie returns to the Democracy Den Studios to discuss the evolution of liberalism and conservatism in American politics from the New Deal to present day, exploring…
- If Not a Dictator, Why So Dictator-Shaped? (with Grant Hermes) · 47 min · Aflevering 304National political reporter Grant Hermes joins Andy to unpack media literacy in a chaos-speed news cycle. We dig into how Grant chooses stories, his “harm principle” for…
- Show Me the Monies (with Paul Monies) · 57 min · Aflevering 303We're joined by Paul Monies, reporter at Oklahoma Watch, to discuss the issue of money in candidate races and how the State Treasurer, Todd Russ, is attempting to use Oklahoma's…
- What IS gerrymandering, anyway? · 1 u 1 min · Aflevering 302Our new intern, Lena, joins the show to discuss campaign finance issues and to do a "Gerrymandering 101" conversation with Andy. **SUPPORT LET'S FIX THIS** News stories…
- The Gerrymandering Wars (with Keith Gaddie) · 1 u 19 min · Aflevering 301Andy visits with Dr. Keith Gaddie to discuss gerrymandering, why it's suddenly back in the news, and what we can do to prevent it. Books discussed: • Democracy's Meanings by…
- EPISODE 300 (with Scott Melson) · 1 u 7 min · Aflevering 300Scott's back; he and Andy reflect on 8 years, 300 episodes, and where we find ourselves in American history.
- Why are all these men being so emotional? (with Effie Rorke) · 35 min · Aflevering 299This week it's Trump vs. Musk, last week it was Gov. Stitt vs. the Legislature, and the perpetual Ryan Walters vs seemingly everyone, we can't help but wonder - are men too…
- Overriders of the Storm · 29 min · Aflevering 298The legislature has adjourned sine die, but before they did, they voted to override more than 2/3rds of Governor Stitt's vetos and oust one his appointee who lead the Oklahoma…
- The End [of Session] is Near · 48 min · Aflevering 297We're just a week away from the Oklahoma Legislature adjourning sine die, and that means (1) they have a budget and (2) they're going to ram through a few more contentious bills…
- Veni, Veti, Veto · 29 min · Aflevering 296Governor Stitt vetoed two good (and popular) bills - but why? Also, ODMHSAS troubles somehow continue to deepen, and a train is running out of track, so to speak.
- Needless Political Drama (plus, Penny does the weather!) · 48 min · Aflevering 295Andy's niece, Penny, provides some severe weather reminders, and then we discuss the new social studies standards, the wildfire task force report, and what to expect with the…
