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Oklahoma Memo

Ryan Welton
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'Oklahoma Memo' is an audio newscast introducing you to the best journalism being done across Oklahoma. Host Ryan Welton curates the stories and headlines each weekday — and talks to Oklahoma newsmakers and business movers and shakers.

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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 al... more

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 L... more

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 abou... more

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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 read... more

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 mes... more

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 ... more

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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... more

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 bre... more

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Episode: The AI issue rural voters fear most (Why that matters in 2026) | Oklahoma Memo Podcast
Kate Schechter
Executive at World Neighbors
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Episode: Hand up, not handout: The Oklahoma organization helping 30 million people globally
JC Hallman
Investigative reporter and author
Oklahoma Watch
Episode: Oklahoma news (Dec. 23, 2025) | Fractured GOP concerned about open primaries, lawmakers looking to 'Mississippi Miracle'
J.C. Hallman
Investigative journalist with Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch
Episode: Inside the State Farm investigation with Oklahoma Watch’s J.C. Hallman
Alex Hinton
Anthropologist from Rutgers who studies the MAGA movement
Episode: What Susie Wiles’ words revealed about President Trump | Oklahoma Memo & Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes
John Croisant
Congressional candidate for District 1
Episode: Less fighting, more listening: a conversation with Congressional District 1 candidate John Croisant
Kimberly Robbins
President of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Association of Realtors
Okmar
Episode: How Oklahoma Realtors help buyers navigate rising home insurance costs | Oklahoma Memo
Timothy Lee
Senior Vice President for Legal at CFIF
Center for Individual Freedom
Episode: What Oklahomans really think about vaccine requirements — and why it matters | Oklahoma Memo
Audra Plummer
Head of Schools at Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
Episode: The rise of virtual learning in Oklahoma: Inside OVCA with Head of Schools Audra Plummer | Oklahoma Memo

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Ryan Welton
Host and curator of local news stories in Oklahoma, driving conversations around significant state issues and interviews with influential figures in the community.

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Hand up, not handout: The Oklahoma organization helping 30 million people globally
Q: How is World Neighbors funded?
Most of our funding comes from private sources, past supporters, and foundations.
Hand up, not handout: The Oklahoma organization helping 30 million people globally
Q: What does it mean exactly to graduate 49 Communities?
The graduation means the community feels ready to be on their own after 8-10 years of support.
Hand up, not handout: The Oklahoma organization helping 30 million people globally
Q: How does an entity, a town, a village, a country engage with you at the very, very beginning?
Many times people hear about what's happening in their neighboring village and request that we come to them.
The AI issue rural voters fear most (Why that matters in 2026) | Oklahoma Memo Podcast
Q: What can you tell me about that?
Rural voters have a strong off-the-charts reaction about AI, finding it invasive and a threat to their children's futures.
The AI issue rural voters fear most (Why that matters in 2026) | Oklahoma Memo Podcast
Q: Can you tell me just a little bit about Altum Insight, when you founded it, why you decided to found it, and what the organization is all about?
Altum Insight focuses on rural and red spaces, utilizing deep qualitative research to understand voters' narratives and connect more effectively with them.

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This audio newscast provides listeners with a curated selection of significant stories and headlines from Oklahoma, blending local news with sports commentary. Unfolding over weekday broadcasts, the conversations not only include in-depth analyses of local events but also feature interviews with key figures influencing both journalism and business in the state. Notably, the blend of serious news discussion alongside light-hearted sports analysis creates a unique dynamic, making it accessible and engaging for a diverse audience.

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