This Week in Oklahoma Politics
Fridays at 7:44 a.m., 3:44 p.m. and 5:44 p.m.
This Week In Oklahoma Politics is KOSU's weekly political news segment.
Each week, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with civil rights attorney Ryan Kiesel and Republican political consultant Neva Hill about bills making their way through the legislative process and the latest news affecting Oklahoma citizens.
Latest Episodes
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics discuss supporters of abortion access dropping their initiative petition, a judge ruling against the transfer of a federal inmate to be executed in Oklahoma and a multitude of changes at Oklahoma City's Western Heights school.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics discusses the governor's cabinet releasing financial disclosure records, legislative leaders releasing their priorities for the 2023 session and a Republican lawmaker filing a bill to lower the age for handguns.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics discusses a new initiative petition to allow Oklahomans to vote on protecting abortion access in the state, the U.S. Senate rejecting an amendment to a same-sex marriage protection bill ultimately passed in the chamber and more.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics discusses the low voter turnout in last week's midterm election, the high number of straight party voting on ballots, and Greg Treat's reelection as Senate President Pro Tempore.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics discusses the midterm elections in Oklahoma, including the reelection of Gov. Kevin Stitt and Ryan Walters winning the office of State Superintendent.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics discusses the Nov. 8 elections, including the races for governor, state superintendent and Oklahoma County District Attorney
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics discusses Gov. Kevin Stitt hiring outside counsel to fight a challenge to tribal gaming compacts and a State Superintendent debate between Ryan Walters and Jena Nelson.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics discusses Gov. Kevin Stitt setting a March 7, 2023 date for a special election on the legalization of recreational marijuana and a gubernatorial debate between the top two candidates.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics discusses dueling polls showing different positions in the race for governor ahead of the Nov. 8 general election, the political endorsement of the state's five largest tribes, and more.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics discusses Gov. Kevin Stitt signing a bill to give money for OU Health, but banning the use of medical treatments for minors while also calling for an all-out ban on the procedure next legislative session, and lawmakers failing to get all the COVID-19 pandemic relief funding spent on projects.