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What’s It All Mean?
Two post-election questions linger for beleaguered Oklahoma Democrats: How did a seemingly tight governors race end up in lopsided defeat? And how can Ds get more competitive in statewide races? For
State Races, National Rhetoric
Last weeks midterm elections were expectations breakers both nationally and in Oklahoma. State Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn joins us for this weeks Observercast State Races, National Rhetori
Election Preview: What’s At Stake
House Democratic Leader Emily Virgin, former Senate President Pro Tem Cal Hobson and former House Democratic Leader Scott Inman join us for Observercasts deep dive into Tuesdays Oklahoma elections
From One Governor To The Next
In this weeks Observercast From One Governor To The Next former Gov. David Walters makes the case for Democratic nominee Joy Hofmeister in her battle to unseat incumbent Republican Gov. Kevin Sti
Breaking The Senate Drought
In the midterms four years ago, Kendra Horn shocked the political world, unseating an incumbent Republican congressman who thought he could coast to victory in Ruby Red Oklahoma. This year, Horn hopes
The Future Of Public Ed On The Ballot
This years gubernatorial and state superintendent elections will determine Oklahomas commitment to public education. Will privatizers and profiteers finally get their way, spelling the end of K-12 s
In Conversation With Madison Horn
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Madison Horn hopes to unseat a well-funded Republican incumbent, Sen. James Lankford, with strong ties to Southern Baptists and an endorsement from former President Trum
Prisons Or Periscopes: The Battle For Public Education
For Oklahoma educators, the culture wars fanned by the far right are making an already tough job even tougher. Just ask former Norman High School English teacher Summer Boismier, who quit recently aft
What’s A Parent To Do?
Oklahoma is anything but family-friendly. One in five kids doesnt know where their next meal will come from. Nearly half the women of child-bearing age live in maternity deserts not a single birthi
Brewing Up A Union
The last two-decades-plus have been tough for unions in Oklahoma, but organized labor is enjoying a renaissance thanks to Starbucks baristas. For this weeks Observercast Brewing Up A Union Alish