Political State Podcast

U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe sits down with Ben Felder and Chris Casteel to discuss current events. 

Congresswoman Horn discusses her first several months in office, where she falls on the political spectrum and her thoughts on the crisis at the border. 

The Oklahoman’s Carmen Formen and Ben Felder welcome Tres Savage, editor in chief of NonDoc, to discuss this week’s state Supreme Court ruling on a Medicaid expansion petition and to discuss whether journalists should vote in the elections they cover.

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, who has been in office for nearly 14 months, discusses his time as mayor and also plays some Twitter trivia.   

Rep. Stone from Oklahoma City announced he will not seek reelection in 2020. He joined the podcast to discuss his time in office and the future of the Democratic party in Oklahoma. 

Carmen and Ben talk with Michelle Oberman, a professor at Santa Clara University School of Law who wrote the book "Her Body Our Laws," which includes research into the political dynamics of abortion in Oklahoma. 

Chris Casteel, Carmen Forman and Ben Felder discuss the 5th congressional district race, which now includes State Sen. Stephanie Bice. Plus, the podcast crew discusses Gov. Kevin Stitt's first 100 days in office.

After 10 years on the OKC council, Meg Salyer is leaving office next month. She reflected on her time on the council and how the city has changed over the last decade.

Goveror Kevin Stitt talks about his first few months in office.

Rep. Cyndi Munson, Democrat from Oklahoma City and Minority Caucus Chair, talks about establishing herself as a leader in the party and continuing to find election success.

State Sen. Julia Kirt returns to Political State to discuss the first month of session and her first term in office.

Rep. Jon Echols, the House Majority Floor Leader, discusses his role in shaping policy and the big issues in front of the Legislature.

JoBeth Hammon won her Ward 6 council race this week, drawing attention for beating a better-funded opponent and running a campaign focused on homelessness, public transportation and sustainability.

OKC Councilman Ed Shadid discusses his eight years on the council as he prepares to leave office.

Sen. Treat discusses his new role as leader of the Senate, his career and his hopes for 2019.

John Budd, Gov. Stitt’s chief operating officer, and David Ostrowe, Stitt’s secretary of digital transformation and administration, join the podcast to discuss their business background and new roles in government.

Justin and Ben discuss Gov. Stitt’s first week on the job, bills filed this week and the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Ben Felder and Justin Wingerter speak with Gov.-elect Kevin Stitt and Rep. Trey Caldwell at the Pre-inaugural Bison Bash in Lawton, Oklahoma on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019.

Oklahoma County commissioner Carrie Blumert joins the podcast to discuss the county jail and the entire crew offers New Year’s resolutions for several Oklahoma politicos.

Dale, Justin and Ben discuss the top three federal and state political stories of the year in Oklahoma.