Podcast Episodes

A look back at 2025

Episode 316

We take a look back at some of the highlights (and lowlights) of 2025, and lay the groundwork for the year ahead.

Published on 14 hours ago

God bless Independent Voters (with Keith Gaddie)

Episode 315

Keith and Andy discuss the electoral reform movement, Oklahoma Independents being blocked from participating in ALL primary elections, and, somewhat surprisingly, the great state of Texas.

Published on 3 weeks ago

Finding Thankfulness

Episode 314

As 2025 begins to wind down, Andy reflects on what he's thankful for and offers some encouragement for the year ahead.

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The architecture of democracy (with Keith Gaddie)

Episode 313

Keith 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 food when Congress fail…

Published on 2 months ago

Is this the future of polling? (with Kyle Loveless)

Episode 312

Andy 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 how polling has work…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

A court case you should watch (with Amber England)

Episode 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 sweeping changes to the…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Finding hope when everything feels heavy

Episode 310

Let's talk about hope - where to find it, and why we need it. And hey OKC - don't forget to vote on Oct 14th!

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Is grievance politics here to stay? (with Keith Gaddie)

Episode 309

Keith 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.

Published on 3 months ago

Meat and Potatoes (with Camal Pennington)

Episode 308

On 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 Pennington, joins Andy to exp…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Experience Local Together (with Rachael Crawford)

Episode 307

Andy talks with Rachael Crawford, executive director of the Plaza District Association and Plaza Business Alliance, about how arts-driven small business districts build belonging, counter apathy, and…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago