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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.

  1. 8H AGO

    The AI issue rural voters fear most (Why that matters in 2026) | Oklahoma Memo Podcast

    Adrianne Marsh (Altum Insight) joins the show to unpack lessons from presidential-era campaigning, why Barack Obama 2008 was a once-in-a-generation “unicorn,” and what his team’s qualitative research is revealing right now: in rural communities, AI is landing as a major trust threat — tied to privacy, kids’ futures, community values, and a broader sense of being talked down to rather than listened to. We also get into: Accountability systems that actually work (even down to volunteers)Why authenticity and message discipline scaleHow corporate research builds narratives that move behavior (and why politics often doesn’t)The “ballot initiative paradox”: progressive issues pass… until there’s a party label attachedWhy rebuilding trust starts with listening, not persuasion If you enjoy this episode, please leave it a 5-star review. This helps the podcast to grow because it primes the algorithm. Many thanks to you in advance!

    43 min

  2. 9H AGO

    Federal power vs. federalism: Gov. Kevin Stitt’s moment on the national stage | Oklahoma Memo Podcast

    This week: Ryan Welton sits down with Grant Hermes (Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes) to unpack a fast-moving national story with Oklahoma fingerprints — and the bigger questions it raises about federal power, state authority, and civil liberties. What we cover Why Gov. Kevin Stitt’s role as chair of the National Governors Association mattersThe White House meeting controversy and why Stitt publicly pushed backThe “governors are different” dynamic — why red and blue governors sometimes close ranksFederalism in plain English: who controls what — and why it’s flaring up againThe new masking debate: protesters, legislation, and why identification rules aren’t applied evenlyA discussion of voting-law proposals and what critics argue are the real downstream effects Mentioned in the episode Grant’s newsletter: Things You Forgot From Civics ClassGrant’s new newsletter: Make It Make NonsenseThe Make It Make Sense podcast (search: “MIMSpod”) Follow + subscribe Oklahoma Memo newsletter: oklahomamemo.com/subscribeGrant Herms: Make It Make Sense (podcast / YouTube / Substack)https://mimsnewspod.substack.com/https://www.youtube.com/@MIMSnewspod

    1h 1m

  3. 18H AGO

    Hand up, not handout: The Oklahoma organization helping 30 million people globally

    World Neighbors began with a sermon at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City 75 years ago. Today, it operates in 14 countries and has helped nearly 30 million people. In this episode of Oklahoma Memo, Ryan Welton talks with World Neighbors President & CEO Dr. Kate Schechter about: The World War II experience that inspired founder Dr. John L. PetersWhy World Neighbors refuses in-kind donations and cash handoutsHow savings-and-credit groups work in remote villages without banksWhat “graduating” 49 communities actually meansHow World Neighbors works with governments to scale impactA powerful story from Nepal about breaking caste barriersThe upcoming 75th anniversary symposium at Oklahoma City University World Neighbors operates on a $3.5 million budget funded primarily by private individuals and family foundations. It remains non-partisan and focused on long-term, sustainable development. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.wn.org 🔗 Sign up for the 75th anniversary symposium 📰 Subscribe to Oklahoma Memo daily newsletter: https://oklahomamemo.com/subscribe If you enjoyed the episode, leave a five-star review. It helps neighbors find neighbors.

    29 min

  4. JAN 10

    NFL playoff picks: Who’s built for January? | Bedlam Buds

    The NFL playoffs are here, and Bedlam Buds is back with a full Wild Card preview. Ryan Welton and Jeremy debate every matchup, from Rams–Panthers to Texans–Steelers, weighing quarterback experience, coaching, injuries, weather, and playoff history. Plus: Super Bowl predictions, rooting interests, and why some teams feel scarier than their seed. Timestamps (approximate): Rams vs Panthers — experience winsPackers vs Bears — snow, youth, and pressureBills vs Jaguars — best game of the weekend?Eagles vs 49ers — injuries matterPatriots vs Chargers — coaching chess matchTexans vs Steelers — defense travelsSuper Bowl predictions Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — and by all means, argue with us online.

    35 min

  5. JAN 10

    Minneapolis and ICE: The moment America hit its limit (with Grant Hermes)

    This week’s Friday conversation with journalist/podcaster Grant Hermes (“Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes”) focuses on Minneapolis and the ICE shooting that has ignited protests and political fallout. We talk about who controls the investigation, why transparency gaps fuel distrust, how enforcement tactics can escalate risk, and what this moment could mean heading into the 2026 midterms. We also zoom out to foreign-policy escalation signals — including Greenland — and why “chaos on multiple fronts” might be the actual strategy. What we coverWhy the investigation process itself has become a credibility battleThe implications of state/local investigators saying they’ve been cut outUnmarked vehicles, unclear identification, and why that escalates fear fastThe politics of 2026 vs. 2028 — and who can actually harness public angerThe “snowball” moment: how small sparks can become historic flashpointsDoor-to-door operations and why volatile encounters may riseGreenland/Venezuela/Mexico: what escalation talk signals abroadA bigger theme: trust collapse and polarization hardening into “sides” Calls to actionSubscribe to Oklahoma Memo: OklahomaMemo.com/subscribeFollow Grant Hermes / MIMS Pod: Substack | YouTubeIf you found this useful: leave a 5-star review and share the episode

    45 min

  6. JAN 6

    Why Oklahoma State might be 2026's portal turnaround team | Bedlam Buds

    On this episode of Bedlam Buds, Ryan and Jeremy break down one of the biggest transfer-portal storylines in the country: Oklahoma State Cowboys landing the North Texas “triplets”—quarterback Drew Mestemaker, wide receiver Wyatt Young, and running back Caleb Hawkins (from Shawnee). Jeremy called it before it happened, and now that all three are officially headed to Stillwater, we unpack why this isn’t just a splashy portal moment, but a potential Indiana-like moment. We cover: • Why these weren’t just good transfers—but elite, nationally ranked portal players • How familiarity with the offensive system accelerates improvement on Day 1 • Why following their coach says a lot about leadership and development • What the numbers actually say (and why they matter) • Why Oklahoma State may be the Big 12’s most overlooked turnaround candidate Could Eric Morris turn Oklahoma State around overnight? 🎧 Subscribe to Bedlam Buds wherever you get your podcasts 📺 Full episode available on YouTube

    17 min

  7. JAN 2

    OSU goes all-in: QB Hejny exits, Mestemaker coming to Stillwater?

    The Oklahoma State Cowboys’ quarterback room is turning over fast. With Hauss Hejny and Zane Flores entering the portal, all signs point to a major NIL-backed move for North Texas QB Drew Mestemaker — possibly with skill players coming with him. Jeremy and Ryan break down what this means for Eric Morris, and this new era of Oklahoma State football. In this episode: • Oklahoma State’s quarterback room clearing as portal season opens • Why Hauss Hejny’s departure matters more than it looks on paper • Signs OSU is preparing for a major NIL quarterback addition • The possibility of a ready-made North Texas offensive package • Risks and rewards of importing a full offensive core at once • What this move signals about OSU’s urgency to reset the program If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a 5-star review so that the algorithm will connect us with more listeners. (Thank you in advance!)

    11 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    Bedlam Buds | Miami the villain, Texas Tech on the rise, and Georgia means business

    The playoff reset is here, and Bedlam Buds is back to break down what actually matters. Ryan and Jeremy run through every College Football Playoff matchup with real analysis, gut instincts, and just enough nonsense to keep it fun. From Miami’s swagger to Texas Tech’s slow-burn rise, Alabama’s experience edge, and Georgia’s inevitable march — it’s all on the table. Also discussed: Why the Pop-Tart Bowl is America’s true championshipWhat bowl game marketing gets rightAnd how Notre Dame still finds a way into the conversation Leave us a 5-star review if you enjoy smart football talk without pretending we’re Vegas sharps.

    27 min
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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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  • Creator
    Ryan Welton
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Ryan Welton
  • Show Website
    Oklahoma Memo