Oklahoma Memo

Ryan Welton
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Conversations about Oklahoma news, sports, politics, business and more!

  1. Is This A War, Or What? | Conversation With Grant Hermes

    4D AGO

    Is This A War, Or What? | Conversation With Grant Hermes

    Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes return for another deep-dive conversation covering some of the biggest political and economic stories in America right now. This episode explores: Whether the Iran conflict is truly over Why oil and gas prices could continu...

    1h 6m
  2. Why Oklahoma Keeps Ranking Last in Education | Featuring John Croisant and Craig McVay

    5D AGO

    Why Oklahoma Keeps Ranking Last in Education | Featuring John Croisant and Craig McVay

    Why does Oklahoma continue to rank near the bottom nationally in education outcomes — and what would it actually take to fix it? In this episode of the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, Ryan Welton is joined by Democratic congressional candidate John Croisant and...

    52 min
  3. Ceasefire, chaos, and the real (literal) costs of uncertainty

    APR 27

    Ceasefire, chaos, and the real (literal) costs of uncertainty

    This week, Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes (of "Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes") unpack a fast-moving and complicated news cycle. Topics include: The current status of the Iran ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz disruption Why gas prices are likely to r...

    1h 9m
  4. The fight over fairness in Oklahoma high school sports (with Hannah Whitten)

    APR 20

    The fight over fairness in Oklahoma high school sports (with Hannah Whitten)

    A behind-the-scenes look at how eligibility decisions are made in Oklahoma high school sports — and why one attorney says the system needs reform. Oklahoma Memo founder and curator Ryan Welton sits down with Hannah Whitten to break down a recent case i...

    19 min
  5. Oklahoma politics this week: Kevin Hern’s Senate bid, Mullin’s future and the Iran oil threat

    MAR 15

    Oklahoma politics this week: Kevin Hern’s Senate bid, Mullin’s future and the Iran oil threat

    Ryan Welton is joined by Grant Hermes for a wide-ranging conversation on the week’s biggest political developments. They discuss Kevin Hern’s Senate bid and why it could trigger major consequences not just in Oklahoma, but in the U.S. House. They also ...

    59 min
  6. A Father’s Fight: The Story Behind Oklahoma’s “Leo’s Law”

    MAR 13

    A Father’s Fight: The Story Behind Oklahoma’s “Leo’s Law”

    A heartbreaking tragedy is now driving a push for legislative change in Oklahoma. In this episode of the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, Ryan Welton speaks with Jacob Towe, whose young son Leo died from fentanyl poisoning. After learning the true cause of Leo’s...

    17 min
  7. Oklahoma historian, educator warns 'quick fixes' won’t solve the reading crisis

    MAR 6

    Oklahoma historian, educator warns 'quick fixes' won’t solve the reading crisis

    Improving reading outcomes has become a major policy focus in Oklahoma. But what actually helps children learn to read? In this episode of the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, Ryan Welton talks with longtime Oklahoma educator and historian John Thompson about th...

    24 min
  8. Investment or austerity? Oklahoma’s fork in the road | with Rep. Melissa Provenzano and John Croisant

    MAR 1

    Investment or austerity? Oklahoma’s fork in the road | with Rep. Melissa Provenzano and John Croisant

    This week on the Oklahoma Memo Podcast: Ryan Welton is joined by Rep. Melissa Provenzano (D–Tulsa) and congressional candidate John Croisant for a wide-ranging discussion on Oklahoma’s fiscal future. Topics include: Education Mississippi’s reading mode...

    41 min
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Conversations about Oklahoma news, sports, politics, business and more!

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  • Creator
    Ryan Welton
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Ryan Welton
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    Oklahoma Memo