The Long View | Sooners softball postseason begins, Thunder disrespect & Oklahoma politics

On this episode of The Long View, Ryan Welton and Clay Horning break down the biggest questions surrounding Oklahoma Sooners softball entering the NCAA Tournament — especially the ongoing uncertainty in the pitching circle.

The guys discuss:

• Why OU’s offense may still be good enough to carry a postseason run

• Whether Audrey Lowry should become the Sooners’ unquestioned ace

• Dangerous potential matchups with Oregon, Mississippi State and Texas Tech

• Why this OU softball team feels a little like the Billy Tubbs era: score a ton and survive the chaos

• Concerns surrounding Oklahoma Sooners baseball after another SEC series loss

• Why the Oklahoma City Thunder continue to be underrated nationally despite elite team basketball

• NHL playoff chatter, Premier League fandom and Ryan’s ongoing obsession with Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

• A deep discussion on Oklahoma politics, Gov. Kevin Stitt, and the Sarah Polston controversy

• Ethics, leadership and why public trust feels more fragile than ever

It’s sports, culture, media and politics — all from the perspective of two longtime Oklahoma journalists who’ve seen just about everything.

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