9 episodes
Weekend Report, from SoonerPolitics.org David Van Risseghem
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A weekly collection of news stories from Oklahoma's political scene.
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Governor Stitt Declares A Statewide Riot?
David Van, of SoonerPolitics, returns to 3D Politics with a huge scoop on the abuse of a State Riot Act. The governor wants emergency powers to enact new laws without the legislature, but used the Riot Control Act to manipulate the state govt. Lawmakers are already warning us of the corruption. Listen to the Podcast, here. [...]
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Primary Watch Party & Who Won..
Sooner Politics Election Center was live, 8:30pm, on election night, providing poll results, trends, impact, and analysis of the future for Oklahoma. SP founder, David Van Risseghem was joined by 3D Politics host, Tom McCay, & Kevin Batts of Red River TV; for all the election results. We had the latest from the State Election board web servers, ad hoc correspondents from all over the state's watch parties and campaign headquarters.We captured the thrill of political victory, an [...]
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Pandemic Politics
When the legislature & governor get distracted from the pandemic, to debate a funding strategy for one of the governor's pet projects. that's when the people have a hard time taking the emergency orders seriously.We talk about the consolidation of power and the dangers of loving power too much.Listen to the Podcast, here. [...]
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The Easter Update On the Pandemic
We talk about the latest models, the casualties, and when it's likely to recede. And speaking of recessions, How severely is our economy harmed?Listen to the podcast, here. [...]
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Easter, Epidemics, Elections - full show
On Good Friday, the State Election Board concluded the least participated election filing process in decades. Democrats only filed in half the legislative seats. Nearly 50 lawmakers were re election by default. We covered several stories, including;Latest Covid ReportsHonoring Dr. Chris Sudduth - Speedy RecoveryThe Elections Which Never HappenedVeteran Lawmakers return To Politics"Getting The Band Back Together"A Tea Party Democrat Plots His returnAre There Any Strong Conse [...]
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Our Death Rates Are Dropping
Oklahoma Opens Covid-19 Testing to All Sickly citizens, and The Death Rate Dilutes. A week ago we held the 4th highest death rate among those testing positive, in state health records. Now the governor has thousands more getting tested earlier and quicker. In the past week our death rate went from 3.98%, down to 3.68%. Some other state are hovering about 2% Humans are creating the best vaccines in their recoveries. SoonerPolitics.org is committed to informing & mobil [...]