Jake for the State Podcast

I sit down with Brian Shellem to discuss come concerns surrounding a recent special primary election for an Oklahoma House Rep. Was the law broken? Yes, it seems it was. So, what happened as a result? Were people held accountable? What do we do to safeguard against future election violations?

Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma talks about Israel, Biden's Judicial Nominee, and DEI in Oklahoma

I discuss with Congressman Josh Brecheen what his happening in the state and why there is a major push to define this country as a democracy when our founding fathers made it clear that we are a republic.

Also, how are we destroying our children's future by borrowing from them as we increase our national debt.

I sit down with former professor and activist Julianne Romanello to discuss smart cities. Is there evidence that this is actually being rolled out or is this just a radical, right wing conspiracy theory. You'll be surprised to find out just how much evidence there is that this is happening right under our noses!

I talk with Gabe about the documentary he just finished filming with Red River Creative Media which focuses on those who have DE transitioned here in Oklahoma. This will be a powerful documentary to be released in the near future, but this interview gives you some insight into what it's about and what motivated him to make it in the first place.

We look at a variety of connected issues like:

Porn and it's influence on our youth

Sex ed in school

Policy to protect women and children for sexual pervisity

Jed Green, head of Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action, spearheaded the effort to legalize medical marijuana in Oklahoma via state question 788 in 2018.  He talks with me about why he believes this was a needed initiative and why he is opposed to the upcoming state question 820 which would legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma. He is not opposed to recreational marijuana because, for him, it is a "freedom issue." But he disapproves of the way SQ820 attempt to achieve this as it mimics the California and Colorado model which requires grows to and dispensaries to carry a dual license - one for medical and one for recreational.  

In addition, we talk about signature ballots in general in Oklahoma and why rural Oklahoma still has a voice in the process.  

You can find out more about ORCA at orcaok.com 

On today's show I sit down with Daniel Navejas, founder and pastor of Ekklesia, to talk about the role of the church in politics and what Ekklesia has been doing to fight for justice in Oklahoma (and around the company). 

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Senator Nathan Dahm discusses a resent joint resolution he is trying to get heard in the Senate that seeks to ban Ukraine from training its soldiers in Oklahoma. He talks about why this is a bad idea and why there is resistance to this resolution in Senate leadership. 

Senator Dahm is also attempting for the second year in a row to advance a bill to empower local sheriffs to stand against beaurocratic federal overreach.  

You don't want to miss this one! I packed full of great insight from Don Spencer, president of OK2A.  Then, I am honored to speak with Congressman Josh Brecheen.  He is a freshman congressman representing Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district.  Recently he stood with 19 other members of the House in hold out in the vote for McCartney for Speaker of the House. They stood and demanded action concerning our national debt and represenation among the members among other things.  Here he talks about who he is, why he ran, and why he stood in the minority when the pressure was on to just go with the party. 

You're going to love this show!  I have a chance to talk with Arlie Shroder about how she went from completely uninvolved in politics to helping lead a major mayoral race for OKC mayor and then running a campaign for a state senate race!  It all started with her saying, "Yes".  She explains how simple it is to get involved and do your part to protect the republic and ensure the voice of the people is heard!