Listen to Jake Merrick's discussion with Shelley Gwartney, candidate for Senate, District 33. Shelley talks about her reason for entering this race for Senate District 33, her work with Moms For Liberty, and engaging with school boards across her district. This involvement led her to run for a school board seat, giving her new insight into public education. She also helped found Tulsa Classical Academy, a charter school in Tulsa. They dig into issues like DEI and SEL and their impact on students in Oklahoma public schools. Shelley discusses concerns such as Tulsa welcoming illegal immigrants and calling itself a welcoming city. They also explore the role of the state in public schools versus local control. Learn more at Gwartney2024.com. _____________________________________________ Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by vising https://www.freedom969.com/onair/jake-merrick/ _____________________________________________ Sponsors of the Podcast: Belter Roofing and Construction https://belterroofingok.com/ NeAnne Clinton - KW Realty in Enid

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Andrew Hayes, who is challenging Congressman Tom Cole for CD4. Hayes talks about why he's running, his concerns with Cole, and what makes him stand out in this very important race in Oklahoma. Check out his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557936937042 _____________________________________________ Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by vising https://www.freedom969.com/onair/jake-merrick/ _____________________________________________ Sponsors of the Podcast: Belter Roofing and Construction https://belterroofingok.com/ NeAnne Clinton - KW Realty in Enid

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Jana Belcher with Constitutional Home Educators Alliance as she discusses homeschooling in Oklahoma and why so many home educators are opposed to the recently passes education tax credit.

She also talks about concerns about government intrusion into schooling "by other means" via proposals like standardized testing, approved curriculum, and registration, in addition to the upcoming Homeschool Expo at Randal University. Learn more about the Constitutional Home Educators Alliance at https://www.constitutionalhomeeducators.org/ Learn more about the expo at: https://ru.edu/home-education-expo/ _____________________________________________ Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by vising https://www.freedom969.com/onair/jake-merrick/ _____________________________________________ Sponsors of the Podcast: Belter Roofing and Construction https://belterroofingok.com/ NeAnne Clinton - KW Realty in Enid

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Charity Lynch and Larry Murray, after their election to RNC chairman and chairwoman. He gets their take on the convention, the state of the Republican Party in Oklahoma, how to move toward more unity in the state, defining grassroots, fundraising, holding elected officials accountable to the Republican platform, and the upcoming Presidential election. _____________________________________________ Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by vising https://www.freedom969.com/onair/jake-merrick/ _____________________________________________ Sponsors of the Podcast: Belter Roofing and Construction https://belterroofingok.com/ NeAnne Clinton - KW Realty in Enid

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Senator Dusty Deevers, as he explains the process of in vitro fertilization and why there is a call for more regulatory oversight by Congress. Most people are unaware of what happens to the numerous lives that are created in a Petri dish. Many are discard, frozen, or used for further scientific purposes. Then, there are those that are actually adopted. Senator Deevers has researched the subject matter extensively, and he has written about it in his book "Loving Your IVF Neighbor". You can find it here: https://a.co/d/bCSsbnK _____________________________________________ Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by vising https://www.freedom969.com/onair/jake-merrick/ _____________________________________________ Sponsors of the Podcast: Belter Roofing and Construction https://belterroofingok.com/ NeAnne Clinton - KW Realty in Enid

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with candidate Paul Bondar, who is challenging incumbent, Tom Cole, for Congressional District 4 in Oklahoma. Bondar explains why he believes it's time for a change and how he would vote much differently from Congressman Cole. He also talks about his position on issues like Ukraine funding, our ally Israel, the border, and surveillance. Additionally, they also take a look at the state of the Republican Party, what it means to be a republican, who he using as his consultant, and how he plans on connecting with and representing the people of CD 4. Learn more about Paul at https://www.electbondar.com/ _____________________________________________ Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by vising https://www.freedom969.com/onair/jake-merrick/ _____________________________________________ Sponsors of the Podcast: Belter Roofing and Construction https://belterroofingok.com/ NeAnne Clinton - KW Realty in Enid

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Oklahoma State Representative for District 20, Sherrie Conley, as she talks about legislation currently addressing issues in Oklahoma public schools and consideration of the OSDE rules. Additionally, she speaks on the evolution of the science of reading, and why Oklahoma is not teaching it. Is this contributing to the dismal reading scores and low academic ranking in OK public schools? _____________________________________________ Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by vising https://www.freedom969.com/onair/jake-merrick/ _____________________________________________ Sponsors of the Podcast: Belter Roofing and Construction https://belterroofingok.com/ NeAnne Clinton - KW Realty in Enid

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with candidate for State Senate District 27, Cody Anderson. Cody is running against incumbent Senator Casey Murdock. As a native of western Oklahoma and as someone involved in the agricultural industry, Cody discusses the importance of water rights and where he stands on the push for greater regulation on water across the state. He also talks about his belief that we must have unity in the Republican Party and work together to win the battle against the woke agenda. As a pastor, he discusses how his experience in the pulpit has prepared him for this new political season. _____________________________________________ Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by vising https://www.freedom969.com/onair/jake-merrick/ _____________________________________________ Sponsors of the Podcast: Belter Roofing and Construction https://belterroofingok.com/ NeAnne Clinton - KW Realty in Enid

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Jonathan Wingard, as he talks about the significance of his race running against incumbent, Senator Greg McCourtney, who was recently chosen as Pro Tempore elect by the Senate body. If McCourtney is re-elected, he would likely be confirmed as the new head of the Senate. If not re-elected, it would cause a big disruption to the Senate leadership plans. Jonathan also talks about his priorities including protecting 2A rights, the beef industry in Oklahoma, public education, and more. Find out more about Jonathan at jonathanwingardforsenate.com _____________________________________________ Want to hear more? Tune into Freedom 96.9, broadcasting The Jake Merrick Show every weekday morning from 7-8AM CST to the greater Oklahoma City Metro Area. You can also listen to his past radio shows by vising https://www.freedom969.com/onair/jake-merrick/ _____________________________________________ Sponsors of the Podcast: Belter Roofing and Construction https://belterroofingok.com/ NeAnne Clinton - KW Realty in Enid

Listen in to Jake Merrick's discussion with Pamela McNall-Granier, Candidate for Senate District 31.

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