In this week's episode of The Long View, Clay Horning and Ryan Welton talk about the weekend that was in college softball — with Oklahoma dominant in three consecutive regional wins at home.

OU's reward is an at-home Super Regional against red-hot Mississippi State, which dominated the Oregon regional.

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Ryan Welton is joined by Oklahoma Democratic candidates Troy Green and John Croisant for a wide-ranging political conversation focused on the growing “Take BAC Congress” coalition.

The group is advocating for reforms, including congressional term limits, a ban on stock trading by lawmakers, limits on lobbying influence, and Supreme Court ethics reform.

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Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes unpack the week that was in politics.

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Grant also discusses his recent interview with Nobel Prize-winning psychiatrist Dr. Henry Abraham and explains why some medical experts are sounding alarms about the president’s cognitive condition.

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On this episode of Bedlam Buds, Ryan Welton and Jeremy Cook break down Oklahoma State softball’s Big 12 Tournament run and preview the Cowgirls’ NCAA Regional matchup against Stanford, Eastern Illinois and Princeton.

The guys discuss:

They also dive into Oklahoma State baseball after the Cowboys took a series on the road against Arizona State and discuss what it means heading into the final stretch of the season.

Then it’s time for the lightning round:

Plus plenty of classic Bedlam Buds banter along the way.

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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:

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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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:

Grant also explains how weakening federal cybersecurity oversight could leave schools, agencies and infrastructure increasingly exposed to attacks.

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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 Democratic candidate for state superintendent Craig McVay for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of public education in Oklahoma.

The conversation explores:

Craig McVay also shares insights from decades in education leadership, including what new teachers misunderstand most about classroom management and why many educators leave after their first year.

Meanwhile, John Croisant discusses how education investment directly impacts Oklahoma’s workforce, economy and long-term prosperity.

This is a passionate, personal and policy-heavy conversation about one of the most important issues facing Oklahoma today.

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This week, Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes (of "Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes") unpack a fast-moving and complicated news cycle.

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This episode connects global events to real-world consequences — especially for Americans feeling the effects at the pump and beyond.

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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 involving student transfers, shifting rules, and missed playing time. The conversation expands into bigger questions about due process, fairness, and access for student athletes across the state.

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 look at Gov. Kevin Stitt’s possible ambitions, the uncertainty around Markwayne Mullin’s future, and the larger political calculations underway.

The second half of the conversation turns to the Senate’s role in confirming cabinet officials, how that process really works, and why the escalating Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption could send shockwaves through oil markets and beyond.

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