The Breakdown with James Lankford

On this episode of the Breakdown with James Lankford, Senator Lankford discusses foreign policy, the latest on tensions in Iran and the death of Qasem Soleimani.

On episode 13 of the Breakdown with James Lankford, Senator Lankford discusses the Impeachment process with former Senate Parliamentarian Alan Frumin.

On episode 12 of the Breakdown with James Lankford, Senator Lankford joins his staff to discuss the current situation in Syria and Turkey as it relates to the Kurdish people, US military operations in the region to fight ISIS, and our increasingly strained alliance with Turkey.

On this episode of the Breakdown with James Lankford, Senator Lankford discusses the rising cost of prescription drugs, Medicare Part D, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), generic tiering, and surprise billing.

On episode 10 of the Breakdown with James Lankford, Senator Lankford discusses breaks down budget that must be agreed upon by the House, Senate, and White House; what must happen to avoid another government shutdown; and the next steps necessary to pass the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act.

On episode 9 of the Breakdown with James Lankford, Senator Lankford discusses Oklahoma tornadoes and flooding and the efforts taking place to help Oklahomans impacted by the storms. Lankford breaks down how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) works after a natural disaster, the difference between major and emergency disaster declarations, and the resources and assistance that are available.

On episode 8 of the Breakdown with James Lankford, Senator Lankford explains section 232 tariffs, section 301 tariffs, trade with Canada and Mexico, and how trade with China is affecting Oklahoma companies, ranchers, and farmers.

On this episode of the Breakdown with James Lankford, Senator Lankford discusses the proposal he offered to improve Senate rules, how each president deserves to pick their staff, and how he hopes the rule change will allow the Senate to function as it is designed.

On episode 6 of the Breakdown with James Lankford, Senator Lankford discusses pro-life issues in our nation, how people can find common ground on ways to support life at all stages of development, and how we can continue to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. Lankford also speaks on life in the womb, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, and the Hyde Amendment among other pro-life priorities.

On Episode 5 of the Breakdown with James Lankford, Senator Lankford discusses the current budget and spending process and the ways it has failed to work properly since the 1970s.