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Episode 14 - The Elections Are Finally Over

The How We Got Here crew is back with a full recap and rundown of the results of the recent midterm elections.

Episode 13 - Cheers to Modern Alcohol Laws!

The panel welcomes Brett Robinson, President of the Beer Distributors of Oklahoma, to talk about what many think is the biggest thing to happen to Oklahoma since we achieved statehood: the modernization of our alcohol laws! 

Episode 12 - 1994 to 2018: Elections in Oklahoma

Tres and Bryan welcome OU professor Dr. Keith Gaddie to talk elections in Oklahoma and see how things have changed in almost a quarter of a century.

Episode 11 - Running Down the Runoffs

After a historic round primaries, the panel welcomes Bill Shapard, from Shapard Research and Sooner Poll, to discuss the upcoming runoffs.

Episode 10 - Pot Rules: Breaking Down the Board of Health's Marijuana Rules

Rep. Emily Virgin from Norman joins the panel to talk about the recent rules and regulations laid out by the Oklahoma Board of Health after the historic passage of SQ 788.

Episode 9 - Primary Colors: Green Lit, Red Runoffs, and a Blue Wave?

On this episode, the panel is joined by Ryan Tupps, of Right Strategy Group, and Chris Meredith, of Farmer's Insurance. The group discusses all goings-on from the recent Oklahoma primaries, as well as the historic passage of SQ 788.

Episode 8 - Bud on Bud: Deep in the Weeds on State Question 788

Bud Scott, Executive Director of New Health Solutions Oklahoma, joins Tres and Bryan to talk the history and fine points of the upcoming medical marijuana vote, State Question 788.

Episode 7 - How Oklahoma Cares About Kids

The How We Got Here team welcomes longtime Capitol insider, children's advocate and health lobbyist Anne Roberts onto this episode that looks at Oklahoma's sometimes-sordid history of caring for kids.

Episode 6 - On Location at the Capitol: Wind, Guns, and a Really Big Steak

Tres, Bryan, Spencer and Ryan are (not quite) live from the Oklahoma State Capitol this week! The panel talks about some recent bills that have hit the floor covering everything from wind power, to guns, to adoptions.

Stick around until the end and you'll get to hear tale of one congressman's triumph over the legendary 72oz. steak!

Episode 5 - Getting Schooled on the Walkout

Tres, Bryan, and Spencer sit down to talk the ins and outs of the Oklahoma Teacher Walkout. They discuss what's been happening, some misconceptions about the whole thing, and the series of events that led to it.