Between Two Ellens*

<p>The Ellens* visit with Anden Bull, Chief Programming Officer & General Counsel for Palomar, which is Oklahoma City's Family Justice Center—a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary nonprofit that provides support...

<p>The Ellens* invited several of their Democratic House caucus colleagues to come through the studio to share their thoughts on the legislative session this year. Included in this episode: Representatives Arturo Alonso...

<p>The Ellens* invited several of their Democratic House caucus colleagues to come through the studio to share their thoughts on the legislative session this year. Included in this episode: Melodye Blancett, Trish...

<p>During Teacher Appreciation Week, The Ellens* welcome former educator and administrator Rep. Ronnie Johns (HD 25) to discuss his path from 33 years at Ada City Schools to the Legislature, and why education remains...

<p>The Ellens* visit with their colleague, Representative Aletia Timmons (HD97), about her previous career as a judge and about the issue of sexual harassment & assault in the workplace. Denim Day is an annual day to...

<p>The Ellens* visit with House Majority Leader Rep. Mark Lawson (HD30-Tulsa) about "The Mother Road" - Route 66 - and the many celebrations planned for its centennial birthday this year.</p>

<p>The Ellens* visit with Rep. Trish Ranson, a former elementary music teacher turned Oklahoma representative and current caucus chair, as she shares how the 2018 teacher walkout sparked her run for office and how her...

<p>Last week the Republican leadership announced a budget deal...but the exact details remain a bit murky and quite a bit uncertain. The Ellens* take a quick walk through what we know—and what we don't—thus far in the...

<p>Since the legislature is roughly halfway through the legislative session, the Ellens* reflect on what happened this week - what's dead, what's still alive, and what kind of shenanigans are happening late at night...

<p>The Ellens* speak with Rep. Suzanne Schreiber about Oklahoma’s childcare challenges, emphasizing childcare as essential economic infrastructure that enables parents to work. Schreiber outlines costs ($700–$1,200 per...

<p>It's Transportation Day at the State Capitol, and The Ellens* are joined by Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation, Tim Gatz, to discuss roads, bridges, trains, and automobiles. </p>

<p>The Ellens* visit with State Senator and former Oklahoma City Councilwoman Nikki Nice about how she moved from radio and civic engagement into elected office, including her work as a DNC delegate in 2016 and her...

<p>The Ellens* sit down with House Minority Leader Cyndi Munson and Senate Minority Leader Julia Kirt to discuss their experience in the legislature, how they manage their caucuses, and how the minority party plays a...

<p>The Ellens* sit down with OK House Parliamentarian CJ Cavin and House Minority Floor Leader, Rep. Andy Fugate, to discuss the history, purpose, and enforcement of the House Rules.</p>

<p>The Ellens* host their first live pod with return guests Forrest Bennett and Andy Moore, to discuss Governor Stitt's eighth and final State of the State address. Recorded live at Lively Beer Works in Oklahoma...