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Co-hosts Kris Masterman and Brittany Novotny bring you insights and intrigue of Oklahoma politics.

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Co-hosts Kris Masterman and Brittany Novotny bring you insights and intrigue of Oklahoma politics.

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English


Episodes
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Ep030 Old Year New Year

1/3/2023
On today's episode, Kris asks Brittany some questions about last year and some things about happenings in the new year. Brittany goes off on the ridiculous obsession Oklahoma Republicans have with trans people. Then, we discuss some non-political happenings and preview the coming legislative session. Sign up to help us create more content this year by joining our Patreon program at patreon.com/okoutcasts.

Duration:00:36:25

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Ep029 Specials, Munis, and Happy Holidays

12/15/2022
This week, Kris and Brittany discuss the upcoming special election for Oklahoma County Clerk, as well as the upcoming municipal elections in Oklahoma City. We also preview some of the GOP's upcoming crazy legislation for the 2023 Session. This is the final episode of 2022, and we'll be back in January 2023.

Duration:00:26:09

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Ep028 The Freedom Episode

12/8/2022
This week, Kris and Brittany discuss the breaking news that the Biden Administration successfully worked out a prisoner swap with Russia to finally bring WNBA star Brittney Griner home! We also talk about the need for sane Republicans to make their voices heard with their Republican legislators in Oklahoma, especially with the upcoming onslaught of anti-trans legislation coming this session. We also respond to a listener question of what are the top 5 Oklahoma House seats that could be flipped from Republican to Democrat.

Duration:00:34:48

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Ep027 Festivus Miracle

11/22/2022
Kris and Brittany celibrate Festivus this week with the traditional airing of grievances. Kris bemoans the lack of hard news coverage in today's media environment, while Brittany wants folks to stop feeding the trolls. Brittany and Kris discuss the Colorado Springs shooting, before moving on to some Thanksgiving talk and finish up with a discussion of the new initiative petition filed in Oklahoma to protect reproductive freedom.

Duration:00:39:39

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BONUS Ep001 Rural v Urban

11/18/2022
In this free bonus episode, Kris and Brittany debate the differences between urban and rural voters. If you want access to more episodes like this, sign up to be a patron on our Patreon page patreon.com/okoutcasts for just $5/month. First 2 patrons will get a secret awesome sticker!

Duration:00:38:42

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Ep026 Midterm Post Mortem

11/16/2022
This week, Kris and Brittany record the show in person for the first time! We discuss last week's election results, starting with the the US Senate and US House, before getting into the details of what happened in Oklahoma.

Duration:00:43:01

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Ep025 Dark Matter Day

10/31/2022
On this Halloween special edition of OK OutCasts, Kris and Brittany start off with a brief discussion of what "dark matter" is. Then, we discuss the complications of getting good poll numbers in today's fractured media environment, the latest numbers in the OK Gov race, the potential for young voters (under 30) to make a big difference, and finally we make some bold predictions. Get yourself a Milky Way Dark and enjoy this episode.

Duration:00:38:05

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Ep024 Brittany is Back

10/26/2022
This week, Kris and Brittany discuss the State Superintendent race between Ryan Walters and Jena Nelson. Then, Brittany discusses her attempts to talk to voters in Waurika, and what she's seeing around rural, southern Oklahoma.

Duration:00:31:12

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Ep023 OutCasts Jeopardy

10/19/2022
This week, Kris quizzes Brittany with a little episode of OutCasts Jeopardy. Then, we have an update on Gov Stitt's secret plan for a new Governor's Mansion, and another new Stitt scandal with one of his political allies being indicted for corruption--this time for setting up "ghost" licenses for medical cannabis grows to allow out of state (and even out of country) interests to get their hands on the Oklahoma cannabis market. To close out, Brittany discusses the ridiculous right wing attack on schools claiming that there are now litter boxes for kids who identify as furries.

Duration:00:33:05

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Ep022 October Surprises

10/11/2022
This week, Kris and Brittany discuss the state of the Governor and Superintendent races in Oklahoma, with big news about Joy Hofmeister getting a joint endorsement from Oklahoma's largest tribes, a new Stitt scandal brewing surrounding the Gov's mansion, and Jena Nelson making a great appearance on KFOR's Flashpoint. We also discuss how some states run Gov and Lt. Gov on the same ticket, while Oklahoma elects each one individually. Brittany has a brief update on the Minnesota Gov's race. Also, big news from Pres Biden on cannabis reform at the federal level.

Duration:00:51:19

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Ep021 League of Extraordinary Session

10/4/2022
This week, Kris and Brittany discuss what happened in last week's Oklahoma legislative extraordinary session which was needed to allocate the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The legislature passed all the funding, but required OU Health to stop providing medical treatment to trans kids. Brittany discusses the messaging that seems to be working for Minnesota Dems, and why Oklahoma Dems may want to push harder on the abortion extremist angle.

Duration:00:35:17

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Ep020 Get Your S--- Together

9/28/2022
On this episode, Kris and Brittany discuss what OK Republicans are doing right and what OK Democrats are doing wrong at this point in the campaign season. Brittany has some tough love for Dems regarding messaging and fundraising. Kris provides insight from his night at the OKC Golf and Country Club fundraiser for GOP candidate for Oklahoma County DA, Kevin Calvey. Also, an update on the latest extremist legislation from state Sen. Shane Jett.

Duration:00:50:21

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Ep019 Up in Smoke

9/22/2022
This week, Kris and Brittany discuss the Oklahoma Supreme Court decision on SQ 820, and what it means for the November ballot. Then, the topics turned to the status of the multiple criminal and civil investigations of the former President, followed by an update on Putin's continued failed war on Ukraine, and how that's playing out with his allies. Follow us on Twitter: @OK_OutCasts @mastermanOKC @OklasotaGal Youtube and Facebook: OK OutCasts Music by our very own OklaSota Gal

Duration:00:38:22

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Ep018 Special Masters and Epic Journeys

9/8/2022
This week, Kris and Brittany discuss what Brittany learned from her epic road trip through the midwest and northeast, the latest on the Special Master appointed to review the documents seized from Mar-a-Lago, and the accomplishments of President Biden and Democrats in a closely divided Congress.

Duration:00:45:42

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Ep017 Labor of Love Day

8/31/2022
This week, Kris and Brittany discuss their Labor Day plans, have a quick discussion and update on the Epic scandal along with the Seeworth Academy scandal, and share their love for Oklahoma Democratic Party volunteer extraordanaire Debbie Hogue-Downing. A shorter episode this week. Happy Labor Day all!

Duration:00:14:10

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Ep016 Recreational Run Offs

8/24/2022
In this episode, Brittany and Kris discuss the results of the Aug 23 primary run-offs in Oklahoma, as well as an in depth update on the state of the recreational cannabis petitions, and a discussion of the upcoming race in Oklahoma HD 88, where Rep. Mauree Turner (they/them) faces an independent challenger this November. This episode will also include some discussions of the work Kris and Brittany did together on the Paula Sophia for HD 88 campaign back in 2014.

Duration:00:47:45

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Ep015 Straight Party Conundrum

8/10/2022
On this episode Kris and Brittany discuss: -new polling data in Oklahoma re: Stitt, Lankford, Biden -differences in voting in Oklahoma vs. Minnesota -the "straight party voting" conundrum facing Joy Hofmeister -the raid on Mar-a-Lago and what i could mean for the ongoing cold civil war

Duration:00:35:49

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Ep014 Vaguely Problematic

8/3/2022
This week Kris and Brittany cover: -Kansas voters reject Constitutional Amendment to ban abortion -Oklahoma gets its first complaints against school districts for violation of the vague HB 1775 (which Gov Stitt billed as a ban on critical race theory) -Speaker Pelosi leads Congressional delegation to Taiwan *Apologies again for Brittany's internet connection; we're working on solutions for future episodes

Duration:00:29:38

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Ep013 Christian Nationalism

7/27/2022
This week, Kris and Brittany talk about the effects the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v Wade is having on the states. Then the discussion turns to Christian Nationalism--what is it and how is it affecting politics in Oklahoma?

Duration:00:27:16

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Ep012 Deep Space Insurrection

7/22/2022
On today's episode, Kris and Brittany talk a little about space telescopes before diving into the latest January 6th Committee hearing. This is followed by a discussion of the recent federal audit showing Gov Stitt and Sec of Education Walters mishandled and misappropriated Covid relief funds.

Duration:00:34:31