The Oklahoman's Ben Felder and Molly Young talk about the impact of the Native American vote on state's races leading up to November's general election. 

The Oklahoman's Ben Felder and Molly Young talk about the impact of the Native American vote on state's races leading up to November's general election.

Voter Impact

The Oklahoman's Ben Felder and Carmen Forman break down what you need to know about the state's races leading up to November's general election. 

The Oklahoman's Ben Felder and Carmen Forman break down what you need to know about the state's races leading up to November's general election.

Kicking off Oklahoma election season

As the Oklahoma Legislature nears the end of session, final budget negotiations are underway. The Oklahoman's Ben Felder and Carmen Forman discuss. 

As the Oklahoma Legislature nears the end of session, final budget negotiations are underway. The Oklahoman's Ben Felder and Carmen Forman discuss.&nbsp;

Budget bargaining

Oklahoma's Department Tourism and Recreation has come under fire for allegedly paying Swadley's Bar-B-Q excessive amounts throughout the state's contract with the company. Dave Cathey, the Oklahoman's Food Dude, joins Ben Felder and Carmen Forman to discuss. 

Oklahoma's Department Tourism and Recreation has come under fire for allegedly paying Swadley's Bar-B-Q excessive amounts throughout the state's contract with the company. Dave Cathey, the Oklahoman's Food Dude, joins Ben Felder and Carmen Forman to discuss.&nbsp;

Swadley's Bar-B-Q controversy

Candidates flocked to the Oklahoma state Capitol this week, filing to run for state and federal offices. Reporters Ben Felder and Carmen Forman break down the first two days of filing. 

Candidates flocked to the Oklahoma state Capitol this week, filing to run for state and federal offices. Reporters Ben Felder and Carmen Forman break down the first two days of filing.&nbsp;

Candidates file for Oklahoma elections

Candidates running for offices across Oklahoma will officially file next week. The Oklahoman's Ben Felder and Carmen Forman discuss this and more. 

Candidates running for offices across Oklahoma will officially file next week. The Oklahoman's Ben Felder and Carmen Forman discuss this and more.&nbsp;

Preparing for the primaries

Former Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Jena Nelson joined the race for state superintendent this week, joining candidates Ryan Walters, April Grace and John Cox. Education reporter Nuria Martinez-Keel joins Ben Felder to discuss. 

Former Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Jena Nelson joined the race for state superintendent this week, joining candidates Ryan Walters, April Grace and John Cox. Education reporter Nuria Martinez-Keel joins Ben Felder to discuss.&nbsp;

The race for Oklahoma state superintendent

Multiple Oklahoma bills made headlines this week, but only some survived. Co-hosts Ben Felder and Carmen Forman discuss this week's top news from the state Capitol. 

Multiple Oklahoma bills made headlines this week, but only some survived. Co-hosts Ben Felder and Carmen Forman discuss this week's top news from the state Capitol.&nbsp;

Winners and losers of the week

The Oklahoman's Ben Felder and Carmen Forman recap which bills made it out of their initial committees this week, as well as the tidal wave that ensued after Sen. Jim Inhofe announced he will be leaving office next January.

The Oklahoman's Ben Felder and Carmen Forman recap which bills made it out of their initial committees this week, as well as the tidal wave that ensued after Sen. Jim Inhofe announced he will be leaving office next January.

Which bills survived the week?

The Oklahoman's Ben Felder and Carmen Forman discuss the state's top political stories of the week. 

The Oklahoman's Ben Felder and Carmen Forman discuss the state's top political stories of the week.&nbsp;

Unpacking education, abortion and criminal justice reform bills

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