In this week's episode, Ginnie Graham and Barry Friedman close the curtain on 2023, discussing the achievements and failures of the state and federal governments. How will this lead into the 2024 presidential election? What will be the focus for Oklahoma's legislature and other leaders next session?

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Ginnie Graham: Suggestions on how to influence arguments for Tulsa Public Schools to keep local control

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Note: Barry Friedman is an essayist, political columnist, petroleum geology reporter and comedian living in Tulsa. In addition to “Funny You Should Mention It,” “Road Comic,” “Four Days and a Year Later” and “The Joke Was On Me,” his first novel, “Jacob Fishman’s Marriages,” a book about the worst love story ever, was published by Balkan Press in February. His sites are barrysfriedman.com and friedmanoftheplains.com.

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In this week's episode, Ginnie Graham and Barry Friedman close the curtain on 2023, discussing the achievements and failures of the state and federal governments. How will this lead into the 2024 presidential election? What will be the focus for Oklahoma's legislature and other leaders next session?
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Note: Barry Friedman is an essayist, political columnist, petroleum geology reporter and comedian living in Tulsa. In addition to “Funny You Should Mention It,” “Road Comic,” “Four Days and a Year Later” and “The Joke Was On Me,” his first novel, “Jacob Fishman’s Marriages,” a book about the worst love story ever, was published by Balkan Press in February. His sites are <a href="http://www.barrysfriedman.com">barrysfriedman.com</a> and <a href="http://www.friedmanoftheplains.com">friedmanoftheplains.com</a>.
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Tulsa World Editorials editor Ginnie Graham talks with newsmakers and op-ed contributors about the biggest issues in Tulsa and Oklahoma.

Ginnie Graham: Email | Twitter | Facebook | Follow her stories

Tulsa World Editorials editor Ginnie Graham talks with newsmakers and op-ed contributors about the biggest issues in Tulsa and Oklahoma.
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Tulsa World Editorials editor Ginnie Graham talks with newsmakers and op-ed contributors about the biggest issues in Tulsa and Oklahoma.

Follow Ginnie on Twitter: @GinnieGraham

Tulsa World Editorials editor <a href="https://twitter.com/GinnieGraham">Ginnie Graham</a> talks with newsmakers and op-ed contributors about the biggest issues in Tulsa and Oklahoma.
Follow Ginnie on Twitter: @GinnieGraham

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