Capitol Insider

KGOU Radio

A discussion of the week's news from Oklahoma's State Capitol between KGOU Public Radio's Dick Pryor and Quorum Call's Shawn Ashley, plus interviews with newsmakers. You can also watch Capitol Insider on YouTube.

26 Episodes

Supreme Court halts effort to limit initiative petition movements
11/13/2026
5:42
The Oklahoma Supreme Court narrowly rules in favor of a challenge to a state law that would place restrictions on the process to pursue initiative petitions.
Oklahoma General Election results show interesting trends
11/6/2026
5:52
We look at the Oklahoma General Election results through the lens of historical trends and the seismic shift in races across the nation.
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Previewing the Oklahoma gubernatorial race and general election
10/30/2026
10:27
University of Oklahoma political science professor Dr. Allyson Shortle looks at the race for governor and the political climate heading into the 2026 general election.
Making a plan for voting in the general election
10/23/2026
7:52
Absentee balloting in the 2026 General Election is underway, but there is some "need to know" information for in-person voting from the state election board secretary.
Voter registration ends as general election nears
10/16/2026
5:54
Candidates are heading into the homestretch of this year's general election with just over two weeks to go and voters all now in place to vote.
Advocates tell lawmakers childcare industry is a 'failed market'
10/9/2026
5:54
Early childhood and childcare advocates speaking at a legislative interim study called their industry a "failed market" and a problem for Oklahoma's economy.
Gubernatorial candidates square off in OETA debate
10/2/2026
5:54
Republican and Democratic Party nominees discussed their policies and philosophies in an OETA debate that will air Sunday at noon and Monday at 8:00 p.m. on KGOU.
Student perspectives on the upcoming Oklahoma general election
9/25/2026
6:24
Dr. Emily Stacey, program coordinator for political science at Rose State College, discusses college students perspectives on politics and this year's Oklahoma election.
AI in political advertising unregulated in Oklahoma
9/18/2026
5:54
Despite efforts to address the issue this year, AI remains unregulated in Oklahoma campaign advertising as the November general election draws closer.
10th Circuit approves application of Oklahoma 'anti-discrimination' in schools law
9/11/2026
5:48
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has approved application of a 2021 law limiting what public schools and higher education institutions can teach in Oklahoma.

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26 Episodes

Supreme Court halts effort to limit initiative petition movements

Oklahoma General Election results show interesting trends

Previewing the Oklahoma gubernatorial race and general election

Making a plan for voting in the general election

Voter registration ends as general election nears

Advocates tell lawmakers childcare industry is a 'failed market'

Gubernatorial candidates square off in OETA debate

Student perspectives on the upcoming Oklahoma general election

AI in political advertising unregulated in Oklahoma

10th Circuit approves application of Oklahoma 'anti-discrimination' in schools law