Capitol Insider
Fridays at 4:45 and 6:45 p.m. and Mondays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m.
A weekly feature produced by KGOU in partnership with Quorum Call, an Oklahoma City-based legislative news and bill tracking service. KGOU general manager Dick Pryor talks to Quorum Call news director Shawn Ashley, elected officials and newsmakers about legislative matters in the state of Oklahoma. You can also watch Capitol Insider on YouTube.
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Latest Episodes
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Following the resignation of Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters, Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Lindel Fields as interim superintendent, announced a "turnaround" team and renewed calls to make the position appointed rather than elected. -
Controversial State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters resigns to take job with conservative teacher group. -
New social studies standards that went into effect for the current school semester have now been halted by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. -
Citing lack of standing for the legislator who brought a lawsuit against it, the Oklahoma Supreme Court allows Gov. Kevin Stitt's "return to work" executive order to stand. -
With just over a year to go before campaigning accelerates into high gear, KGOU's Capitol Insiders evaluate the 2026 elections in Oklahoma with James Davenport, professor of political science and director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Rose State College. -
After its latest monthly meeting was cancelled, the State Board of Education is pursuing legal action to schedule a special meeting. -
Governor Kevin Stitt has initiated legal action to prevent the City of Tulsa from entering into a law enforcement agreement with the Muscogee Creek Nation. -
A new "qualifications" test for out of state teachers hoping to gain certification to teach in Oklahoma triggers legal scrutiny as Oklahoma teacher shortage continues. -
Tariffs, inflation and job growth remain a national economic concern, but new data indicate healthy economy in Oklahoma, says economist Dr. Robert Dauffenbach. -
State Superintendent Ryan Walters denies allegations about images of nude women on office television; accuses Governor Stitt of coordinating allegations against him.
