Jacob Towe - The Death of little Leo and the Hope of Leo's Law.
Release Date: 01/19/2026
Oklahoma Representative Tom Gann - Lobbyist Influence, NDA Bans, Flock Cameras, and MORE!
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Representative Tom Gann - the highest ranked conservative in the Oklahoma House of Representatives - talks about his upcoming bills including banning NDA, restricting use of lisence plate readers, and mandating lobbyist impact statements to track the money and influence of lobbyists over legislators. If you like freedom and government transparency, you don't want to miss this one! Here's the link to the People's Audit discussed in the podcast. And check out my amazing sponsors! Motus Health - This is where my wife and go for a reason! They...
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Senator Warren Hamilton - A.I. Chatbots, Illegals Owning Land, and More! - Jan 2026
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Senator Warren Hamilton joins me to discuss the list of bills he has authored this legislative session in the state of Oklahoma. These include banning foreign ownership of land, banning sharia law, raising the age of marriage to 18, and age requirements for AI Chatbots. Enjoy! And check out my amazing sponsors! Motus Health - (405) 494-0165 From spinal and knee decompression, functional neurology, weight loss support, neuropathy treatment, and personalized nutraceutical supplementation— they help you restore brain function, reduce inflammation, and reclaim your vitality....
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Congressman Josh Brecheen - Update from DC: National Debt, Defense Budget, Healthcare Reform, and Sharia Law
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Congressman Josh Brecheen discusses the progress of the 12 appropriations bills, highlighting the achievement of passing them through regular order, a rare occurrence since 1974. He emphasizes the importance of finding offsets to fund the Department of Defense’s requested $1.2 trillion budget, noting the potential savings from tariffs and other sources. Brecheen also reiterates his stance on reducing government involvement in healthcare, citing excessive governance as a major contributor to high costs and poor health outcomes. And check out my amazing sponsors! ...
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Jacob Towe - The Death of little Leo and the Hope of Leo's Law.
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Jacob Towe, father of Leonardo Towe, fights for DHS reform after little "Leo" died of fentanyl poinsoning due to the failure of DHS to test the mom even after the mom admitted to using fentanyl. This was a tragic loss that could have been prevented. The hope is that through the passage of Leo's Law, senseless deaths like these can be avoided in the future.
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2025 Oklahoma Republican Party Platform - Part 3
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i. Constitution We Believe 1. We believe the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause was intended to prevent a federal government-sponsored or preferred religion, not to separate God from our government or to remove religion from public life; therefore, we affirm our right under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution to exercise our freedom of speech including religious speech. 2. We believe the Second Amendment is an individual right of the citizens of the United States to keep and bear arms; therefore, we oppose any attempts, whether by law or regulation at any level of...
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2025 Oklahoma Republican Party Platform - Part 2
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The 2025 Oklahoma Republican Party Platform - Part 2 II. EDUCATION Preamble: We acknowledge our dependence upon Almighty God and ask His blessings upon our students and their parents, teachers, and nation. It is the right and responsibility of parents (hereafter to mean parents and/ or legal guardians) to direct their children’s upbringing and education whether public, private, charter, or education by other means without interference, regulation, or penalty from the government. The primary goal of public schools should be to teach proficiency in the basic subjects of phonics-based reading,...
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Representative Kevin West - Candidate for Labor Commissioner
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In this episode of the Jake for the State podcast, host Jake Merrick interviews Oklahoma State Representative Kevin West (R-Moore, House District 54, serving since 2017). Rep. West, a consistent conservative voice in the Oklahoma House, discusses his key legislative priorities for the upcoming session while also campaigning for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner in the 2026 election.Key Legislation DiscussedRep. West highlights two carryover bills from the previous session: Pride Flags on Government Property The bill aims to prohibit the display of Pride flags, BLM flags, and similar symbols on...
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Jason W. Murphey - Who Owns Your Elected Official?
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Former Oklahoma Representative Jason Murphy, who served from 2006 to 2018, advocates for an “abstinence pledge” for legislators to refuse lobbyist money. He argues that this pledge helps lawmakers remain independent and accountable to their constituents, rather than special interests. Murphy believes that abstaining from lobbyist money leads to more principled decision-making and aligns with grassroots conservative values. A grassroots movement in Oklahoma is gaining momentum, encouraging lawmakers to reject special interest money and prioritize their constituents’ interests. This...
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2025 Oklahoma Republican Party Platform - Part 1
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As we enter a new year and a new season for this podcast, I would like to offer this 3 part series as a resource to all in Oklahoma. Many republicans have never read the entire Republican Party Platform, so I wanted to make it easier for everyone who carreis the label "Republican" to know exactly what that means and what the GOP in Oklahoma has collectively decided to prioritize. This is Part 1 of this 3 part series where I read the platform verbatim without commentary. Please enjoy and share! Shout out to my amazing sponsors that make this podcast possible!...
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Adam Holley - Challenging SB 836
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Are primaries unconstitutional? This is the point Adam Holley intends to make with his case filed against the Oklahoma Secretary of State and the Oklahoma State Election Board. This case is now heading to the U.S. Supreme Court. In the meantime, he has filed a second case challenging State Question 836 which seeks to establish an open primary in Oklahoma. Find out how and why Adam is going to such great lengths to make this very consequential point concerning primary elections. And check out my amazing sponsors! Motus Health - This is...
info_outlineJacob Towe, father of Leonardo Towe, fights for DHS reform after little "Leo" died of fentanyl poinsoning due to the failure of DHS to test the mom even after the mom admitted to using fentanyl. This was a tragic loss that could have been prevented. The hope is that through the passage of Leo's Law, senseless deaths like these can be avoided in the future.