Open Debate Podcast Series
Open Debate Episode 21 - June 22, 2010
The November ballot will be a long one with 12 State Questions to vote on in addition to all of the elective offices. State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax comes on Open Debate to talk about all the State Questions.
Open Debate Episode 20 - June 8, 2010
OFRG’s 20th podcast is a roundtable discussion with Stuart Jolly of Americans for Prosperity and Brian Downs and Peter J. Rudy of OFRG talking about the budget, a legislative session wrap-up and what’s coming up this summer.
Open Debate Episode 19 - May 25, 2010
Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins makes an appearance on Open Debate. She talks about transparency in government and the need for government to embrace technology to better connect with citizens.
Open Debate Episode 18 - May 3, 2010
State Representative Jason Nelson (R-Oklahoma City) is the guest on Open Debate talking about his bill that would help special education students pay for private schools.
Open Debate Episode 17 - April 16, 2010
Paul Monies, Database Editor for The Oklahoman, talks with OFRG about transparency in state government and how it can be improved.
Open Debate Episode 16 - April 1, 2010
U.S. Senator Tom Coburn talks about the effects of the health care law, State Question 744, earmarks and more!
Open Debate Episode 15 - March 23, 2010
It’s an Open Debate Roundtable discussion with Executive Director Brian Downs, Communications Director Peter J. Rudy and our spring semester intern Melissa Chasteen.
Open Debate Episode 14 - March 4, 2010
State Auditor and Inspector Steve Burrage talks about the Skiatook Public Schools situation and how to increase transparency in school district spending.
Open Debate Episode 13 - February 17, 2010
House Democratic Leader Danny Morgan (D-Prague) is the guest. He talks about the state budget situation, how much money should be left in the Rainy Day Fund for 2012, why internet purchases should be taxed and State Question 744.
Open Debate Episode 12 - February 5, 2010
State Sen. Andrew Rice (D-Oklahoma City) is our guest. He talks about spending priorities, how much money to leave in the Rainy Day Fund, why State Question 744 is a bad idea and other bills he’s proposing this session.
Open Debate Episode 11 - February 1, 2010
Senate President pro tem Glenn Coffee is the guest. He gives his view of the current state budget and talks about what he hopes to achieve in this, his last legislative session as a State Senator.
Open Debate Episode 10 - January 5th, 2010
House Speaker Chris Benge is the guest. He talks about the state’s budget and his priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The episode is in two parts.
Part 1
Part 2
Open Debate Episode 9 - December 15th, 2009
House Appropriations and Budget Committee Chairman Ken Miller (R-Edmond) talks with OFRG about the state’s budget picture, the need for cuts and how what the state does now will impact the 2012 budget.
Open Debate Episode 8 - November 5th, 2009
State Treasurer Scott Meacham on the state’s budget situation, strengthening the Rainy Day Fund and the impact of State Question 744.
Open Debate Episode 7 - September 28th, 2009
Rep. Leslie Osborn (R-Tuttle) on information learned during interim study on State Question 744.
Open Debate Episode 6 - August 27th, 2009
Brian Downs, Michael Carnuccio and Peter J. Rudy talk about the Blueprint for Transparency, meeting with the State Auditor about stimulus funds and how best to tackle the budget shortfall.
Open Debate Episode 5 - August 13th, 2009
Brian Downs, Michael Carnuccio and Peter J. Rudy discuss revenue shortfalls, protecting the Rainy Day Fund, tracking stimulus dollars and a survey of county websites.
Open Debate Episode 4 - June 24th, 2009
Brian Downs and Peter J. Rudy talk about the just-completed legislative session, OFRG’s accomplishments and looking ahead at interim studies.
Open Debate Episode 3 - May 9th, 2009
Brian Downs and Peter J. Rudy discuss statewide term limits and the Attorney General changing the ballot language, ballot access legislation getting passed and the problems State Question 744 would have on the state’s budget.
Open Debate Episode 2 - March 27th, 2009
Rep. Jason Murphey (R-Guthrie) talks about his measure that would place term limits for statewide elected officials on the ballot in 2010.
Open Debate Episode 1 - March 18th, 2009
Rep. Randy Terrill (R-Moore) talks about his bills that would improve ballot access in Oklahoma.