Blue Fish, Red State Episode 2-Oklahoma County Commissioner Carrie Blumert

Blue Fish, Red State Episode 2-Oklahoma County Commissioner Carrie Blumert

In this episode we talk to Oklahoma County Commissioner for District 1 Carrie Blumert about the wacky summer of protests and progressives in Oklahoma, and about how apparently county public meetings are the new favorite hangout spot for progressive activists. Some news on upcoming county elections and the upcoming debate between Democratic Rep. Kendra Horn and GOP challenger Stephanie Bice. But before all of that, a tribute to the Notorious RBG and what do we do now that this election cycle has entered a dark, dark time. OK County Commissioners Transfer CARES Act relief funds... [https://www.kgou.org/post/ok-county-commissioners-transfer-cares-act-relief-funds-jail-trust-without-hearing-public] - State Impact Oklahoma Oklahoma County District 2 Map [https://www.oklahomacounty.org/260/District-Two] (find out if you'll be voting in this race!) How ICE works at the Oklahoma County Jail [https://oklahoman.com/article/5637372/how-ice-works-at-the-oklahoma-county-jail], by Kayla Branch, The Oklahoman Justice for Julius Jones [https://www.justiceforjuliusjones.com/]

Young Democrats of America President Joshua Harris-Till

It's our first episode! And while my podcasting skills can certainly improve, we couldn't have asked for a better first guest for the Big Interview: Young Democrats of America President, and Oklahoman, Joshua Harris-Till! He talks us through the state of the progressive movement in Oklahoma, the Democratic National Convention, Black Lives Matter and more. Plus some important news from the past week, and my last word for our official debut. Sources: "Oklahoman Joshua Harris-Till now leads Young Democrats of America"- bit.ly/3k0pzOO [https://bit.ly/3k0pzOO] "Kendra Horn, Stephanie Bice in dead heat 54 days from election" - bit.ly/2RduVd5 [https://bit.ly/2RduVd5] "Ground game: Horn and Bice seek votes in a diverse district" - bit.ly/3il6HJV [https://bit.ly/3il6HJV] "Poll: Sen. Inhofe holds big lead in quest for 5th full term" - bit.ly/2RhGJeq [https://bit.ly/2RhGJeq] Follow @KOCODillon [https://twitter.com/KOCODillon] Follow @JHarrisTill [https://twitter.com/JHarrisTill] YDA.org [//yda.org] Young Democrats of Oklahoma [https://www.facebook.com/ydoklahoma/] "Hidden in Plain Sight" - Brennancenter.org [https://www.brennancenter.org/]

Introducing Blue Fish, Red State - Coming soon!

In this new series, former Oklahoma journalist Adam Troxtell looks at the work being done by progressives in a deep red state. The episode focuses on the efforts of people trying to change the status quo and introduce progressive policy and ideas against the political tide. First episode coming out after Labor Day!