Thinkin' on Lincoln
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsA political podcast that won’t make you hate your neighbor. Curtis and Ryan unpack cultural and political issues facing Oklahoma and the nation with a light-hearted air. Brought to you by The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs.
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Tennessee Wisdom
April 17, 2024 12:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBProf. Brian Fitzpatrick of Vanderbilt Law School talks to Ryan and Curtis about how Tennessee changed its judicial nominating process and why Oklahoma should do the same.
Voice Of Experience Talks Dangers Of Bar-Controlled Courts
April 17, 2024 12:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBProf. Brian Fitzpatrick of Vanderbilt Law School talks to Ryan and Curtis about how Tennessee successfully changed its judicial nominating process — and why Oklahoma should do the same. They discuss the dangers of a Bar-controlled court system and discuss what it would look like to allow the continuance of the Judicial Nominating Commission to be put to a state question. For more content on the truth and dangers of the JNC, listen to this popular episode with Ben Lepak; "Legislators In Blac...
Dr. Ben Carson stops by
April 03, 2024 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBCurtis and special guest Dr. Ben Carson discuss life lessons, role models, and the ever-changing climate of American politics. Listen in to hear Dr. Carson's thought-provoking perspectives on the country's education system, the doom of repeating history, and the reality of the human condition. Be sure to join us April 24th for OCPA's Citizenship Award dinner featuring former U.S. Secretary of Urban Housing and Development, 2016 presidential candidate, Dr. Ben Carson. For more information, ...
Susan B. Anthony
March 11, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBCurtis and Ryan discuss judicial reform in Oklahoma with Katie Daniel, Susan B. Anthony Pro Life America's state policy director, and unpack how Oklahoma's courts threaten the state's pro-life laws.
Tip of the Cap
December 11, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBCurtis and Ryan talk about the new school choice tax credit and tease major legislative priorities for the upcoming session.
Never Ending Summer
July 25, 2023 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBCurtis and Ryan talk about what's been happening in the legislature over the summer and what their own summer plans.
2023 Session Recap
May 31, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2023 legislative session.
Let's Go Brandon (Dutcher)!
April 24, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBOCPA is turning 30! This week, Curtis and Ryan are joined by OCPA's Senior Vice President, Brandon Dutcher, who began his journey with OCPA as a board member before joining the staff in 1995. Brandon gives listeners the inside look behind the many struggles of a new nonprofit, the changing political climate in Oklahoma since 1993, and OCPA's victories throughout the last 30 years.
What the heck is a paideia? With special guest Pete Hegseth
April 10, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan are joined by co-host of Fox & Friends, Pete Hegseth, to discuss his latest book, Battle for the American Mind, and answer questions surrounding education, school choice, and what the heck a paideia is. Pete is also the keynote speaker for OCPA's 2023 Citizenship Award Dinner. Click here for more information on how you can join us to hear him speak on April 26.
Legislators in Black Robes with Ben Lepak
March 27, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan are joined by executive director of the State Chamber Research Foundation, Ben Lepak. The guys talk about judicial reform, including the Judicial Nominating Commission, and a recent decision regarding abortion by the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Dead (Or Alive?)
March 13, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan discuss bills that made it through the first session deadline, Oklahoma's recent vote on recreational marijuana, and more.
Breaking Down the Transgender Session
February 27, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBThe 2023 Oklahoma Legislative Session is in full swing, and Curtis and Ryan are here to give you the most recent update! The guys break down school choice proposals from the House and Senate, as well as other legislation making its way through each chamber. School Choice Legislation: SB 822 by Sen. Julie Daniels SB 943 by Sen. Shane Jett HB 1935 by Speaker McCall OCPA Watchlist OCPA Legislative Scorecard
Economics in 3 Podcasts: Monetary Madness Pt. 3 with Jeff Deist
February 13, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan close out the economics series with the president of the Mises Institute, Jeff Deist. The guys discuss inflation versus deflation, how states can insulate their economies, the Mises Institute, and more.
Economics in 3 Podcasts: Monetary Madness Pt. 2 with Dr. Per Bylund
January 30, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBIn part 2 of the Economics in 3 Podcasts series, Curtis and Ryan are joined by Dr. Per Bylund, a Senior Fellow with the Mises Institute and associate professor of entrepreneurship and Johnny D. Pope Chair and Records-Johnston Professor in the School of Entrepreneurship in the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University. The guys discuss Dr. Bylund's latest book, modern monetary theory, entrepreneurship, and what causes prosperity.
Economics in 3 Podcasts: Monetary Madness with Dr. Joseph Salerno
January 16, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBWelcome to part 1 of the Economics in 3 Podcasts series! Curtis and Ryan are kicking off the series with Academic Vice President of the Ludwig von Mises Institute, Dr. Joseph T. Salerno to discuss the cause and effects of inflation, Austrian Economics, and more.
Economics in 3 Podcasts: Monetary Madness
January 16, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBWelcome to part 1 of the Economics in 3 Podcasts series! Curtis and Ryan are kicking off the series with Academic Vice President of the Ludwig von Mises Institute, Dr. Joseph T. Salerno to discuss the cause and effects of inflation, Austrian Economics, and more.
Is Rank Choice Voting a Rank Choice?
December 23, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan are joined by the founder of Save Our States and OCPA Distinguished Fellow, Trent England. Trent discusses a new project and takes the guys on a deep dive into rank choice voting.
Bloated Bureaucracy
December 12, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan unpack the regulatory burden on Oklahomans and our economy. Is Oklahoma an over-regulated state? If so, how do we fix it? The guys discuss all that and more on this episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln.
Bloated Bureaucracy
December 12, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan unpack the regulatory burden on Oklahomans and our economy. Is Oklahoma an over-regulated state? If so, how do we fix it? The guys discuss all that and more on this episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln.
Race to the Bottom
November 07, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBHow is Oklahoma really doing when it comes to education? The new results are in, and it might be worse than predicted. This week, Curtis and Ryan unpack new test data from the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP). Find references on the data here.
Shine On, You Crazy Diamond with Grover Norquist
October 10, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan are joined with founder and president of Americans for Tax Reform, Grover Norquist. The guys discuss Grover's journey to build ATR at the request of Pres. Ronald Reagan, the success of eliminating the income tax in states across the U.S., and more.
Fahrenheit 451
September 26, 2022 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan discuss the phenomenon behind "book banning"in Oklahoma public schools.
Tech Talk with Carl Szabo
September 06, 2022 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan are joined by the Vice President and General Counsel of NetChoice, Carl Szabo, to discuss the damaging ramifications of anti-trust legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Homeless, Not Hopeless: A conversation with Adam Luck
August 22, 2022 19:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan are joined by City Care's Chief Executive Officer Adam Luck to talk about his work with Oklahoma's unsheltered. Adam discusses his journey to working with those in poverty and gives an in depth look at City Care Night Shelter, Oklahoma City's only permanent low-barrier night shelter. This episode sheds a light on the sources of homelessness and challenges opinions on government intervention, personal responsibility, and more.
Housing Market Fix with Tobias Peter
June 24, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan are joined by Research Fellow and Assistant Director of the American Enterprise Institute Housing Center, Tobias Peter. The guys discuss the current housing climate, how the government can (or can't) stabilize the market, and more.
Regular Episode, Special Session
June 10, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode, Curtis and Ryan discuss special session, tax reform, and true economic relief.
Legislative Letdowns
May 27, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan discuss Ryan's new claim to fame, the letdowns of this legislative session, and the potential to unite both sides of the political aisle.
Closing Time
May 13, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBOn this episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln, Curtis and Ryan discuss corporate welfare, the possibility of the Supreme Court of the United States overturning Roe v. Wade, and why it is important to reform the judicial nominating process in Oklahoma.
Pension Problems and Pyromaniacs
April 22, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan discuss Stillwater's problematic bathroom policy and some in the legislature attempting to line their own pockets. Article links: 1. OSU's Drag Queen Story Hour 2. Lawmaker makes false statements about bill 3. Stillwater board refuses to change bathroom policy 4. OCPA urges action by Hofmeister, State Board of Education on bathroom policy 5. Oklahoma's confusing bathroom policy: context and legal background 6. Why defined-contribution retirement plans are preferab...
Pension Problems and Pyromaniacs
April 22, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan discuss Stillwater's problematic bathroom policy and some in the legislature attempting to line their own pockets. Article links: 1. OSU's Drag Queen Story Hour 2. Lawmaker makes false statements about bill 3. Stillwater board refuses to change bathroom policy 4. OCPA urges action by Hofmeister, State Board of Education on bathroom policy 5. Oklahoma's confusing bathroom policy: context and legal background 6. Why defined-contribution retirement plans are preferab...
Getting to Know Will Cain
April 08, 2022 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week, Curtis is joined with co-host of Fox & Friends and former ESPN personality, Will Cain. The guys discuss Will's journey to television and his insight into the ever-growing hostility in news media. Cain is the featured speaker at this year's Citizenship Award Dinner. Learn more here.
A Conversation with Corey DeAngelis
March 25, 2022 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan are joined with the national director of research at the American Federation for Children, Corey DeAngelis, to discuss school choice. DeAngelis is the 2022 recipient of OCPA's annual Citizenship Award. Learn more about the event honoring his work for families across the nation here.
Papist Priorities with Brett Farley
March 11, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan are joined with Brett Farley, Executive Director of Catholic Conference of Oklahoma, to discuss his work at the Capitol, the Catholic Church's role in shaping politics, and more.
Fines, Fees, and Taxes - Legislative Update #1
February 25, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBThis week, the guys give a big update on legislation at the capitol, Curtis goes in depth on his new proposal for reform, and Ryan is heading to CPAC. Read the proposal here.
Best Job in the World with Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell
February 11, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBThis week, Curtis and Ryan are joined with Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell. The guys discuss the State of the State address, Oklahoma's recent rebrand, and what makes being Oklahoma's Lieutenant Governor the best job in the world.
2022 Bills: The Good, The Bad, & The Stupid
January 28, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBCurtis and Ryan are back from break with a brand new episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln! This week, the guys discuss the good, the bad, and the stupid bills that have been filed for the upcoming legislative session. Read article here: https://www.ocpathink.org/post/with-2300-bills-introduced-which-ones-should-you-watch
New Year's Special with Steve Deace
December 31, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBOn this episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln, the guys sit down with TheBlaze's Steve Deace to discuss school choice and saving America from the leftist agenda.
The Transparent Fix to Our Healthcare System with Will Bruhn
December 17, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBThis week, Ryan takes a hiatus while Curtis is joined with longtime friend Will Bruhn to discuss price transparency, the government's role in our healthcare system and more. Bruhn is the COO and Co-Founder of Restoring Medicine — a grassroots movement of doctors, nurses, students, business leaders, and everyday citizens from across the United States that are demanding a more honest and fair health care system.
Free Market Medicine Pt. 2 with Jay Kempton
December 03, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBCurtis and Ryan are here with part two of the Free Market Medicine series! This week, the guys are joined by Jay Kempton, Owner and President of the Kempton Group, to discuss the healthcare industry from the buyers' perspective. Learn more about the Kempton Group: https://www.kemptongroup.com/
Free Market Medicine Pt. 1 with Dr. Keith Smith
November 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBOn this week's episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln, Curtis and Ryan are joined with Dr. Keith Smith to discuss his journey to co-founding Surgery Center of Oklahoma and the importance of free market medicine. Learn more about Surgery Center of Oklahoma: https://surgerycenterok.com/
Free Market Medicine with Dr. Keith Smith
November 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBOn this week's episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln, Curtis and Ryan are joined with Dr. Keith Smith to discuss his journey to co-founding Surgery Center of Oklahoma and the importance of free market medicine. Learn more about Surgery Center of Oklahoma: https://surgerycenterok.com/
College Clarity: The Truth About Higher Education
November 05, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIs a college degree worth the expense? This week, the guys discuss Curtis's recent study and how Oklahoma college degrees fare on debt-earnings tests.
Myth Busters: Eliminating Oklahoma's Income tax
October 22, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBCurtis and Ryan are back this week to discuss eliminating Oklahoma's income tax and bust the myths around raising property taxes.
Don't Follow People Into Bathrooms
October 08, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBOn this episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln, Curtis and Ryan are back to the regular schedule and discuss the ever-growing political discourse in America, as well as Joy Hofmeister's announcement to run for Oklahoma governor in 2022.
Rod on the Pod: Special Episode with Rod Dreher
September 30, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBOn this special episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln, Curtis and Ryan are joined with New York Times Best Selling Author and Senior Editor at the American Conservative, Rod Dreher. The guys discuss Dreher's books, including Live Not By Lies, and the threat of soft totalitarianism in America.
Nothing Gets Done & It's Your Fault
September 24, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBDo you get frustrated at the state of the federal government? This episode is for you. This week, Curtis and Ryan give encouraging insight into the changes that can be made at a local level and empower listeners to get involved.
Nothing Gets Done & It's Your Fault
September 24, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBDo you get frustrated at the state of the federal government? This episode is for you. This week, Curtis and Ryan give encouraging insight into the changes that can be made at a local level and empower listeners to get involved.
Power to the People with Ryan Walters
September 10, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBOn this episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln, Curtis and Ryan are joined by Secretary of Education Ryan Walters to discuss all things education and giving power back to the parents.
Who's really in charge? with Andrew Spiropoulos
August 25, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln, Curtis and Ryan are joined with special guest Andrew Spiropoulos to discuss ineffective government, term limits and football.
Cheers for Fears with Dr. Rick Farmer
August 13, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBOn this episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln, the guys are joined with Dr. Rick Farmer to discuss legislative football and state term limits. Legislative Football https://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/OKPolitics/article/view/7154 Citizen’s Guide to the Oklahoma Legislature https://www.ocpathink.org/post/a-citizens-guide-to-the-oklahoma-legislature J. Rufus Fears Fellowship www.FearsFellowship.com Fears Fellows Video https://youtu.be/-zlJWtQPEGQ Fellows Making a Difference http...