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Episode 239 -- Purple Ballots

2026/11/06

"Moderation in our state is so overdue." On this week's Fried Okra, "Purple Ballots," we break down Oklahoma's election results, shifting voting trends and what they could mean for public education. #oklaed

Episode 238 -- Schoolhouse Rock the Vote

2026/10/30

Schoolhouse Rock the Vote! Tyler and Ivy give us a civics refresher on how the offices on Oklahoma's ballot shape public education and why your vote matters. #oklaed

Episode 237 -- The Mississippi Marathon

2026/10/23

The “Mississippi Miracle”? More like the “Mississippi Marathon.” MAE's Erica Jones and OEA's Dr. Rhonda Harlow unpack the years of work behind Mississippi's reading gains and what Oklahoma can learn. #oklaed

Episode 236 -- Unintended Consequences of SQ 847

2026/10/16

What could SQ 847 mean for Oklahoma schools, CareerTech and public services? Skye McNiel, executive director of Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education (OKACTE), breaks it down on Fried Okra. #oklaed Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oea/id1501888562 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5M9IBGM3WQar71SmFQAaCv

Episode 235 -- "Don't rob me of my joy."

2026/10/09

"Don't rob me of my joy!" Meet Amy Cantrell, OEA's Teachers Teaching Students Award winner, on Fried Okra. #oklaed Nominate someone today: okea.org/awards

Episode 234 -- The Librarian Advantage

2026/10/02

“The library should be the heart of the school.” Muskogee teacher librarian Gina Batie joins Fried Okra to show us what a certified librarian really does and why students lose far more than books when schools go without one. #oklaed

Episode 233 -- "Reading is the foundation of every other subject."

2026/09/25

Literacy is at the center of education right now. Edmond 2nd grade teacher and reading expert Cindy Rosario joins Fried Okra to talk about what works, what teachers carry and why every child deserves the chance to thrive. #oklaed

Episode 232 -- Not Isolated

2026/09/18

What happens at the Capitol when the Legislature isn’t in session? This week on Fried Okra, we break down recent education interim studies on professional development, school discipline and classroom culture, adjunct and emergency-certified teachers, alternative education, and more. #oklaed

Episode 231 -- Misty Bradley, OK Parent Legislative Advocacy Coalition

2026/09/11

This week on Fried Okra, Misty Bradley of Oklahoma Parent Legislative Advocacy Coalition shares how she went from public school parent to advocate, why showing up matters, and how Oklahomans can speak up for our neighborhood schools. #oklaed

Episode 230 -- "The power of a fresh start"

2026/09/04

Ashley Hunnicutt believes in “the power of a fresh start.” The Enid music teacher joins Fried Okra to talk cautious optimism, community and the joyful chaos of back to school. #oklaed

Episode 229 -- Runoff Recap

2026/08/28

Tuesday’s results are in, but the election isn’t over. On the new Fried Okra, we break down what the primary runoffs and State Question results mean for public education, how the November picture is taking shape and what comes next. #oklaed

Episode 228 -- Andy Moore: "You can't sit out your way to better electoral outcomes"

2026/08/21

Tuesday is Election Day. Vote, then remind three people to vote, too. There’s something for everyone, and education is on the ballot. Andy Moore of Let’s Fix This joins Fried Okra to talk turnout, what’s at stake, and why your vote matters. #oklaed

Episode 227 -- "A lot more miles, a lot less steps."

2026/08/14

Back to school means OEA members are back in action. This week on Fried Okra, we talk organizing across Oklahoma, an update on the recess bill and the education elections ahead. #oklaed

Episode 226 -- Keep in Touch. Keep Speaking Up.

2026/05/22

One last Fried Okra before our summer hiatus. We look back at a legislative session that started with talk of flat budgets but, through educator advocacy, ended with major investments in Oklahoma public education. We recap the wins, the fights, and what comes next for #oklaed

Episode 225 -- Sine of the Times

2026/05/15

Sine Die is here, and the dust is still settling. On this week's Fried Okra, we break down what moved at the Capitol, which education bills were vetoed, and what the governor signed into law for Oklahoma public schools. #oklaed