Podcasts

SURVIVE & THRIVE

“Survive & Thrive” is a twenty-four episode podcast series where our team will interview Oklahomans across a diverse spectrum as how to “Survive and Thrive” during the twofold crisis of the health and racial pandemics. Oklahomans are no stranger to tragedy: The state’s history is checkered with traumas such as the Dust Bowl, Tulsa Race Massacre, Trail of Tears, and the Oklahoma City bombing. Out of those tragedies was born the “Oklahoma Standard.” Now, as the state once again grapples with hardship — this time with COVID-19 and racial heartache — we will hear from multiple Oklahomans who must once again learn to survive and thrive.

This podcast is presented by Gaylord News in collaboration with the Institute of Human Flourishing. Gaylord News reporters KaraLee Langford and Brooklyn Wayland co-host the program, with audio engineer Miranda Vondale Foster also filling-in as substitute host, Jessie Christopher Smith assisting with research and writing, and Zhixuan Fan overseeing graphic design and social media coordination. The official website dedicated to the “Survive & Thrive” podcast can be found here.

OKLAHOMANS OF DC

“Oklahomans of DC” is a podcast highlighting key differences between living in Oklahoma and Washington, D.C., as well as what experiences Oklahomans bring to the U.S. capital city and how the change is affecting them. The first season is hosted by Gaylord News reporter Bennett Brinkman.

AMERICA’S CROSS-ROADS

“America’s Cross-Roads” is a 10-episode podcast series that takes you through the 2020 election and dissects the underworkings of Oklahoma politics. This podcast will discuss in detail what exactly Christian nationalism is and the huge role it plays in politics for the 46th state. Each episode will focus on a different aspect of understanding Christian nationalism and will often bring in experts to discuss the topic alongside the Gaylord News team.

Click on the player below for the most recent episode of “America’s Cross-Roads.”

Previous episodes of “America’s Cross-Roads” can also be found below: