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July 28, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss the first meeting of the 1787 Society.

July 21, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss OCPA's new group dedicated to students and young professionals.

July 14, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss what Governor Chris Christie is doing for the state of New Jersey and if it would work for Oklahoma.

July 7, 2010: Brandon Dutcher and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss the many good articles to be found in the July issue of Perspective.

June 30, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss the start of a new fiscal year.

June 23, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss upcoming elections with Oklahoma in the spotlight.

June 16, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss the budget for next year.

June 11, 2010: Brandon Dutcher and Ben Boychuk, managing editor of School Reform News, discuss Oklahoma's new law benefiting special-needs students.

June 9, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss Governor Brad Henry signing HB 3393, providing scholarships to special needs students.

June 2, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss missed opportunities and achievements of the 2010 legislaive session.

May 26, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss how Oklahoma's government is still spending too much money.

May 19, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss the results of primary elections around the country.

May 12, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss bills at the state Capitol.

May 5, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss OCPA's thrifty 50 ways to cut government spending.

April 28, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss the topic of OCPA's five week lecture series.

April 21, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss the May lecture series featuring J. Rufus Fears.

April 14, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss Speaker Chris Benge's revenue report and areas Oklahoma can cut back.

March 31, 2010: Congressman Paul Ryan's widely acclaimed speech delivered at the 2010 OCPA Citizenship Dinner.

March 31, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins preview tonight's Citizenship Dinner.

March 29, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KOCD's Larry Stein discuss Congressman Paul Ryan and his role in the health care debate.

March 24, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss Citizenship Dinner tickets, essay contest awards, and the results of a new poll revealing Oklahoman's preference for smaller government with fewer services.

March 17, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss the upcoming Citizenship Dinner and how you can win a pair of tickets to see Congressman Paul Ryan.

March 10, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss upcoming Citizenship Dinner speaker Congressman Paul Ryan and his "Roadmap for America's Future."

March 3, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss a new Perspective article comparing Oklahoma's economy and government to surrounding states.

February 24, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss the future of education.

February 17, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss chairman and CEO of Overstock.com Patrick Byrne's visit with legislators and business leaders concerning the need for school choice.

 February 10, 2010: Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss government's approach to the budget.

February 4, 2010: New OCPA president Michael Carnuccio and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss his vision for the organization and outlook on the 2010 legislative session.

February 3, 2010: Brandon Dutcher and Dr. Keith Smith have another view of 'Another view of a state-run health care system.'

January 27, 2010: Brandon Dutcher and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss the mounting opposition to SQ 744.

January 20, 2010: Brandon Dutcher and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss new proposals giving scholarships to special-needs students.

January 13, 2010:  In a conversation with KTOK's Reid Mullins, Brandon Dutcher says state policymakers should prune the tree of government, not raise taxes.

January 6, 2010: Brandon Dutcher and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss why Oklahoma taxpayers are being forced to fund the retirement of OEA employees.

December 30, 2009: Brandon Dutcher and KTOK's Jason Doyle discuss the OCPA essay contest and the launch of CapitolBeatOK.com.

December 16, 2009: Brandon Dutcher and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss whether Oklahoma's budget crunch will mean tax hikes for Oklahomans.

December 9, 2009: Brandon Dutcher and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss international Human Rights Day, the OCPA essay contest, and more.

November 18, 2009: Brandon Dutcher and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss ObamaCare's possible effects on the already-strained Oklahoma state budget.

November 4, 2009: Brandon Dutcher and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss the election returns in NJ and VA and what they could portend for Oklahoma.

October 28, 2009: Brandon Dutcher and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss Oklahoma's bureaucratic-overhead problem.

October 21, 2009: Brandon Dutcher and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss Oklahoma's budget crunch and how SQ 744 would make things worse.

October 14, 2009: Brandon Dutcher and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss OCPA's alternative to ObamaCare.

September 24, 2009: Brandon Dutcher testifies before the House Appropriations and Budget Committee that Oklahoma's actual cost per pupil is nearly $11,000.

September 23, 2009: Brandon Dutcher and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss the HOPE (Hijacking Other People's Earnings) initiative.

September 22, 2009: Brandon Dutcher and nationally syndicated radio talk-show host Roger Hedgecock discuss Oklahoma high-school students' civic illiteracy.

September 9, 2009: Brandon Dutcher and KTOK's Jason Doyle discuss Oklahoma burgeoning conservative infrastructure.

August 26, 2009: Brandon Dutcher and state Rep.Dan Sullivan discuss the need for workers' compensation reform in Oklahoma.

August 26, 2009: Brandon Dutcher and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss Oklahoma governments' decision not to participate in the recession.

August 12, 2009: Brandon Dutcher and KTOK's Reid Mullins discuss educational options, state budget cuts. 

August 6, 2009: Brandon Dutcher and pollster Pat McFerron discuss the unpopularity of Obama, ObamaCare.

October 8, 2008: Brandon Dutcher and former Attorney General Ed Meese discuss Reagan, judicial appointments,and more.