OKC-Span

Marty Peercy handsomely covers local government and public meetings in Oklahoma City with insight and sarcasm. Local government has the most direct impact on our daily lives, but it’s sometimes hard to stay engaged and updated on the minutia of operations. Subscribe for weekly updates, lots of sass, sexy looks, and the best and most good looking local government podcast in the center of Oklahoma City’s city-area.

ward 7 candidate forum w/anna littlejohn

journalist anna little john returns to join marty in a discussion of last week’s ward 7 city council candidates forum.

02-03
50:05

weekly update (week 5)

marty sits outside and talks about jail trust, activists and law enforcement, corporate welfare, and a potential county sales tax.

01-31
30:06

Commissioner Forum w/Anna Littlejohn

Journalist Anna Littlejohn joins marty for a recap of the 1/16 District 1 County Commissioner Candidate Forum.

01-17
40:19

week 2 update: more jail of course

at the beginning of the third week of the year we’ll take a look at what happened last week and what’s coming up. mostly jail stuff.

01-14
26:08

week one update: jail

the first weekly update of the year. couple of days behind schedule. hopefully get a short one of these up every week.

01-08
19:38

essay: gatekeeping transit

maybe my new thing is reading essays aloud so people do have to read.

10-31
14:13

Episode 26 (mini): It’s Jails All the Way Down

mini-episode! the board of county commissioners chose a jail site today and nobody is happy. co-ghosts try to keep it brief, but still talk about death and our dogs. enjoy. or don’t. we’re not your mom.

02-22
24:37

Episode 25: Texas Let Go of Them

TW: death, harm to a minor, harm to queer personThis week co-ghosts Linley and marty talk Beyoncé and jail, but not at the same time. What a world.

02-19
51:53

Episode 24: A Eulogy (mini-sode)

TW: drug addiction, deathShort solo episode wherein marty talks about a season of change and says goodbye to an old friend. Kind of a sad one this week.

02-12
17:02

Episode 23: Turn the Blights Back On

TW: sexual assault mentionsThis week the co-ghosts talk so much about the new jail site and discussions surrounding it. Long episode, but it’s a big topic.Also, somebody has a new song.

02-02
01:14:14

Episode 22: Period Legislation Period (mini-episode)

This week co-ghost (or go-host as the case may be) Linley Faye takes the helm solo to talk about upcoming legislation related to period poverty. Give it a listen for some insight and even some action items.

01-27
20:54

Episode 21: Every Breath You Take

This week Linley and marty go deep on the meaning of a Real-Time Crime Center and the growing surveillance apparatus of the police.First we review the emergency shelter numbers for the last week.Article mentioned in this episode: https://www.wired.com/story/real-time-crime-centers-rtcc-us-police/

01-19
56:55

Episode 20: Hog Wranglin’ (mini-episode)

A minisode today. Marty is solo to give an update on some business at county and the state legislature. Linley Faye and Marty will return very soon with a conversation about policing and crime&punishment in central Oklahoma.

01-17
25:11

Episode 19: The Circular Firing Squad

This week Linley Faye asks what “progressive” really means and what follows is 45 minutes of philosophy and very strong opinions.

01-09
56:32

Episode 18: This Year… Numbskulls and Bozos

In our final episode of 2023 co-ghosts Linley and Marty take a look back on the year and weep for there were no other worlds to conquer.Topics include lots of infrastructure projects (not kidding). Bike lanes, large construction projects, taxes. Also we get some discussion of last winter’s city council elections, conservative fear, and doofuses who get in front of the cameras.Bonus content: during a bit of joking about the relative safety of our corners of okc, the listener will encounter the wail of a siren. Classic stuff.See you all next year.peace,co-ghosts

12-31
01:06:40

Episode 17: I Wish I’d Said Billy Noel

This week comes with a Trigger Warning for drugs/addiction/rehab/predatory 13th stepping.Co-ghosts Linley & Marty discuss drugs, tall buildings, and holidays. Plus! Marty issues a small but sincere apology. And! Co-ghosts invite audience participation for next week.

12-22
59:26

Episode 16: Requiem for a Tax Vote

This week the co-ghosts talk about how the election went, but more about how awesome everybody has been about it. Super fun! Get ready for some shit talking.

12-14
54:41

Episode 15: You Got Your Facts I Got Mine

The Final Countdown.This week Linley Faye is back with Marty to talk to adults and precocious children about holiday donation season, the new BRT, and for the next to last time (hopefully) the arena proposal.We make it 30 minutes without saying cuss words!

12-09
01:02:13

Episode 14: The Wheels on the Bus

Let’s you and me go on a ride. Accompany Marty as he takes you for a trip on the new BRT from downtown to somewhere in the Lake Hefner area. It’s a lovely ride. Join us!

12-05
51:42

Episode 13: Nearing the Finish Line (or: We Got Drake)

This week co-ghosts Linley Faye and Marty discuss the upcoming arena vote, labor's complicity in the propaganda, and the new winter shelter at the Homeless Alliance. There are some frustrating audio issues owing to dodgy cell reception for Marty. Apologies.

11-17
57:40

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