Oklahoma has the land, the talent, the values, and the location to win big—yet for years, we’ve watched other states out-build and out-recruit us.

The problem isn’t potential. It’s the lack of a plan.

In this episode of Bold Ideas, Gentner Drummond sits down with Dave Stewart, Chief Administrative Officer of MidAmerica Industrial Park, one of America’s most successful economic engines. Under his leadership, MidAmerica has attracted world-class companies, cutting-edge industries, and thousands of high-paying jobs to rural Oklahoma.

Together, they dig into:

• What’s working in Oklahoma’s economy right now
• What’s holding us back from competing nationally
• How workforce, infrastructure, and leadership shape economic growth
• Bold steps we must take now to bring new jobs and investment to our state

This episode is all about opportunity—how we compete, how we grow, and how we build a stronger future for Oklahoma families.

If you care about jobs, investment, and the future of Oklahoma’s economy, this conversation is for you.

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In this episode of Bold Ideas, Gentner Drummond tackles three big questions on the minds of Oklahomans and breaks down what they mean for our state’s future.

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In this special episode of Bold Ideas with Gentner Drummond, we’re doing something different — and something that matters.

From the start of his campaign, Gentner has said that real leadership means listening. So today, he’s answering real questions from real Oklahomans — covering everything from tough policy issues to a few fun personal ones.

Joined by moderator Matt Parker, Gentner takes on questions submitted from across the state, talking openly about:

• Education & CareerTech

• Crime, cartels, and protecting Oklahoma communities

• Responding to attacks on the campaign trail

• His leadership style — and why listening comes first

• What it’s like running for Governor

• And yes… the nickname his grandkids call him

This episode is honest, candid, and packed with the issues Oklahomans care about most.

If you want to hear straight talk and real answers — not political spin — you’re in the right place.

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In this episode of Bold Ideas with Gentner Drummond, Gentner sits down with Jonathan Small, President of Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, to talk about the power of work ethic, the importance of third-grade reading proficiency, and why common-sense policies like work requirements matter for Oklahoma’s future.

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Across Oklahoma, families in rural communities are struggling to access the care they need — from finding a local doctor to keeping hospitals open. For too many, quality healthcare is hours away. As Gentner Drummond says, “This isn’t just a policy issue — it’s personal.”

In this episode, Gentner sits down with Brian Woodliff, President & CEO of Northeastern Health System, which operates hospitals across eastern Oklahoma — from Tahlequah to Sallisaw, Poteau, and Colgate. Over two decades, Woodliff has grown NHS from $30 million to $400 million in revenue, recruited 100+ physicians, and launched residency programs that are transforming rural medicine.

This episode highlights what’s working, what’s broken, and how bold leadership can rebuild healthcare access across rural Oklahoma.

Watch, share, and subscribe to join the movement to make Oklahoma healthier and stronger for every family.

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Roads and bridges are more than concrete and steel—they’re Oklahoma’s economic backbone. In this episode of Bold Ideas with Gentner Drummond, Gentner sits down with Bobby Stem, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Association of General Contractors, to talk about the real state of Oklahoma’s infrastructure.

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Oklahoma ranks near the bottom in education—and nowhere is this more urgent than in reading outcomes. In this episode of Bold Ideas with Gentner Drummond, Gentner talks with Cheryl Wilkinson, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning for Bixby Public Schools, about fixing Oklahoma schools and helping every child read at grade level.

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For Gentner Drummond, leadership begins with faith.

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