Ryan Welton welcomes Grant Hermes of Make It Make Sense back to the Oklahoma Memo Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest political stories of the week. Together, they examine President Trump's recent medical visits, questions about transparency surrounding his health, and why more frequent checkups are raising eyebrows.

They also discuss the White House's plans to host a UFC event on the South Lawn, the proposal for a $250 bill featuring Trump's likeness, and what both developments reveal about the current political climate.

The conversation then shifts to Texas, where Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in a major Republican primary battle. Ryan and Grant explore what the race means for the GOP, why Democrat James Talarico is attracting national attention, and whether Democrats are prepared to capitalize on Republican vulnerabilities heading into the next election cycle.

Also in this episode:

• Trump's recent Walter Reed visits

• Why doctors may be monitoring the president more closely

• The symbolism of a UFC fight at the White House

• The debate over a Trump $250 bill

• Inflation and currency concerns

• Ken Paxton vs. John Cornyn

• James Talarico's growing national profile

• The state of the Democratic Party after its 2024 postmortem

• Presidential history, Teddy Roosevelt, Taft, and Death by Lightning

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