How One State Is Taking on the Chinese Communist Party: Oklahoma’s Gov. Kevin Stitt

This is the full version of Jan Jekielek’s interview with Governor Kevin Stitt. The interview was released on Epoch TV on July 31, 2025.

In this episode, Jan Jekielek sits down with the 28th governor of Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt, to learn about how he’s reducing his state’s vulnerabilities and dependency on communist China.

Governor Stitt also talks about Oklahoma’s push toward critical-mineral production and his mission to promote economic development and reignite the American Dream.

CHAPTER TITLES
0:00:00 Oklahoma’s International Strategy and State Diplomacy
0:01:22 Gardening, Health Initiatives, and Community Well-being
0:03:50 Executive Order Countering CCP Influence and Supply Chain Resilience
0:06:01 State Procurement, Divestment, and Legislative Challenges
0:08:20 Oklahoma’s Relationship with Taiwan and International Trade
0:09:51 Farmland Legislation, Marijuana Regulation, and Security Concerns
0:12:28 CCP Influence in the US and University Safeguards
0:13:23 Trade Missions to Asia and Educational Exchanges
0:15:03 Reindustrialization, Critical Minerals, and Business Incentives
0:17:38 China’s Market Strategies and US Policy Responses
0:18:51 Future Actions to Protect Oklahoma from CCP Influence
0:19:45 The American Dream Initiative and Immigrant Success Stories
0:21:06 Closing Reflections and Shared Immigrant Experiences