
▼ Founder & Host — The Colony Report
Jake Merrick
Oklahoma businessman, veteran, and founder of The Colony OK. Hosts the flagship daily news show covering Oklahoma politics and the stories the legacy press ignores.
jake@thecolonyok.com
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▼ Founder & Host — The Colony Report
Oklahoma businessman, veteran, and founder of The Colony OK. Hosts the flagship daily news show covering Oklahoma politics and the stories the legacy press ignores.
jake@thecolonyok.com

▼ Investigations Editor
Twelve years on the politics beat. Previously at the Oklahoma Gazette and a contributor to the Tulsa World. Focus: campaign finance, public records, statehouse accountability.
sarah@thecolonyok.com

▼ Host — The Patriot Hour
Former Marine officer and talk-radio veteran. Eight years at KOMA, four as morning-drive host. Focus: federal/state tension, constitutional law, foreign policy.
marcus@thecolonyok.com

▼ Field Reporter — OK Underground
Field reporter, formerly with KFOR. Specializes in rural Oklahoma, local government, and the stories you only get by being there in person.
rachel@thecolonyok.com

▼ Ag & Energy Correspondent
Fifth-generation Oklahoma rancher and energy worker. Covers the patch, the co-ops, and Farm Bureau beats.
wes@thecolonyok.com

▼ Education Desk
Covers Oklahoma schools, curriculum, and school-board politics across four districts.
david@thecolonyok.com

▼ Host — Faith & Freedom
Pastor of First Baptist Lawton for 22 years. Focus: faith in public life, religious liberty, and community institutions.
dan@thecolonyok.com
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