<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Scissortail Sessions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scissortail Sessions]]></description><link>https://www.scissortailsessions.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qwAY!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdfc3381e-2e75-4190-be2f-99679603184a_401x401.png</url><title>Scissortail Sessions</title><link>https://www.scissortailsessions.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:09:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.scissortailsessions.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Jacquelyn Farris]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[jacquelynfarris@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[jacquelynfarris@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Jacquelyn Farris]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Jacquelyn Farris]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[jacquelynfarris@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[jacquelynfarris@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Jacquelyn Farris]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Listening in Politics]]></title><description><![CDATA["Politics has left a lot of people feeling like their needs aren't being met."]]></description><link>https://www.scissortailsessions.com/p/the-importance-of-listening-in-politics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.scissortailsessions.com/p/the-importance-of-listening-in-politics</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacquelyn Farris]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:02:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/150630363/207353a40e10899a627048486cd40d5e.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Scissortail Sessions, Tegan Malone discusses her campaign for Oklahoma's House District 95, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, public service, and the state of public education. She shares her experiences as a teacher and the evolution of the education system, highlighting the need for parental involvement and the significance of local elections. Tegan calls for voters to participate actively in the electoral process and to hold their representatives accountable.</p><p>Chapters <br>00:00 Introduction to Tegan Malone's Campaign <br>01:56 Community Engagement and Public Service <br>05:05 The State of Public Education <br>09:52 Tegan's Teaching Experience and Evolution of Education <br>15:02 The Importance of Parental Involvement <br>18:01 The Significance of Local Elections <br>23:06 Closing Remarks and Call to Action <br><br>Subscribe on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@scissortailsessions">Youtube</a> | Substack</p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>