Okay?

Part of my job requires me to watch the financial news and stay abreast with related matters.

This morning I'm watching a clip on a discussion about the likelyhood of a US recession. The man who was being consulted managed to fit in 38 'okay's at the end of each sentence. This habit of adding any noun or irrelevant word at the end of sentences really bugs me. I mean, where has the art of elocution gone?

It really irritates me.

Okay?