• Vivek Ramaswamy's property tax pitch
    Apr 2 2026

    We discuss Sen. Jon Husted's push for voter photo ID, Vivek Ramaswamy's plan to cut property taxes, the outcome of the FirstEnergy bribery trial, and an effort to reverse Ohio's ban on THC drinks.

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    13 mins
  • Drugs flood Ohio prisons
    Mar 29 2026

    We discuss the prevalence of drug smuggling in Ohio's prisons and what the state can do to stem the tide.

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    13 mins
  • Ohio restricts THC drinks, hemp products
    Mar 19 2026

    USA Today Network Ohio Bureau Chief Anthony Shoemaker speaks with politics reporter Laura Bischoff on the latest episode of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this edition, we talk about Ohio’s upcoming May primary election, JobsOhio, and how a new dangerous dog law takes effect on March 20. Finally, we discuss how Ohio is restricting THC drinks and hemp products.

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    13 mins
  • Sen. Jon Husted testifies in bribery trial
    Mar 13 2026

    We discuss Gov. Mike DeWine's final State of the State, President Donald Trump's visit to southwest Ohio and why Sen. Jon Husted testified in a case tied to the House Bill 6 scandal.

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    10 mins
  • Leadership crisis rocks Ohio State
    Mar 12 2026

    We discuss the sudden resignation of former Ohio State University president Ted Carter and what comes next.

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    12 mins
  • Trump administration gets Ohio voter data
    Mar 5 2026

    We discuss Ohio's cannabis referendum, sports teams that want to spend unclaimed funds, a request for voter information from the Department of Justice and why Sen. Jon Husted will likely testify in a corruption trial.

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    10 mins
  • What we know about Les Wexner and Jeffrey Epstein
    Feb 19 2026

    We discuss Ohio billionaire Les Wexner's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his Feb. 18 testimony before a congressional panel.

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    8 mins
  • Dissecting Ohio's property tax crisis
    Feb 15 2026

    Ohio lawmakers passed a major overhaul of the property tax system. Is it enough to help homeowners?

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    11 mins