Swing State of Mind

George Shillcock and Mikayla Rochelle discuss the “All-Ohio” opioid settlement which could give over $1 billion to share among local municipalities. The hosts also react to the recent state primaries which have winnowed the Democratic presidential field significantly and preview Ohio’s primary on March 17.

Mikayla and George are back to talk about the biggest political news of the last week. The hosts cover a range of topics including Michael Bloomberg’s new campaign office, the 15th Congressional District forum and Mikayla’s column from last week.Guest Abby Miller, The Post’s news editor talks with George about her coverage of Bloomberg’s office while Mikayla helps give an idea of what its like to be a conservative on a college campus.

The hosts also discuss a recent Athens City Council resolution which declared a climate emergency; give an update on last week’s news about the 2019 novel coronavirus; and react to the Iowa caucuses. rts to raise the minimum wage. George and Mikayla talk with Post reporter Bekah Bostick and Ohio Capital Journal reporter Tyler Buchanan about the ballot initiative and Statehouse bill. The hosts also discuss a recent Athens City Council resolution which declared a climate emergency; give an update on last week’s news about the 2019 novel coronavirus; and react to the Iowa caucuses.

George and Mikayla discuss the recent news out of Oxford, Ohio regarding the 2019 novel coronavirus and the safety tips put out by Ohio University and the Centers for Disease Control.The hosts also interview Maddie Kramer, the governmental affairs commissioner for Student Senate helps explain the importance of the U.S. Census.@ShillcockGeorgegs261815@ohio.edu@mikayla_rochmr290816@ohio.edu

George and Mikayla help to break down Ohio University’s budget crisis by bringing in Adam Armstrong one of the founders of the OU Fun Facts movement. You can learn more about this movement on their Twitter @ufunfacts

Swing State of Mind is back from Winter Break. In the first episode of 2020 George breaks down what happened while classes were out. George also recaps the first term of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) with his press secretary Dan Tierney.

George Shillcock and Mikayla Rochelle discuss what it’s going to the win the Democratic primary in Ohio. Ohio University alumnus and former volunteer for Senator Amy Klobuchar’s campaign Jon Schlosser joins the hosts to chat about this and how the senator was the first candidate to file to run in the Buckeye State.

Swing State of Mind takes a look at Hazing at Ohio University and walks through The Post’s reporting on the events of the last year. Hosts George Shillcock and Mikayla Rochelle also talk about efforts in the Ohio Statehouse and U.S. Senate to address issues of hazing and university transparency.

George and Mikayla talk about the Global Climate Strike which took place around the world and at Village Bakery on Friday. The co hosts also breakdown the League of Women Voters Mayoral candidate forum with Mayor Steve Patterson and Damon Krane.This episode also features an interview with Patterson about his trip to Washington D.C. last week with the League of Cities.@ShillcockGeorgegs261815@ohio.edu@mikayla_rochmr290816@ohio.edu

Mikayla Rochelle, a sophomore studying Journalism and Political Science joins George on Swing State of Mind as the new cohost and they discuss what they plan on covering this next year.Mikayla is a sophomore studying Journalism- Strategic Communication and Political Science at Ohio University. She is an opinion columnist and former reporter for The Post. Mikayla is also the Scripps College of Communication Senator for Student Senate, and also hold a position as the Vice-Commissioner for state/federal issues on the Governmental Affairs commission. She is also member of Ohio University College Republicans.

Daniel Kilgore, a Columbus resident and political activist is running for the Democratic nomination for Ohio’s 15th Congressional District.George interviews Kilgore about his candidacy and how he plans to run against Steve Stivers, the Republican incumbent from Upper Arlington.

Swing State of Mind begins the 2019 fall semester with a recap of the summer’s news with special guest Abby Miller, a news editor at The Post.Abby and George breakdown the summer’s news at the national, state and local level with topics ranging from the 2020 Democratic presidential primary to Patrick McGee’s struggles to get on the 2019 general election ballot.

Listen to an interview from the end of last semester with Athens Mayoral Candidate Damon Krane who will be running against current Mayor Steve Patterson as an Independent.Join the podcast in wishing farewell to Maddie Capron as a co-host on the show as she graduates from OU and moves on to start her career in journalism.

George and Maddie discuss Ohio's recent passing of the heartbeat bill and Tim Ryan's presidential candidacy. George is also joined by Athens mayor Steve Patterson to discuss his election campaign.

George has on newly elected student senate president Lydia Ramlo. The two discuss the elections and the future plans of the student senate.

George and Maddie discuss the upcoming student senate elections and sit down with Arian Smedley, candidate for Athens City Council.

On this week’s episode of “Swing State of Mind,” host George Shillcock interviews Athens City Council candidate Sam Miller. Miller, a 2018 graduate of Ohio University, is one of two current candidates running for the council seat in the first ward in the May 7 primary election. (Miller’s only declared opponent thus far, Arian Smedley, is scheduled to be interviewed on next week’s episode of “Swing State.”)The two discuss a variety of topics, including Athens’ West Side, sustainability, representation of OU students and the makeup of Athens City Council.

Swing State of Mind hosts Maddie Capron and George Shillcock talk with Abby Miller, a news staff writer from The Post about the candidates running for the two open seats on the Athens City Council.Three candidates announced their campaigns prior to the deadline and they are all from the Democratic party. Two are running for the 1st Ward seat vacated by Democrat Kent Butler and one is running for the at-large seat vacated by Independent Pat McGee.

The Ohio Statehouse and State Senate reintroduced the “Heartbeat Bill” and the Republican majorities in both chambers plan to pass it. The 2020 presidential race is ramping up each day and there is news at all levels of government in Ohio.The hosts discuss this news with Logan Moore, an assistant news editor at The Post, who has been covering the bill and the effects it could have on college age students.

Swing State of Mind returns spring semester for episode 10. Hosts Maddie Capron and George Shillcock discuss Tuesday’s State of the Union address and Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown’s potential presidential run.Bailey Williams, the president of the Ohio University College Democrats, joins the hosts to talk about the senator and his “Dignity of Work” tour of early primary states.

Cincinnati Enquirer politics writer Jessie Balmert joins Maddie and George to talk about the different bills being considered in the Statehouse.

About a week after the 2018 midterm elections, hosts Maddie Capron and George Shillcock sat down with Post senior writer Bennett Leckrone to talk about gerrymandering and redistricting in Ohio.

With the 2018 midterm elections now behind us, hosts Maddie Capron and George Shillcock broke down the results and shared their initial reactions to what those results mean for national, state and local politics.

The election is less than a week away and candidates are congregating in Athens to campaign and debate. Hosts George Shillcock and Madeleine Peck preview the election with audio from the events.

George Shillcock and Madeleine Peck discuss two upcoming debates in Athens. John Schlosser, a member of the Ohio University Student Senate, joins our hosts to discuss the specifics of the Ohio House debate.

The Post’s education beat reporter Maggie Campbell, Athens City School Board member Sean Parsons and Superintendent Tom Gibbs join hosts Maddie Capron and George Shillcock to breakdown Issue 3 on the ballot.

Athens County Board of Elections Director Debbie Quivey gives a rundown of what voter registration looks like in the county, and Ohio University students share if they are registered.

Cole Neuhart, the political director of the Ohio University College Republicans, joins the hosts to break down the key races on the ballot, discuss youth voting and analyze the Republican campaigns.

Hosts Maddie Capron and George Shillcock breakdown the democratic candidates and State Issue One with guest Bailey Williams, the president of the Ohio University College Democrats.

Here's what to look forward to on Swing State of Mind.