Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike DeWine

Hawk focuses on Springfield, Ohio, where he grew up nearby, using two newsletters by Jim Swift at the Bulwark. Haitians came to Springfield at the request of the Republican governor and mayor to fill unfilled manufacturing jobs and reverse decades of population decline. They filled factories, opened businesses, started churches, and stabilized the city, until Donald Trump and JD Vance spread the fabricated story about immigrants eating pets, after which Pastor Carl Ruby says business relocation inquiries stopped entirely. The numbers and the human cost both land hard. Ohio's Haitian population produces an estimated $160 million in annual economic output and nearly $40 million in taxes. Governor Mike DeWine says the state will not interfere. Hawk covers the asylum backlog, the Kavanaugh stops concurrence, Sherrod Brown's push for an extension, and what returning to Haiti actually means. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

More bills become law with the stroke of Gov. DeWine's pen, including a conservative-backed idea called the "Success Sequence." It will now be taught to children starting in the 6th grade.Just what is it and why is there opposition?Listen up, drivers: If police pull you over for any reason, you must provide your name, address and date of birth, because under a new law you can't withhold personal information.Due to new digital safeguards, SNAP recipients will get new cards with electronic chips, and Medicaid home health workers must check in electronically.Survivors of sexual violence looking to move in order to stay safe can't break their leases under Ohio law. A bipartisan bill would change that.One million dollars in emergency state funds may be headed to Vinton County to help 16 siblings living in what authorities called deplorable conditions.It's the last call to claim unclaimed funds earmarked for the Cleveland Browns' new stadium complex.We're talking about all these major political topics on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Karen Kasler, bureau chief, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauHaley BeMiller, Columbus DispatchNoah Blundo, executive editor, Hannah News Service

More bills become law with the stroke of Gov. DeWine's pen, including a conservative-backed idea called the "Success Sequence." It will now be taught to children starting in the 6th grade.Just what is it and why is there opposition?Listen up, drivers: If police pull you over for any reason, you must provide your name, address and date of birth, because under a new law you can't withhold personal information.Due to new digital safeguards, SNAP recipients will get new cards with electronic chips, and Medicaid home health workers must check in electronically.Survivors of sexual violence looking to move in order to stay safe can't break their leases under Ohio law. A bipartisan bill would change that.One million dollars in emergency state funds may be headed to Vinton County to help 16 siblings living in what authorities called deplorable conditions.It's the last call to claim unclaimed funds earmarked for the Cleveland Browns' new stadium complex.We're talking about all these major political topics on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Karen Kasler, bureau chief, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauHaley BeMiller, Columbus DispatchNoah Blundo, executive editor, Hannah News Service

Acting Ohio AG Keith Faber discusses what's in the bill and also his plan to fight elder abuse

Cuyahoga County voters are likely to decide new property taxes on the November ballot to help fund the social safety net and services for people with developmental disabilities. The county will seek a renewal, with an increase, for Health and Human Services. County Council gave that plan a first reading this week. The same day, Council gave final approval for a separate levy to fund the Board of Developmental Disabilities. The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority will wait until the spring ballot, May 2027, to ask voters for a sales tax increase. Cleveland City Council's safety committee changed its tune, voting 5-2 this week to approve a contract extension for Flock surveillance cameras. A while back the same committee voted no. Next week, the full council will vote. Vocal opposition to the license plate-reading cameras contends they can be used to violate rights, while police say they're vital crime-fighting tools. The architect of Senate Bill 1, which sought to remove what Republican lawmakers called liberal bias on college campuses, now wants to make it mandatory for students to take a course through the intellectual diversity center the bill created. Republican Sen. Jerry Cirino of Kirtland has introduced Senate Bill 461 which requires the 3-credit-hour American civic literacy course. Gov. Mike DeWine signed off on 14 bills this week, from hardening Medicaid fraud protections to making failure to identify yourself during a traffic stop a crime. He also signed off on a requirement that high schools teach a conservative-backed curriculum known as the Success Sequence — graduate, get a job, get married, then have children. Lakewood officials are asking state regulators to investigate FirstEnergy again after another round of prolonged power outages left thousands of customers without electricity during last week's extreme heat. We will discuss these stories and more news of the week on the “Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable.” Guests:- Andrew Meyer, Deputy Editor of News, Ideastream Public Media- Glenn Forbes, Deputy Editor of News, Ideastream Public Media- Karen Kasler, Bureau Chief, Ideastream Statehouse News Bureau

Vinton County prosecutor holds news conference to discuss the Siders family child abuse case; sheriff's deputies shot and killed a man they were trying to arrest; Gov. DeWine signed a bill making catalytic converter theft a fifth-degree felony; Columbus has more UFO sightings that anywhere else in the state.

Vinton County prosecutor holds news conference to discuss the Siders family child abuse case; sheriff's deputies shot and killed a man they were trying to arrest; Gov. DeWine signed a bill making catalytic converter theft a fifth-degree felony; Columbus has more UFO sightings than anywhere else in the state.

Lakewood demands accountability for power outages Tens of thousands of Northeast Ohio residents were without electricity during some of the hottest days of the year last week, and some lost power for up to four days. For cities like Lakewood, residents say power outages happen on a too-frequent basis, and the city's mayor, Meghan George, is demanding accountability from the only energy company serving the city, FirstEnergy. In a statement last week, George called on Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the state regulatory agency, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, to press for action against FirstEnergy. This is following a prior investigation into the company last year where PUCO found "probable noncompliance." FirstEnergy was then ordered to invest $12.5 million into the city's infrastructure. Regarding last week's power outages, FirstEnergy put a message on its website to Lakewood customers: "We understand the frustration and hardship recent outages have caused for Lakewood residents, especially during this period of extreme heat," the message read. "Using less electricity can help protect the system and prevent additional outages – and help you manage energy costs during this time of high use." On Wednesday's "Sound of Ideas," we'll talk about power concerns with Lakewood leaders, and a reporter covering energy news in the state. The "Sound of Ideas" did invite FirstEnergy to be part of this conversation to share their perspective on the outages, but they declined to participate. Guests: - Meghan George, Mayor, City of Lakewood. - Ernie Vargo, Law Director, City of Lakewood - Kathiann Kowalski, Contributing Reporter, Canary Media Nobel Peace Prize winner on threat of nuclear war During the height of the Cold War, much of the American populous was terrified of nuclear annihilation. They held their breath as President Kennedy warned of rising tensions with the Soviets during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and ducked under their desks as students for bomb drills. They also breathed a sigh of relief when relationships with the USSR were repaired at the end of the 1980s and the Cold War thawed. But some academics continue to warn that we're in fact closer to the possibility of nuclear war than we ever have been. Ira Helfand is a Nobel Peace Prize winner, and will be speaking in Northeast Ohio on Thursday night at the invitation of Cleveland Peace Action. He joins the "Sound of Ideas" to explain why he's warning of potential nuclear conflict.

Governor DeWine wants to abolish the death penalty in Ohio.It's a movement that's gaining momentum nationally, but one that's fraught with moral, religious and political considerations. Not to mention economic ones, too.But where you come down on the issue depends on what justice looks like to you.And the answer isn't that simple. We're peeling back the layers surrounding the debate on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Julie Carr Smyth, government and politics reporter, The Associated PressKevin Werner, executive director, Ohioans to Stop ExecutionsRev. Dr. Crystal Walker, co-chair, Ohioans to Stop ExecutionsLouis Tobin, executive director, Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association(photo: Kiichiro Sato / AP)

Governor DeWine wants to abolish the death penalty in Ohio.It's a movement that's gaining momentum nationally, but one that's fraught with moral, religious and political considerations. Not to mention economic ones, too.But where you come down on the issue depends on what justice looks like to you.And the answer isn't that simple. We're peeling back the layers surrounding the debate on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Julie Carr Smyth, government and politics reporter, The Associated PressKevin Werner, executive director, Ohioans to Stop ExecutionsRev. Dr. Crystal Walker, co-chair, Ohioans to Stop ExecutionsLouis Tobin, executive director, Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association(photo: Kiichiro Sato / AP)

You need to see this before the mainstream media buries it — the Supreme Court just ruled Trump can strip deportation protections from hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians. Finally, some common sense on immigration. Pat breaks down the explosive 6-3 SCOTUS decision that lets the Trump administration end Temporary Protected Status for over 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians. These so-called “temporary” programs from years ago became permanent loopholes, and the court just said enough is enough — no more activist judges blocking the law. We also cover: Joe Biden is BACK … and he's still embarrassing himself on the world stage. Gracie the Texas giraffe is found alive.  Sergei Ivanov, another top Russian general, “falls to his death” — suspicious much? Thirteen Democrats just rejected socialism in a bold new pledge. Are Democrats about to lose Bill Maher's vote? Do you think ending these endless TPS protections is long overdue, or is the media right that this is cruel? And what's your biggest frustration with our broken immigration system right now? Pat reads every comment personally, so drop your thoughts below — he loves hearing from real Americans who get it. If you want the truth they're hiding from you on immigration, media lies, and what's really happening in this country, smash that subscribe button, turn on notifications, and join the fight for honest commentary. New videos dropping daily — don't miss the next one. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 01:19 New Pat Gray BINGO! Sheet 07:42 Iran Still Keeps Attacking Boats! 09:41 Trump on Iran's Attacks on Cargo Ships 10:58 The U.S. / Iran Ceasefire Means NOTHING! 14:02 Mike Waltz on Iran Continuing to Attack Ships 18:19 Stephen Miller on SCOTUS Rulings 24:13 Mike DeWine on Haiti TPS Ruling by SCOTUS 27:48 John Kasich on Haiti TPS Ruling by SCOTUS 31:33 Fat Five 44:27 Founding Principles Poll 49:36 Sergei Ivanov Falls out of Window & Dies 53:26 Highlights of Biden's Speech 56:55 Biden's Ridiculous Economy Claim 58:05 The Word "Genocide" is Losing its Meaning 1:02:46 4th of July Plans 1:03:41 Saharan Dust Winds Coming In! 1:04:32 13 'Moderate' Democrats against Democratic Socialists 1:06:25 Thomas Massie is Fed Up with Fox News 1:10:18 Box Office Numbers 1:12:22 America's Upcoming 250th Birthday 1:14:07 Bill Maher Talks with JD Vance 1:16:16 Preparing for 2028 GOP Candidates 1:20:06 JD Vance Talks about Richard Nixon 1:25:07 Chris Murphy Asked about Voter ID / SAVE Act 1:28:26 Chris Murphy Asked 'Who Runs the Democrat Party?' 1:31:32 Zohran Mamdani Asked about Supporting 'No Prisons' 1:32:46 FLASHBACK: Zohran Mamdani on Prisons being "obsolete" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this pre-July 4th episode of the Derek Hunter Podcast, Dean Karayanis kicks off the celebration of America's 250th anniversary by taking aim at the media's determination to paint the U.S. as a dystopia. Despite negative narratives and travel warnings, international tourists visiting for the World Cup are flooding social media with praise for American life — right down to our air conditioning, Buc-ee's, and Bass Pro Shops. Dean breaks down the condescending media coverage from The New York Times and Politico that report Democrats are deeply uncomfortable with foreign visitors actually enjoying the United States. The monologue transitions to international relations and immigration policy following a Supreme Court ruling on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and other foreign nationals. Dean criticizes the media's framing of the Iranian national soccer team's elimination and calls out establishment figures like Mike DeWine and John Kasich for condescending, racist portrayals of Haitians, along with comparisons to the strict border enforcement policies of the Dominican Republic and Canada. Finally, drawing from his latest column in the New York Sun, Dean looks back at economic history to debunk Pope Leo's declaration of food as “a basic human right.” By revisiting Governor William Bradford's diaries, he explains how even the deeply pious Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony tried and quickly abandoned collectivism because it fundamentally goes against human nature. Dean closes with a patriotic reminder of the patriots who won the nation's independence — including 25% of Americans at the Battle of Yorktown who were Black — and issues a call to celebrate the American experiment.

Iran ceasefire violations, JD Vance on Bill Maher, the Venezuela earthquake, and Mike Johnson's DSA warning headline today's A.M. Update. The US strikes Iranian missile sites again after Iran fires on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, JD Vance tells Bill Maher Iran's nuclear program is functionally destroyed even without full inspections, and Aaron says nobody with a working brain is surprised Iran broke the truce. Venezuela's earthquake death toll climbs past 1,450 as rescue crews race against time, the Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian nationals, and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine pushes back on CNN. Pete Buttigieg claims a politically motivated false CPS report targeted his family, and Aaron says the story doesn't add up either way. House Speaker Mike Johnson delivers a pointed warning about a wave of DSA-backed congressional candidates nationwide, reading directly from the Democratic Socialists of America's own platform, and Aaron lays out his theory that the fusion of Marxism and Islamism is functioning as a unifying anti-Christian ideology for the secular left. California State Senator Scott Wiener gets cursed out and driven off the stage at San Francisco's Trans March for not being radical enough, and Aaron uses the moment to revisit Wiener's legislative record, which he argues should disqualify him from being held up as any kind of moral or political role model. Aaron closes by calling out fringe online voices on the right who've descended into antisemitic conspiracy theory, saying that brand of "horseshoe theory" rot is squandering a real political opportunity.

The Supreme Court’s immigration rulings spark outrage on the left while exposing deep divisions within the Republican Party. Mike breaks down the battle over Temporary Protected Status, the backlash from establishment Republicans like Mike DeWine and John Kasich, and why he believes globalist thinking is undermining America’s immigration policies. Plus, Kurt Schlichter joins the show to discuss the future of the GOP, the fight over legal immigration, and why conservatives must stay united as the political landscape shifts heading into the midterms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens to the thousands of Haitian immigrants in Ohio and elsewhere after the Supreme Court gave the green light for immediate deportations?The court ruled 6-3 along ideological lines in a case challenging the decision by former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to end temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian nationals.Gov. Mike DeWine goes against his fellow Republicans by striking down a bill that would've forced mail-in voters to show photo ID.These topics and lots more are being discussed during this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Kathryn Mobley, education and political reporter, WYSOJo Ingles, senior reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauLaura Bischoff, politics and state government reporter, The Columbus DispatchSusan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal(photo: Luis Andres Henao / AP)

What happens to the thousands of Haitian immigrants in Ohio and elsewhere after the Supreme Court gave the green light for immediate deportations?The court ruled 6-3 along ideological lines in a case challenging the decision by former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to end temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian nationals.Gov. Mike DeWine goes against his fellow Republicans by striking down a bill that would've forced mail-in voters to show photo ID.These topics and lots more are being discussed during this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Kathryn Mobley, education and political reporter, WYSOJo Ingles, senior reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauLaura Bischoff, politics and state government reporter, The Columbus DispatchSusan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal(photo: Luis Andres Henao / AP)

Gov. Mike DeWine this week vetoed a bill that would mandate photo ID for mail-in ballots starting in 2027. On the heels of DeWine calling on Ohio lawmakers to abolish the death penalty, we learned this week that for the first time in his tenure, he granted clemency to a death row inmate. The U.S. Supreme Court signed off on the Trump administration's plan to strip temporary protected status from Haitian immigrants. The move could leave more than 10,000 Haitians living in Springfield at risk for deportation. Republican U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno has an unexpected ally in the effort to shore up social security: Democrat Sen. Elizabeth Warren. And Cleveland has been raking in cash since it implemented changes to its parking pricing structure earlier this year. We will discuss these topics and other news of the week on the “Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable.” Guests:- Kabir Bhatia, Senior Reporter/Producer, Ideastream Public Media- Gabriel Kramer, Reporter/Producer & "NewsDepth" Host, Ideastream Public Media- Sarah Donaldson, Reporter/Producer, Ideastream Statehouse News Bureau

DeWine's change in position seems little more than symbolic. Republican leaders in the Legislature support the death penalty. There is no movement ready to put it on the ballot.

As the end of another session comes quickly, it's unlikely nursing staffing bills will move before December, when all legislation either goes to Gov. Mike DeWine or dies.

US Supreme Court rules that the Trump administration can end temporary protected status for Haitians immigrants, including thousands who live in southwest Ohio; ODNR is investigating a drowning in the Licking River; Gov. DeWine vetoes bill that would have required voters to present a photo ID when casting an absentee ballot; Ohio High School Athletic Association will make girls' flag football a sanctioned sport.

GOP Strategist Bob Clegg weighs in on DeWine's decision and his perspective on the SAVE Act

Hour 3 for 6/23/26 Drew and attorney Kostas Moros from the Second Amendment Foundation discusses the SCOTUS case about gun rights and drugs (3:24). Topics: the NRA (12:01), red flag laws (13:16), and the limits of government (16:07). Then, Dr. Kevin Miller discusses Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's call to end the death penalty in his state (27:48). Calls: I would like to keep capital punishment (42:26) and the death penalty and doctrine (45:54). Link: https://saf.org/our-team/

After repeatedly postponing executions for the past seven years, Gov. Mike DeWine officially confirmed his change of heart on the death penalty.It's a policy he helped to write 45 years ago as a state lawmaker, but last week he said Ohio should abolish the death penalty and if lawmakers won't do it, then the voters should decide.We will talk about the issue on this week's reporter roundtable.Guests:Marty Schladen, reporter, Ohio Capital JournalLaura Hancock, politics and policy reporter, Cleveland.comMorgan Trau, political reporter, News 5 Cleveland

After repeatedly postponing executions for the past seven years, Gov. Mike DeWine officially confirmed his change of heart on the death penalty.It's a policy he helped to write 45 years ago as a state lawmaker, but last week he said Ohio should abolish the death penalty and if lawmakers won't do it, then the voters should decide.We will talk about the issue on this week's reporter roundtable.Guests:Marty Schladen, reporter, Ohio Capital JournalLaura Hancock, politics and policy reporter, Cleveland.comMorgan Trau, political reporter, News 5 Cleveland

This week on Ohio Statehouse Scoop: Gov. DeWine says it's time to move on from lethal injections, but the Legislature isn't showing much interest. Host Jo Ingles is joined by Sarah Donaldson and Karen Kasler to unpack that debate, budget cleanup at the Statehouse, and the decision to delay an equal-rights ballot issue. Plus, reflections from Black Ohio lawmakers following Juneteenth. It's all this week on Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

Purple Political Breakdown: Ohio Edition takes you through three Ohio congressional races and the statewide news shaping the 2026 midterms. Host Radell Lewis breaks down the 6th, 7th, and 8th districts: Michael Rulli versus Elizabeth Kirtley in the east, the more competitive Max Miller versus Brian Poindexter race in the northeast, and Warren Davidson versus Vanessa Enoch in the southwest, the district Radell calls home. Before the districts, Radell follows the money. New campaign finance reports show Democrat Amy Acton outraising Vivek Ramaswamy in the governor's race, even as Ramaswamy sits on a far larger war chest built on a twenty five million dollar personal loan. Down the ballot, Democrats outraised Republicans in two of four statewide races while Republicans keep a cash advantage across the board. Radell makes the case for why this should worry anyone who believes elections should not be bought. Then the maneuvering. Radell covers the FBI operation targeting the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, the surprising death penalty split between Governor DeWine and his own new attorney general, and the two voter ID measures Republicans just pushed through. One is a constitutional amendment on your November ballot. The other, the one Radell warns you to watch, is a mail-in ballot photo ID requirement he argues is less about security and more about making it harder to vote. Plus quick hits on a submetering rollback hitting apartment renters and a dangerous new synthetic opioid spreading across Northeast Ohio. Political solutions without political bias. If you are in Ohio, we are striving for a better state on the way to a better America. PODCAST NETWORK ALIVE Podcast Network. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMS HeadOn - A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. It's a place for hosted and unguided conversations where you can grow a following and enhance your conversations with AI features. Link: https://app.headon.ai/ Living Room Conversations - Building bridges through meaningful dialogue across political divides. Link: https://livingroomconversations.org/ UNITY MOVEMENTS Us United - A movement for unity that challenges Americans to step out of their bubbles and connect across differences. Take the Unity Pledge, join monthly "30 For US" conversation calls, wear purple (the color of unity), and participate in National Unity Day every second Saturday in December. Their programs include the Sheriff Unity Network and Unity Seats at sports events, proving that shared values are stronger than our differences. Link: https://www.us-united.org/ BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATION OtherWeb - An AI-based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACY Equal Vote Coalition & STAR Voting - Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/star Future is Now Coalition (FiNC) - A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse. Link: https://futureis.org/ POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT Independent Center - Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ GET DAILY NEWS Text 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636) with code "purple" to receive quick, unbiased, factual news delivered to your phone every morning via Informed (https://informed.now) Check Out the Unfuck America Tour & National Ground Game: https://www.nationalgroundgame.com/ Check Out the CIVICS App to Know More About Your Politicians: https://www.civicpolitics.com Subscribe to the Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/purplepoliticalbreakdown/p/welcome-to-the-purple-political-breakdown?r=3z2cmw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true ALL LINKS https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown The Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias." Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics - where we find common ground in the middle! Also if you want to be apart of the community and the conversation make sure to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9

Governor DeWine just reversed 40 years of policy when he said to abolish the death penalty because it is not a deterrent. The guys discuss both theories: abolishing the Death Penalty or putting it back in the public square so it is a deterrent.

Gov. Mike DeWine is urging Ohio lawmakers to permanently end the death penalty, saying the issue should go before voters if the legislature declines to act. DeWine has postponed every scheduled execution since taking office in 2019 and has said the moratorium stems partly from pharmaceutical companies' opposition to the use of their drugs in lethal injections. However, some prosecutors and lawmakers who support the death penalty dispute that justification. The Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a voter engagement group for left-leaning and progressive causes, was raided by the FBI. Board member Prentiss Haney said agents searched the organization's Northeast Ohio offices, questioned staff and associates and in some cases seized laptops and other electronic devices. Several Democratic members of Congress, including Ohio U.S. Reps. Emilia Sykes and Joyce Beatty, have criticized the raid and expressed support for the organization. Cleveland City Council members voiced strong skepticism about Mayor Justin Bibb's proposal to extend the city's contract with surveillance camera company Flock Safety, questioning whether the system justifies its cost. A council committee voted against the extension, though the measure could still advance. Cleveland has about 100 Flock cameras and has paid $250,000 annually for the program since 2023. Ohio lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and nights before non-school days with parental and school approval. Current law bars 14- and 15-year-olds from working past 7 p.m. during the school year. The measure follows Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a broader proposal last year. Sen. Tim Schaffer, R-Lancaster said he negotiated the change between him, DeWine and the Ohio Restaurant Association. We will discuss these topics and other news of the week on the “Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable.” Guests: - Karen Kasler, Bureau Chief, Ideastream Statehouse News Bureau - Anna Huntsman, Akron/Canton Reporter, Ideastream Public Media - Zaria Johnson, Environment Reporter, Ideastream Public Media

National Weather Service assesses storm damage in Southern Ohio; Canton man indicted for stealing over $300K in charitable donations; new Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson weighs in on Governor DeWine's push to abolish the death penalty in the state; there's a new alert system dedicated to finding missing children with autism.

Gov. Mike DeWine has come out against Ohio's death penalty. This week, the conservative Republican governor, who co-sponsored the bill that reinstated capital punishment in 1981, said Ohio should abolish it.

We discuss Gov. Mike DeWine's call to end capital punishment in Ohio, plus legislation that would provide property tax relief to seniors and allow students to play sports at another school.

What happens when a bill about school psychologists suddenly becomes the vehicle for some of the most debated education proposals at the Statehouse?That's just one example of the fast-moving legislative action that unfolded before the Ohio General Assembly recessed for the summer.In this episode, OSBA's Jennifer Hogue, Nicole Piscitani and Malania Birney unpack the major education bills now awaiting action from Gov. Mike DeWine, including Senate Bill 276, House Bill 455 and Senate Bill 19.The conversation explores new sports mobility legislation, the Success Sequence graduation requirement, math achievement initiatives, capital budget investments and property tax changes. The team also shares what districts should expect when lawmakers return to Columbus after the November election, and why now is the time to strengthen relationships with legislators back home.Whether you're a board member, superintendent, treasurer or education advocate, this episode provides a good look at the legislation that could affect your district in the months ahead.00:00 Introduction: The legislature's summer send-off01:05 Senate Bill 276 takes an unexpected turn02:15 Sports mobility legislation explained04:05 The Success Sequence requirement04:55 Transportation and testing provisions06:20 What's next for Senate Bill 276?06:55 House Bill 455 deregulation bill08:45 Senate Bill 19 and math achievement10:55 Academic interventions and curriculum requirements12:05 Diagnostics and accelerated learning pathways14:15 Additional education provisions added to Senate Bill 1915:45 Capital budget investments for schools17:15 House Bill 479 and facilities funding updates17:55 Property tax legislation: What passed and what didn't21:45 Looking ahead to lame duck24:00 Why districts should engage legislators now25:05 Closing thoughtsFor more resources, training and advocacy updates from the Ohio School Boards Association, visit ohioschoolboards.org.

Mike and Campy have a passionate discussion regarding the death penalty and why it should still be implemented

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that Ohio's governor says that the state should abolish the death penalty.

Central Ohio man charged for alleged plot to attack Sunday's White House UFC fight; three people injured when they were struck by a sprint car at the Wayne County Speedway; authorities in Wood County are searching for a missing 17-year-old; Governor DeWine wants Ohio to repeal the death penalty.

In February, Seattle angel investor Charles Fitzgerald warned the region not to become the next Cleveland, prompting Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb to join the podcast and make the case for his city's comeback. This week we close the loop: Fitzgerald and GeekWire co-founder John Cook call in from an abandoned Westinghouse factory in Cleveland, where days of meeting entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine left them struck by a city hustling and aligned around jobs in ways Seattle no longer is. Back home, we dig into Seattle's unanimous one-year moratorium on new large data centers, which Fitzgerald calls political theater, and he explains why he's sitting out the SpaceX IPO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willie talks with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine about his response to the Medicare fraud in Ohio. Also Paul Runko explains what has changed in local PTAs. Finally Willie discusses the future of American car manufacturing with Elizabeth Vargas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willie talks with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine about his administration's response to the Medicare fraud, and the Governor previews his final Ice Cream Social on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Mike Dewine seemed "shocked" by the Medicaid fraud. Republicans are in charge but how did NOBODY seem to know what was going on in Columbus...until the Feds came to town? He wraps up the show talking to Patrick Regan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For weeks, DeWine has faced criticism from his fellow Republicans over allegations of widespread fraud in the state's Medicaid system. It started with a report in the conservative outlet The Daily Wire, which accused home health agencies of fraudulently billing the system that pays for healthcare for low-income and disabled people.

Central Ohio is on pace to work 20 million building trades hours in 2026 — nearly double its 2023 record. So when Governor Mike DeWine suspended Ohio's data center sales tax exemption without warning or consultation, Columbus Building Trades Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager had plenty to say about it. On this episode of America's Work Force Union Podcast, Hager breaks down the economic case for the exemption, the real numbers behind what data center construction is generating in local tax revenue and jobs and why the governor's decision risks sending the wrong message to developers who have other options. He also delivers an encouraging Intel update, describes record apprenticeship applications across central Ohio's building trades Locals and recaps a fundraiser for Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin. Visit columbusconstruction.org for more on the Columbus Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council.

With the rise in use of artificial intelligence, the data center industry is booming across the country, and right here in Ohio. So many data center plans are underway in our state that Ohio has given up about $2 billion in tax breaks to these projects over the last two years alone. This is a far cry from the original estimate that the break would be closer to $266 million, leading Gov. Mike DeWine to put a pause on the incentive program just last week. Thursday on the "Sound of Ideas," we'll dive into how companies are rushing into Ohio to try to set up shop, while concerned citizens are pushing for moratoriums and even bans on these facilities. They share concerns legitimized by environmental and energy experts about the impact operating these facilities will be on our air and water quality and whether our existing power grid can handle what data centers require. There's also the concern of whether this industry which supports the advancement of AI will result in fewer jobs in the region. Meanwhile, places like New Albany, Ohio seem to have figured out how to coexist with this technology in a way that benefits the area. And Greater Cleveland Partnership has released a set of guidelines they believe communities should consider, while trying to determine whether any kind of data center is right for them before putting blanket bans in place. What is the right approach, to balance economic growth and protecting our planet? We'll try to answer that question with a panel of experts, concerned citizens and industry insiders. Guests: -Miranda Leppla, Director, Environmental Law Clinic, Case Western Reserve University School of Law -Jonathan Steirer, Interim Director, Great Lakes Energy Institute -Baiju Shah, President and CEO, Greater Cleveland Partnership -Michael Miller, Senior Director of Corporate Communications, Park Place Technologies -Will Hollingsworth, Concerned Citizen, Ravenna Resident

Attorney General Dave Yost reflects on 25 years in Ohio politics This is Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's final week in office. He announced last month he is stepping down to take a job as the vice president of strategy for the Christian, conservative legal group, the Alliance Defending Freedom. Yost could not run for re-election to the attorney general office because of term limits. He planned to challenge for the Republican nomination for governor, but the Ohio GOP and President Donald Trump threw support to Vivek Ramaswamy early on in the process effectively ending Yost's primary chances. He leaves with six months left in his term. Gov. Mike DeWine tapped Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson to serve out the rest of Yost's term. Tuesday on the "Sound of Ideas," we'll hear from Ideastream's Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler, who recently sat down with Yost for an exit interview for the "State of Ohio" on WVIZ-PBS. Yost reflected on his quarter-century in Ohio politics, why he decided it was time to leave for the private sector and why this opportunity was the right one for him. Guests:- Dave Yost, Attorney General, State of Ohio- Karen Kasler, Bureau Chief, Ideastream Statehouse News Bureau New research predicts rising temperatures will increase heat-related heart disease Extreme heat can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other serious cardiovascular events, particularly among older adults and people with existing heart conditions. As summer temperatures begin to climb across much of the country, researchers are taking a closer look at what that could mean for public health. A new study from Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals and the Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center projects that as climate change leads to more frequent extreme heat events, heat-related heart disease could increase by 200% nationwide over the next 25 years. To end the hour, we'll talk with two of the researchers behind the study about what they found, who could be most affected and what can be done to reduce the risks. Guests:- Gokul Parameswaran, Research Associate, Cardiovascular Research Institute, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University- Salil Deo, M.D., Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University

"Take the Dough, We Gotta Know" is the name of a bipartisan bill requiring more oversight into the controversial EdChoice voucher program. But will it go anywhere with mere days until summer recess?Ohio doesn't have enough oversight into EdChoice, the state-funded program giving families vouchers for their kids to go to private K-12 schools, according to two state lawmakers who say they want to change that.Senate Bill 443, introduced last Wednesday by Sen. Bill Blessing (R-Colerain Twp.) and Sen. Kent Smith (D-Euclid), would establish a dozen new accountability measures.Data centers in Ohio will no longer enjoy a key tax break at least for now.The pause, announced by Gov. Mike DeWine comes as lawmakers discuss the industry's future here.As resident anger over data centers builds and lost revenue from combined incentives tops $1 billion, which is far more than was previously known.A pastor turned Ohio lawmaker pushes a bill named for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The Ohio Supreme Court weighs in on a massive solar project in Madison County on land partially owned by Bill Gates.Calling all STEM students: the state has $26 million in college scholarships for you.We're digging into all of these topics on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Sarah Donaldson, reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauLaura Hancock, politics and policy reporter, Cleveland.comJake Zuckerman, reporter, Signal Ohio

"Take the Dough, We Gotta Know" is the name of a bipartisan bill requiring more oversight into the controversial EdChoice voucher program. But will it go anywhere with mere days until summer recess?Ohio doesn't have enough oversight into EdChoice, the state-funded program giving families vouchers for their kids to go to private K-12 schools, according to two state lawmakers who say they want to change that.Senate Bill 443, introduced last Wednesday by Sen. Bill Blessing (R-Colerain Twp.) and Sen. Kent Smith (D-Euclid), would establish a dozen new accountability measures.Data centers in Ohio will no longer enjoy a key tax break at least for now.The pause, announced by Gov. Mike DeWine comes as lawmakers discuss the industry's future here.As resident anger over data centers builds and lost revenue from combined incentives tops $1 billion, which is far more than was previously known.A pastor turned Ohio lawmaker pushes a bill named for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The Ohio Supreme Court weighs in on a massive solar project in Madison County on land partially owned by Bill Gates.Calling all STEM students: the state has $26 million in college scholarships for you.We're digging into all of these topics on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Sarah Donaldson, reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauLaura Hancock, politics and policy reporter, Cleveland.comJake Zuckerman, reporter, Signal Ohio

On Cincinnati Edition's weekly news review, local journalists join us to talk about the big stories from recent days.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has paused a sales tax break for data centers after the state Department of Taxation underestimated the cost of the exemption by nearly $1.6 billion. Cleveland is looking to invest in housing in the historically redlined East Side neighborhoods of Hough, Central and St. Clair-Superior by combining public funds and foundation money. Akron's first civic assembly focused on housing solutions has come to an end. Delegates approved nine recommendations, including zoning reform and a proposed housing docket in Akron Municipal Court that would track housing cases and disputes. After 72 years, the Senior Players Championship will play its final round at Akron's Firestone Country Club in July. The tournament is moving to California, a financial blow to Northeast Ohio. At its new location, Newport Beach Country Club, the tournament will be played March 25-28 instead of during the summer. And midges are back in Northeast Ohio. They hatched this week as Lake Erie water temperatures reached 60 degrees, but their stay will not last long. Once they emerge from the water, their sole goal is to reproduce before dying just a few days later. These stories and more will be part of this week's discussion on the “Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable.” Guests: - Anna Huntsman, Akron/Canton Reporter, Ideastream Public Media - Conor Morris, Education Reporter, Ideastream Public Media - Karen Kasler, Bureau Chief, Ideastream Statehouse News Bureau

Ohio law already requires voters to show a valid photo ID.So why do Republican lawmakers think that language needs to be written into the state constitution by a voter-approved amendment this November?Speaking of voting, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose experienced first-hand what happens when absentee ballots don't arrive at the board of elections on time.A new prosecution team is tapped to retry two former First Energy executives after the first trial ended in a mistrial.Gov. Mike DeWine has more than 200 days left in his term and said at a recent press event that he's proudest of his efforts to help children.We're digging into all of these topics on a special Tuesday edition of the Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Jeremy Pelzer, chief politics reporter, Cleveland.comSusan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal

School may be out soon, but the challenge for parents is how to keep kids reading over the summer.We check in on how the switch to the science of reading is going and how it's reshaping literacy education.Gov. Mike DeWine pushed for the change, citing persistent lagging reading scores.How have colleges and universities changed how they teach reading teachers? And will it keep kids from falling behind?Guests:Megan Henry, reporter, Ohio Capital JournalMoira Konrad, associate professor of special education, Ohio State UniversityMargo Shipp, literacy specialist, Riverside Local Schools