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Best podcasts about ohio politics

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Ohio Politics Explained
Breaking down the Ohio budget

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 16:19


We discuss the two-year state budget and what Gov. Mike DeWine may do when it reaches his desk.

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What's up with Ohio Democrats?

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 15:23


The Ohio Democratic Party has a new chair. Amy Acton is building a campaign to run for Ohio governor. And everyone is waiting for Sherrod Brown to announce his plans.

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New budget plan would cut taxes for Ohioans making more than $100K annually

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 18:01


The third version of the state budget is out, and it proposes cutting taxes for any Ohioan making more than $100,000 a year. The State Senate would do that by flattening the state income tax.

Ohio Politics Explained
A new era for Ohio Democrats?

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 10:24


We discuss the new leader of the Ohio Democratic Party, the latest with the budget process, a fight over abortion waiting periods and how the Make America Healthy Again agenda is trickling into Ohio.

Ohio Politics Explained
Tax cuts and Medicaid cuts dominate Ohio Senate budget

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 10:50


We discuss the Ohio Senate's proposed budget, a plan that would transform the property tax system and what's next for House Minority Leader Allison Russo.

Ohio Politics Explained
Jim Obergefell reflects on 10 years of marriage equality

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 8:52


Ten years ago, Jim Obergefell's U.S. Supreme Court case made gay marriage the law of the land. What does he make of LGBTQ rights in Ohio today?

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Ohio lawmakers explore income tax cuts as property taxes rise

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Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 18:20


Taxes have come to dominate the political debate in Washington, and they loom as a growing concern at the Ohio Statehouse.

Ohio Politics Explained
What Trump budget bill means for Ohio Medicaid

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 9:21


We discuss a new plan to change Ohio's marijuana law, a surprise pardon from President Donald Trump, why lawmakers want to limit immigrants' property rights and how Trump's budget bill could affect Ohio Medicaid patients.

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A shakeup in the Republican race for Ohio governor

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Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 12:18


Attorney General Dave Yost has dropped out of the campaign for governor. Yost said his steep climb to the nomination had become a vertical cliff. For now, Vivek Ramaswamy's path to the Republican nomination for governor looks clear.

The Ohioan
Pope Leo's Historic Election, Ohio Politics, NBA Trades & NFL Talk | Faith & Sports Collide!

The Ohioan

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 54:09


The conversation revolves around the election of Pope Leo, the first American Pope, and his background as a Chicago native and bishop in Peru. The discussion also covers the election process, where Leo was elected on the fourth ballot. Additionally, the speakers touch on the Ohio gubernatorial race, mentioning potential candidates like Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy. They also discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' performance in the NBA playoffs, the potential trade of Donovan Mitchell for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation. The conversation concludes with speculations about the Ohio State vs. Texas game and the NFL schedule release.

Ohio Politics Explained
Will Ohio vote to ban property taxes?

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 11:36


We discuss a proposed amendment to abolish property taxes, a plan to expand gambling, sexual misconduct allegations against a state lawmaker and why Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Ohio.

Ohio Politics Explained
Ohio Democratic Party shakeup

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 10:08


We discuss leadership changes at the Ohio Democratic Party, a bipartisan plan to relieve medical debt, the latest with Larry Householder and why lawmakers want to ban ranked choice voting.

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Majority of Ohioans anticipate negative impact from tariffs, poll reveals

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Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 17:45


A panel of experts breaks down President Trump's falling approval numbers in polls and the uncertainty over tariffs.

Ohio Politics Explained
What to know about Issue 2

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 13:35


We discuss the May 6 election, problems with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, a bill to revamp state energy policy and the latest with the Cleveland Browns stadium.

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New poll shows decline in Trump approval among Ohio voters

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Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 19:58


A new poll shows Trump has a 47% approval rating while 48% disapprove—a statistical tie—but that number is down 7 points from February. The poll's co-director, Bowling Green State University political science professor Robert Alexander, joins the show.

Ohio Politics Explained
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel talks new job, higher ed and 2026

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 14:17


Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel joined Ohio Politics Explained to discuss his new job, higher education and whether he's thinking about a run for governor in 2026.

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Public financing for professional sports facilities

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 20:23


The Browns are looking to move to a new domed stadium in suburban Cleveland. And state lawmakers seem eager to help. The governor wants to tax sports betting companies and use the money to help the Browns and other teams. The Ohio House wants the state to borrow $600 million to just help the Browns. Kennesaw State University economics professor J.C. Bradbury joins the show.

Ohio Politics Explained
Are vouchers hurting Ohio's public schools?

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 8:16


We dissect Ohio's school voucher program and whether it's working as Republican lawmakers intended.

Ohio Politics Explained
Ohio House pitches in for new Browns stadium

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 11:10


We discuss the two-year budget that passed the House, a key endorsement for Sen. Jon Husted and a proposal to ban China and Russia from buying property in Ohio.

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What will Sherrod do?

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 17:43


Last week, former Sen. Sherrod Brown announced the formation of the Dignity of Work Institute. The goal, he says, is to help Democrats and Republicans better understand the lives of American workers. It also keeps him in the spotlight as he considers whether to run for office again.

Ohio Politics Explained
What Ohio House budget means for schools

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 8:37


We discuss a budget plan from House lawmakers, how Ohio Democrats are navigating Trump's second term and a new proposal to limit teens' social media use.

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Is eliminating Ohio's income tax feasible?

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 17:41


If you're a politician who wants to get elected, promising tax cuts is a popular strategy. Republican candidates for governor are doing just that, floating the idea to eliminate Ohio's income tax.

Ohio Politics Explained
Why Ohio lawmakers are going after hemp

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 11:14


We discuss legislation to regulate hemp in Ohio, Sherrod Brown's next steps, the latest with Ohio's teacher pension system and how a Trump executive order could shape elections.

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DOGE Ohio

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 21:49


The Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, could be coming to Ohio. We discuss what that might look like with a panel of political observers.

Ohio Politics Explained
Can Ohio get rid of its income tax?

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 8:38


We discuss the latest on the higher ed bill, Sherrod Brown's next steps, whether Ohio could eliminate the state income tax and a lawsuit over Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

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DeWine calls for mandatory life skills lessons, phone-free schools in State of the State

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 15:32


Gov. DeWine gave his State of the State address this week and said things are going pretty well. He called for mandatory basic skills lessons in school—things like basic finance and first aid—and wants to make students leave their phones at home. Ohio Public Radio Statehouse Bureau Chief Karen Kasler joins the show.

Ohio Politics Explained
Takeaways from DeWine's State of the State

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 9:39


We discuss Gov. Mike DeWine's State of the State address, an Ohio Supreme Court case involving a former Columbus pastor and the latest directive to universities from the Trump administration.

Ohio Politics Explained
Trump calls for end to CHIPS Act

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 10:04


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 recap how President Donald Trump called on Congress to eliminate the CHIPS Act, talk about how Ohio’s marijuana program is likely to see some changes, and mention what’s happening with DEI and Senate Bill 1. Finally, we discuss Ohio’s governor race and the endorsements that Vivek Ramaswamy recently received.

Ohio Politics Explained
What DEI means for Ohio universities

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 10:55


We discuss DEI programs at Ohio colleges, a new transgender bathroom law, Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign launch and a bill to change Ohio's marijuana program.

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Ramaswamy kicks off his campaign with Trump's endorsement

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 17:59


Vivek Ramaswamy officially launched his run for governor this week with several rallies. The wealthy entrepreneur, who burst on the scene in 2023 with his run for president, now wants to succeed Mike DeWine. Political strategist Terry Casey joins the show.

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The 2026 race for Ohio governor takes shape

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 17:59


It's week two of the Jim Tressel era at the Ohio Statehouse and he has not set up a campaign website... yet. Meanwhile, Vivek Ramaswamy has filed preliminary paperwork to run for governor. He'll face Attorney General Dave Yost, who announced his candidacy last month.

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DeWine's unexpected play: Ex-Buckeye Coach Tressel to serve as Lt. Governor

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 26:58


Mike DeWine did keep his Lt. Governor pick a secret until he and Jim Tressel walked before cameras on Monday morning. To the surprise of everyone, he announced the former OSU football coach and former Youngstown State University president was his nominee to be his right-hand office holder. Reporter David Skolnick of the Youngstown Vindicator joins the show.

Ohio Politics Explained
Ex-OSU coach tapped for Lt. governor

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 9:18


We discuss Jim Tressel's appointment as lieutenant governor, a controversial higher ed bill passed by the Senate, the state of JobsOhio, and more.

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Ohio's response to President Trump's immigration round up

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 22:26


Our roundtable discussion covers President Trump's immigration round-up, the move to end capital punishment in Ohio, and a proposal to change Ohio's fairly new voter-approved law legalizing recreational marijuana.

Ohio Politics Explained
DeWine pitches tax hike on cigarettes, sports betting

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 13:31


We discuss Gov. Mike DeWine's budget proposal, Larry Householder's appeal, a new bill to regulate underage drinking and the musical chairs of the 2026 election.

Ohio Politics Explained
What Trump immigration crackdown means for Ohio

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 13:17


We discuss how President Donald Trump's immigration policies are affecting Ohio, proposed changes to the recreational marijuana law, a new plan to end the death penalty and why parents want the state to take action on child care.

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Trump reverses federal funding freeze after icy reception

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 20:33


Advocacy groups believe Trump's rescinded federal funding freeze would have disrupted the Ohio budget process and jeopardized critical programs. Hannah Halbert, director of Policy Matters Ohio, joins the show.

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Husted heads to the US Senate

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 14:29


After months of speculation, Gov Mike DeWine announced that Jon Husted was his pick to be the next U.S. Senator from Ohio. Of course, Husted is replacing short-timer J.D. Vance, who job-hopped into the Vice Presidency.

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Senate appointment turns into political drama

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 20:21


This DeWine appointment to the U.S. Senate has become a bit of a soap opera. Joining us to try to help us understand this is long-time Republican strategist Terry Casey.

Ohio Politics Explained
It's almost Inauguration Day

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 8:15


We discuss the latest on Inauguration Day, potential changes to Ohio's Medicaid program and how the Ohio Republican Party chair made waves this week.

Ohio Politics Explained
Amy Acton kicks off governor race

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 12:55


We discuss the latest with Ohio's Senate appointment, a new legislative session, which bills just became law and the first Democrat to join the 2026 race for governor.

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DeWine's decision to fill Vance's vacancy looms

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 20:07


Former Ohio Health Director Dr. Amy Acton ended speculation and announced this week that she will indeed run for governor next year as a Democrat. Meanwhile, Gov. DeWine still has a big decision to make on who will fill JD Vance's seat in the U.S. Senate.

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The political rollercoaster that was 2024

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 28:35


In the 248 years of America's existence, there have been tumultuous years and 2024 is going to be right up there. Joining the show to relive the memories is long-time Statehouse reporter Darrel Rowland.

Ohio Politics Explained
What we're watching in 2025

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 11:48


We discuss the end of this year's lame duck session and what's ahead for Ohio politics in 2025.

Ohio Politics Explained
A conversation with Rep. Bill Seitz

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 28:05


We talk with one of Ohio's longest-serving lawmakers as he prepares to retire this month.

Ohio Politics Explained
Will Legislature pass controversial education bill?

Ohio Politics Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 9:30


We discuss the latest on fracking, a bill that would ban the teaching of "gender ideology" in schools, whether lawmakers will pass a hemp ban and which Ohioans got pardoned by President Joe Biden.

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Lame duck legislators work overtime before the end of the year

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 20:05


The legislative session between Election Day and the end of the legislative term is always a busy one. Maybe lawmakers are just like the rest of us and they procrastinate. Former State Representative Gene Krebs joins the show.

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After redistricting reform defeat, state senator calls for enlarging Ohio Legislature

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 23:30


Voters last month soundly rejected a measure that would have appointed an independent, non-political commission to draw legislative and congressional lines. An Ohio lawmaker says there is an alternate solution: expand the size of the legislature. Joining us to discuss this proposal is State Sen. Bill Blessing.

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Statehouse Shuffle: Ohio Senate leader Huffman poised to take House speakership

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 18:01


The House Republican caucus voted unanimously to nominate current Senate President Matt Huffman to be the next House Speaker. Joining us to discuss this shrewd move is Sarah Donaldson, Statehouse reporter for Ohio Public Radio.

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Trump picking a cabinet and DeWine picking a senator

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 27:53


President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his cabinet. Gov. Mike DeWine continues to take calls from almost every Republican officeholder in the state, saying he or she wants Vice President-elect JD Vance's soon-to-be vacant Senate seat. Republican Strategist Terry Casey, Democratic Strategist Dale Butland, WOSU's talk show and podcast host Anna Staver and USA Today Ohio Network Reporter Laura Bischoff break it down.