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Ohio lawmakers vote on this today. Senator Stevev Huffman of the 5th District says Ohioans could save, collectively, over $700M!

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Voting Q&A Next Tuesday, early voting begins for the important midterm elections, including many high profile races in Ohio, from U.S. Senator and Congressional seats that could change the balance of power in Congress, to a history-making governor's race no matter who wins that role, plus every statewide office, from Attorney General to Secretary of State, and even two Ohio Supreme Court seats. That's all in addition to local races and issues like school levies. Monday, Oct. 5 is the deadline to register to vote. Have you checked your registration status? And do you have everything you need to vote this election? On Monday's "Sound of Ideas," hosted by Stephanie Haney, we've invited Jen Miller, head of the League of Women Voters of Ohio, on to answer your questions about voting access ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Guest: - Jen Miller, Executive Director, League of Women Voters of Ohio U.S. Senate Race Candidate Interview The country is watching Ohio's U.S. Senate race closely this election year, as the November midterm election approaches. Vice President JD Vance left his Senate seat vacant, when he became second in command following President Donald Trump's win in 2024. Governor Mike DeWine appointed then-Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted to temporarily take over that spot, and this year, Ohioans will vote on who fills the remaining two years left on that term. Husted is running on the Republican ticket, hoping the retain the seat. On the Democratic side, Sherrod Brown is hoping to rejoin his former colleagues in the Senate, after losing his re-election bid to current Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno in 2024. Two others have joined the contest, Libertarian candidate Bill Redpath and Independent candidate Gregory Levy. Host Stephanie Haney spoke with Sherrod Brown recently in a one-on-one prerecorded interview, and we're sharing that conversation with you today. We had an interview scheduled with Husted for last Thursday, but his spokesperson told us he needed to reschedule due to Senate business, and we are still working to secure a new date for that conversation. We do have interviews scheduled with Redpath and Levy. We'll bring you each of these conversations in October. The questions we're asking these candidates came from research on the candidates, as well as conversations we had this summer with voters at libraries across Northeast Ohio as part of our Listen, Engage, Vote initiative. We also asked for input from our audience members on social media. Guest: -Sherrod Brown, Democratic Candidate & Former Ohio U.S. Senator These conversations are part of Ideastream's Listen, Engage, Vote initiative. This summer, our staff went to libraries across Northeast Ohio to hear what people cared about ahead of the midterms. We're using those conversations with voters to help inform our election coverage.

We have a new poll to give us an idea of where Ohio voters' minds are as we approach the start of early voting. It is hard to believe, but Ohioans start casting ballots in about two and a half weeks.

Finding the right mental health or substance use treatment can be difficult, especially for people in crisis who may not know where to turn or may encounter outdated provider information and confusing terminology. Ohio is using technology and artificial intelligence to make that process easier.  Today, Jennifer Lloyd, assistant director for RecoveryOhio in the office of Governor Mike DeWine, discusses RecoveryRachel, an AI-powered treatment finder designed to help people quickly identify appropriate mental health and substance use treatment providers. Lloyd explains how conversations with families, treatment providers, and other stakeholders helped shape the tool, including a focus on making provider information easier to understand and keeping it accurate and up to date.RecoveryOhio | Ohio.govFunding & Collaboration Opportunities | ASTHO

This is an all-time great episode of This Is Your Afterlife, the entry point I'll give to TIYA newcomers going forward. Poet, essayist, cultural critic, Ohioan, and MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient Hanif Abdurraqib explores death, loss, grief, awe, and even heaven so deeply in his work that I had to rephrase the show's tentpole questions for this conversation. The result is a dream episode with a new metaphor for the afterlife I can't stop thinking about. Hanif has a way with images that keep you thinking.We talk about: birds, aboutness as myth, talking to Martin Scorsese about The Last Waltz, not wanting war criminals in your heaven neighborhood, what Frightened Rabbit's Scott Hutchison taught him about "sad songs," making a city yours, checking in with people about the condition of their heart.This Is Your Afterlife is made possible by listeners like you on Patreon. Support the show & get bonus episodes by subscribing to TIYA After Dark:https://www.patreon.com/thisisyourafterlifeFollow Hanif:https://www.instagram.com/nifmuhammad/I'm Always Looking Up and You're Jumping comes out April 2027!https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790234/im-always-looking-up-and-youre-jumping-by-hanif-abdurraqib/Follow TIYA, share your thoughts:https://thisisyourafterlife.com/https://www.instagram.com/thisisyourafterlife/thisisdavemaher@gmail.comMusic by TIYA house band Lake Mary:https://lakemary.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/chaz.prymek/Artwork by Matt Sage:https://www.instagram.com/matthewjsage/

In episode 198, Democratic candidate for Ohio Attorney General John Kulewicz joins us to explain what the AG actually does and make his case for why he should be the state's next one.John Kulewicz grew up in Columbus, Ohio. He learned the values of hard work and independent judgment from his parents and grandparents, who came from Martins Ferry and Cincinnati, and saw firsthand the importance of good jobs and union membership to the economy of Ohio. John has spent his law career challenging conventional wisdom and taking on uphill battles. As a 44-year member of the Columbus-based law firm Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, he successfully argued and won cases against the odds in the Supreme Court of the United States and courts throughout Ohio. He recently published a book, An Ohioan's Odyssey: Lessons in Leadership, Law, and Public Service.In politics, Kulewicz has consistently defied expectations, most recently in his own two campaigns for Upper Arlington City Council, where he was the leading vote-getter both times. In his re-election effort, he won more votes than any UA City Council candidate in a contested election since adoption of the city charter seven decades ago.John earned his J.D. from Yale Law School, where he was an editor of the Yale Law Journal. He earned his B.A. in American history from The Ohio State University.Outside of work, he is an accomplished long-distance swimmer and certified lifeguard. He lives with his wife Maryline in Upper Arlington where he has served on the City Council since 2020. He and Maryline are the proud parents of Adam and Abigail.Resources:* John's Campaign Website* Social Media* Instagram* Facebook* X/TwitterWe're bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️Connect with United SHE Stands:* Substack* Instagram* TikTok* YouTube* Threads* Buy us a coffee ☕️This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:* Website* Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

Ohio's Incarcerated Youth Ohio's juvenile justice system is supposed to be a safe place to reform troubled youth, so they can enter the world of adulthood as productive citizens. But years of reporting and firsthand accounts from both staff and former incarcerated youth find that the system is broken. Instead, there is violence against other youth and staff, understaffing, and neglect. And sometimes, formerly incarcerated youth credit their time in juvenile prison as a big reason why they are locked up as an adult. A 2023 study that followed formerly incarcerated kids in Ohio found they are six times more likely to die violent deaths in the seven years after their release than kids who hadn't been locked up. C.P. Handler is a social worker and youth advocate who worked for years in Ohio's state and county juvenile detention centers. She has written about her experiences in a new book called, "The Light Within the Walls," and she joins us for Monday's "Sound of Ideas," hosted by Drew Maziasz, in for Stephanie Haney. Tuesday night there is a book launch and panel discussion happening at JFX in University Heights, which stands for Jewish Family Experience, featuring people who have touched the juvenile justice system. We've also invited some of those panelists to join in this conversation. We reached out to the Ohio Department of Youth Services to comment on some of the claims from the book. After the taping of this show, we did receive the following statement: At this time, we have not read the book and cannot speak directly to its content. However, we take all incidents related to contraband and assault very seriously at our agency. With it being over a decade since this employee has been with DYS, many things have changed, including different leadership at the Cuyahoga Hills facility.    Even this past year, we've had historic accomplishments, including one of the largest graduating classes at Cuyahoga Hills' Luther E. Ball High School for academic year 2025-2026. DYS had the highest number of diploma graduates ever and record-highs for the number of industry credentials and skill certificates earned by students for academic year 2025-2026.   Additionally, Cuyahoga Hills hosts reentry resource fairs for youth, where staff coordinate with dozens of organizations to come to the facility to meet youth for networking, resources, and job opportunities to support them upon their release back into Ohio's communities. Guests: - C.P. Handler, Social Worker, Youth Advocate & Author, "The Light Within The Walls" - Mike-Mike, formerly incarcerated person - Ben Wenger, Social Worker, Therapist & Owner, Wenger Counseling in Woodmere & Beachwood Cleveland VOTES Documentary This November marks a pivotal election for Ohio, as it decides on a new governor, U.S. Senator, and many other important races, yet for the over one million Ohioans with disabilities, navigating the poll booth can be a discouraging experience. Inaccessible polling tables for wheelchair users, a lack of American Sign Language translators for deaf voters, and minimal information for voters with disabilities make the voting process more difficult than it needs to be, according to a new documentary from the nonpartisan organization, Cleveland VOTES, called "Voting in the Land: Accessibility and the Ballot." The short is part of a larger documentary series highlighting the experiences of voters in Cleveland. It is being featured at the 2026 Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival on Saturday night, as part of their "Stories of Resistance" program. LEAP will host its fifth annual March for Access on Saturday starting at Market Square Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. If you want to learn more about becoming an accessible voting advocate, you can check out the Cleveland VOTES' toolkit. Guests: - Brianna Zgodinski, Communications & Narrative Strategist, Cleveland VOTES; Creator & Producer, "Voting in the Land: Accessibility and the Ballot" - Saphire Murphy, Community Engagement Specialist, LEAP Cleveland - Gloria Craig, Civic Engagement Strategist, Cleveland VOTES; Director, Voting in the Land: Accessibility and the Ballot

Ohioans will vote on whether to put in the constitution a requirement that Ohio voters show a photo ID before they can cast a ballot. It is Issue 3 on the ballot.

***This is a special video and audio episode of this podcast - The full episode video is available at the bottom of these show notes or by clicking here.***When it comes to public education and workers' rights, there is a clear choice in the race for Ohio's next governor. While Vivek Ramaswamy has repeatedly said he wants to eliminate teachers' unions and has pushed proposals that would slash public school funding to pay for more tax breaks for the wealthy, Dr. Amy Acton is calling for fully funding public schools, protecting collective bargaining rights, and ensuring educators have a seat at the table to help tackle the big issues in our state. In this episode, Dr. Acton joins us for a one-on-one conversation about her plans for Ohio's schools, students, educators, and communities. We also sit down with OEA Director of Government Relations Dan Ramos for a behind-the-scenes look at how OEA members evaluate candidates and make recommendations based on their support for public education and labor issues. If you want to understand what's at stake in this election - and why OEA members enthusiastically recommended Amy Acton for governor - this is an episode you won't want to miss. ACTON ON THE ISSUES | Click here to visit actonforgovernor.com and learn more about where Amy Acton stands on the big issues in our state. Click here to read OEA's statement on OEA members' decision to support Dr. Acton in the race for Ohio governor.  LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PRO-PUBLIC EDUCATION, PRO-LABOR CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT | OEA members can click here to check out the list of all the OEA-member recommended candidates running for state and federal office.READ THE ARTICLE | During our conversation, Dr. Acton mentioned a piece by Mike Curtin that provides an important primer on taxes in Ohio: "Ramaswamy's weary staff hasn't explained property, income taxes to him, so I will"SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK | If you'd like to share your thoughts on the Public Education Matters podcast, including your ideas for what you'd like to hear on future episodes, please email educationmatters@ohea.org.SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms. Click here for some of those links so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.In this episode:00:00 Opening Message: Building the Ohio We Deserve00:31 Welcome to Public Education Matters02:05 Vivek Ramaswamy in His Own Words 2:32 Contrasting Visions for Ohio's Public Schools04:04 Amy Acton on How Public Schools Changed Her Life06:50 What Ohioans Are Saying About What Their Schools Need10:18 Funding Public Schools and Addressing Property Taxes15:50 Fair School Funding and Ohio's Tax Debate20:36 The Role of Educators' Unions in Ohio's Future25:24 Ohio Politics, Statehouse Races, and Ending Gerrymandering26:34 Acton's Closing Call to Action28:20 How OEA Members Recommend Candidates 29:02 Dan Ramos on Why This Election Matters 31:00 Public Education Is Not a Partisan Issue33:38 Inside OEA's Candidate Screening Process38:11 Voting Information and Final Reminders38:42 Closing Thoughts and Season 7 PreviewFeatured Public Education Matters guests: Dr. Amy Acton, OEA Member-Recommended Candidate for Ohio GovernorGrowing up in Youngstown, in a family who'd worked in the steel mills, Amy Acton faced a difficult childhood. She overcame periods of abuse, hunger, and neglect, and even wound up living in a tent in the middle of winter. That challenging upbringing molded the values and determination that have shaped a career dedicated to lifting others.From working as a waitress to delivering newspapers, Amy worked her way out of poverty and put herself through college and medical school to become a doctor. She experienced firsthand what so many Ohio families face today—working harder than ever and still feeling like they're falling behind.After medical school, she began a lifelong focus on children's health. Her first assignment was a pediatrics residency tackling the horrific consequences of the crack cocaine epidemic in children. She then began a residency at Children's Hospital and Ohio State University, where she trained in pediatrics and preventive medicine. There, she created the first-ever residency rotation in child advocacy and gained a master's degree in public health.Amy emerged as a community leader for children's health as the Director of Project L.O.V.E, a partnership between Columbus area hospitals and community stakeholders focused on preventive health for Columbus-area children. She also joined the faculty at Ohio State University, where she became an award-winning professor of maternal and child health and global public health.Amy later joined the Columbus Foundation, where she led on a wide variety of community health issues, from youth homelessness to women's health.In 2019, Governor DeWine asked Amy to serve in his administration as the Director of the Ohio Department of Health. Amy put partisanship aside to serve the people of Ohio. Amid a wide variety of issues, she worked with Republicans and Democrats throughout the state to hold the big drug companies accountable for the opioid epidemic and shape a historic settlement to fund addiction recovery programs. When the pandemic hit, her steady leadership and voice for common sense not only saved countless lives but also helped Ohio's economy and schools open earlier than other states. For her leadership, Amy earned a Profile in Courage Award from the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation in 2021 and was named Woman of the Year for Ohio by USA Today in 2022.Following her service in the DeWine administration, Amy returned to the Columbus Foundation and helped found the Center for Human Kindness, then worked with CEOs, mayors, and community advocates to launch Rapid 5, a nonprofit to integrate the region's park system and waterways, while lifting health and economic wellness. She also partnered with WKYC on an award-winning series called Health, Hope & Healing, where she spoke to Ohioans about the challenges they face and the innovative solutions they're using to move themselves forward.Now, Amy's running for Governor because she refuses to look away from Ohioans who are struggling while politicians in Columbus cater to billionaires and corporations.Amy lives in Bexley, Ohio with her husband, Eric, a lifelong teacher...

The remembrance of Charlie Kirk's assassination day and Remembering 9/11 on its 25th anniversary are on the agenda for the next couple of days. It will be interesting to see if anything goes sideways, especially from the so called tolerant left. Ohio's own COVID Karen had an eventful Labor Day weekend, Dr.(

An armed man forced his way through a crowd toward Dr. Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for Ohio governor, while she spoke at the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent at the Canfield Fair on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Multiple people were knocked down. Patrick Havas, 38, of Canfield, was taken into custody and booked at the Mahoning County Jail on charges of disorderly conduct and two counts of assault.This is an emergency episode of Purple Political Breakdown, Ohio Edition. No script, no prep. I read the reporting as it stood, sourced it out loud, and gave my honest read of it in real time.The law enforcement account. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Havas pushed through the crowd toward Acton carrying a taser and two pistols. The Mahoning County Sheriff's Office said two handguns and a set of brass knuckles were recovered after the arrest, and that no weapons were ever brandished or removed from their holsters. I read both statements out and flag where they do not line up.The responses. Acton campaign communications director Addie Bullock said an armed individual lunged at Dr. Acton and injured multiple people, and thanked law enforcement. Mahoning County Democratic Party chair Chris Anderson called it reprehensible and said it should be condemned by leaders on all sides. Governor Mike DeWine said he spoke with Acton that afternoon and that she wanted Ohioans to know she is okay. U.S. Senator Jon Husted called it an attempted attack and thanked law enforcement. Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign responded through communications director Connie Luck, who said candidates should be able to meet voters without worrying about threats or violence. I flag on air that the response came from the campaign rather than from the candidate in his own words, and that is my read, not a reported fact.Who Patrick Havas is. Records reported by Newsweek describe him as a registered Republican and a licensed nurse with a 2008 disorderly conduct and petty theft case and old traffic offenses. No law enforcement agency has announced a motive.The part everyone is passing around. TiffinOhio.net, with the Daily Beast reporting it independently, says Patrick Havas is the brother of Andrew Havas, the Republican operative who resigned as Jon Husted's Franklin County campaign chair in July after NBC News asked about a 2009 Mahoning County guilty plea, in which a sexual misconduct charge involving a 15 year old was reduced to misdemeanor assault. Andrew Havas gave more than $10,000 to Ramaswamy's campaign, and Acton had already criticized Ramaswamy publicly for keeping the money. I say plainly what this does and does not prove: there is no evidence that anyone directed this, and I am not going there.Where I land. I condemn political violence against anyone, in every direction, without exception. I also cover the social media reaction, including posts attacking Acton's credibility rather than condemning what happened, and her first public remarks the day after.CHAPTERS00:00 Emergency episode: why this one could not wait00:25 How I am working through the story live01:47 What the Highway Patrol and Mahoning County Sheriff say happened02:48 Condemning political violence against anyone, on any side03:30 Two handguns, brass knuckles, and the never brandished detail03:44 The Acton campaign and county party statements05:21 Governor Mike DeWine's response06:42 The Ramaswamy campaign statement, and who actually said it07:41 Who is Patrick Havas: records, registration, prior cases08:03 Naming a pattern without painting every Republican with it11:17 The social media reaction and attacks on Acton's credibility12:43 Amy Acton's first public comments after the incident17:50 The Andrew Havas connection: Husted resignation, Ramaswamy donations22:42 What this does and does not prove23:44 Closing thoughts and where the governor's race standsSources on air: Ohio State Highway Patrol and Mahoning County Sheriff's Office statements, Associated Press, Newsweek, NBC News, TiffinOhio.net, the Daily Beast.[PASTE THE STANDARD MISSION AND SUBSCRIBE CLOSING PARAGRAPH HERE, VERBATIM]RESOURCES AND RECOMMENDATIONSALIVE Podcast Network: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdownDiscord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9r/PolicySolutions: https://www.reddit.com/r/policysolutions/Living Room Conversations: https://livingroomconversations.org/Us United: https://www.us-united.org/HeadOn: https://app.headon.ai/Future is Now Coalition (FiNC): https://futureis.org/Independent Center: https://www.independentcenter.org/OtherWeb: https://otherweb.com/Informed daily news text line, 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636), code 'purple': https://informed.now

The Ohio Attorney's General Office has launched a hotline that aims to prevent online romance scams, which have targeted elderly people across the state.

Central Ohio couple accused of hiding cameras and recording sex acts with children at a YMCA; man who drowned in the Ohio River in southwest Ohio identified; Ohio residents have a new driver's license option; Ohioans are showing their love of Dolly Parton on their vehicles.

Central Ohio couple accused of hiding cameras and recording sex acts with children at a YMCA; man who drowned in the Ohio River in southwest Ohio identified; Ohio residents have a new driver's license option; Ohioans are showing their love of Dolly Parton on their vehicles.

The time to reduce global emissions is decreasing rapidly. What does that mean for Ohio?In 2015, the United Nations Climate Change Conference brought world leaders together to discuss a treaty called the Paris Agreement, that would set global environmental standards in an effort to reduce the impact of climate change. The Paris Agreement established a goal of maintaining global temperatures below 2°C, or 3.6°F, above pre-industrial levels. As emissions continue to increase, world leaders and scientists have emphasized the need to stay within 1.5°C, or 2.4°C, to prevent irreversible environmental consequences. President Donald Trump officially withdrew the United States from the deal for the second time in January of this year. He first withdrew the U.S. in 2020, with former President Joe Biden reversing that decision during his presidency. The climate clock hit its three-year mark earlier this year, indicating the time left to reduce global emissions before our planet reaches the critical temperature is dwindling. It can seem like Ohioans aren't feeling the impact of climate change, but experts say that's far from the case. Guests:- Jeff Opperman, Ph.D, Global Freshwater Lead Scientist, World Wildlife Fund- Aaron Wilson, Ph.D, State Climatologist of Ohio; Assistant Professor & Ag Weather and Climate Field Specialist, The Ohio State University Climate change and environmental advocacy in Northeast OhioAs global temperatures close in on the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold, the impact is being felt throughout Northeast Ohio. Increased rainfall, higher temperatures and harsher winters threaten Ohio wildlife, its agriculture industry and its residents. As farmers grapple with the effect these changes are having on their crops and food production, local climate activists are working with policymakers and community members to create a sustainable region built on climate resilience. Guests:- Brian Siggers, Cleveland Metro Advocacy Director, Ohio Environmental Council- Anurag Rakesh, Neuroscience and Psychology student, Case Western Reserve University; Undergraduate Climate Leader, Climate Action Network- Ame West, Co-Owner, West Orchards

This Reaper 2nd Class is a real screw-up, This time, the order was "Take the octogenarian war criminal." Swing-and-a-miss on that, too. He's never gonna earn his sickle at this rate. And then, in the land of the living, there's Ricky Schroeder. What a monumental ASS.  Do we really believe the Head Spook went to Mother Russia to warn his Spook Counterpart not to invade a NATO country? How does that make any sense?  Cankles Caligula goes on (another) renaming binge. Over in THE Buckeye State, Amy Acton's gone MAGA-Lite while a hundred thousand Ohioans have lost healthcare thanks the MAGATs. 

Ohioans face changes to SNAP requirements The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is the largest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. The program has been in place in some form since 1939. Last year, it saw sweeping changes with President Donald Trump's signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, limiting access to this support for families facing food insecurity. The changes that have already taken effect include new work requirements for certain people, and restrictions on eligibility for some noncitizens, including refugees and people who have been granted asylum. Following the implementation of these new rules, analysis of US Department of Agriculture and state data shows that 4.5 million fewer people are enrolled in SNAP today than were enrolled last summer. Meanwhile the changes to SNAP contained within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act have not yet fully taken effect. Later this year, funding and benefit calculation adjustments will take hold, and in 2027, SNAP changes for people on Medicaid will roll out. Those adjustments could put added strain on state budgets, as well as local food banks and other organizations helping people who lose food assistance. Wednesday on the "Sound of Ideas" hosted by Stephanie Haney, we'll discuss what this mean for those who rely on SNAP to help put food on the table. Guests: - Rachel Cahill, Visiting Fellow, The Center for Community Solutions - Jon Honeck, Executive Director, Ohio Job & Family Services Directors' Association - Janet Newcomer, Executive Director, Feeding Medina County One World Day at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens In a few days, tens of thousands of people with gather at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens to celebrate One World Day. This will be the 80th year for the annual festival which celebrates global diversity, cultural heritage, and unity. It's hosted by the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation which currently consists of 38 individual gardens honoring distinct nationalities and cared for by groups of people who celebrate those cultures. The gardens, while beautiful to look at, are also full of carefully curated historical symbolism which will be on full display at the festival on Sunday, Aug. 30. This year's activities kick off at 11 a.m. with a naturalization ceremony being held at the Centennial Peace Plaza which will lead straight into a parade, which has blossomed into the cornerstone of the day's activities, which will be scattered throughout the gardens. To end the hour, we'll learn about the meaning interlaced throughout the gardens and the spirit behind One World Day, including what's new with various gardens this year, and what's to come in the future. Guests: - Sheila Crawford, Chair of One World Day and Head Delegate of the Irish Cultural Garden - Obie Shelton, Executive Director, African American Cultural Garden - Tom Turkaly, Executive Director, Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation

"Easy Day Away: Ohio's Mounds" This summer, the "Sound of Ideas" team has been bringing you suggestions for trips to take outside of Northeast Ohio, through the "Easy Day Away" series, which you can travel to within a short car ride. This time, we head south to visit sites that are thousands of years old, and the significance of which puts them in the same category as the Acropolis in Greece, Stonehenge and the Great Wall of China. The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks are earthen mounds built by ancient indigenous cultures around 2000 years ago and in 2023 they were designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Tuesday on the "Sound of Ideas," hosted by Stephanie Haney, we learn more about these massive earthworks, why they're important and what to learn from them. WOSU Public Media in Columbus has also been focusing on these mounds in a documentary series - "Hopewell Earthworks - Stories Written on the Land" which you can watch here. Guests: - Brad Lepper, Ph.D., Senior World Heritage Archaeologist, Ohio History Connection - Susan Knisley, Director of Interpretation & Education - Hopewell Culture National Historic Park; National Park Service - Logan York, Historic Preservation Director, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Host, "Hopewell Earthworks - Stories Written on the Land" James Renner's New Book Then, we hear from longtime Akron-based author James Renner, who has been covering true crime for years and has published books about some of the region's most infamous unsolved cases, including the murders of Amy Mihaljavic in Bay Village and Lisa Pruett in Shaker Heights. In his latest book, “A Cruise to Nowhere: My Search for Amy Lynn Bradley,” he goes farther afield — to the disappearance of a young Virginian woman from a cruise ship in the Caribbean in 1998. Ideastream Public Media's Deputy Editor of Engaged Journalism, Justin Glanville, spoke with Renner about the unresolved case and why it's maintained such a high profile for nearly 30 years. Guests: - James Renner, Author, "A Cruise to Nowhere: My Search for Amy Lynn Bradley" - Justin Glanville, Deputy Editor - Engaged Journalism, Ideastream Public Media

Infant mortality in Northeast Ohio continues at higher level than national averageInfant mortality refers to the death of an infant before they reach their first birthday. In Northeast Ohio, physicians and families have witnessed a constant rate of infant mortality over double the national average. There are many barriers that contribute to this issue including access to care, education and economic stressors. In 2024, the infant mortality rate for Black babies in Summit County was 19.4 deaths per 1,000 live births. This was over triple the rate for the total population nationally that same year. This number has risen over a decade since it first peaked in 2011. Why are babies in Ohio at a higher risk than other parts of the country? And what efforts are physicians and community organizations taking to reduce these numbers? On Wednesday, Aug. 19, Case Western Reserve University's Communication Sciences program and United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland are offering free development screenings for children ages 0 to 3. No appointment is required; however, they recommend reserving a time slot before arrival. Project Ujima's Queens Village will host "Honoring Black Birth, Protecting Black Babies", a community gathering centered around infant mortality, on Aug. 27 from 4:30-8 p.m. at United Way of Summit and Medina. Registration is free. Applications for Rx Kids will open to Ohioans on Sept. 1. The program, which initially saw success in Flint, Michigan, will be available for Cleveland parents who live in zip codes 44103, 44110 and 44114. Rx Kids provides expectant mothers with $1,500 cash payments during pregnancy and $500 per month for the first six months of their baby's life. Guests:- Jessica Wilder, M.D., Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MetroHealth- LaKesh Duke, Executive Director, Project Ujima- Krista Lumpkins-Howard, Director of Training and Community Outreach, Birthing Beautiful Communities "Impossible Choices" and Maternal HealthIn June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturned Roe versus Wade, which ended nearly 50 years of federal abortion access. This returned authority to individual states. Doctors and patients confronting high-risk pregnancies have always faced profound and life-altering decisions, but in the aftermath of the Dobbs decision, those decisions took on new weight and complications. David Hackney, a Northeast Ohio physician who specializes in maternal fetal medicine has written about this topic in a new book, "Impossible Choices: A Physician's Guidance on High-Risk Pregnancy in a World Without Roe." Hackney recently spoke with Ideastream's Morning Edition Host Amy Eddings about the book and his experience as a practicing OB/GYN post-Roe. You can find more of Amy Eddings reporting about reproductive rights in Ohio in her "Ohio After Roe" documentary here. Guests:- David Hackney, M.D., Maternal and Fetal Medicine, OB/GYN and Women's Health; Reproductive Biology, Case Western Reserve University- Amy Eddings, Host, Morning Edition, Ideastream Public Media

Could AI save democracy? Sloanie gets an explanation from Beth Simone Novick. Who wants to appeal to working class voters? Jarrod Abbott just completed a survey that shows both sides are out of touch with the working people. Defrocked pedophile priest Geoff Drew got out of prison today. Scott gets the reaction of Rebecca Surrendorff of Ohioans for Child Protection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could AI save democracy? Sloanie gets an explanation from Beth Simone Novick. Who wants to appeal to working class voters? Jarrod Abbott just completed a survey that shows both sides are out of touch with the working people. Defrocked pedophile priest Geoff Drew got out of prison today. Scott gets the reaction of Rebecca Surrendorff of Ohioans for Child Protection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rev. jessica young chang shares her passion for faith and reproductive justice in this podcast interview with Rev. Terry Williams. A Minister and Reproductive Justice Chaplain, Rev. young chang reflects on her own history with Ohioans, shares what it's like to be a religious leader deeply devoted to reproductive justice, and gives a hopeful word to all of us who are seeking reproductive freedom and collective liberation. Links to discussed content: Chicago Women's Health Center: www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org/ Reproductive Chaplaincy with Faith Aloud: www.faithaloud.org/ Spiritual Care & All-Options Counseling from Faith Choice Ohio: www.faithchoiceohio.org/counseling Reproductive Justice definition by SisterSong: www.sistersong.net/reproductive-justiceait Leonard Cohen's "Anthem" (There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in.): www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8-BT6y_wYg Mini-Zines for Reproductive Justice from Faith Choice Ohio: www.faithchoiceohio.org/blog/10-new-mini-zines-to-advance-reproductive-justice Reproductive Justice and the Power of Self-Love: www.faithchoiceohio.org/blog/reproductive-justice-and-the-power-of-self-love Investigation continues into the death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells: www.npr.org/2026/07/10/nx-s1-5887443/nolan-wells-mississippi-investigation-ben-crump Pregnancy, Brain Death, and the Right to Choose: Lessons from the Adriana Smith Case: www.thehastingscenter.org/pregnancy-brain-death-and-the-right-to-choose-lessons-from-the-adriana-smith-case/ Does Georgia's fetal 'personhood' law mean a pregnant woman must stay on life support? www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/06/07/nx-s1-5425384/georgia-anti-abortion-fetal-personhood-law-pregnant-woman-life-support Music by Korbin Jones

(1) Israel Watch 8/5/26: We continue to watch the Iran War as the Iranian Islamist Regime continues murdering it's own people. Meanwhile, Israel continues hunting down and destroy those involved in the October 7th, 2023 attacks. And Global Antisemitism grows with a Islamist-Marxist Abdul El-Sayed is nominated for the Senate in the state of Michigan. (2) We urge Ohioans to Vote YES on Issue 3 this November and explain why. (3) Last Days Apostasy on display at Kenneth Copeland's "Southwest Believers Conference" featuring arch-heretick and unhealed "healer" Bill Johnson claiming that speaking "God's words" (not Scripture but personal revelations, etc.) out of our mouths is as powerful as Jesus speaking out of His mouth." And Benny Hinn rebukes us for rebuking heretics. (4) And a funny thing... A glimpse of the Millennial Kingdom as a dog and chicken play together with no foul play. https://bbfohio.com

Suspect charged with arson in connection with the Spokane Old Trails fire; Wisconsin gears up for BadgerCare work requirements; Ohioans want comment period extended for state oil and gas rules; a new report finds Mississippi's economy and employment rate to stay flat in 2026.

Whether you're a farmer, small business owner or simply looking for health coverage options, Ohio Farm Bureau Health Care Solutions offers programs designed with members in mind. Trevor Kirkpatrick, director of health services, Jill Clinger of the Jill Clinger Agency and Aiden Andrako of Andrako Insurance Consultants discuss available options through Ohio Farm Bureau and how they are helping Ohioans access quality, affordable health care.

It looks like federal officials are moving one step closer to deporting Haitians in central Ohio who no longer have temporary protected status.Action from ICE officials over the weekend contrasts with comments Gov. Mike DeWine made just days ago.Democratic governor candidate Amy Acton put out her first TV ad, months and many ads after her Republican challenger Vivek Ramaswamy.Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno doesn't want voters to forget the COVID years, using a profanity-laced cross-examination of Dr. Anthony Fauci.A longshot effort by a Democratic representative could let 16 and 17 year-old Ohioans vote.We're talking about all of these topics on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Jo Ingles, senior reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauJeremy Pelzer, chief political reporter, Cleveland.com

It looks like federal officials are moving one step closer to deporting Haitians in central Ohio who no longer have temporary protected status.Action from ICE officials over the weekend contrasts with comments Gov. Mike DeWine made just days ago.Democratic governor candidate Amy Acton put out her first TV ad, months and many ads after her Republican challenger Vivek Ramaswamy.Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno doesn't want voters to forget the COVID years, using a profanity-laced cross-examination of Dr. Anthony Fauci.A longshot effort by a Democratic representative could let 16 and 17 year-old Ohioans vote.We're talking about all of these topics on this week's Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Jo Ingles, senior reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauJeremy Pelzer, chief political reporter, Cleveland.com

We're back with another cautionary tale of an MLM with property to sell. If you've ever been traveling down SR 16 through central Ohio, you may have seen the towering, basket shaped, i conic American novelty architecture that is the headquarters of The Longaberger Basket Company, a now defunct MLM with an enthusiastic cult following and deep Ohioan roots that trace all the way back to the Great Depression. Join us as we share the story of their beloved owner, and how everything started to go to hell in a handbasket. Plus a new UT Question of the Week!Show NotesThe Water of LifeThe Basket is For SaleThe History of LongabergerThe Longaberger BasketThe Basket TourEverything to Know Before a Visit"Basket Case" Cincinnati Magazine, March 2001How Longaberger Slowly UnraveledXCEL BrandsNot Just Baskets AnymoreDresden & CoThe Influence ContinuumOut of MLM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BITE Model⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LAMLM Book Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MLM Dupes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How can you help?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MLM Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Report Fraud⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Truth in Advertising⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Report to your state Attorney General's office!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Not in the U.S.? No Problem!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Me a Taco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kayla Craven⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, video editing by the indescribable⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RK Gold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Michelle Carpenter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2026.Music : Abstract World by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alexi Action⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Some links may be affiliate links. When you purchase things from these links, I get a small commission that I use to buy us tacos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Waldman has the news! Greg Dworkin has the polls! Voters disprove of Donald K. Trump. Let us count the ways: Lowest approval of either term. Low on his war. Low on his economy. Lowest for independents. Low on white, non-college, males. Trump doesn't have a problem with any of that, but midterm voters seem to care a lot, as just about everyone's polling is tilting left. Of course, the election isn't today, there's plenty of dummies out there, and even Barack Obama can't set them all straight. Meanwhile, Dems like Matt Schultz can't find the money to run against Gops like The Master's Academy alum Nick Begich III. Then there's those Progressives, or Democratic Socialists, or whatever they are calling themselves today, out there disarraying everything, protesting all their data centers and flock cameras… Hippies! If a guy named Abdul El-Sayed can run for Senate, times might be changing… or might not. Maybe they can't figure out the ballot. Ohioans around Springfield can't wait to move into those sweet big Haitian houses and high-pay Haitian jobs that were stolen from them. In the meantime, their old neighbors and friends will just have to die. Either Secret Service professionals actually determined that James Comey planned a hit on Trump, or they just felt like hassling him. Most start measuring the drapes before they get to DC. Trump can't stop. Donald wants to show off his latest several billion-dollar pretty thing he created, you know, the same way bosses always "create" things. It will have the WORLD'S LARGEST GARAGE, and eliminate "mobile lounges", no doubt because their update would have been electric.

Centcom launches a "heavy wave" of missile strikes as Iran war expands across the Middle East; California health experts say it's time to book your annual well-child visit; In Minnesota, what does adapting to extreme heat look like? Use of cannabis is on the rise among pregnant Ohioans.  

How would permanent daylight saving time impact Ohioans?It is a common misconception that daylight saving time was created to give farmers an extra hour of sunlight for fieldwork. Its history goes much deeper. During World War 1, the United States established the Standard Time Act of 1918, to modernize our time zones and require sunrise and sunset to happen later in warmer months. It was an effort to conserve fuel and energy – which we came to know as daylight saving time – and it was repealed after the war but reinstated in 1966 through the Uniform Time Act. The system is up for debate again in today's Congress, with House Bill 139, called the "Sunshine Protection Act." This would make daylight saving time permanent. It's been passed by the U.S. House and now awaits consideration by the Senate. It's a topic that's often fiercely debated, tied to sleep cycles and safety concerns. And some people think our current system, while annoying to adjust our car clocks and microwaves two times a year, remains the best option. On Wednesday's “Sound of Ideas” we'll hear from health experts, a national reporter, and an education advocate on how daylight saving time affects our bodies and our communities, and the arguments for and against permanently changing our clocks. Guests:- Heather Trnka, Injury Prevention Manager, Akron Children's Hospital- Scott Karlo, Executive Director, Ohio Public School Advocacy Network- Dan Diamond, White House Reporter, Washington Post- Swaroop Pinto, M.D., Director, Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Akron Children's Hospital Cuyahoga County Public Library CEOThe Cuyahoga County Public Library has over 700,000 cardholders across its system with 27 branches located throughout Northeast Ohio. While CCPL has been on the receiving end of plenty of national praise over the years, library systems across the country are facing unique challenges, from discussions about the reduction or elimination of property taxes, to continued pressures over the removal of controversial books and materials. Jamar Rahming joined Cuyahoga County Public Library in August 2025, closing in on his one-year anniversary, and was just elected as the president of the Public Library Association, a nationwide library advocacy organization. He spoke about his first year with CCPL, as well as the new elected position with the PLA. Guest:- Jamar O. Rahming, CEO, Cuyahoga County Public Library; President, Public Library Association

First came fracking under Salt Fork State Park. Now the federal government moves to open up thousands of acres in Ohio's only national forest.The plan involves 2,800 acres in Wayne National Forest.Ohioans complain about rising property taxes – but what do efforts to cut or eliminate them look like?Two proposed bills would require K-12 students to learn about food literacy.And it turns out the controversial Flock automated license plate cameras are used by several state agencies.We'll discuss all this and more on our Weekly Reporter Roundtable show.Guests:Jo Ingles, senior reporter with the Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauJake Zuckerman, reporter with Signal Ohio (Studio)Laura Hancock, politics and policy reporter with Cleveland.com

First came fracking under Salt Fork State Park. Now the federal government moves to open up thousands of acres in Ohio's only national forest.The plan involves 2,800 acres in Wayne National Forest.Ohioans complain about rising property taxes – but what do efforts to cut or eliminate them look like?Two proposed bills would require K-12 students to learn about food literacy.And it turns out the controversial Flock automated license plate cameras are used by several state agencies.We'll discuss all this and more on our Weekly Reporter Roundtable show.Guests:Jo Ingles, senior reporter with the Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News BureauJake Zuckerman, reporter with Signal Ohio (Studio)Laura Hancock, politics and policy reporter with Cleveland.com

In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports on Ohio's Attorney General Andy Wilson's new initiative to check out suspicions about online romances to prevent Ohioans from getting scammed out of money. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about data center discharge, property tax proposals and more. Plus we preview some new foods and attractions you'll discover at the Ohio State Fair. It's all this week in the Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

In 2023, Ohioans checked out more library materials per capita than people in any other state. Many local libraries expand their reach by taking collections on the road.

Episode 189 is a bonus episode!

Senate Bill 273, or the “Keep Them Safe Act,” has been one of the few gun policies that received unanimous support from both the Ohio House and Senate.Gov. Mike DeWine signed it into law on June 18. The bill allows a person struggling with suicidal thoughts or other mental health emergencies to temporarily store their firearms with federally registered gun dealers or law enforcement officers. The hope is that by separating a struggling person with their weapon, suicide will decrease.Guests:Whitney Austin, executive director and co-founder of Whitney/StrongState Sen, Bill DeMora (D-Columbus, Ohio State Senator District 25Jim Samuel, legislative affairs director for the Buckeye Firearms Associationphoto: Terry Chea / AP

How do property taxes work in Ohio townships? At Monday night's "Sound of Ideas: Community Tour" event, we discussed efforts to reform, or even eliminate, Ohio's property tax system and we heard from the public schools, parks and programs that count on that funding. Tuesday on the "Sound of Ideas," we'll discuss another group that relies heavily on property taxes: Ohio's 1,308 townships. They are unique in that they don't levy municipal income taxes. More than 35% of Ohioans live in a township. We'll hear from folks in Stark and Portage counties about the role property taxes play in their communities and what the proposed changes could mean for their future. Guests:- Joseph Bica, Treasurer, Portage County- Matt Kelly, Auditor, Portage County- Anna Huntsman, Reporter, Ideastream Public Media "Something in the Woods Loves You" It's estimated that almost 20% of adults in the U.S. deal with some form of depression — that's around 50 million people. Depression can look like a lot of different things, from losing interest in daily activities, pulling away from friends and family to thoughts of suicide. Addressing depression also widely varies from simply changing diet or sleep habits, to therapy with a professional, to the use of medications. Jarod Anderson is an Ohio-based writer and poet whose book, "Something in the Woods Loves You," chronicles his own experiences with depression and how his first step to getting help was taking a walk in the woods. Ideastream's Drew Maziasz spoke with Anderson ahead of his appearance at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. You can find information about Anderson's event here. Guests:- Jarod Anderson, Author, "Something in the Woods Loves You"- Drew Maziasz, Coordinating Producer, Ideastream Public Media

Senate Bill 273, or the “Keep Them Safe Act,” has been one of the few gun policies that received unanimous support from both the Ohio House and Senate.Gov. Mike DeWine signed it into law on June 18. The bill allows a person struggling with suicidal thoughts or other mental health emergencies to temporarily store their firearms with federally registered gun dealers or law enforcement officers. The hope is that by separating a struggling person with their weapon, suicide will decrease.Guests:Whitney Austin, executive director and co-founder of Whitney/StrongState Sen, Bill DeMora (D-Columbus, Ohio State Senator District 25Jim Samuel, legislative affairs director for the Buckeye Firearms Associationphoto: Terry Chea / AP

Health care is among the affordability issues on Ohioans' minds.Last week came news that the state saw the largest decline in Affordable Care Act enrollment in the country.Campaign donations and endorsements are rolling in for Ohio's two candidates for governor: GOP hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy got a $5 million check from trillionaire Elon Musk.Challenger Amy Acton notches her own historic haul as a Democrat.While in Washington, one Ohio senator seeks to punish Canada for the wildfire smoke that blew our way.And there's a move to make daylight savings time permanent.We're talking about all of these topic during a special Tuesday edition of the Weekly Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Jessie Balmert, state government and politics reporter, Columbus Dispatch Andrew Tobias, state government and politics reporter, Signal OhioSabrina Eaton, Washington bureau, Cleveland.com(photo: Rebecca Blackwell / AP)

In episode 188, we talk with Seth Walsh, Cincinnati City Councilmember and Democratic nominee for Ohio Treasurer, about what the office actually does and why his campaign for transparency and accountability matters.Seth is a recognized community development leader who has prioritized keeping Cincinnati growing, vibrant, and safe. As Treasurer of State, Seth will ensure the state's investments, pension funds, and revenue are managed with integrity and are used to strengthen our communities so all Ohioans thrive.Seth served as Executive Director of the College Hill Urban Redevelopment Corporation before he was appointed to Cincinnati City Council in December 2022. Seth is a member of the Cincinnati Retirement System Board of Trustees.Seth graduated from Xavier University and later founded the Cincy Soccer League. He lives in the Cincinnati Business District with his two dogs, Calvin and Rosie.Resources:* Seth Walsh for State Treasurer* The Dark Money Game (HBO documentary on HB6 featuring Seth's opponent)* Follow Seth on Social Media!* Instagram* TikTok* Facebook* X/Twitter* YouTubeWe're bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️Connect with United SHE Stands:* Substack* Instagram* TikTok* YouTube* Threads* Buy us a coffee ☕️This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:* Website* Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

Health care is among the affordability issues on Ohioans' minds.Last week came news that the state saw the largest decline in Affordable Care Act enrollment in the country.Campaign donations and endorsements are rolling in for Ohio's two candidates for governor: GOP hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy got a $5 million check from trillionaire Elon Musk.Challenger Amy Acton notches her own historic haul as a Democrat.While in Washington, one Ohio senator seeks to punish Canada for the wildfire smoke that blew our way.And there's a move to make daylight savings time permanent.We're talking about all of these topic during a special Tuesday edition of the Weekly Reporter Roundtable.Guests:Jessie Balmert, state government and politics reporter, Columbus Dispatch Andrew Tobias, state government and politics reporter, Signal OhioSabrina Eaton, Washington bureau, Cleveland.com(photo: Rebecca Blackwell / AP)

This week on the Ohio Statehouse Scoop - Host Jo Ingles explains how Ohio leads the nation in the percentage of Ohioans who had ACA healthcare coverage in the past but dropped it this year when subsidies stopped. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about new EBT cards, small businesses facing difficulty finding workers, the spread of the gut infection that is spreading in Ohio, and more. Plus, we will tell you how bad Ohio's air quality has been because of Canadian wildfires. It's all this week on the Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

The US launches new attacks, and Trump tells Tehran to behave; Ohioans squeezed by rising utility costs amid a summer heat wave; It takes a village for small MN towns to adapt to wildfires; Oregon farmers slam USDA rollback of meat-industry fairness rules.

Had to fire one firm and hire another firm for probate.Get a trust or name beneficiaries - it's totally worth it.Ohioans have Trump buyer's remorse...

Ohioans are on the edge of their seats. It's decision time. Who will commit first: LeBron James or David Gabriel-Georges? Will LeBron and DGG choose the Buckeye State? Yes, we kid ... but only slightly. Garrick Hodge is here. Mark Porter is here. Neither has real NBA chops. That's fine because it's DGG chatter the 'Nutters crave and we have it for you.Also, we SHOW YOU that running back recruiting at Ohio State is flowing with a video deep dive on Class of 2028 commitment Elijah Newman-Hall. Mark's latest 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' film work is worth the price of admission today.We also opine on Ohio offensive lineman Anthony Blalock's commitment to Alabama and the likelihood Ohio State gets retaliation against the Yellowhammer State when native Karlos May commits later this week.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

In episode 187, we sit down with two incredible women running for the Ohio Statehouse in Central Ohio - Shelby Kimball (House District 60) and Whittney Wood (House District 73). Shelby Kimball is a Marine Corps & Army National Guard member veteran, mom of four, and community advocate. She is running for Ohio House District 60 which includes Powell, Orange and Liberty township, and portions of Dublin, Westerville, and Delaware. She believes every child deserves access to a high-quality public education regardless of their zip code; she will fight to protect and expand access to affordable healthcare; and she will stand up for our military veterans and their families to make sure they get the benefits and services they deserve.Whittney Wood is running for Ohio House District 73, which includes parts of Lancaster and Pleasantville, Pickerington, Baltimore, and MIllersport area. She is a mom who has always worked hard to provide for her family. She has always spoken out and stood up for anyone who was being treated unfairly or just having a hard time standing on their own two feet. She figured running for office she could help way more people at the same time. She believes ICE should be disbanded, Trump is a lunatic, and ALL humans are her people, not just the rich white men. She says her policies will be written for all Ohioans, not just the predatory class or ultra wealthy.Resources:* Shelby Kimball for Ohio* Shelby's Social Media:* Instagram* Facebook* Whittney Wood for Ohio* Whittney's Social Media:* Instagram* Facebook* TikTok* BlueskyWe're bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️Connect with United SHE Stands:* Substack* Instagram* TikTok* YouTube* Threads* Buy us a coffee ☕️This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:* Website* Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

A new report finds more than 600,000 Black Ohioans who are registered to vote skipped the 2022 midterms.

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)