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A leaked memo from the campaign arm of Senate Republicans says data centers are "the anchor hanging around Jon Husted's neck." That is not opposition research. That is the National Republican Senatorial Committee, in writing, to artificial intelligence companies. This week, Ohio politics ran through one issue: data centers, and who pays for them. Host Radell Lewis breaks down the leaked NRSC memo, the OpenAI data center in Piketon, the tax exemption that missed its own state estimate by eleven times over, and the Ohio Attorney General race almost nobody is covering. Every figure is sourced on air. WHAT IS IN THIS EPISODE: OpenAI confirmed on August 17 that it is joining the PORTS Pike Technology Campus in Pike County, projecting roughly 35,000 construction jobs through 2032 and 2,500 long term positions. The power source is the story under the story: a $33 billion, 9.2 gigawatt on site natural gas facility. The math that paused the tax break: Ohio's Department of Taxation estimated the data center sales and use tax exemption would cost about $136 million in 2025. The actual cost was about $1.6 billion, eleven times the estimate, plus $166.8 million out of local budgets. Governor DeWine paused new requests on May 27. The other side of the ledger is real too: exempted facilities reported $27.2 billion in capital investment in 2025. Two Ohio Supreme Court energy rulings pointing opposite directions, Vivek Ramaswamy's nearly $700,000 private jet bill, the Utica police partnership with ICE, the Clermont County Flock camera case, and the absentee rule change that will cost Ohio voters their ballots. The four day grace period for ballots postmarked by Election Day is gone. Postmarked is no longer good enough. The Ohio Attorney General race is an open seat: Keith Faber, Republican and current State Auditor, against John Kulewicz, Democrat and retired Vorys partner. What the office controls, including the power to certify or reject the summary language on a citizen ballot initiative before anyone collects a signature, and the sharpest split between them, the FirstEnergy corruption case. And the marquee: the NRSC memo calls the Senate race a "dead heat," citing private polling it has not released. The most recent public poll, Fox News in the field August 6 to 10 with 1,008 registered Ohio voters, shows Sherrod Brown at 53 and Jon Husted at 45. Both cannot be right. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Preshow and Soundcheck 01:57 - Cold Open: The Leaked GOP Memo 03:20 - Welcome to the Purple Political Breakdown, Ohio Edition 03:46 - Today's Rundown 04:47 - Where We Left Off: Data Centers Go Statewide 05:03 - ALIVE Podcast Network 05:59 - OpenAI Confirms the Piketon Data Center 07:57 - DeWine Pauses the Data Center Tax Exemption 08:28 - The $1.6 Billion Miss: Eleven Times the Estimate 09:30 - Ohio Supreme Court Approves Out of State Wind 09:52 - Oak Run Solar Permit Vacated 11:08 - Ramaswamy's $700,000 Private Jet Bill 12:31 - DeWine's Prop Bet Ban Goes Nowhere 12:44 - Utica Police and ICE 13:24 - Flock Camera Case: Grand Jury Declines to Indict 14:11 - Fewer Than 10 Percent of Ohio Lawmakers Are Moms 14:22 - Absentee Ballot Grace Period Eliminated 14:52 - OH-9: Kaptur vs Merrin and the Data Center Ad 16:31 - Ohio Attorney General Race: What the Office Controls 17:50 - Keith Faber, Republican 19:12 - John Kulewicz, Democrat 19:45 - The FirstEnergy Split 20:00 - Senate Marquee: The NRSC Memo 21:05 - Fact Check: Dead Heat vs Brown Plus 8 21:40 - Closing Thoughts SOURCES NAMED ON AIR: Axios, Signal Statewide, Ohio Capital Journal, Court News Ohio, Fox News poll, Office of Governor Mike DeWine, OpenAI, Reuters, WOSU, The Reporting Project, WVXU, Statehouse News Bureau. CORRECTIONS: Local governments lost $166.8 million to the data center exemption, not $166.8 billion. Keith Faber's auditor record includes 229 findings for recovery totaling more than $20 million, not $20 billion, and 247 criminal charges against public officials. Those are his reported record as State Auditor, not campaign proposals. FOLLOW AND CONNECT: ALIVE Podcast Network: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ All links and episodes: https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9 RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Equal Vote Coalition & STAR Voting: https://www.equal.vote/star Future is Now Coalition (FiNC): https://futureis.org/ r/PolicySolutions: https://www.reddit.com/r/policysolutions/ OtherWeb: https://otherweb.com/ Informed daily news text line: 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636), code "purple": https://informed.now CIVICS App: https://www.civicpolitics.com The Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. 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!

CHRIS CONOYER's term as Iowa's Lieutenant Governor comes to an end soon but she wants to continue serving Iowan's by being elected as our next State Auditor. She calls into the show today to chat with SIMON about why she's running, how her campaign is going and what she's looking forward to next week at the Iowa State Fair.

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A mosquito-borne virus that causes illness found in Addison County; garden tours for flower lovers; and later in the podcast, we'll meet the two Democratic candidates running for state auditor.

On Monday, Vermont Edition aired interviews with the two candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for Vermont state auditor. Political newcomer Nicholas Graeter is running against the current deputy state auditor and former state senator, Tim Ashe.The Republican candidate for auditor, H. Brooke Paige, is running uncontested. The primary election is on Aug. 11, and early voting is already underway. 

On Monday, Vermont Edition aired interviews with the two candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for Vermont state auditor. Political newcomer Nicholas Graeter is running against the current deputy state auditor and former state senator, Tim Ashe.The Republican candidate for auditor, H. Brooke Paige, is running uncontested. The primary election is on Aug. 11, and early voting is already underway. 

State Auditor, ROB SAND, is the Democratic candidate for November's gubernatorial race. He's live in-studio with SIMON to discuss his position on several topics of interest to Iowa voters, including immigration, school choice & vouchers and legalization of marijuana use through state regulation.

Welcome to Monday Night Talk's State House Report for June 15, 2026, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and features State Representative Ken Sweezey. Rep. Sweezey joins the show to discuss the House's passage of H. 5469, the controversial “Transparency Bill” that critics say could significantly limit the State Auditor's ability to audit the Legislature and restrict access to the courts regarding public records disputes. Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and Alcoholics Anonymous. Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes & Spotify today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci - Copyright © 2026.

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for June 15, 2026. This week's  show begins with the State House Report, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, features State Representative Ken Sweezey. Rep. Sweezey joins the show to discuss the House's passage of H. 5469, the controversial “Transparency Bill” that critics say could significantly limit the State Auditor's ability to audit the Legislature and restrict access to the courts regarding public records disputes. He'll also weigh in on the Fair Share Supplemental Budget, an upcoming Environmental Bond Bill, and his reelection campaign. Jim Stapleton from Brockton's South Opportunity and Achievement Plan (S.O.A.P.) shares how the organization is making a difference in the community and previews the upcoming Brockton Gala on June 20th at the Shaw's Center. Martha's Vineyard Book Festival and Author Series Director Suellen Lazarus joins us to talk about this summer's impressive lineup of acclaimed authors, speakers, and thought leaders heading to Martha's Vineyard. Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and Alcoholics Anonymous. Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes & Spotify today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci - Copyright © 2026.  

Welcome to Monday Night Talk's State House Report for June 8, 2026, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and features State Senator Dylan Fernandes. The Senator talks about the FY2027 State Budget, commuter rail expansion to Cape Cod, the State Auditor's legislative audit, and his re-election campaign. Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and Alcoholics Anonymous. Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes & Spotify today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci - Copyright © 2026.

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for June 8, 2026. This week's  show begins with the State House Report, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, features State Senator Dylan Fernandes. The Senator talks about the FY2027 State Budget, commuter rail expansion to Cape Cod, the State Auditor's legislative audit, and his re-election campaign. Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch on a major new redevelopment initiative for the Crown Colony business district. Conor Yunits of Housing for Massachusetts discussing opposition to the proposed statewide rent control ballot question. AI expert, business consultant, and podcast host Megan Driscoll on how small and medium-sized businesses can successfully implement Artificial Intelligence. Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and Alcoholics Anonymous. Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes & Spotify today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci - Copyright © 2026.

Ohio Auditor Candidates In November, when voters go to the polls, they'll be voting on every statewide executive office in Ohio, one of those being auditor of state. The two candidates for that position are the current Secretary of State, Republican, Frank LaRose, and the Mayor of Maple Heights, Democrat, Annette Blackwell. They recently spoke at forums organized by the Akron Press Club. We'll bring you excerpts from that on Monday's "Sound of Ideas." You can watch the entirety of LaRose's speech here. You can watch the entirety of Blackwell's speech here. Guests: - Frank LaRose, Secretary of State; Candidate, Ohio Auditor - Annette Blackwell, Mayor of Maple Heights; Candidate, Ohio Auditor Foreign Relations with India Then, we turn our attention to international affairs and look at U.S.-India relations. The most populous country is home to a quickly growing economy, and could be a major player in global policies, from immigration to trade, over the coming decades. Akriti Kalyankar, a woman who worked as a journalist in India, is now coming to speak in Northeast Ohio on Thursday, at the invitation of the Cleveland Council on World Affairs. You can find out more about Kalyankar's appearance here. Guest: - Akriti Kalyankar, Fellow, Stimson Center

Jon points out the irony of a Platner supporter's comments and offers up his opinion on a new museum in Minneapolis. A friend of the show is fired up way more than normal. Dr. Scott Jensen joins to discuss recent Minnesota politics and his latest views on the State Auditor position.

Jon points out the irony of a Platner supporter's comments and offers up his opinion on a new museum in Minneapolis. A friend of the show is fired up way more than normal. Dr. Scott Jensen joins to discuss recent Minnesota politics and his latest views on the State Auditor position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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You know it's a bad situation when the State Auditor says he can't make head nor tail of the mess in Madison County. His office has released their *twice qualified* audits from 2023 & 2024 and boy, oh boy, do they have a problem there! Auditor ROB SAND tells SIMON all about the laundry list of problems his office has uncovered.

We've got problems with a capital P! From problems on a local county level that are so bad it makes the State Auditor shake his head in shock & disbelief. To problems nationally that seem to make us all shake our heads in disbelief every time we need to fill our gas tank. We've got problems, man!

North Carolina Senator Dana Caudill-Jones joins Locked In with Algenon Cash for a thoughtful conversation on the major political, educational, and cultural issues shaping North Carolina today.Before serving in the NC Senate, Dana Caudill-Jones spent years on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board during the pandemic, giving her firsthand experience navigating one of the most difficult eras in modern public education. In this episode, she discusses how those experiences now influence her work in Raleigh as lawmakers debate school choice expansion, social media legislation involving teens, foster care reform, property tax caps, teacher pay, and government accountability.The conversation also explores the financial pressure facing Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools as enrollment declines, the broader shift toward charter schools and homeschooling, and the State Auditor's investigation into alleged autism-related Medicaid fraud.Throughout the discussion, Jones reflects on the importance of maintaining relationships across political lines, preserving institutional trust, and helping North Carolina adapt to rapidly changing social and economic realities.The Triad Podcast Network is proudly sponsored by The Ginther Group Real Estate, Dewey's Bakery, and Three Magnolias Financial Advisors.

The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed what they are describing as a “transparency bill” called, An Act Promoting Transparency and Public Access in State Government. The bill is in direct response to the ongoing legal battle brought forth by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, to audit the State Legislature. The measure would allow DiZoglio to audit the administrative functions of both the House and Senate but would not allow an audit of “constitutional functions.” House Speaker Ron Mariano says it would, “establish a clear framework for legislative audits conducted by the State Auditor.” Diana checked in with us on Nightside to discuss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed what they are describing as a “transparency bill” called, An Act Promoting Transparency and Public Access in State Government. The bill is in direct response to the ongoing legal battle brought forth by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, to audit the State Legislature. The measure would allow DiZoglio to audit the administrative functions of both the House and Senate but would not allow an audit of “constitutional functions.” House Speaker Ron Mariano says it would, “establish a clear framework for legislative audits conducted by the State Auditor.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed what they are describing as a “transparency bill” called, An Act Promoting Transparency and Public Access in State Government. The bill is in direct response to the ongoing legal battle brought forth by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, to audit the State Legislature. The measure would allow DiZoglio to audit the administrative functions of both the House and Senate but would not allow an audit of “constitutional functions.” House Speaker Ron Mariano says it would, “establish a clear framework for legislative audits conducted by the State Auditor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lieutenant Governor CHRIS COURNOYER wants to serve Iowa in a new way by becoming our next State Auditor. She is live in-studio with SIMON to share why she wants to serve in this office and what she hopes to change if she wins in November. But first she must win tomorrow's Primary race where she is facing off against a fellow Republican in order to be the party's nominee in the General election. cournoyerforiowa.com

As the last weekend before the upcoming Primary Day has passed, SIMON discusses the political atmosphere in Iowa for races all across the state. Later, Lt Governor CHRIS COURNOYER joins SIMON live in studio to talk about her time in the Governor administration as it comes to an end. She wants to be our next State Auditor and bring updated technology to the office.

Jake & Ben Full Show from May 28, 2026 Hour 1 NBA 3-2-1 Lottery Reform Passed 29-1. Why would the Grizzlies be the only team to Vote No? Top 3 Stories of the Day: Can OKC Close out the Series tonight? More on NBA Lottery Reform Passing. Brett Yormark supports 24 Team College Football Playoff.  Vikings Quarterbacks Kyler Murray & J.J. McCarthy Gave Dramatically Different Answers about the Competition Hour 2 State Auditor Tina Cannon sent a letter to Utah's Board of Trustees where she outlined significant risks posed by the school's private equity deal with Otro Capital.  Is Utah Trying to Leverage Private Equity Money to get into the Big 10? Can the Utah Jazz pay Keyonte George Next Summer? Hour 3 Our BYU Insider Mitch Harper spoke with Head Coach Kevin Young at Big 12 Spring Meetings.  fill Audio Vault: A police officer pulled a woman over for using her phone with her right hand while she was driving. Plot Twist - She didn't have a right hand.  Hour 4 Joel Lorenzi, NBA Writer for The Athletic, joined the show to talk Playoffs & the Lottery Reform.  If the University of Utah is hurting for cash, how else can they make money?  + MORE

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on May 28, 2026 State Auditor Tina Cannon sent a letter to Utah's Board of Trustees where she outlined significant risks posed by the school's private equity deal with Otro Capital.  Is Utah Trying to Leverage Private Equity Money to get into the Big 10? Can the Utah Jazz pay Keyonte George Next Summer?

North Carolina Senator Dana Caudill-Jones joins Locked In with Algenon Cash for a thoughtful conversation on the major political, educational, and cultural issues shaping North Carolina today. Before serving in the NC Senate, Dana Caudill-Jones spent years on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board during the pandemic, giving her firsthand experience navigating one of the most difficult eras in modern public education. In this episode, she discusses how those experiences now influence her work in Raleigh as lawmakers debate school choice expansion, social media legislation involving teens, foster care reform, property tax caps, teacher pay, and government accountability. The conversation also explores the financial pressure facing Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools as enrollment declines, the broader shift toward charter schools and homeschooling, and the State Auditor's investigation into alleged autism-related Medicaid fraud. Throughout the discussion, Jones reflects on the importance of maintaining relationships across political lines, preserving institutional trust, and helping North Carolina adapt to rapidly changing social and economic realities. The post The Future of Public Education with North Carolina Senator Dana Caudill-Jones | Locked In appeared first on Algenon Cash.

Whether you like her or dislike her, Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has had quite a popularity streak in state politics and in local media for her ongoing and outspoken legal battle to audit the State Legislature. The Auditor has transcended party lines and gathered a unique support group in her quest to challenge political insiders in her own party over an issue 72% of MA voters tasked her with. Diana checked in to react to a Boston Globe article that was released Tuesday, characterizing her legislative audit as “divisive.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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My conversation with state Rep. Dan Wolgamott of St. Cloud about his campaign for Minnesota State Auditor.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

On this AgCast Extra, we will hear highlights from our previous interviews with  FarmPAC-endorsed candidates. The primary election is May 19th, so be sure to vote for these pro-ag candidates and encourage your friends and family to support them.For statewide offices, we will hear from Matt Gentry (0:54), running for Public Service Commission, Place 1; Corey Hill (7:02), candidate for Commissioner of Ag & Industry; Derek Chen (12:47), for State Auditor; Caroleene Dobson (18:47), for Secretary of State; Katherine Robertson (24:22), candidate for Attorney General; and Wes Allen (29:45), running for Lt. Governor.Running for Federal offices, on the AgCast, will be Jerry Carl (35:09), candidate for US House, District 1, and Steve Marshall (40:58), running for the US Senate.

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for April 13, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes a State House Report with State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, which is sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass. The Auditor joins the show to discuss the latest on her push to audit the Massachusetts Legislature. Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and Alcoholics Anonymous. Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes & Spotify today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci - Copyright © 2026

My conversation with Zack Filipovich, formerly of the Duluth City Council, about his campaign for Minnesota State Auditor.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

Host Radell Lewis takes you inside the May 5, 2026 Ohio primary election in this bonus episode of Purple Political Breakdown. Recorded in real time on primary day, this walkthrough covers everything from why Election Day should be a federal holiday to a live look at the Ohio sample ballot, the voter lookup process on the Ohio Secretary of State website, and the absentee ballot system most voters never use. Radell breaks down his ballot picks across the biggest 2026 Ohio primary races, including Amy Acton for governor, the Attorney General race between John Kulowicz and Elliot Foran, Annette Blackwell for State Auditor, the Secretary of State Democratic primary featuring Allison Russo and past PPB guest Dr. Bryan Hambley, Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate, and a fresh on-air research dive into Ohio's 8th Congressional District race between Vanessa Enoch and Madaris Grant, including Enoch's healthcare platform on capping out of pocket costs, Medicare and Medicaid drug price negotiation, and preventative care funding. Along the way, Radell makes the case for expanded voter access: an Election Day federal holiday, all day voting windows, election weekends, paid poll workers, mail-in voting, and online voting infrastructure. He also calls out Secretary of State Frank LaRose, Ohio's gerrymandered 2026 maps, and the SAVE Act's voter ID misdirection. Keywords: Ohio primary election 2026, May 5 Ohio primary, Ohio voter guide, Ohio sample ballot, Election Day federal holiday, voter suppression, Vanessa Enoch, Madaris Grant, Bryan Hambley, Allison Russo, Sherrod Brown, Amy Acton, Frank LaRose, absentee ballot, SAVE Act, Ohio 8th Congressional District, primary ballot walkthrough.Standard Resource Links & RecommendationsThe following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORKCheck Out the Podcast Website: www.purplepoliticalbreakdown.comALIVE Podcast Network - Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMSHeadOn - 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 MOVEMENTSUs 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 & INFORMATIONOtherWeb - An AI-based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACYEqual 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/starFuture 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 ENGAGEMENTIndependent Center - Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ GET DAILY NEWSText 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 ALL LINKShttps://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdownThe 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

My conversation with Ben Schierer, former mayor of Fergus Falls, about his campaign for Minnesota State Auditor.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

Two new polls on the California governor's race are telling completely different stories. Betty Yee just dropped out and said "conflict sells" on her way out the door. LA County cut homeless outreach in half while spending $843 million. And Gavin Newsom's PAC spent $1.56 million buying two-thirds of his own memoir — then his team called the sales "organic."Story 1 — The Governor's RaceBetty Yee out. Becerra surging from 4% to as high as 23% depending on the poll. Two Republicans still leading in the party's own internal numbers. Debate is tomorrow night. Six weeks to the primary.Story 2 — LA County Homelessness$843M budget. Street outreach cut from $54M to $26M. California has spent $24 billion on homelessness since 2019. The population grew by 30,000. A State Auditor report found $9.4 billion couldn't even be evaluated — no outcomes tracked.Story 3 — Newsom's "Bestseller"FEC filings show his PAC bought 67,000 of 97,400 total print copies. Strip those out: 30,400 organic sales. The New York Times put a dagger on the listing. His team called it "organic." The filing says otherwise.SourcesBetty Yee exit: https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/04/california-governor-race-yee/CA Dem Party poll: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/politics/california-governor-race-poll-hilton-bianco-lead-becerra-gains-support/103-1bf606df-6054-4be9-b9c2-68eafada61dcIVP poll: https://ivn.us/posts/breaking-xavier-becerra-bolts-into-first-place-in-ivn-california-governor-poll-2026-04-20LA homelessness budget: https://www.fox11la.com/news/la-county-homelessness-budget-outreach-cut-2026CA State Auditor: https://www.auditor.ca.gov/reports/homelessnessNewsom PAC book — NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/us/politics/newsom-pac-book-sales.htmlFEC filing summary: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsom-pac-bought-thousands-memoir-copiesCalifornia Underground airs every Tuesday at 8PM PST on YouTube.

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Mayor Adam Jennings (Tonka Bay) is running for Minnesota State Auditor with the understanding that it means he is now "the boring guy at the party."Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

Host Radell Lewis breaks down Ohio's 2026 State Auditor race between Republican Frank LaRose, Democrat Annette Blackwell, and Libertarian write-in Aidan Jeffery, then runs through a wild week of Ohio political news on Purple Political Breakdown. This episode covers why the Auditor's office matters (hint: it's the only statewide office with the power to catch public officials misusing your tax dollars), how current Auditor Keith Faber's run for Attorney General is part of what reporters are calling a "musical chairs" pattern among term-limited Ohio Republicans, and whether LaRose's Secretary of State record (including the 2023 Issue 1 reversal, a Hatch Act complaint, and 1,200 alleged voter fraud cases referred to the DOJ in late 2025) matches the job description of Ohio's chief accountability officer. On the other side of the aisle, Maple Heights Mayor Annette Blackwell pitches 16 years of accounting experience and a documented fiscal turnaround that won the Auditor's own Clean Audit Award three years running. In the news roundup: Ohio quietly adds "Trump Wildlife Area" as an official name through administrative rule, podcaster Myron Gaines performs a Sieg Heil salute on the steps of Ohio University's Memorial Auditorium in the first real test of Senate Bill 1, Columbus restaurant La Chatelaine cancels a Casey Putsch fundraiser over his comments about Hitler and Nazis, Governor Mike DeWine honors his late father's role liberating Dachau, a 2019 Bexley police report resurfaces on Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, Signal Ohio reporter Jake Zuckerman exposes Ohio nursing homes dumping medically fragile patients at homeless shelters, and a DraftKings-linked super PAC places over $1.1 million in ads backing Ohio Republican legislative primary candidates. Nonpartisan political analysis. Solutions-focused. No corporate spin. Keywords: Ohio auditor 2026, Frank LaRose, Annette Blackwell, Ohio primary May 5 2026, Amy Acton police report, Vivek Ramaswamy, Casey Putsch, Myron Gaines Ohio University, Trump Wildlife Area, DraftKings super PAC Ohio, Ohio nursing homes, Mike DeWine, Ohio 2026 election, Purple Political Breakdown, Radell Lewis.Standard Resource Links & RecommendationsThe following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORKCheck Out the Podcast Website: www.purplepoliticalbreakdown.comALIVE Podcast Network - Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMSHeadOn - A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. 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More than a year into his term, North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek says he's working to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse in state government. New laws have expanded the auditor's investigative powers and even given the office a role in shaping election oversight. Boliek joins to discuss his approach to accountability, his growing authority and what it could mean for transparency and governance in North Carolina.

State Auditor Dianna Dizoglio joins the show to discuss the process she's using to start the audit. Then, Lynden Blake joins the show to give us the latest on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

This episode dives headfirst into what may be the most explosive judicial scandal in Colorado history. We break down the verified federal complaint filed by Christopher S.P. Gregory, a former senior leader inside Colorado's judicial discipline system, accusing the Colorado Supreme Court, Governor Jared Polis, Attorney General Phil Weiser, and dozens of judges, lawyers, and oversight officials of a years-long conspiracy to conceal corruption, obstruct a federally required audit, and silence whistleblowers. At the center: a $2.66–$2.75 million alleged fraud and bribe scheme tied to former SCAO Chief of Staff Mindy Masias and a cover-up that spans more than six years.We walk through the paper trail: the 2019 anonymous fraud complaint sent directly to the Justices, Polis, and Weiser; the deliberate withholding of the “Masias Memo” from the State Auditor; coordinated damage control after public exposure; admissions of misconduct by a former Chief Justice; expired statutes of limitation due to obstruction; and repeated allegations that judicial oversight bodies were stacked, compromised, and weaponized to protect insiders. This isn't just about one contract it's about systemic abuse of power, suppression of evidence, retaliation against a whistleblower, and alleged violations of federal civil rights law.Finally, we unpack the seven claims at the heart of the case: civil rights conspiracy, obstruction of justice, failure to prevent misconduct, retaliation under the Colorado False Claims Act, demands for extraordinary writs to dismantle conflicted oversight bodies, equitable relief to halt ongoing constitutional violations, and reimbursement of taxpayer-funded legal defenses for officials found personally liable. If these allegations are substantiated, the fallout could shake Colorado's judiciary, trigger federal scrutiny, and force a reckoning over who the rules really apply to.

State Auditor DiZoglio had a press conference today, and at that press conference she announced that she would be suing AG Campbell. As the AG has blocked every effort that DiZoglio to do the audit that the people voted for.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

On this episode of Joe Oltmann Untamed, Joe rips open the Colorado corruption scandal with a bombshell federal complaint: Christopher S.P. Gregory accuses the entire Colorado Supreme Court, Governor Jared Polis, Attorney General Phil Weiser, and dozens of judicial discipline officials of a six-year conspiracy to cover up a $2.66–$2.75 million bribe/public fraud involving former SCAO Chief of Staff Mindy Masias—deliberately hiding material facts from the federally required State Auditor audit. The complaint names nearly every sitting Justice (Berkenkotter, Boatright, Gabriel, Hart, Hood, Márquez, Samour) personally and officially, alleging systemic obstruction of justice, criminal violations, and breaches of the Colorado Code of Judicial Conduct to shield themselves from accountability.We dive deeper into the web: Justice Melissa Hart's sudden resignation (announced Dec 2025, effective Jan 2026) after two concussions and family issues comes under fresh scrutiny especially with her prior car accidents (2017 and March 2025) and a dog bite incident leading to injury, none of which appear properly reported or disciplined despite her high office. Gregory's filing demands revocation of Hart's deferred judgment in a 2025 traffic case, referral to conflict-free federal law enforcement, Denver Police investigation, and a special prosecutor calling out the judicial system's pattern of self-protection and taxpayer-funded hush money via NDAs.The stakes are massive: if these allegations hold, Colorado's highest court and executive branch face potential federal scrutiny for fraud, conspiracy, and abuse of power. Joe connects the dots on how this ties to election fraud, clerk corruption, and activist judges and charts the path forward: no more retreat, demand arrests, expose the cabal, and reclaim accountability. Tune in live truth is hitting like a freight train, the swamp is exposed, and justice is coming fast!

Mass. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio sat down for an interview and she went on to slam not on Gov. Maura Healey and AG Andrea Campbell.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.