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All Sides with Amy JuravichAll Sides with Amy JuravichFascinating Ohio: Father/daughter writing team, a philosopher, and a volunteer in HondurasFascinating Ohio is a show from All Sides and WOSU where we introduce you to people from the Buckeye State with an interesting story to tell.2025-03-1350 minSnollygosterSnollygosterTrump picking a cabinet and DeWine picking a senatorPresident-elect Donald Trump continues to build his cabinet. Gov. Mike DeWine continues to take calls from almost every Republican officeholder in the state, saying he or she wants Vice President-elect JD Vance's soon-to-be vacant Senate seat. Republican Strategist Terry Casey, Democratic Strategist Dale Butland, WOSU's talk show and podcast host Anna Staver and USA Today Ohio Network Reporter Laura Bischoff break it down.2024-11-1427 minSnollygosterSnollygosterPolls show an extremely tight race for PresidentIf the polls are to be believed, the candidates for President are tied nationally, and in the seven swing states. Joining the show this week is Anna Staver, host of WOSU's "All Sides with Anna Staver."2024-10-3124 minSnollygosterSnollygosterA very Midwestern debateThere were some sharp critiques, but a whole lot of passive aggressiveness and a fair amount of substance. Overall, the vice-presidential candidates spent most of their time targeting their opponents’ running mates. WOSU’s Anna Staver, host of the talk show and podcast All Sides with Anna Staver, joins the show.2024-10-0319 minSnollygosterSnollygosterState of Religion: Changing religious landscape in OhioEvangelical protestants are the fastest growing religious tradition in Ohio. In part 4 of WOSU's State of Religions series, we look at the demographic shifts in Ohio's religious communities.2024-09-1907 minSnollygosterSnollygosterState of Religion: Ohio lawmakers on faith and policyIt’s hard to fault lawmakers for letting religious beliefs guide decisions, but where is the line between following morals and degrading the separation of church and state? In part 3 of WOSU's State of Religion series, we hear from lawmakers about how their faith affects their work.2024-09-1808 minSnollygosterSnollygosterState of Religion: Christian conservatism and its influence on Ohio legislationAll this week, WOSU is examining the intersection of religion and politics in Ohio. In Part 2 of WOSU's State of Religion series, we're examining how faith-aimed lobbying efforts shape policy in Ohio.2024-09-1708 minSnollygosterSnollygosterState of Religion: Ohio's religious tapestry - the historical roots and cultural evolutionOhio’s diverse religious history from early settlers to the present day has shaped the state's cultural fabric. In this four-part series, the WOSU News team explores religion in Ohio with reports examining how faith influences politics and policy in the state.2024-09-1608 minSnollygosterSnollygosterPolitics and a pintThis week, we’re doing something a little different. We’ll be listening to WOSU's most recent Politics and a Pint event where three political reporters and host Mike Thompson sat in front of a large crowd at a local brewpub and talked about this chaotic political season.2024-08-2236 minSnollygosterSnollygosterDeWine looks to Iowa for a better redistricting processOhioans will vote in November on a plan to change the way the state draws its legislative districts. Some don't like the plan and think Iowa has a system worth replicating. WOSU reporter George Shillcock joins the show to discuss the Iowa way.2024-08-1517 minThe Power GrabThe Power GrabUpdate: Sam Randazzo found dead amid bribery indictmentsThis week, former Ohio Public Utilities chairman Sam Randazzo died of an apparent suicide. Power Grab host Renee Fox joins WOSU's Mike Thompson to discuss the latest news in the ongoing bribery scandal.2024-04-1115 minSnollygosterSnollygosterOhio Public Utilities Ex-Chairman Sam Randazzo found dead amid bribery indictmentsThis week, former Ohio Public Utilities chairman Sam Randazzo died of an apparent suicide. We discuss the role he played in the nuclear bailout scandal with WOSU reporter and host of The Power Grab Renee Fox.2024-04-1115 minSnollygosterSnollygosterOhio voters approve abortion rights and marijuana - what happens next?Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed ballot measures for abortion and reproductive rights, as well as the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. We take a look at the results and talk about where we go from here with Anna Staver, the host of WOSU's "All Sides with Anna Staver."2023-11-0919 minSnollygosterSnollygosterThe Power Grab: The BankIn the first episode of the WOSU podcast The Power Grab, we delve into the shocking arrest of Republican House Speaker Larry Householder and the federal racketeering charges against him.2023-11-0627 minSnollygosterSnollygosterIntroducing The Power GrabStarting Monday, November 6, WOSU's original podcast The Power Grab will take a tour of Ohio’s backrooms and listen in on clandestine FBI recordings of schemes by Larry Householder and FirstEnergy to wrangle power for corporate and personal profits.2023-11-0302 minThe Power GrabThe Power GrabIntroducing The Power GrabStarting Monday, November 6, WOSU's original podcast The Power Grab will take a tour of Ohio’s backrooms and listen in on clandestine FBI recordings of schemes by Larry Householder and FirstEnergy to wrangle power for corporate and personal profits.2023-10-2502 minSnollygosterSnollygosterOhio Redistricting Commission stumbles at first meetingOhio's redistricting process restarted this week, but it was a false start. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, host Mike Thompson discusses the ongoing distract map drama with Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse Bureau Chief.2023-09-1417 minSnollygosterSnollygosterAbortion issue will attract attention and money from across the countyAbortion rights will be Issue 1 both on the ballot and in the minds of most voters going to the polls. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, host Mike Thompson discusses the politics of abortion with long-time political reporter Ken Rudin, host of the Political Junkie podcast.2023-09-0715 minSnollygosterSnollygosterConservatives divided on anti-abortion rights strategyAbortion rights will be on the ballot in November and conservatives can't agree on whether a compromise should be on the table. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, host Mike Thompson talks to Republican strategist Terry Casey about a rift in the GOP.2023-08-2420 minSnollygosterSnollygosterOhioans like their constitution just the way it isNearly four in 10 voters came out in the heat of late July and early August to reject Issue 1. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, host Mike Thompson talks with supporters and opponents about the next steps.2023-08-1027 minSnollygosterSnollygosterIssue 1 campaigns heat up as election day nearsThe campaigns for and against Issue 1 are spending millions of dollars on TV ads to get voters to the polls. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson talks with Herb Asher, retired Ohio State University political science professor.2023-08-0317 minSnollygosterSnollygosterAbortion rights will be on the November ballot, marijuana maybeOhio voters will vote on abortion rights in November but whether that will require 60% of the vote or a simple majority will be decided on August 8. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the latest polling and the pro-marijuana supporters racing to collect more signatures.2023-07-2718 minSnollygosterSnollygosterThe messaging around Ohio Issue 1On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the messaging around Issue 1, which could raise the threshold to change the Ohio Constitution.2023-07-1411 minSnollygosterSnollygosterSignatures submitted for abortion rights and marijuana legalization ballot measuresCampaigners have submitted signatures for the ballot effort to enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss that campaign and the pro-marijuana legalization issue that could also be on the November ballot.2023-07-0618 minSnollygosterSnollygosterSupreme Court decision could change Ohio's congressional mapsA recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling is a win for redistricting reform advocates in Ohio and other states. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss what the case means with Ohio State professor and election law expert Steve Huefner.2023-06-2917 minSnollygosterSnollygosterAugust election will proceedIt seems like a special August election is in the cards for Ohio. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling that allowed the vote to go forward.2023-06-2218 minSnollygosterSnollygosterState anti-transgender bills look similar across the USRepublicans at the statehouse – and in state capitols across the county – are pushing anti-transgender legislation with very similar language. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss this trend with Associated Press reporter Jeff McMillan.2023-06-1513 minSnollygosterSnollygosterFate of August election in court's handsThe Ohio Supreme Court is expected to rule any day now on whether or not voters will get a chance to decide to make it harder to change the state's constitution. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss what is at stake.2023-06-0814 minSnollygosterSnollygosterBallot language sparks new lawsuitA joint resolution approved by the legislature will ask voters if they want to increase the majority needed to pass an amendment but legal cases could get in the way.On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss this ongoing legal battle.2023-05-2516 minSnollygosterSnollygosterOhio Supreme Court to decide the legality of August electionOhio lawmakers are seeking to hold an August election to ask voters whether to make it harder to change the state constitution. Now, the Ohio Supreme Court will weigh in. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss legal wrangling over this issue.2023-05-1813 minSnollygosterSnollygosterAugust election set for vote on raising amendment thresholdHundreds of protesters filled the Statehouse Wednesday as the House debated whether to ask voters to make it harder to change the Ohio constitution this summer. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss what to expect in a controversial August election on this issue.2023-05-1115 minSnollygosterSnollygosterFrank LaRose sounds like a US Senate candidateSecretary of State Frank LaRose was caught on tape pitching himself to Republicans as a potential U.S. Senate candidate. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss LaRose's soft campaign and his viability as a challenger to Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown.2023-05-0417 minSnollygosterSnollygosterBiden wants four more yearsPresident Joe Biden announced that he will seek a second term in a highly-produced video message. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the level of enthusiasm for Biden amid the concerns about his age and ability to serve. Progressive activist Morgan Harper joins the show.2023-04-2719 minSnollygosterSnollygosterShame! Shame! Shame!During an Ohio House committee meeting on an August ballot measure to make it harder to change the Ohio Constitution, members shut off debate without opposition input. Cries of "shame" rang out from the audience.On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the future of the effort.2023-04-2013 minSnollygosterSnollygosterThe Republican pivot to defenseRepublicans are beginning to realize that playing defense is a lot harder than playing offense. After recent success in limiting abortion access, Republicans find themselves defending a position most Americans disagree with.On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss whether a compromise might be reached.2023-04-1314 minSnollygosterSnollygosterA closer look at the Ohio ConstitutionRepublican lawmakers at the Statehouse want to make it harder to change the constitution before a November vote on abortion rights. To do that, they themselves must change the constitution.On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, host Mike Thompson discusses efforts to amend the constitution. Former state representative Mike Curtin joins the show.2023-04-0627 minSnollygosterSnollygosterPhoto ID required for next electionOhio’s new voter photo ID law goes into effect on April 7. That means you can’t just use a utility bill or a mortgage statement to prove your identity. You need an Ohio-issued photo ID.On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown talk about the impact of the new law.2023-03-3019 minSnollygosterSnollygosterGOP lawmakers scramble to raise the bar on ballot amendmentsRepublican lawmakers who oppose abortion want to make 60% the new threshold for amending the Ohio constitution. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the rush for a special election in August, before a possible abortion rights vote in November. Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler joins the show.2023-03-2320 minSnollygosterSnollygosterBribery scandal informant feels 'disenchanted' with Ohio politicsA key piece of evidence in the corruption trial of Larry Householder and Matt Borges was a recorded conversation between Borges and FBI informant Tyler Fehrman.On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown talk with Fehrman about his decision to blow the whistle when his former mentor offered him a shady deal.2023-03-1627 minSnollygosterSnollygosterGuiltyAfter seven weeks of testimony, a jury has found former House Speaker Larry Householder and former state Republican Chairman Matt Borges guilty of bribery and racketeering.On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the verdict.2023-03-0916 minSnollygosterSnollygosterAbortion rights opponents promise a tough fightAnti-abortion rights organizations are getting ready to defeat the proposed amendment that would essentially codify the Roe v. Wade decision in the Ohio constitution. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the proposal with Mike Gonidakis, president of Ohio Right To Life.2023-03-0222 minSnollygosterSnollygosterAbortion rights supporters hope to amend Ohio ConstitutionOn this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the proposal's chances of succeeding at the ballot. Dr. Sri Thakkilapati of Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom joins the show.2023-02-2320 minSnollygosterSnollygosterWho controls the purse strings?On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the debate on who should control the campaign funds for the House GOP.2023-02-0915 minSnollygosterSnollygosterDeWine hopes to give families a breakFor the third time as governor and the first time in his second term, Mike DeWine delivered his State of the State address this week. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the governors speech, which avoided divisive hot-button cultural issues.2023-02-0215 minSnollygosterSnollygosterHouseholder 'sold the Statehouse,' prosecutor saysFederal prosecutors say Larry Householder and Matt Borges participated in a $61 million bribery scheme to get Householder elected speaker and pass a billion-dollar nuclear bailout law. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the opening of the trial. Ohio Public Radio's Andy Chow joins the show.2023-01-2619 minSnollygosterSnollygosterOhio's trial of the centuryThe bribery and racketeering trial of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder—one of the biggest figures in Ohio politics over the last two decades—is set to begin this week. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the state's largest-ever bribery scandal.2023-01-1919 minSnollygosterSnollygosterWhat to expect from Gov. DeWine's second termMike DeWine took the oath of office as an elected official for his second term as governor and for likely the last time. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the event and what's on his governing bucket list.Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau reporter Andy Chow joins the show.2023-01-1221 minSnollygosterSnollygosterA surprising speaker elected in the Ohio HouseLast month, Republican House members said they supported State Rep. Derek Merrin of suburban Toledo to be the next speaker, but that was not to be. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown talk about a surprising turn to Jason Stephens for the top job. Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau reporter Jo Ingles joins the show.2023-01-0518 minSnollygosterSnollygosterOhio's biggest political stories of 2022Whether it was the November election, unconstitutional legislative maps or the fight over abortion rights, there were a lot of stories that kept on giving throughout 2022. In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown sorts through the biggest political stories in Ohio this year.2022-12-2222 minSnollygosterSnollygosterTwo groups plan to bring abortion rights issue to Ohio ballotAfter the Dobbs decision came down this summer, abortion rights supporters in Ohio turned their attention to the ballot. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss why a voter-approved change to the state constitution seems like the only way to restore abortion access.2022-12-1518 minSnollygosterSnollygosterNew election bill would require photo IDThe House and Senate are working on a couple of bills that would change voting rules, including a proposed requirement for a photo ID in order to vote.On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss whether such measures are solutions in search of a problem. Mia Lewis from Common Cause Ohio joins the show.2022-12-0820 minSnollygosterSnollygosterMaking amendments harder to pass in OhioOhio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is pushing to update the rules for changing Ohio’s consitution, moving the threshold from 50% to 60% to pass an amendment. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown look to Florida to see what that kind of change might look like. Prof. Susan MacManus of the University of South Florida joins the show.2022-12-0114 minSnollygosterSnollygosterThe lame-duck session to-do listIt’s the most wonderful time of the year... the lame-duck session at the Ohio General Assembly. So many bills. So many important issues. So little time to consider them before they become law. It’s anything but lame.On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the bills quickly moving through the capitol. Ohio Public Radio's Andy Chow joins the show.2022-11-1718 minSnollygosterSnollygosterGOP dominates Ohio's statewide midterm racesRepublicans captured every statewide office: Governor, Attorney General, Auditor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and three seats on the Ohio Supreme Court. The races were not even that close. Every statewide Republican won by double digits, except J.D. Vance in the U.S. Senate race.On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the major takeaways from the 2022 midterm elections.2022-11-1026 minSnollygosterSnollygosterOhioans to decide on amendment to ban non-citizen votingIssue 2 would make Ohio the 7th state to explicitly ban non-citizens from voting in elections. Ohio’s constitution already says you have to be a citizen to vote, but Yellow Springs tried to let non-citizens vote in local contests.On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the proposed state constitutional amendment on voting that critics call unnecessary. State Rep. Bill Seitz (R-Green Township) joins the show.2022-11-0322 minSnollygosterSnollygosterOhio Democratic candidates distance themselves from BidenIt’s a tradition in party politics that goes back generations—candidates forsake the extreme elements of their parties and distance themselves from popularity-challenged party members.On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss why candidates "race to the middle" in general elections.2022-08-2515 minSnollygosterSnollygosterRepublicans backpedal after calling rape of 10-year-old a fabricationAfter the Indianapolis Star reported on a 10-year-old Ohio rape survivor who had to travel to Indiana for an abortion, politicians didn't waste time politicizing the story. In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown talk about how many Republicans were quick to call the story "fake news."2022-07-1415 minSnollygosterSnollygosterOhio reacts to overturn of Roe v. WadeLast week the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade and allowed states to regulate abortion once again, just like they could back in 1973. In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss what this means for a state whose leaders strongly oppose abortion rights. Jo Ingles, a reporter for the Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau, joins the show.2022-06-3018 minSnollygosterSnollygosterOhioans should not expect a tax break at the gas pumpPresident Biden is asking Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for three months and proposing that states do the same. In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss why Ohio is likely not going to join the effort.2022-06-2311 minSnollygosterSnollygosterSearching for solutions on gerrymandering and gun controlIn this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, host Mike Thompson talks with a panel of reporters and pundits about guns and redistricting quandaries.2022-06-0917 minSnollygosterSnollygosterGov. DeWine plans to sign a law arming teachers with less trainingAfter a mass shooting, gun control advocates want to ban assault-style weapons and install background checks. Gun rights advocates argue the solution is more "good guys with guns." In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the bill that would make arming state teachers with less training possible.2022-06-0220 minSnollygosterSnollygosterRecent mass shooting unlikely to change Ohio gun lawsA vast majority of Americans support new laws to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people, but Republican lawmakers seem set on eliminating regulations. In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss Ohio's track record on gun legislation.2022-05-2618 minSnollygosterSnollygosterAnti-abortion activists prepare for Supreme Court decision on Roe v. WadeThe biggest political story of the spring is abortion. That's thanks to the leaked majority opinion that indicates a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court is ready to overturn Roe vs Wade. In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown talk to Mike Gonidakis, president of Ohio Right to Life, about his efforts.2022-05-1922 minSnollygosterSnollygosterStatehouse Democrats push to protect abortion rights with a constitutional amendmentA group of Democratic women in the Ohio Legislature wants to change the Ohio Constitution to protect abortion rights and all methods of contraception. In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown talk with State Senator Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) about the effort.2022-05-1224 minSnollygosterSnollygosterSuper PAC millions and Trump bump gave JD Vance the edge in the GOP primaryJD Vance may have been rising in the polls before election day, but it was former President Trump’s endorsement and one big super PAC contribution that put him over the top. In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the race for Ohio's open Senate seat and the other primary results.2022-05-0524 minSnollygosterSnollygosterTrump and Trump supporters at odds in Ohio Senate raceIn the days before the primary, Republican U.S. Senate candidates and their affiliated Super PAC’s are scorching the earth with television ads attacking each other. In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown talk about how an endorsement from the biggest name in Republican politics might impact the race.2022-04-2917 minSnollygosterSnollygosterDemocratic race for governor goes negativeIn their gubernatorial campaigns, former Dayton mayor Nan Whaley and former Cincinnati mayor John Cranley have been cordial, but that's changing. In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown talk about how the democratic primary is heating up as election day approaches.2022-04-2116 minSnollygosterSnollygosterMiddle-class tax rate becomes an issue in Ohio's Senate raceAre the middle class paying their fair share of income tax in this country? In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss a soundbite from Senate candidate Mike Gibbons that might not play well with some voters.2022-04-1415 minSnollygosterSnollygosterControversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill lands in OhioOhio lawmakers will consider a bill modeled after a Florida law that limits what can be taught on LGBTQ issues in schools. In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown talk about how the bill might fare in the Buckeye state. Ohio Public Radio's Andy Chow joins the show.2022-04-0715 minSnollygosterSnollygosterConsultants and mediators hired to help mapmakers play niceCan the Ohio Redistricting Commission—with some outside help—finally come up with a state district map that the Ohio Supreme Court will approve? In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Steve Brown and Ann Fisher discuss the odds.2022-03-2414 minSnollygosterSnollygosterRussia invades GOP Senate primary raceHow do Russia and its invasion of Ukraine factor into the race for the US Senate here in Ohio? In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss why business ties to Russia are putting some candidates on the defensive. Statehouse correspondent for the Associated Press Julie Carr Smyth joins the show.2022-03-1821 minSnollygosterSnollygosterLawmakers try to pump the brakes on new gas taxIn this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown talk about how some legislators want to stop the impending gas tax hike as the price at the pumps continues to climb. Send questions and comments to snollygoster@wosu.org.2022-03-1011 minSnollygosterSnollygosterNew York Democrats gerrymander just as well as Ohio RepublicansIn this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the fact that gerrymandering is an issue with both major political parties. Joshua Solomon, the capitol reporter for the Albany Times Union, joins the show to discuss New York's legislative maps.2022-03-0319 minSnollygosterSnollygosterLegislative maps could come too late for the May primaryIn this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the latest news on the standoff between the Ohio Redistricting Commission and the Ohio Supreme Court. Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau Reporter Andy Chow joins the show.2022-02-2417 minSnollygosterSnollygosterWill Portman's endorsement matter in Trump's Republican Party?In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss Sen. Rob Portman's endorsement of Jane Timken in the Republican primary for Ohio's open U.S. Senate seat.2022-02-1715 minSnollygosterSnollygosterRedistricting limboIn this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown consider how the state can hold primaries this Spring when district boundaries are still not defined. OSU law professor Ned Foley joins the show.2022-02-1021 minSnollygosterSnollygosterLegalization opponents plan to fight recreational marijuana effortsIn this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, host Mike Thompson discusses the opposition to legalizing recreational marijuana in the state. Center for Christian Virtue Policy Director Dave Mahan joins the show.2022-02-0322 minSnollygosterSnollygosterWhat's inside Intel's deal with Ohio?In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the possible incentives Ohio used to land the $20 billion investment from Intel and what the political ramification might be.2022-01-2720 minSnollygosterSnollygosterMichigan Maps Praised As Fair Redistricting ModelIn this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown ask if Michigan's independent redistricting commission is a model worth following. Rick Pluta, the Politics Reporter for Michigan Radio, joins the show.2022-01-2022 minSnollygosterSnollygosterOhio Supreme Court Sends Redistricting Commission Back To The Drawing BoardIn this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the Ohio Supreme Court decision to reject the state's new legislative district maps. Catherine Turcer, the executive director of Common Cause Ohio, joins the show.2022-01-1326 minSnollygosterSnollygosterJanuary 6: A Day That Will Live In InfamyIn this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown reflect on the January 6 storming of the Capitol building and look ahead to the 2022 election cycle.2022-01-0617 minSnollygosterSnollygosterTop Political Stories Of 2021In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the top stories from 2021.2021-12-2312 minSnollygosterSnollygosterCultivating More Medical MarijuanaIn this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown talk about the possible expansion of medical marijuana in the state.2021-12-1613 minSnollygosterSnollygosterWill Ohio Supreme Court Find Fairness On District Maps?In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown talk about the state legislative district maps case before the Ohio Supreme Court.2021-12-1016 minSnollygosterSnollygosterWhat The Mississippi Abortion Case Could Mean For OhioIn this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the potential consequences of the Supreme Court case on Mississippi's abortion law. Reporter Audra Heinrichs joins the show.2021-12-0220 minSnollygosterSnollygosterLocal Governments Move To Restrict Solar And Wind ProjectsIn this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss why Delaware County Commissioners want to limit solar power production on private land. WOSU reporter Michael Lee joins the show.2021-10-2119 minRivetRivetA Year Later Unemployment rates are way down across the country and that’s... The post A Year Later appeared first on Rivet Podcast from WOSU.2019-11-0547 minRivetRivetA Bootcamp College sophomore Ashton Sullivan was tired of floating through university... The post A Bootcamp appeared first on Rivet Podcast from WOSU.2019-10-2947 minRivetRivetA Different Road Some people just don’t like school, and one of those... The post A Different Road appeared first on Rivet Podcast from WOSU.2019-10-2247 minRivetRivetA Foot in the Door When you ask young people what they want to be when they grow up, a career in insurance is probably not at the top of the list. Sierra Roberts a unique opportunity to find satisfying work, and stay close to the small hometown she loves through the insurance industry. The post A Foot in the Door appeared first on Rivet Podcast from WOSU.2019-10-1547 minStoryCorps COLUMBUSStoryCorps COLUMBUSIntroducing StoryCorps COLUMBUS, WOSU's New Storytelling PodcastStoryCorps COLUMBUS is the new podcast and radio series from WOSU Public Media.2019-10-1005 minRivetRivetA New School Billan Gurreh knew she wanted to get a head start... The post A New School appeared first on Rivet Podcast from WOSU.2019-10-0847 minRivetRivetA Growing Field As a fourth-generation farmer, Chris Dible has spent his entire life surrounded by agriculture - tending to the land is in his blood. Follow Chris as he explores the many career opportunities in agriculture. The post A Growing Field appeared first on Rivet Podcast from WOSU.2019-10-0147 minRivetRivetComing Soon: Rivet Season Two A new season of Rivet is coming October 1 that will help you learn how to make what you love doing into your career – through pathways outside of a four-year degree. The post Coming Soon: Rivet Season Two appeared first on Rivet Podcast from WOSU.2019-09-1847 minRivetRivetThe Barriers Miguel Tucker grew up in Columbus’s South Linden neighborhood. As... The post The Barriers appeared first on Rivet Podcast from WOSU.2018-12-2047 minRivetRivetThe Break Room This week, we take a quick reprieve from our conventional... The post The Break Room appeared first on Rivet Podcast from WOSU.2018-12-1347 minRivetRivetThe Certificate After dislocating his shoulder during a shift at FedEx, Danavan... The post The Certificate appeared first on Rivet Podcast from WOSU.2018-12-0647 minRivetRivetThe Two-Year Degree Amanda Wisniewski and Cait Wingfield both wanted something more from... The post The Two-Year Degree appeared first on Rivet Podcast from WOSU.2018-11-2947 minRivetRivetThe First Job This past summer, Dashawn’s mom told him that if he... The post The First Job appeared first on Rivet Podcast from WOSU.2018-11-2147 minAfter The ScoreAfter The ScoreFast-Paced Offense Leads OSU Women's Basketball Team ResurgenceThe Ohio State women's basketball team is having a great season. The Buckeyes are ranked seventh in the country ,, they just routed Big Ten power Purdue, and they take on rival Michigan Thursday night. For WOSU's sports show After the Score , Steve Brown and Thomas Bradley spoke with head coach Kevin McGuff.2016-01-2104 min