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Ohio Politics Explained
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You give us 15 minutes a week, and we will give you all the news you need to sound smart and impress your friends.
Show Host: Haley BeMiller, statehouse bureau reporter
31episodes
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Why DeWine wants to end death penalty
1w ago00:12:12Tap to summarizeWe discuss Gov. Mike DeWine's call to end capital punishment in Ohio, plus legislation that would provide property tax relief to seniors and allow students to play sports at another school.
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Ohio data center bill falls apart
2w ago00:12:21Tap to summarizeWe discuss legislation to change Medicaid and mail-in voting, the photo ID amendment heading to the November ballot and why an effort to regulate data centers went off the rails.
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Attorney General Dave Yost reflects on surprise exit
May 2800:14:35Tap to summarizeWe sat down with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to discuss his early resignation and some of the big issues he's leaving behind.
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Ohio's data center fight
May 2100:08:58Tap to summarizeWe discuss the surge in data centers and why some Ohioans are pushing back.
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Ohio's attorney general shakeup
May 1300:09:58Tap to summarizeWe discuss a lawsuit over school vouchers, a proposal to slash the gas tax and why Ohio is getting a new attorney general.
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Winners and losers of Ohio primary
May 600:06:27Tap to summarizeWe discuss the May 5 primary results and what lies ahead for the 2026 election.
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What to know about Ohio's primary
Apr 2800:11:56Tap to summarizeWe discuss the key races on Ohio's May 5 primary ballot and what you need to know to vote.
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Ohio lawmakers revive abortion fight
Apr 1700:12:13Tap to summarizeWe discuss the ongoing fight over abortion access, potential changes to Medicaid, a recent visit from former Vice President Mike Pence and the latest effort to rein in JobsOhio.
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Vivek Ramaswamy's property tax pitch
Apr 200:12:39Tap to summarizeWe discuss Sen. Jon Husted's push for voter photo ID, Vivek Ramaswamy's plan to cut property taxes, the outcome of the FirstEnergy bribery trial, and an effort to reverse Ohio's ban on THC drinks.
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Drugs flood Ohio prisons
Mar 2900:13:00Tap to summarizeWe discuss the prevalence of drug smuggling in Ohio's prisons and what the state can do to stem the tide.
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