Ohio Politics Explained

Ohio Politics Explained

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

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August 16, 2026 8 mins

We discuss how state and local officials are working to improve road safety and prevent more pedestrian deaths.

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We discuss domestic abuse allegations against Ohio Rep. Max Miller, Vivek Ramaswamy's data center plan and the uncertainty facing Haitians in Springfield.

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July 23, 2026 11 mins

We discuss the latest in the race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton, who are running to replace Gov. Mike DeWine.

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July 9, 2026 12 mins

We discuss a child abuse case in Vinton County, an ethics complaint against JobsOhio, a new law that could change traffic stops and how two U.S. Supreme Court decisions reverberated in Ohio.

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June 18, 2026 12 mins

We 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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June 11, 2026 12 mins

We 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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We 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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May 21, 2026 8 mins

We discuss the surge in data centers and why some Ohioans are pushing back.

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May 13, 2026 9 mins

We 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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We discuss the May 5 primary results and what lies ahead for the 2026 election.

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April 28, 2026 11 mins

We discuss the key races on Ohio's May 5 primary ballot and what you need to know to vote.

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April 17, 2026 12 mins

We 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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April 2, 2026 12 mins

We 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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March 28, 2026 13 mins

We discuss the prevalence of drug smuggling in Ohio's prisons and what the state can do to stem the tide.

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USA Today Network Ohio Bureau Chief Anthony Shoemaker speaks with politics reporter Laura Bischoff on the latest episode of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this edition, we talk about Ohio’s upcoming May primary election, JobsOhio, and how a new dangerous dog law takes effect on March 20. Finally, we discuss how Ohio is restricting THC drinks and hemp products.

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We discuss Gov. Mike DeWine's final State of the State, President Donald Trump's visit to southwest Ohio and why Sen. Jon Husted testified in a case tied to the House Bill 6 scandal.

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March 12, 2026 12 mins

We discuss the sudden resignation of former Ohio State University president Ted Carter and what comes next.

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We discuss Ohio's cannabis referendum, sports teams that want to spend unclaimed funds, a request for voter information from the Department of Justice and why Sen. Jon Husted will likely testify in a corruption trial.

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We discuss Ohio billionaire Les Wexner's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his Feb. 18 testimony before a congressional panel.

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February 15, 2026 11 mins

Ohio lawmakers passed a major overhaul of the property tax system. Is it enough to help homeowners?

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