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Snollygoster | Ohio's Politics Podcast
Snollygoster takes an in-depth look at politics in Ohio. Each week we dig into the top political stories in Columbus and Ohio and explore national stories that impact the state by talking with politicians, reporters and other news-makers. (In case you're wondering, a "snollygoster" is a shrewd and unprincipled politician.)Listen to Snollygoster on the WOSU Public Media mobile app or wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
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The evolution of JD Vance
Senator JD Vance continues to double down on his support for Donald Trump despite initial comments that were quite critical. Whether he is a true believer or a…
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Death penalty could return after Alabama uses nitrogen gas in recent execution
The death penalty debate has resurfaced in Ohio after years of dormancy. A new method involving nitrogen gas has emerged, as demonstrated by Alabama's recent…
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Ohio GOP Senate primary takes center stage
Ohio Republicans may not have much of a presidential primary to decide when they go to the polls on March 19, but they will have a U.S. Senate primary to sort…
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House overrides DeWine's veto of transgender bill
The Ohio House voted to override the governor's veto of a bill banning various forms of gender-affirming care for minors. Additionally, the bill seeks to…
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Gov. DeWine's veto of transgender bill
Gov. DeWine vetoed a bill to ban many forms of healthcare for transgender minors and ban transgender girls from participating on female sports teams in high…
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Ohio's 2023 political highlights: Abortion rights, legal marijuana and the Householder scandal
We take a deep dive into the politics of Ohio, reflecting on the eventful year of 2023 and looking ahead to the upcoming 2024.
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Examining the impact of term limits on Ohio politics
Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens floated the idea of eliminating term limits for the state's lawmakers last week. We take a closer look at term limits with…
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The Power Grab: The Aftermath
On the finale of The Power Grab we take a look at the cost of corruption cost and if it has led to any meaningful changes in the state.
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Lawmakers won't leave cannabis alone
Recreational cannabis is legal in the state of Ohio, but legislators are determined to make changes to the law that was overwhelmingly approved by voters…
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The Power Grab: Market Manipulation
FirstEnergy figured they could get their customers to subsidize their poorly performing nuclear power plants. To do so, they paid a $4 million bribe to Sam…
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Marijuana legalization and abortion rights take effect next week
Thursday, Dec. 7, is the date when Ohio's new abortion rights amendment takes effect and when recreational marijuana becomes legal in Ohio. We'll discuss what…
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The Power Grab: Dark Money
Dark money for political campaigns helped make the Ohio nuclear bailout bribery scandal possible. But that $60 million FirstEnergy doled out to elect Ohio…
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The Power Grab: It’s A Setup
Lobbyist Neil Clark was paranoid that he was on the FBI’s radar and he was right for the nuclear bailout bribery scheme.The Columbus lobbyist from humble…
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Lawmakers continue to focus on abortion rights after passage of Issue 1
Ohio Democrats and Republican lawmakers are weighing their next steps after Issue 1 passes. Dan Kobil, a law professor of Capital University in Columbus…
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The Power Grab: An Unholy Alliance
In this episode, we’ll explore how Larry Householder rounded up votes to become Ohio House Speaker. And, how he strong-armed opponents of the bill he promised…
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Ohio 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…
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The Power Grab: The Bank
In 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…
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Introducing The Power Grab
Starting 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…
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The final countdown to election day for Ohio's abortion question
A look at the ramifications of Ohio abortion ballot measures with Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler with Election Day looming, and we get a sneak-peak at a new…
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A look at Maryland's vote to legalize marijuana
Ohio voters will soon decide whether to whether to legalize recreational cannabis. Twenty-three states have already done so, with Maryland being the latest…
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Unpacking the debate over parental rights in Ohio's Issue 1
Voting has begun on Issue 1, the abortion rights amendment. Opponents argue that parents will lose the right to have a say if their child chooses an abortion…
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How a reproductive rights amendment passed in Michigan
In this episode of Snollygoster, we look at the proposed abortion rights amendment and how it compares to Michigan's amendment from last year. Zoe Clark…
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Ohio Redistricting Commission stumbles at first meeting
Ohio'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…
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Abortion issue will attract attention and money from across the county
Abortion 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…
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Could Ohio return to swing state status?
Recent political wins by Ohio Democrats have some thinking that the state might be swinging more towards being a "purple" state. But that might be wishful…
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Conservatives divided on anti-abortion rights strategy
Abortion 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…
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Ohioans like their constitution just the way it is
Nearly 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…
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Issue 1 campaigns heat up as election day nears
The 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…
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Abortion rights will be on the November ballot, marijuana maybe
Ohio 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…
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Frank LaRose's U.S. Senate campaign is polling better than Issue 1
Secretary of State Frank LaRose is officially in the race for U.S. Senate for 2024. On this episode of Snollygoster, host Steve Brown discusses the timing of…
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The messaging around Ohio Issue 1
On 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…
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Signatures submitted for abortion rights and marijuana legalization ballot measures
Campaigners have submitted signatures for the ballot effort to enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution. On this week's episode of Snollygoster…
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Supreme Court decision could change Ohio's congressional maps
A 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…
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August election will proceed
It 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…
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State anti-transgender bills look similar across the US
Republicans at the statehouse – and in state capitols across the county – are pushing anti-transgender legislation with very similar language. On this week's…
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Fate of August election in court's hands
The 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…
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Frank LaRose defends Issue 1
The fight over Issue 1 continues, both in the hearts of voters and the courtroom. Issue 1 is a proposal to make it harder to amend the state constitution by…
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Ballot language sparks new lawsuit
A 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…
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Ohio Supreme Court to decide the legality of August election
Ohio 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…
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August election set for vote on raising amendment threshold
Hundreds of protesters filled the Statehouse Wednesday as the House debated whether to ask voters to make it harder to change the Ohio constitution this…
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Frank LaRose sounds like a US Senate candidate
Secretary 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…
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Biden wants four more years
President 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…
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Shame! 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…
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The Republican pivot to defense
Republicans are beginning to realize that playing defense is a lot harder than playing offense. After recent success in limiting abortion access, Republicans…
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A closer look at the Ohio Constitution
Republican 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…
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Photo ID required for next election
Ohio’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…
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GOP lawmakers scramble to raise the bar on ballot amendments
Republican 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…
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Bribery scandal informant feels 'disenchanted' with Ohio politics
A key piece of evidence in the corruption trial of Larry Householder and Matt Borges was a recorded conversation between Borges and FBI informant Tyler…
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Guilty
After seven weeks of testimony, a jury has found former House Speaker Larry Householder and former state Republican Chairman Matt Borges guilty of bribery and…
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Abortion rights opponents promise a tough fight
Anti-abortion rights organizations are getting ready to defeat the proposed amendment that would essentially codify the Roe v. Wade decision in the Ohio…
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Abortion rights supporters hope to amend Ohio Constitution
On 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…
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House Republican's priorities unveiled
The Ohio House is making up for lost time. After a leadership squabble, lawmakers have introduced dozens of bills, including income tax cuts and a ban on…
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Who 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…
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DeWine hopes to give families a break
For 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…
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Householder 'sold the Statehouse,' prosecutor says
Federal prosecutors say Larry Householder and Matt Borges participated in a $61 million bribery scheme to get Householder elected speaker and pass a…
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Ohio's trial of the century
The 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…
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What to expect from Gov. DeWine's second term
Mike 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…
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A surprising speaker elected in the Ohio House
Last 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…
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Ohio's biggest political stories of 2022
Whether it was the November election, unconstitutional legislative maps or the fight over abortion rights, there were a lot of stories that kept on giving…
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Two groups plan to bring abortion rights issue to Ohio ballot
After the Dobbs decision came down this summer, abortion rights supporters in Ohio turned their attention to the ballot. On this week's episode of…