What we're watching in 2025

We discuss the end of this year's lame duck session and what's ahead for Ohio politics in 2025.

A conversation with Rep. Bill Seitz

We talk with one of Ohio's longest-serving lawmakers as he prepares to retire this month.

Will Legislature pass controversial education bill?

We discuss the latest on fracking, a bill that would ban the teaching of "gender ideology" in schools, whether lawmakers will pass a hemp ban and which Ohioans got pardoned by President Joe Biden.

Voter turnout drops in Ohio's blue counties

We discuss depressed Democratic turnout in the Nov. 5 election, a controversial pension bill, another fight over Ohio's abortion laws and why an Amish order is suing the state. 

Ohio House GOP picks new leader

We discuss the battle for Ohio House speaker, the outcome of the 9th Congressional District race, how Sen.-elect Bernie Moreno views Donald Trump's cabinet picks and what might be next for Sen. Sherrod Brown.

What's on the menu for lame duck?

We discuss the campaign for Vice President-elect JD Vance's Senate seat and how Ohio lawmakers will spend the final weeks of their two-year legislative session.

Election recap

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 recap Tuesday’s general election and breakdown all the important race outcomes.

Everything to know about Tuesday's election

We break down the key races and issues on Ohio's Nov. 5 ballot.

Dead Ohio man charged with illegal voting

We discuss mass voter challenges, an Ohio Supreme Court ruling on animal abuse, why infant deaths are increasing and how Ohio officials accidentally charged a dead person with illegal voting.

Explaining Ohio's new drop box rules

We discuss new rules for who can use ballot drop boxes, the current state of our congressional map, how transgender issues are dominating the Ohio Senate race and why House Republicans owe $1.6 million.