What we know about Les Wexner and Jeffrey Epstein

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

Dissecting Ohio's property tax crisis

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

What's up with Ohio marijuana referendum?

We discuss an effort to repeal the new marijuana and hemp law, what happened in Springfield this week and who's winning the money race for Ohio governor.

Springfield braces for potential ICE surge

We discuss why Ohio is preparing for immigration enforcement in Springfield and a new trial starting in the House Bill 6 scandal.

Vance touts economy in Ohio trip

We discuss Vice President JD Vance's visit to Toledo, a sharp drop in health care enrollment and legislation to ban 17-year-olds from getting married.

Stage set for Ohio governor's race

We discuss rumors about Columbus day cares, the U.S. attack on Venezuela and who Ohio's governor candidates chose as their running mates.

2025 recap: Reviewing some big moments in Ohio politics and what’s next in 2026

Ohio Bureau Chief Anthony Shoemaker speaks with politics reporters Laura Bischoff and Jessie Balmert to look back on big moments that happened in Ohio politics in 2025. During this episode, we also talk about what we’re looking ahead to in 2026.

Understanding Ohio's childcare crisis

We discuss why childcare is so expensive in Ohio and what state officials are trying to do about it.

How Ohio property tax, marijuana laws could change

We discuss bills before Gov. Mike DeWine that could slash property taxes and change Ohio's recreational marijuana law.

What end of shutdown means for Ohio

We discuss the end of the federal government shutdown, the latest in the Ohio governor's race and a bill dealing with religious alternatives to health care.