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.

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&rsquo;re looking ahead to in 2026.

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Show Host: Haley BeMiller, statehouse bureau reporter

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Ohio Politics Explained

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Show Host: Anna Staver, Ohio politics reporter for USA TODAY GANNETT NETWORK

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

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

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

Understanding Ohio's childcare crisis

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

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

How Ohio property tax, marijuana laws could change

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.

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.

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

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