We discuss the fallout in Ohio from the first debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, how a campaign to raise the minimum wage unraveled and why some lawmakers want to make it easier for students to get religious instruction.

We discuss the fallout in Ohio from the first debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, how a campaign to raise the minimum wage unraveled and why some lawmakers want to make it easier for students to get religious instruction.

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Show Host: Haley BeMiller, politics reporter for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau

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Show Host: Haley BeMiller, politics reporter for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau

Ohio Politics Explained

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

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

Biden puts Democrats between rock and hard place

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.

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.

Ohio House GOP picks new leader

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.

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.

What's on the menu for lame duck?

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.

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.

Biden puts Democrats between rock and hard place

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