We discuss the latest on the higher ed bill, Sherrod Brown's next steps, whether Ohio could eliminate the state income tax and a lawsuit over Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

We discuss the latest on the higher ed bill, Sherrod Brown's next steps, whether Ohio could eliminate the state income tax and a lawsuit over Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

You give us 15 minutes a week, and we will give you all the news you need to sound smart and impress your friends.

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

You give us 15 minutes a week, and we will give you all the news you need to sound smart and impress your friends.
Show Host: Haley BeMiller, politics reporter for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau

Ohio Politics Explained

You give us 15 minutes a week, and we will give you all the Ohio politics news you need to sound smart and impress your friends.

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

You give us 15 minutes a week, and we will give you all the Ohio politics news you need to sound smart and impress your friends.
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Can Ohio get rid of its income tax?

Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel joined Ohio Politics Explained to discuss his new job, higher education and whether he's thinking about a run for governor in 2026.

Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel joined Ohio Politics Explained to discuss his new job, higher education and whether he's thinking about a run for governor in 2026.

Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel talks new job, higher ed and 2026

We discuss how Trump tariffs are affecting Ohio's pension systems, a new House Bill 6 documentary, a court ruling on Ohio's social media law for teens and why lawmakers don't want coroners to be elected.

We discuss how Trump tariffs are affecting Ohio's pension systems, a new House Bill 6 documentary, a court ruling on Ohio's social media law for teens and why lawmakers don't want coroners to be elected.

Ohio pensions lose money amid Trump tariffs

We dissect Ohio's school voucher program and whether it's working as Republican lawmakers intended.

We dissect Ohio's school voucher program and whether it's working as Republican lawmakers intended.

Are vouchers hurting Ohio's public schools?

Can Ohio get rid of its income tax?

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