We discuss Gov. Mike DeWine's budget proposal, Larry Householder's appeal, a new bill to regulate underage drinking and the musical chairs of the 2026 election.

We discuss Gov. Mike DeWine's budget proposal, Larry Householder's appeal, a new bill to regulate underage drinking and the musical chairs of the 2026 election.

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

DeWine pitches tax hike on cigarettes, sports betting 

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 talk about Ohio’s upcoming May primary election, JobsOhio, and how a new dangerous dog law takes effect on March 20. Finally, we discuss how Ohio is restricting THC drinks and hemp products.

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 talk about Ohio&rsquo;s upcoming May primary election, JobsOhio, and how a new dangerous dog law takes effect on March 20. Finally, we discuss how Ohio is restricting THC drinks and hemp products.

Ohio restricts THC drinks, hemp products

We discuss Gov. Mike DeWine's final State of the State, President Donald Trump's visit to southwest Ohio and why Sen. Jon Husted testified in a case tied to the House Bill 6 scandal.

We discuss Gov. Mike DeWine's final State of the State, President Donald Trump's visit to southwest Ohio and why Sen. Jon Husted testified in a case tied to the House Bill 6 scandal.

Sen. Jon Husted testifies in bribery trial

We discuss the sudden resignation of former Ohio State University president Ted Carter and what comes next.

We discuss the sudden resignation of former Ohio State University president Ted Carter and what comes next.

DeWine pitches tax hike on cigarettes, sports betting

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