Gannett politics reporters Jessie Balmert and Laura Bischoff speak with former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio David DeVillers on this special episode of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this edition we asked DeVillers to explain topics such as bribery, racketeering and the impact of dark money.

Read More: Ohio corruption case: Winks, nods, texts and more can prove bribery

Gannett politics reporters Jessie Balmert and Laura Bischoff speak with former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio David DeVillers on this special episode of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this edition we asked DeVillers to explain topics such as bribery, racketeering and the impact of dark money.
Read More: <a href="Ohio%20corruption%20case:%20Winks,%20nods,%20texts%20and%20more%20can%20prove%20bribery">Ohio corruption case: Winks, nods, texts and more can prove bribery</a>

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, statehouse bureau reporter

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, statehouse bureau reporter

Ohio Politics Explained

Ohio is in the middle of the biggest public corruption case in state history. The HB 6 scandal involves a web of dark money, an Ohio based Fortune 500 company, 4.5 million consumers, and some top politicos. The case has already taken some dramatic turns, arrests, guilty pleas, FBI searches, executive firings, and the suicide of one defendant. It’s a lot! 

These special editions of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast are dedicated to covering the House Bill 6 corruption case and is produced by the USA TODAY GANNETT NETWORK Ohio bureau.

Ohio is in the middle of the biggest public corruption case in state history. The HB 6 scandal involves a web of dark money, an Ohio based Fortune 500 company, 4.5 million consumers, and some top politicos. The case has already taken some dramatic turns, arrests, guilty pleas, FBI searches, executive firings, and the suicide of one defendant. It’s a lot! These special editions of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast are dedicated to covering the House Bill 6 corruption case and is produced by the USA TODAY GANNETT NETWORK Ohio bureau.

HB 6: Ohio’s Biggest Public Corruption Case

House Bill 6 Scandal

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

Ohio corruption case HB 6: Winks, nods, texts and more can prove bribery

The races for governor and U.S. Senate are close, and the Brown-Husted race is one of the most expensive in the nation.

The races for governor and U.S. Senate are close, and the Brown-Husted race is one of the most expensive in the nation.

Ohio elections heat up

We discuss Amy Acton's record during the COVID-19 pandemic, money flowing into Ohio's U.S. Senate race and a problem with police reporting rape kit data to the state.

We discuss Amy Acton's record during the COVID-19 pandemic, money flowing into Ohio's U.S. Senate race and a problem with police reporting rape kit data to the state.

COVID dominates Ohio governor's race

We discuss what happened to Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair, where the governor candidates stand on Flock and a new proposed ballot issue to rein in property taxes.

We discuss what happened to Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair, where the governor candidates stand on Flock and a new proposed ballot issue to rein in property taxes.

What we know about the Amy Acton fair incident

Ohio corruption case HB 6: Winks, nods, texts and more can prove bribery

In 2 playlist(s)

Ohio Politics Explained

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips