We discuss what the federal government shutdown means for SNAP, problems at Central State University and how Ohio's congressional map could change for 2026.

We discuss what the federal government shutdown means for SNAP, problems at Central State University and how Ohio's congressional map could change for 2026.

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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

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 wrestles with loss of SNAP benefits

We discuss rumors about Columbus day cares, the U.S. attack on Venezuela and who Ohio's governor candidates chose as their running mates.

We discuss rumors about Columbus day cares, the U.S. attack on Venezuela and who Ohio's governor candidates chose as their running mates.

Stage set for Ohio governor's race

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.

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.

Ohio wrestles with loss of SNAP benefits

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