We're explaining what the former speaker's conviction means for Ohio, the takeaways from 2 Supreme Court decisions, and where budget negotiations stand.

Host Anna Staver speaks with political reporters Laura Bischoff and Jessie Balmert on this special episode of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this edition we explain how former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and former Ohio Republican Party Chairman Matt Borges face up to 20 years in federal prison after a jury found them guilty of racketeering conspiracy on Thursday. Finally, we explain when they might be sentenced, and if anyone else might be charged.

Whistleblower Tyler Ferhman sits down with us to explain how he came to wear a wire for the FBI and record conversations with his former mentor that ultimately led to a federal racketeering conviction. 

Host Anna Staver speaks with political reporters Laura Bischoff and Jessie Balmert on this special episode of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this edition we provide an update of everything that happened in the sixth week of the Larry Householder public corruption trail and look ahead to what we know is coming up next.

Host Anna Staver speaks with political reporters Laura Bischoff and Jessie Balmert on this special episode of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this edition we provide an update of everything that happened in the fifth week of the Larry Householder public corruption trail and look ahead to what we know is coming up next.

Host Anna Staver speaks with political reporters Laura Bischoff and Jessie Balmert on this special episode of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this edition we provide an update of everything that happened in the fourth week of the Larry Householder trail and look ahead to what we know is coming up next.

Host Anna Staver speaks with political reporters Laura Bischoff and Jessie Balmert on this special episode of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this edition we provide an update of everything that happened in the third week of the Larry Householder trail and look ahead to what we know is coming up next.

Host Anna Staver speaks with political reporters Laura Bischoff and Jessie Balmert on this special episode of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this edition we provide an update of everything that happened in the second week of the Larry Householder trail and look ahead to what we know is coming up next.

Host Anna Staver speaks with political reporters Laura Bischoff and Jessie Balmert on this special episode of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this edition we provide an update of everything that happened in the first week of the Larry Householder trail and look ahead to what we know is coming next week.

Larry Householder was one of the most powerful politicians in Ohio before a public corruption scandal brought him down. In this special episode of Ohio Politics Explained, we’re explaining Householder’s downfall.

Larry Householder was one of the most powerful politicians in Ohio before a public corruption scandal brought him down. In this special episode of Ohio Politics Explained, we’re explaining Householder’s rise.

State political reporters Jessie Balmert and Laura Bischoff speak with defense attorney David Axelrod on this special episode of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this edition we address how long it takes for a bribery case to go to trial, Axelrod shares advice on what his clients should do if an FBI agent knocks on their doors, and we discuss why so few cases go to trial.

State political reporter Laura Bischoff speaks with guest Todd Snitchler on this special edition of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this episode we provide insight into energy policy, discuss what exactly House Bill 6 is, and explain what FirstEnergy and Energy Harbor are and how the two fit together.

State political reporters Jessie Balmert and Laura Bischoff speak with guest Todd Wickerham on this special edition of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. On this episode we explain what exactly public corruption is, what is needed to open a public corruption investigation, and why the FBI investigates these cases instead of local law enforcement. Finally, we address how widespread public corruption is and how this case alleges a conspiracy to take $61 million in bribe money, pumped through dark money political groups by FirstEnergy, and then pushing through a $1 billion bailout law for the utility.

State political reporter Jessie Balmert speaks with guest Catherine Turcer on this special episode of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this edition we explain what dark money is, how it was used in the House Bill 6 scandal, and how much transparency we’re seeing with money in Ohio politics. Read More:What is dark money? How was it used in the House Bill 6 scandal?: Ohio Politics Explained

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