A possible change for marijuana OVIs

We're explaining what happened in Larry Householder's trial, how a rules fight got so contentious, whether Ohio's new vote law is the strictest, and why Ohio might change marijuana OVI laws. 

Fall of the House

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.

Householder: The Comeback Kid

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.

Off to the 2024 races

This week's podcast explains when Ohio might approve cannabis for people with autism, why a GOP rift in the state House still remains and how 2024's U.S. Senate race has already begun.

What happens when you're the subject of a federal investigation?

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 …

Who leads Ohio's GOP?

We're explaining the rift between House Republicans, why the attorney general is already collecting a public pension, what's in a plan to change how we amend the constitution and the big priority bill for Ohio's Senate.

Energy policy 101: One former PUCO chair explains the basics

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 tw…

How do the feds investigate public corruption? It's complicated

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 investi…

What is dark money? How was it used in the House Bill 6 scandal?

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 politi…

Ohio corruption case HB 6: 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 t…