Ohio data center bill falls apart

We discuss legislation to change Medicaid and mail-in voting, the photo ID amendment heading to the November ballot and why an effort to regulate data centers went off the rails.

Attorney General Dave Yost reflects on surprise exit

We sat down with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to discuss his early resignation and some of the big issues he's leaving behind.

Ohio's data center fight

We discuss the surge in data centers and why some Ohioans are pushing back.

Ohio's attorney general shakeup

We discuss a lawsuit over school vouchers, a proposal to slash the gas tax and why Ohio is getting a new attorney general.

Winners and losers of Ohio primary

We discuss the May 5 primary results and what lies ahead for the 2026 election.

What to know about Ohio's primary

We discuss the key races on Ohio's May 5 primary ballot and what you need to know to vote.

Ohio lawmakers revive abortion fight

We discuss the ongoing fight over abortion access, potential changes to Medicaid, a recent visit from former Vice President Mike Pence and the latest effort to rein in JobsOhio.

Vivek Ramaswamy's property tax pitch

We discuss Sen. Jon Husted's push for voter photo ID, Vivek Ramaswamy's plan to cut property taxes, the outcome of the FirstEnergy bribery trial, and an effort to reverse Ohio's ban on THC drinks.

Drugs flood Ohio prisons

We discuss the prevalence of drug smuggling in Ohio's prisons and what the state can do to stem the tide.

Ohio restricts THC drinks, 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’s upcoming May primary election, JobsOhio, and how a new dangerous dog law takes effect on March 2…