2025 recap: Reviewing some big moments in Ohio politics and what’s next 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’re looking ahead to in 2026.

Understanding Ohio's childcare crisis

We discuss why childcare is so expensive in Ohio and what state officials are trying to do about it.

How Ohio property tax, marijuana laws could change

We discuss bills before Gov. Mike DeWine that could slash property taxes and change Ohio's recreational marijuana law.

What end of shutdown means for Ohio

We discuss the end of the federal government shutdown, the latest in the Ohio governor's race and a bill dealing with religious alternatives to health care.

Dissecting Ohio's local election results

We discuss the Nov. 4 election in Ohio and what the results say about 2026.

Ohio wrestles with loss of SNAP benefits

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.

What's happening with hemp in Ohio?

We discuss lawmakers' latest efforts to regulate marijuana and hemp and how the Ohio House wants to cut $2 billion in property taxes.

Ohio death penalty remains in limbo

We discuss Ohio's pause on executions and what the future may hold when Gov. Mike DeWine leaves office.

DeWine group pitches property tax fixes

We discuss the latest action on property taxes, an increase in out-of-state abortions, how abortion opponents want to change health class and why marijuana companies are suing Ohio.

Will Ohio lawmakers provide property tax relief?

We discuss the Legislature's plan to tackle high property taxes, Ohio's first redistricting meeting and how Republicans are touting unity for the 2026 election.