Snollygoster
Politics
Snollygoster takes an in-depth look at politics in Ohio. Each week we dig into the top political stories in Columbus and Ohio and explore national stories that impact the state by talking with politicians, reporters and other news-makers. (In case you're wondering, a "snollygoster" is a shrewd and unprincipled politician.)Listen to Snollygoster on the WOSU Public Media mobile app or wherever you get your podcasts.
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United States
Description:
Snollygoster takes an in-depth look at politics in Ohio. Each week we dig into the top political stories in Columbus and Ohio and explore national stories that impact the state by talking with politicians, reporters and other news-makers. (In case you're wondering, a "snollygoster" is a shrewd and unprincipled politician.)Listen to Snollygoster on the WOSU Public Media mobile app or wherever you get your podcasts.
Language:
English
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http://wosu.org/snollygoster
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webmaster@wosu.org
Episodes
New report breaks down Ohio's gerrymandering
5/2/2024
It is no secret that Ohio’s congressional and legislative districts are gerrymandered to the extreme. The Brennan Center's Yuri Rudensky joins the show to discuss a new study that reveals how gerrymandering has taken away a true choice for many voters.
Duration:00:23:05
FirstEnergy dark money tied to DeWine's gubernatorial campaign
4/25/2024
This past week, we learned that First Energy gave $2.5 million to a group that helped Mike DeWine be elected governor in 2018. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler joins the show to discuss the latest details in the ongoing nuclear bailout scandal.
Duration:00:19:54
Rolling out legal recreational marijuana in Ohio
4/18/2024
Remember Issue 2? The one Ohio voters passed last November? The one that makes recreational marijuana legal in Ohio? Attorney Tom Haren joins the show to talk about when consumers can expect to be able to make their first dispensary purchase.
Duration:00:19:20
Ohio Public Utilities Ex-Chairman Sam Randazzo found dead amid bribery indictments
4/11/2024
This week, former Ohio Public Utilities chairman Sam Randazzo died of an apparent suicide. We discuss the role he played in the nuclear bailout scandal with WOSU reporter and host of The Power Grab Renee Fox.
Duration:00:15:15
The Randazzler
4/4/2024
Sam Randazzo’s texts and memes come back to haunt him.
Duration:00:11:17
Trump Country
3/28/2024
As we saw in last week's election, Ohio firmly remains firmly Trump Country. His endorsement of Bernie Moreno led to the Cleveland businessman's landslide victory.
Duration:00:26:49
Trump endorsement propels Bernie Moreno to Republican Senate nomination
3/21/2024
There can be no doubt—at least for the Republican party—that Ohio is firmly MAGA country. A crowded primary for the U.S. Senate revealed a clear choice for Bernie Moreno by Ohioans. OSU Political Scientist Paul Beck joins the show to discuss this week's election results.
Duration:00:18:57
Matt Dolan surges ahead in Ohio senate race, leads polls
3/14/2024
Suddenly, Matt Dolan has become the center of attention in the Republican U.S. Senate Primary in Ohio. Ohio Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler joins the show to discuss the recent polls and endorsements in the race.
Duration:00:17:31
Ohio Congressional race tightens: Majewski faces fresh controversy
2/29/2024
Ohio's 9th Congressional District was a pretty safe Democratic district for years. It is much more competitive now, and Republicans think they have a shot. University of Toledo Political Science Professor Sam Nelson joins the show.
Duration:00:17:25
Ohio GOP Senate hopefuls debate policies, past remarks
2/22/2024
Primary Election Month is here. Early voting began Wednesday. The big race in Ohio is the GOP primary for the US Senate, with the winner getting to take on Sherrod Brown. University of Cincinnati Political Science Professor David Niven joins the show.
Duration:00:23:00
Manchin criticizes Biden's policies during Ohio listening tour
2/15/2024
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin was in Ohio this week on a listening tour. During his appearances, the Democrat promoted the new political group Americans Together, which claims to be a platform for moderate voters.
Duration:00:09:25
The evolution of JD Vance
2/8/2024
Senator JD Vance continues to double down on his support for Donald Trump despite initial comments that were quite critical. Whether he is a true believer or a political opportunist is up for debate. Tom Nichols, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins the show.
Duration:00:20:56
Death penalty could return after Alabama uses nitrogen gas in recent execution
2/1/2024
The death penalty debate has resurfaced in Ohio after years of dormancy. A new method involving nitrogen gas has emerged, as demonstrated by Alabama's recent execution. Gary Mohr, who served as Director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections from 2011 to 2018, joins the show.
Duration:00:28:48
Ohio GOP Senate primary takes center stage
1/25/2024
Ohio Republicans may not have much of a presidential primary to decide when they go to the polls on March 19, but they will have a U.S. Senate primary to sort out. We discuss the recent debate with NBC4 TV’s Colleen Marshall.
Duration:00:15:57
House overrides DeWine's veto of transgender bill
1/11/2024
The Ohio House voted to override the governor's veto of a bill banning various forms of gender-affirming care for minors. Additionally, the bill seeks to prevent transgender girls and women from participating in female sports teams in high schools and colleges in Ohio. Ohio Public Radio reporter Jo Ingles joins the show.
Duration:00:17:26
Gov. DeWine's veto of transgender bill
1/4/2024
Gov. DeWine vetoed a bill to ban many forms of healthcare for transgender minors and ban transgender girls from participating on female sports teams in high school and college. Ohio Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio joins the show to discuss the issue and the effort to override the governor's decision.
Duration:00:17:19
Ohio's 2023 political highlights: Abortion rights, legal marijuana and the Householder scandal
12/28/2023
We take a deep dive into the politics of Ohio, reflecting on the eventful year of 2023 and looking ahead to the upcoming 2024.
Duration:00:28:04
Examining the impact of term limits on Ohio politics
12/21/2023
Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens floated the idea of eliminating term limits for the state's lawmakers last week. We take a closer look at term limits with Democratic strategist and lobbyist Derrick Clay.
Duration:00:17:08
The Power Grab: The Aftermath
12/11/2023
On the finale of The Power Grab we take a look at the cost of corruption cost and if it has led to any meaningful changes in the state.
Duration:00:41:18
Lawmakers won't leave cannabis alone
12/7/2023
Recreational cannabis is legal in the state of Ohio, but legislators are determined to make changes to the law that was overwhelmingly approved by voters. Republican State Rep. Jaime Callender joins the show.
Duration:00:18:34