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Dear Ohio - Politics, Issues, and People

65 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 16 ratings

The political system can feel like a complicated and gridlocked machine that we have little ability to influence. The truth is, you CAN change things when you know how. Enter Spectrum News 1 Anchor Curtis Jackson, who brings to the table decades of experience covering political news and events. Join him for meaningful conversations with decision-makers that will help guide listeners to an actionable understanding of the issues in Ohio. 

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Severe summer weather and how to stay safe

July 06, 2022 08:30 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Ohioans often get to benefit from blue skies and sunny days that come with Midwestern summers, but while many people turn their focus on fun in the sun, severe weather in Ohio comes in multiple forms across the Buckeye State. During Memorial Day weekend 2019 encountered 21 tornadoes across western and central Ohio, and already in 2022, a one-week span saw 10 tornadoes. Guest host Chuck Ringwalt talks with Spectrum News 1 Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell and Spectrum News 1 Meteorologist And...

Pride Month - Does equality exist in the Buckeye State

June 29, 2022 08:30 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

June is Pride Month, and often those who honor it celebrate with festivals, parades and more. It’s seen as a visible way for the LGBTQ community and allies to celebrate who they are. Guest host Mike Kallmeyer spoke with state Sen. Nickie Antonio, D-Lakewood, the first openly gay state representative in Ohio; Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey, the first openly gay sheriff in Hamilton County; and Key Beck, interim senior manager of clinical prevention programs at Equitas Health, to ...

Ensuring a response to 911 - Addressing the paramedic shortage

June 22, 2022 08:30 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

When someone picks up the phone to call 9-1-1, the expectation is first responders will shortly dispatch and be on their way to help during the crisis. During the COVID-19 pandemic, however, staffing at departments across the state saw emergency medical professionals leaving the career or taking jobs elsewhere for a variety of reasons. Guest host Mike Kallmeyer speaks with Rep. Brian Baldridge, R-Winchester; Brian Hathaway, president and CEO of Spirit Medical Transport in Greenville; and E...

So you want to be a rock 'n roll star?

June 15, 2022 08:30 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

The roar of the crowd, the shining lights and the boom of the drum accompanied by a guitar, the life of a rock star is something many dream about as kids, but only the talented and frankly the lucky get to live out the dream. While many think the first step on the road to rock ‘n roll fame is a move to Los Angeles, New York or another metropolis, is it possible to build a grassroots following into fame? Spectrum News 1 reporter and anchor Chuck Ringwalt guest hosts and speaks to longtime r...

What to expect from the Jan. 6 Committee hearings

June 08, 2022 08:30 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

The select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the United States Capitol will begin a series of public hearings June 9 to outline its findings. In the 17 months since supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol to stop the certification of the 2020 election, the committee has interviewed more than 1,000 people and subpoenaed five Republican members of Congress, including Ohio’s Jim Jordan. Spectrum News 1 Washington Bureau Reporter Taylor Popielarz guest ...

A congressional legacy - The Latta family's call to service

June 01, 2022 08:30 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Taking over the family business or following in a parent’s footsteps professionally is something millions of Americans do. But what about when the family business is the United States Congress? Republican Rep. Bob Latta, OH-5, has been in office since 2007. Long before that, his father, the late Delbert Latta, represented the same northwest Ohio district for 30 years.  Spectrum News 1 Washington Bureau Reporter Taylor Popielarz guest hosts and speaks with Bob Latta about what it was like g...

Athlete suicide awareness

May 25, 2022 08:30 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Matt Triplet has coached high school sports for more than 20 years, but in 2018, a phone call made him aware of a potentially suicidal athlete, an issue that has been growing in recent years. As the conversation happened, he began feeling he was unequipped to handle the situation fully. He then set up a seminar for lacrosse coaches in central Ohio. With a low turnout, he continued to work for a solution. Guest host Mindy Drayer speaks to him about House Bill 492, which would require coache...

What overturning Roe v. Wade could mean for medical liberty

May 18, 2022 08:30 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

Abortion rights are a polarizing and complicated issue. Protests and counterprotests since the leaked draft opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court shows how invested many Americans are in the topic. But the leak, and possibility of the court reverse one of its own precedents, raises the question: How much power should government have in decisions Americans make about their healthcare? Curtis Jackson speaks with Sharona Hoffman, professor of law and bioethics and codirector of Case Western Reser...

What's the primary election say about the Ohio Republican Party?

May 11, 2022 08:30 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

The Republican Senate primary in Ohio saw the most money ever spent on a race for an open Senate seat in the Buckeye State, and a cutthroat race for the attention and approval of former President Donald Trump — a stark difference from the campaigns of George Voinovich and Rob Portman. However, Gov. Mike DeWine was the victor in the gubernatorial primary, looked at as a member of the “country club conservatives,” despite receiving less than half the cast votes. Curtis Jackson speaks with Ga...

HB 616 - Proper sex education or prejudice of others?

May 04, 2022 08:30 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

The concept of the birds and the bees was a simplified symbolic way to explain sex to youth, but sexuality of today is a more diverse and complicated topic. With more knowledge of the diversity of sexuality comes more questions, like when is the proper age to discuss what topics, and how involved should educators be in the discussions. Bills in various states which some have deemed “Don’t Say Gay” bills limit when and how children learn about sex. The bills also raise questions on diversit...

The state of the auto industry

April 27, 2022 08:30 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

For more than a year, the shortage of semiconductors, or chips, has frustrated both auto manufacturers and potential buyers. Despite the issue being a money grab for many used car sellers, many want it resolved quickly. Guest host Mike Kallmeyer speaks with Rep. Jason Stephens, R-Kitts Hill; Dan "Boots" Longenette, owner of Auto Smarts Media and the host of the Auto Smarts Radio Show; and Zach Doran, president of the Ohio Automobile Dealers Association to get a firmer grasp on where the au...

Judy Hodge - Recovery from cancer and COVID

April 20, 2022 08:30 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Judy Hodge has spent a great amount of her life trying to help others. For decades, Hodge worked as a music teacher and also volunteered her time with things like knitting hats for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. But Hodge became the one who needed cared for when her health took a turn for the worse. Guest host Mindy Drayer speaks with Hodge who tells her story of surviving lung cancer, but then being on a ventilator for multiple months fighting COVID-19. She tells her story of su...

Ohio tourism — Recovery from the pandemic

April 13, 2022 08:30 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Amusement parks, Lake Erie, professional sports and state parks are just some of the options that make up Ohio’s multi-billion dollar tourism industry. In 2019, Ohio saw a record year in tourism with $48 billion spent in Ohio before COVID-19 struck. Though with outdoor attractions like Hocking Hills, Amish country and others helping Ohio tourism stay active during the pandemic, business tourism still has catching up to do. Guest host Mindy Drayer speaks with Ohio tourism director Matt MacL...

Intel's impact on the Ohio landscape

April 06, 2022 08:30 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

According to SemiConductors.org, computer chip manufacturing in the United States declined from 37% in 1990 to just 12%. That trend looks to change with the announcement of new Intel production facilities in Licking County, Ohio. Guest host Mike Kallmeyer speaks with Rep. Troy Balderson, OH-12; Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb and Johnstown Mayor Chip Dutcher on what planning is being done at the local and state level to prepare for what some have called the future “Silicon Valley of t...

Economic recovery from COVID — Two years after shutdown

March 30, 2022 08:30 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

State and federal restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic forced many Ohioans out of work, causing skyrocketing unemployment claims. Businesses also had to make the tough decision to close or find alternative ways to operate. Guest host Mike Kallemeyer speaks with Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, JobsOhio CEO J.P. Nauseef and Ohio Chamber of Commerce CEO Steve Stivers to discuss the two-year anniversary of the pandemic and its effect on jobs across the state. They look at how employment ...

Daylight Saving Time — What's the point?

March 23, 2022 08:30 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

“Springing forward” and “falling back” are common phrases people use to remember to set their clocks forward or back an hour for the beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time. But why does Daylight Saving Time exist when not all 50 U.S. states observe the time change? Farmers often get the blame, but is it warranted? Guest host and Spectrum News 1 agriculture reporter Chuck Ringwalt speaks with Spectrum News 1 ag expert Andy Vance and Leah Curtis, policy counsel and senior director of memb...

Should we start worrying about the bomb?

March 16, 2022 08:30 - 39 minutes - 22.7 MB

Concerns of nuclear fallout span decades, especially for those who lived through the peak of the Cold War. As Russia continues its attack on Ukraine, those concerns are growing. Curtis Jackson spoke with Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association, to discuss the ramifications of nuclear war, arms control agreements and answers the question: "Should we worry about nuclear war right now?"

The rise in carjacking crimes

March 09, 2022 09:30 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Carjacking cases are on the rise, and are among a notable increase among violent crimes during the pandemic. In some cases, police are arresting teens and children for the crimes. The John Jay Center for Criminal Justice reported the disturbing trend includes underage suspects who are carjacking drivers with the goal of committing another crime moments later. Curtis Jackson speaks with Justin Herdman, former U.S. Attorney of the Northern District of Ohio, to discuss carjacking crimes, why ...

The bond between Ukraine and Ohio

March 02, 2022 09:30 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

Russia continues to attack Ukraine in the air, sea and on the ground. While the world watches, Ohioans with Ukrainian ties — including a large population in northeast Ohio — have special interest in preserving Ukraine as a nation and a culture in the U.S. Curtis Jackson spoke with Andy Fedynsky, Director of the Ukrainian Museum-Archives in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, to discuss first-hand knowledge of the bond between Ukraine and Ohio, and to get more insight into the crisis in ...

The Russia and Ukraine crisis

February 23, 2022 09:30 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Thousands of Ohioans trace their roots to Ukraine, especially a large population in northeast Ohio, and many of the largest supporting voices for Ukraine in Washington, D.C. represent Ohio in Congress. Curtis Jackson speaks with Steven Miner, a history professor at Ohio University, to take an in-depth and intimate look into Russia and its often tumultuous history with Ukraine. Miner talks at length about what makes Ukraine unique in eastern Europe and why Russia has found it to be virtuall...

Banning books and the effects on education

February 16, 2022 09:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

To many, book banning and burnings probably seem like an issue found in small towns in movies like Footloose, but since the publishing of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in the 1880s, the banning of books has been a part of our society. Challenged classics, like To Kill a Mockingbird and Of Mice and Men, to modern stories continue to face backlash from parents and organizations who want to implement their beliefs in schools. Curtis Jackson speaks with Ashley Perez, literature professor ...

Pet adoption and overpopulation

February 09, 2022 09:30 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

State legislation requires all 88 counties to maintain a dog shelter, but in some instances, that is where the mandatory care for animals stops. Some people are hopeful, however, as individual municipalities are creating more animal care requirements and humane societies work for pet population control and humane treatment. Guest host Mindy Drayer talks with Kellie Difrischia, Director of the Columbus Dog Connection; and Julie Mercer, of Pike Pet Pals, how the people of Ohio can help to ca...

Redrawing legislative maps, again

February 02, 2022 09:30 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Ohio voters continue to receive partisan and gerrymandered maps as a result of the process currently in place that puts state politicians in charge of the redistricting process. The first group of maps already were struck down by the Ohio Supreme Court and the second set are receiving objections. Curtis Jackson speaks with multiple law and politics experts to discuss if a citizen panel, like the nationally-acclaimed one used in Michigan where panel members are vetted for no obvious politic...

The evolution of 'Late Night' from Johnny Carson

January 26, 2022 09:30 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Johnny Carson is considered by many as the golden standard for what late night talk shows should be. Carson’s balance of comedy and politics and his style of hosting a top-rated late night comedy show is seen as very different from today's late-night stars, including Fallon, Kimmel and Colbert. Curtis Jackson speaks with Brian Calfano, Spectrum News 1 contributor and journalism professor at the University of Cincinnati, to discuss Calfano’s latest research effort, an in-depth look at Carso...

Attracting IT talent to Ohio

January 19, 2022 09:30 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

Ohio is being considered for the site of a large new semiconductor factory outside Columbus and is already home to Amazon fulfillment centers and dozens of tech-based startups and organizations. Guest host Mike Kallmeyer speaks with Rep. Mark Fraizer (R-Newark), and other guests, to discuss technical talent attraction in Ohio and the climate that's been established to make Ohio friendly to workers in the ‘smart economy.’

Stressful times and how to deal with it

January 12, 2022 09:30 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

COVID-19, politics, employment and more have caused one of the most stressful times many people have experienced during the past two years. On this episode, guest host Mindy Drayer speaks with Ann Hurst, a licensed counselor in Columbus, to discuss stress and how to manage it amid an uninterrupted flow of COVID-19 variants, a new year and the winter season. They discuss keeping track of obligations while remaining aware of Seasonal Affective Disorder and how it impacts people during this t...

First anniversary of Jan. 6 insurrection

January 05, 2022 09:30 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

“Remember, remember the 5th of November — the gunpowder, treason and plot.” The British nursery rhyme recalls the foiled plot to destroy the House of Lords and assassinate King James I. Nov. 5 is celebrated by the British as the day the plot against the government and king failed. On the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, the question is posed — how is the current health of the U.S. democracy? Curtis Jackson goes in-depth with several guests, including a state re...

Gov. Mike DeWine reviews 2021 and looks ahead

December 29, 2021 09:30 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

Ohioans have seen a turbulent year in politics in 2021, involving the COVID-19 pandemic, gerrymandered redistricting and more. Curtis Jackson visits with Gov. Mike DeWine to discuss a multitude of items that were in the news in 2021, and a look ahead to 2022. Jackson and DeWine discuss COVID-19, redistricting, the state of modern era politics DeWine's plans for running for a second term among other things.

Adverse childhood experiences and trauma

December 22, 2021 09:30 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are traumatic experiences that can be divided into categories of abuse, neglect and household challenges. A study found a connection between exposure to ACEs and multiple risk factors in the leading causes of death in adults. Curtis Jackson sits down with Spectrum News 1 political analyst and University of Cincinnati journalism professor Brian Calfano to discuss building resilient communities and how issues like violence affects families.

Ohio Supreme Court — Redistricting Challenges

December 15, 2021 09:30 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments on three challenges to the redistricting and gerrymandering of Ohio's legislative districts that would ensure the GOP keeps a veto-proof supermajority at the Statehouse. Curtis Jackson speaks in-depth with Steven Steinglass, professor emeritus from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University, to analyze the comments from the Ohio Supreme Court pertaining to drawing legislative districts and whether the plans were drawn within ...

U.S. Supreme Court — Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization

December 08, 2021 09:30 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Legislation has been making waves as multiple states look to make localized decisions on items already decided federally, like abortion. Curtis Jackson visits with Spectrum News Ohio political analyst Rory Riley-Topping to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. They discuss the ramifications of the case and what impacts it may have on other issues facing the court, as well as what types of precedents it could set.

Is inflation as concerning as we think?

December 01, 2021 09:30 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Concerns about inflation, and the power of the mighty dollar, have been concerns for citizens and politicians alike. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about inflation continue to grow. Curtis Jackson goes in-depth about inflation with Michael Goldberg, Association Professor of Design and Innovation at Case Western Reserve University. They explore the challenges with the supply chain, a partial history of inflation as it relates to today and pandemic-era concerns about ...

Senate candidate Jane Timken

November 24, 2021 09:30 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Since Sen. Rob Portman’s announcement that he will not seek reelection for his seat in the U.S. Senate, a crowded race in the Republican primary to replace him has formed, with all but one candidate publicly desiring the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. Curtis Jackson sits down for an in-depth interview with U.S. Senate candidate Jane Timken, a Republican from the Canton area, to ask about her views on critical issues facing Ohio voters, including her stances on Critical Race ...

Jim Jordan's new book gives insight into political rising

November 17, 2021 09:30 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Rep. Jim Jordan, OH-4, is releasing a new book called Do What You Said You Would Do: Fighting for Freedom in the Swamp. In the book, Jordan details how he rose to prominence on former President Donald Trump's radar and how the congressman pursued television news bookings with the understanding that anyone discussing matters relatable to the former president had an audience of one: Mr. Trump, himself. Curtis Jackson speaks with Spectrum News 1 political reporter Taylor Popielarz to discuss ...

Is a 'Red Wave' rising in Ohio politics?

November 10, 2021 09:30 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Red wave rising? Ohio’s election on Nov. 4 turned out mostly as expected, with Mike Carey (R) winning a Congressional seat in OH-15 and Shontel Brown (D) winning in OH-11. However, across the country Republicans made a push that makes it appear likely the GOP could take back Congressional majority in 2022. In this episode, Curtis Jackson speaks with Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, to discuss the current state of politics in America, Congressional races in Ohio, gerry...

Ohio Elections — Looking ahead to the 2022 Senate race

November 03, 2021 08:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Election Day 2021 is still fresh on the minds of Ohio voters, but the campaign trail for 2022 is already in full swing, especially the attempts to win a seat in the U.S. Senate after Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, announced he would not seek another term. Curtis Jackson talks with Spectrum News 1 political reporter Taylor Popielarz to discuss the upcoming 2022 U.S. Senate race in Ohio and what strategies the candidates are using to reach voters and receive endorsements.

The Ohio Constitution and its role in our lives

October 27, 2021 08:30 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Professor Steven Steinglass has participated on a commission in the modernization of the Ohio Constitution to review it and make recommendations to bring it current with modern times. He served as senior policy advisor, providing advice and guidance on working through the process. In 2017, the Ohio General Assembly ended the work of the commission, leaving behind a "research trove of documents and memoranda," which he hopes someday someone will use as a work product of the commission when th...

From the lake to the river — Climate change in Ohio

October 20, 2021 08:30 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

Spectrum News 1 has been focusing on the impact of climate change in advance of the United Nations meeting on the topic in Glasgow, Scotland at the end of October. Spectrum News 1 anchor Curtis Jackson discusses climate change with Bryan Mark, Director of the State Climate Office of Ohio, about how climate change is impacting the Buckeye State.

Criminal justice reform — Closure for victims and rehabilitation

October 13, 2021 08:30 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Mike Kallmeyer guest hosts this episode of Dear Ohio, introducing Dear Ohio listeners to Spectrum News 1's flagship public affairs program, In Focus. He delves deep into criminal justice reform. Gov. Mike DeWine signed several bills last year, which took effect this year and serve as a patchwork for reforming Ohio's criminal justice system. Kallmeyer discusses with his guests the virtues and pitfalls of reforming the way Ohio provides justice for victims and incarcerates or rehabilitates o...

Dear Ohio: Ohio sports betting concerns — Schlichter and Rose and gambling woes

October 06, 2021 08:30 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Sports betting legislation is being considered at the Ohio Statehouse. In this episode, Curtis Jackson discusses the matter with James Kahler, Executive Director of the Center for Sports Administration at Ohio University. They discuss the progress of sports betting legislation, how it will impact Ohio's sports venues and teams, and previous cases of sports betting scandals including Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose and former Ohio State quarterback Art Schlichter.

Redistricting legislative maps — Side rooms and late decisions

September 29, 2021 08:30 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

The redistricting process of Ohio’s legislative maps has been a point of contention and drama for the state’s lawmakers and policy watchdogs. In some instances, members of the same party find themselves disagreeing on the quality of maps approved by legislators at the midnight hour. In this episode, Curtis Jackson discusses the process and its implications for Ohio's legislators and voters.

Senate candidate J.D. Vance

September 22, 2021 08:30 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Venture capitalist J.D. Vance, who is also the author of the best-selling book ‘Hillbilly Elegy,’ is part of a crowded Republican field in the race to succeed Sen. Rob Portman. Curtis Jackson talks with Vance about why he is running and his stance on various issues.

Critical Race Theory — Fantasies vs. Facts

September 15, 2021 08:30 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

In the last episode of Dear Ohio, Gerald Torres, Yale School of Law professor and one of the founders of Critical Race Theory, explained what it is and what it is not. In this episode, Curtis Jackson talks to opponents of Critical Race Theory in Ohio to find out why they think CRT is a threat to public education and compares their responses to what Torres explained is the purpose behind the theory.

From a founder — What Critical Race Theory means

September 08, 2021 08:30 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

Local school board meetings have been besieged by parents and others who claim children are being exposed to Critical Race Theory concepts in the classroom. In this episode, Curtis Jackson takes a look at how conservative political candidates in Ohio and elsewhere are hosting town halls on the subject and lawmakers are introducing bills aimed at CRT. Curtis speaks with Gerald Torres, professor of law at Yale law School and a founder of CRT, and takes an in-depth look at Critical Race Theor...

From Afghanistan to Ohio

September 01, 2021 08:30 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Saving our Afghan allies is an arduous process. It takes years of vetting for them to get a special immigrant visa, a crucial step in the process. The costs of medical exams and vaccinations is also astronomical for people living in abject poverty. In this episode of Dear Ohio Curtis talks to a former Afghan interpreter now living in Cincinnati and the Army officer who helped him get there. Through first-hand accounts, they explain the danger and the difficulty of going from Afghanistan to...

What we owe to each other during a pandemic

August 25, 2021 08:30 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

The surge in delta variant COVID-19 cases has reignited the debate over whether people should get vaccinated and wear masks to protect others against the coronavirus. For more than half of the country, and half of Ohioans, the answer is no. But are we failing to understand the morality of that choice? In this episode of Dear Ohio, Curtis Jackson looks at the concept of utilitarianism and how it could help some reconsider how they are looking at the pandemic.

Name, image and likeness in college sports

August 18, 2021 08:30 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

The NCAA now allows student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness, or NIL. It clears the way for endorsement deals and other opportunities, but the NCAA implemented the policy quickly, leaving schools and athletes little time for preparation. In this episode of Dear Ohio, Curtis talks to the head of NIL for the Ohio State University about the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead and why NIL has come to mean a different acronym for some administrators, Nightmare, Ima...

What made the August Congressional primaries so special?

August 11, 2021 08:30 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

The special elections in the 11th and 15th Congressional districts drew national attention, a flood of campaign cash and the involvement of former President Donald Trump. Now that the primary has been decided, what do the results say about the conditions of the Democratic and Republican parties in Ohio, the fate of the upcoming Senate race and Ohio’s presence on the national stage? Find out as Curtis Jackson has an in depth conversation with one of the state’s leading political reporters, ...

The divide over investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack

August 04, 2021 08:30 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Seven months after supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, some Ohio lawmakers are playing direct roles in investigating what happened, while others could become part of the probe. Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan (R, OH-4) was initially chosen to serve on the Jan. 6 Select Committee tasked with investigating the Capitol attack, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blocked him once he started calling it “impeachment round three.” He’s now a leading voice criticizing the ...

The case for permanently expanding the child tax credit

July 28, 2021 08:30 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

On July 15, families across Ohio and the rest of the country started receiving new, larger monthly payments from the federal government for their children. The child tax credit was temporarily expanded by Democrats in March when the American Rescue Plan was signed into law by President Joe Biden. For 2021, a family with a child under age 6 will receive $3,600 while those with kids ages 6-17 will receive $3,000 per child. But the expanded policy is currently in place for only one year, mean...