Chris Redfern, former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, sits down at Chateau Winery in Sandusky County to interview someone who knows what it means to represent rural Ohio, Chris Gibbs (@ChrisRGibbs). As a farmer who gained national attention for his departure from the Republican Party and his former role as the GOP Chair of his Ohio county, Chris Gibbs currently serves as the Chairman of the Shelby County Democrats and Chair of the Ohio Democratic Rural Caucus. Chris and Chris dissect what this transition has been like, what led him to depart from the party he represented most of his life, and how Democrats can refocus on their own backyards to gain ground in 2026. Our host opened up a bottle of Chateau Winery's Petite Sirah so settle in with a glass of your own and chart the path forward to 2026.
Chris Redfern, former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, is back in Franklin County with another on site episode of Pinot and Politics live from Hilliard. Chris sits down with former Minority Leader for the Ohio House Democratic Caucus, Allison Russo, who is currently serving in her fourth term in the Ohio House of Representatives, representing House District 7 which includes Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, and portions of Columbus. Chris and Allison recorded from Firefly Winery over an easy drinking Sauvignon Blanc to discuss her officially launching her candidacy for Ohio Secretary of State in the 2026 election. Put down your glass and get ready to knock on doors because 2026 is just around the corner.
Chris Redfern, former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, is back with another on site episode of Pinot and Politics live from Chillicothe, where he meets with current Mayor and Municipal Judge candidate Luke Feeney. They don't open a bottle of wine but sit down at Paper City Coffee to discuss what life is really like as a mayor of a small town where corporate greed and GOP battles have taken hold this summer in the wake of the potential closing of the "Old Mead Mill" by HIG Capital after nearly two centuries in operation. You won't want to miss this one.
Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, travels west to Toledo to sit down with Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, the 64th mayor of Toledo to discuss how Wade found his way into politics and the state of local governments across the state. Chris and Wade don’t have the chance to open a bottle of wine but break into a deep blend of Guardians baseball and Ohio history lessons with a tie to the political implications looking ahead to 2026.
Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back with Jim Obergefell, the named plaintiff from the landmark US Supreme Court marriage equality case Obergefell v. Hodges to discuss the ten year anniversary of the Supreme Court decision and the current issues at hand in Ohio with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community. Chris and Jim open up a bottle of Frank Family Napa Valley Zinfandel at Crush in Sandusky, Ohio, while also discussing Equality Vines, Jim's wine venture in Sonoma County.
Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back to discuss the upcoming race to decide the next Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party and the presumed winner Kathleen Clyde. Chris highlights why it matters, who the major players are, how the decision gets made, and how you can get involved in 2026's next executive committee decision. On this episode, Chris opens up a bottle of Decision from Equality Vines in honor of pride month and the historic Obergefell v. Hodges decision 10 years ago this month.
Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back for a two-part weekend special edition episode with first-time guest and longtime listener Carri Twigg. Carri began her career in Ohio as the Political Director of the Ohio Democratic Party before serving in the White House as Special Assistant to President Obama and serving as the Director of Public Engagement for Vice President Biden. Carri is the first guest to have a natural wine on the podcast opening up a bottle of Tinto Amario, while Chris sticks to his Sonoma favorites with a bottle of Gundlach Bundschu Tempranillo Rosé. Pour yourself a second glass and listen as they dissect the importance of the next Ohio Democratic Party Chairman election and their pick, former guest and current State Senator, Bill DeMora.
Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back for a two-part weekend special edition episode with first-time guest and longtime listener Carri Twigg. Carri began her career in Ohio as the Political Director of the Ohio Democratic Party before serving in the White House as Special Assistant to President Obama and serving as the Director of Public Engagement for Vice President Biden. Carri is the first guest to have a natural wine on the podcast opening up a bottle of Tinto Amario, while Chris sticks to his Sonoma favorites with a bottle of Gundlach Bundschu Tempranillo Rosé. Grab a bottle and settle in to hear part 1 of this special highlighting Carri's history in Ohio and what it means to be involved in state politics.
Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back with Andrew Tobias live from Versailles where he is visiting Weaver Brothers Farm on a visit with Governor Dewine. Chris and Andrew discuss the latest news involving Ohio politics including The Dark Money Game from HBO Max , Andrew's thoughts on the gubernatorial race in 2026, and agriculture in Ohio. Grab a bottle of Angels & Cowboys rosé and settle in!
Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, sits down at Stancato’s in Parma with the Mayor of Parma, Tim Degeeter, and the Mayor of Parma Heights, Marie Gallo, to have a bottle of Mazzi Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG . In the wake of President Trump’s first two months, Chris hears directly from the people impacted most directly by the effects of politics at the local level in northeast Ohio.
Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, settles in with a glass of Buehler Zinfandel to refocus our listeners on the state of Ohio and what's next on the horizon coming out of the 2024 Presidential Election and Senate race fallout in Ohio. Think Ohio should be a battleground again in this generation? Listen up!
Put the bottle back on the shelf and the corkscrew in the drawer. Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, sits down sans wine this week to dissect what he witnessed as Vice President Kamala Harris failed to pick up enough votes in any of the swing states to defeat President-Elect Donald Trump. Chris touches on his experience coming out of the 2004 election, what it might mean for local elections in 2026 and 2028 in Ohio and across the country, and why Democrats have found themselves in this position. Times are tough but it's time to settle in and get real if 2026 is going to be any different.
Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back for an Election Night Eve Special highlighting his expectations for tomorrow's Election Day. While it may not be time for celebration yet, grab a bottle of the Angels and Cowboys Proprietary Red Blend to tide you over until what is hopefully a bubbles filled Tuesday night.
Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back for a Saturday Night Special Edition to react to the latest polling news coming out of Iowa ahead of Tuesday's Election Day. Chris breaks down what these numbers mean in key battleground states and what he is looking out for between now and Tuesday. Grab a bottle of Scott Family Pinot Noir and settle in, it's going to get exciting!
Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back just seven days out from Election Day to break down every battleground state and why you should have cautious optimism heading into the home stretch. Chris also highlights the importance of Vice President Kamala Harris' speech on October 29th at the same site where Donald Trump incited his deadly insurrection only four years ago. Grab a bottle of Anne Amie Pinot Gris and settle in for an exciting (and stressful) week ahead!
Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back three weeks out from Election Day with his friend and regular guest, former Ohio State Senator, Lou Gentile. Chris and Lou discuss their reactions and expectations of the upcoming Presidential Election and the latest in Senator Sherrod Brown's reelection efforts in Ohio. Grab a bottle of Paul Hobbs' Crossbarn Pinot Noir and ease some of your concerns heading into November.
Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back four weeks out from Election Day to discuss his thoughts on the Presidential Election and what to expect following our busy few weeks of news across the country. Grab a bottle of Chateau De Campuget Vermentino, let it chill, and get ready for our last push until November!
Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, reacts live to the first and only Vice Presidential Debate of the 2024 cycle. Listen in to Chris' real-time thoughts on the performance of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance, while drinking a tasteful red blend in Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys.
Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, visits German Village in Columbus, Ohio to sit down with Sandy Theis, longtime journalist and political consultant to discuss topics at the forefront of Ohio Politics. While they stay away from the wine this week, they dive deep into Sandy's experience with FirstEnergy and the possible implications on the 2026 Ohio Gubernatorial Election. Switch it up this week with a drink of your choice and get caught up on all things Ohio politics you may not know about.
Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, sits down with a glass of chianti to share his thoughts on the most wine-worthy night of the re-energized election season thus far, the Second Presidential Debate. Grab your favorite Italian wine and get caught up on all things Ohio politics, minus the Springfield pet crisis.