Snollygoster

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.

Poll shows glimmer of hope for Ohio Democrats

A new poll from Emerson College in Boston shows some interesting trends that likely give Ohio Democrats hope and give Republicans pause.

12-18
21:16

Nationwide Arena makeover could cost taxpayers

The public authority that owns the arena says it needs 400 million dollars—more than double the original cost—to renovate it. And it’s looking for taxpayers to pick up much of the tab.

12-11
23:25

What Ohio's governor race will look like without Tim Ryan

Tim Ryan, the former congressman, former presidential candidate and former U.S. Senate candidate said he will not run for governor.

11-25
12:45

Debate over releasing the Epstein Files ends

President Trump campaigned on releasing the Epstein files and then refused to do so. He tried hard to persuade Congress to drop its demand to release them, but he failed. Then, the president reversed course and told Republicans in Congress to vote to release the files.

11-20
12:52

Lessons from Democrats’ success in the fall election

To examine the implications of the Democrats’ wins and look at how Ohioans voted on higher taxes for government services, we welcome our panel of experts: Statehouse reporters Laura Bischoff, of the USA Today Ohio Bureau, and Jo Ingles, of Ohio Public Radio, as well as Democrat Jo Mas and Republican Mike Miller.

11-13
19:57

Ohio's new congressional map: Who's happy?

For those of us tired of talking about redistricting, we’re happy. The Ohio Redistricting Commission has approved a bipartisan map and the issue appears settled for six years. But we might be the only ones who are happy.

11-06
15:31

Bowling Green State University poll indicates Trump approval slipping in Ohio

We have a good snapshot of how Ohio voters are feeling, a year out from the election that will decide the governor’s office and Congress. Bowling Green State University is out with its latest poll.

10-30
24:28

From property to paycheck: Ohio’s tax shift debate

For homeowners worried about skyrocketing property tax bills, a radical solution is gaining traction, but experts warn that abolishing these taxes could cause Ohio's income tax to increase drastically.

10-24
21:33

Shutdown continues with no end in sight

There’s no sign of a compromise in the government shutdown. Democrats in the Senate are blocking a funding bill, demanding that Republicans agree to reverse looming Medicaid cuts and extend Obamacare health insurance subsidies.

10-09
25:51

Politics and a Pint and a government shutdown

It’s a Politics and a Pint edition of Snollygoster. As we did in August, we gathered about 200 of our closest friends at Seventh Son Brewing in Columbus, where we talked politics while enjoying craft beers.

10-03
55:51

Free speech concerns stoked as Nexstar and Sinclair continue Jimmy Kimmel boycott

The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk fueled a lot of hyperbolic rhetoric and some serious consequences.

09-25
20:30

Finding a way forward after Kirk assassination

It has been more than a week since an assassin shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. President Trump and Vice President Vance have implied the violence was the result of far-left rhetoric, and they promise to crack down on liberal groups.

09-18
19:04

Ohio's map makeover

Lawmakers have begun the arduous process of drawing congressional districts for Ohio. Ohio Democrats did not support the two congressional maps passed four years ago. Because of that, the state’s constitution requires lawmakers to draw new ones this year. Ohio House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn joins the show.

09-13
20:56

Politics and a Pint

In this episode, we revisit last week’s Politics and a Pint event held at Seventh Son Brewing in Columbus.

08-28
44:04

Sen. Jon Husted will face Sherrod Brown in the race to keep his seat

With a campaign video and email early Monday morning, the former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown announced he will take on Senator Jon Husted next year.

08-21
16:11

What Sherrod Brown's Senate run means for Ohio politics

Brown is going to run for the U.S. Senate, the place he walked out of just eight months ago after losing a re-election bid to Republican Bernie Moreno.

08-14
17:30

Ohio to redraw congressional districts

The drama over legislative district mapmaking isn’t limited to Texas, where Republicans and Democrats are in a standoff over efforts to redraw lines. Once again, Ohio lawmakers are drawing legislative districts.

08-07
17:47

Congressman Jim Jordan deposed in ongoing Ohio State University sex abuse lawsuit

There have been major developments in the ongoing lawsuit against Ohio State University by sexual assault victims of former OSU team doctor Richard Strauss.

07-24
21:23

Lawmakers in search of property tax solution

Ohio is in the early stages of a major fight over property taxes. Thanks largely to rapidly rising home values, property taxes have jumped on average about 25–30% in recent years. Homeowners are mad, especially those on fixed incomes who have no plans to move and cash in on their home’s equity.

07-17
25:44

Is Columbus ready for the growth?

Once labeled a cow-town, known mainly for its college football team, Columbus is asserting itself as a major regional and national city and the growth projections are kind of startling. But is Columbus ready?

07-10
29:42

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