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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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The Personal Turn in the Ohio Gubernatorial Race

2026/04/23

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is out with a new ad where his wife shows off their new baby. In another ad, he goes after Democrat Amy Acton for her role in the COVID-19 shutdowns.

Looking Back To When Ohio Was Blue

2026/04/09

We look back at a time when Ohio was blue politically, or at least purple. We talk with longtime Democratic activist Dale Butland, who worked for U.S. Sen. John Glenn and has a new book out When Ohio Was Blue.

Democrats plan for Vance 2028

2026/04/02

The 2028 presidential campaign likely will start about a year from now, but Democrats are not waiting to take on a likely candidate: Ohioan and Vice President JD Vance.

Transparency at JobsOhio

2026/03/26

JobsOhio is in the news not because of a big new project, but because of the role, however small, it played in the sudden resignation of Ohio State University President Ted Carter.

Citizens organize to stop data centers

2026/03/19

As electric bills rise and data centers start to encroach upon suburbs and farmland, politicians are hearing from voters and starting to ask if data centers are worth it.

Inappropriate Access: Ohio State Pres. Ted Carter's resignation and the role of university presidents

2026/03/12

While its end was unusual, Ted Carter’s tenure may not be all that uncommon. The job has always been difficult, but it seems to be increasingly challenging. To examine the politics of being a college president, Josh Moody, reporter for Inside Higher Ed, joins the show.

Ohio Politicians react to Iran War

2026/03/05

Ohio’s congressional delegation largely split along partisan lines in reacting to the attacks on Iran. Vice President JD Vance once strongly said the US should not get involved in endless wars, but supports the president in this case.

Wexner's testimony

2026/02/26

Les Wexner answered questions from members of the House Oversight Committee for about five hours about how much he knew about the sex offender and what role he may have played in Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking.

Wexner's ties to Epstein and Ohio State

2026/02/19

University officials say they are considering all the facts, and they have a process to consider the requests to remove Wexner’s name from the medical center, the arts center, and the football complex.

Eliminating property taxes

2026/02/12

The Tax Foundation says Ohio has the eighth-highest effective property tax rate in the country. Some residents are fed up. Citizens for Property Tax Reform member Beth Blackmarr joins the show.

DeWine working to keep AEP headquarters in Ohio

2026/02/05

AEP seemed to survive the storm pretty well, at least in Ohio. But the utility made news when Governor DeWine mentioned his administration is trying to keep AEP's headquarters in Ohio. The company is looking to possibly move out of its 31-story headquarters in Columbus.

A closer look at Vice President JD Vance

2026/01/29

It has been an eventful year for the Trump–Vance administration. We’ve focused more on Trump than Vance, but Vance has been more visible than many vice presidents.

Anti-ICE protest vs. obstruction

2026/01/22

Protests continue in Minnesota and across the country. Here in Central Ohio, there is no sign of intense ICE activity, but detentions continue. Ohio State students protested the school, including the Border Patrol, at its career fair this week. Officials continue to warn protesters not to get in the way of any enforcement activity.

Ohio’s reaction to ICE's operations

2026/01/16

The new year started with a firehose-like stream of political news. Venezuela, ICE activity, the tragic shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis and false daycare fraud claims in Ohio have dominated the news.

Poll shows glimmer of hope for Ohio Democrats

2025/12/18

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

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★★★★★

Dragonlady0719 2024/10/12

Informative for Ohioans

Informative and interesting. Good topics and good guests. I think it’s important to stay informed about state-wide politics and this podcast does a ...

★★☆☆☆

Akron Buckeye 2026/02/21

Is the thoughtful discussion in the room with us?

The 2/19/26 episode epitomizes what’s gone wrong with this podcast. It used to be a reliable source for a thoughtful discussion, now it’s a platform f...

★★★★★

S’no flake 2024/05/16

Ohio politics with a touch of humor

I look forward to it every Thursday. The Snollygoster of the Week is a humorous closer.

★★★★★

Amcg16 2024/03/14

I look forward to the episodes!

I really enjoy the shows!

★★★★★

Red_blazer1 2023/04/17

Funny and Topical

I really am here for the View from Richwood but enjoy all parts of this podcast. Very good information for anyone in Ohio.

★★★☆☆

BigTennn 2024/01/26

Better than most

Glad I found an Ohio podcast that’s actually informative and listenable. But are we all just going to ignore that the intro song is a brazen rip off ...

★★★★★

Stxman08 2022/06/24

Ohio politics with humor

Keep your finger on the pulse of Ohio politics with a healthy dose of cynicism and humor. There are great interviews with diverse guests with fun awar...

★☆☆☆☆

Xshopkick Addict 2023/03/29

Skip it

Not worth the listen.

★★★★★

mikeyP1985__ 2021/11/11

A healthy & hilarious take on Ohio politics

Steve and Mike might be the only two dudes who can talk politics without raising my blood pressure. In fact, their occasional jokes may indeed lower i...

★★★★★

4763 2021/03/12

Listen Up- they’re great

I really really enjoy this podcast. Mike and Steve really do a great job of keeping you updated, staying fair, and cracking a joke or two. I feel like...

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