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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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Do we believe the polls? The governor's race turns a corner | Snollygoster

2026/10/08

Two new polls show Amy Acton has a lead in the race for governor. A Suffolk University poll conducted for USA Today shows her with a 9-point lead over Vivek Ramaswamy, 50% to 41%.

Could a 38-cent gas tax holiday shake up the governor's race?

2026/10/01

Gasoline prices have fallen a bit over the past week. Here in Columbus, they have gone down from $4.50 a gallon to about $4.30 a gallon, so a 20-cent drop. Come next week, they will drop at least another 38.5 cents because Ohio lawmakers this week passed a suspension of the state's gasoline tax.

Crypto industry targets Sherrod Brown with $30 million ad campaign

2026/09/24

This week, the leading crypto political action committee, Fairshake, said it plans to spend at least $30 million to support Sen. Jon Husted and oppose Brown.

Independent voters favor Acton in new poll

2026/09/17

We have a new poll to give us an idea of where Ohio voters' minds are as we approach the start of early voting. It is hard to believe, but Ohioans start casting ballots in about two and a half weeks.

Does Ohio need a constitutional amendment on voter ID?

2026/09/10

Ohioans will vote on whether to put in the constitution a requirement that Ohio voters show a photo ID before they can cast a ballot. It is Issue 3 on the ballot.

Ads vs. Substance in the Ohio Governor’s Race

2026/08/27

The race for Ohio governor is heating up.

Amy Acton's appeal to moderates

2026/08/20

The Democrat running for governor is doing her best to stay away from any kind of socialist label. She has taken some moderate stances in recent weeks.

Lessons from Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan

2026/08/13

What lessons can Ohio Democrats, or Ohio politicians in general, learn from Abdul El-Sayed's far-left progressive victory in that state's Senate primary?

Rep. Max Miller resists calls to drop reelection bid amid bitter custody battle

2026/08/06

Emily Moreno, in court filings, accuses Miller of physically abusing her and their 2-year-old daughter. Miller denies the allegations and says his ex-wife has mental health issues.

Candidates pitch their tax relief plans

2026/07/30

Next to rising gas prices and grocery prices, property taxes have loomed as the symbol of affordability in Ohio. Thanks to rising property values and voter-approved levies, property taxes have risen sharply in Ohio over the last few years.

Ohio's 2026 money race is high-stakes for Senate and Governor

2026/07/23

With an open governor's seat and control of the U.S. Senate at stake, candidates running for major office in Ohio this year are attracting lots of donations.

Ad targets Husted on data center support

2026/07/16

This week, we discuss the race for the U.S. Senate and Sherrod Brown’s slightly risky new ad, where he takes on Jon Husted and data centers.

Politics and a pint

2026/07/01

WOSU hosted a Politics and a Pint event last week. These events are a lot of fun. We get together at a Columbus-area brewpub and talk politics in front of a crowd of political junkies and public media fans.

Death penalty politics

2026/06/25

DeWine’s change in position seems little more than symbolic. Republican leaders in the Legislature support the death penalty. There is no movement ready to put it on the ballot.

Why Ohio’s governor wants to end capital punishment

2026/06/18

Gov. Mike DeWine has come out against Ohio’s death penalty. This week, the conservative Republican governor, who co-sponsored the bill that reinstated capital punishment in 1981, said Ohio should abolish it.

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4.4 out of 5

112 reviews

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Augustus1250 2026/10/08

Needs Improvement

The guests are often too partisan and irritating. More objective analysis is needed.

★☆☆☆☆

Jim Ohio1 2026/10/02

Mike Has No Credibility

The host invites Republican propagandists/Christian zealots on the show to declaim unchallenged and typically unsubstantiated analysis. The show is 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...

★★★★★

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 ...

★★★★★

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!

★★★☆☆

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 ...

★★★★★

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.

★☆☆☆☆

Xshopkick 00 Addict 2023/03/29

Skip it

Not worth the listen.

★★★★★

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...

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