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**Snollygoster | Ohio’s Politics Podcast – Mike Thompson**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Key Takeaways from the Ohio Primary May 07, 2026

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The candidates are set for Ohio's general election in November. There were no big surprises in this week’s primary.

Poll suggests Ohio may look more like a purple state in November Apr 30, 2026

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An important election is just around the corner. Ohio will elect a new governor and decide who will represent the state in the U.S. Senate. A new poll provides a snapshot of what voters are thinking, and the results are interesting.

The Personal Turn in the Ohio Gubernatorial Race Apr 23, 2026

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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 Apr 09, 2026

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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 Apr 02, 2026

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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 Mar 26, 2026

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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 Mar 19, 2026

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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 Mar 12, 2026

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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 Mar 05, 2026

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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 Feb 26, 2026

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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.