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House GOP Leads Budget Revolt Against Governor John Kasich

Mike Thompson — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:55:02 +0000

WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including the Ohio House’s rejection of Governor Kasich’s plan to expand Medicaid and sales taxes. The panel also looks at the lessons learned from the 1993 Lucasville Prison Riot.

Panelists:

Laura Bischoff (Dayton Daily News)
Jim Siegel (The Columbus Dispatch)
Brian Rothenberg (Progress Ohio)
Mark Weaver (Republican Strategist)

The Birth Control Coverage Debate Returns

Mike Thompson — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:55:47 +0000

WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including Attorney General Mike DeWine’s request for a contraception coverage exemption for private employers. The panel also looks at the latest in Governor Kasich’s effort to trade income tax cuts with an expansion of the state sales tax.

Panelists:

Bill Cohen(Ohio Public Radio )
Julie Carr Smyth (The Associated Press)
Sam Gresham (Common Cause Ohio)
Gene Krebs (Former State Lawmaker)

Gov. John Kasich, JobsOhio Gives In, For Now

Mike Thompson — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:30:21 +0000

WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including JobsOhio’s reluctant agreement to open its books and the growing business opposition to expanding the sales tax.

Panelists:

William Hershey (Writer)
Mark Niquette (Bloomberg News)
Brian Rothenberg (Progress Ohio)
Curt Steiner (Republican Strategist)

Governor John Kasich – Mr. Popularity

Mike Thompson — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 01:55:35 +0000

WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including Governor Kasich’s rising approval rating, the prospects of a Gay Marriage issue on this year’s ballot and the ongoing debate over Governor Kasich’s tax plan.

Panelists:

Bill Cohen (Ohio Public Radio)
Joe Hallett (The Columbus Dispatch)
Bob Clegg (Republican Strategist)
Janetta King (Innovation Ohio)

John Kasich Faces Tea Party Flak Over Medicaid Expansion

Mike Thompson — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:50:49 +0000

WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including Governor Kasich’s controversial plan to expand Medicaid coverage for poor Ohioans. The panel also looks at the building power struggle over the Columbus City Schools, efforts to repeal Ohio’s gay marriage ban and the coming civilian use of unmanned drone aircraft.

Panelists:

Mark Niquette (Bloomberg News)
Darrel Rowland (The Columbus Dispatch)
Terry Casey (Republican Strategist)
Sam Gresham (Common Cause Ohio)

GOP Lawmakers’ Unease With Gov. John Kasich’s Sales Tax Expansion

Mike Thompson — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:55:45 +0000

WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including the growing controversy over Governor Kasich’s sales taxes on services plan and how the state budget will affect higher education.

Panelists:

William Hershey (Retired Statehouse Correspondent)
Julie Carr Smyth (The Associated Press)
Dale Butland (Innovation Ohio)
Terry Casey (Republican Strategist)

Governor John Kasich’s 3 Billion Dollar Tax Swap

Mike Thompson — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 01:55:04 +0000

WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including Governor Kasich’s plan to cut income taxes while imposing new taxes on scores of services. The panel also looks at how the details of the governor’s school funding plan don’t match his promises, a planned expansion of Medicaid and under-performing Ohio casinos.

Panelists:

Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio / TV)
Jim Siegel (The Columbus Dispatch)
Michael Cole (Democratic Strategist)
Gene Krebs (Former State Legislator)