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May 17, 2013
IRS Targets Ohio Tea Party Groups, The Fallout
WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including the IRS targeting of Ohio Tea Party groups and morals clauses in employee contracts.
May 10, 2013
Taking Medicaid Expansion To The Ballot
WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of the prospects of a ballot issue to expand Medicaid coverage and the looming Ohio Tea Party revolt.
May 3, 2013
Right-To-Work Appears Dead On Arrival
WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including efforts to pass union limiting legislation at the statehouse.
April 26, 2013
Columbus City Schools – No Mayoral Takeover
WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including the education commission’s plan to fix the Columbus City Schools.
April 19, 2013
Marathon Bombing Impact on Columbus; Schools Takeover Plan?
Mike Thompson and his panel look at the impact of the Boston Marathon bombings on Ohio events and a legislative proposal that could lead to a mayoral takeover of the Columbus City Schools.
April 12, 2013
House GOP Leads Budget Revolt Against Governor John Kasich
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.
April 5, 2013
The Birth Control Coverage Debate Returns
WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide analysis of several topics including Attorney General Mike DeWine’s request for a contraception coverage exemption for private employers.
March 31, 2013
Same-Sex Marriage Goes To The Nation’s Top Courthouse
Statehouse Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio and Television and guest host Karen Kasler and this week’s panelists discuss the United States Supreme Court hearings on same-sex marriage.
March 22, 2013
Gov. John Kasich, JobsOhio Gives In, For Now
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.
March 15, 2013
Senator Rob Portman, An Unlikely Supporter of Gay Marriage
WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including Rob Portman’s surprising announcement that he supports Gay Marriage.
March 8, 2013
JobsOhio Takes Friendly Fire
WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including new questions about the state’s quasi-private development agency – JobsOhio.
March 1, 2013
Governor John Kasich – Mr. Popularity
WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of Governor Kasich’s rising approval rating, the prospects of a Gay Marriage issue on this year’s ballot, and more.
February 22, 2013
John Kasich Faces Tea Party Flak Over Medicaid Expansion
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.
February 15, 2013
GOP Lawmakers’ Unease With Gov. John Kasich’s Sales Tax Expansion
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 proposed sales taxes on services.
February 8, 2013
Governor John Kasich’s 3 Billion Dollar Tax Swap
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.
February 1, 2013
Governor John Kasich Takes His Turn At Fixing Ohio School Funding
WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including Governor Kasich’s education overhaul plan.
January 25, 2013
Barack Obama’s Agenda, GOP Considers Electoral College Change
WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel look at how President Obama’s agenda might affect Ohio and GOP suggested changes to Ohio’s electoral college system..
January 18, 2013
Will Gun Control Fly In Ohio? Gov. John Kasich’s Tax Plan
WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including a look at gun control in Ohio and plans to overhaul the tax code.
January 11, 2013
Ted Strickland Says No. Who Will Run Against Gov. John Kasich?
WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including Ted Strickland’s decision not to seek a re-match with Governor John Kasich.
January 4, 2013
Will Ted Strickland Seek Rematch With Gov. John Kasich?
WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel look at Ohio and the Federal tax deal, the 2013 Ohio political landscape, in particular which Democrat(s) will take on Governor John Kasich
December 21, 2012
After Newtown, The Impact On Ohio Policy, Attitudes
WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including a look at how the Connecticut school shootings will affect policy and attitudes in Ohio.
December 14, 2012
Right-To-Work Movement On Ohio’s Doorstep
WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including the prospects of Michigan’s “Right to Work” movement coming to Ohio.
December 7, 2012
John Kasich Picks Fights With Fracking Companies
WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including Govenor Kasich’s criticism of Ohio’s new shale drilling companies,
November 30, 2012
Heartbeat Bill Stops Beating, For Now
WOSU’s news director Mike Thompson and his panel provide an in-depth analysis of several topics including the Ohio Senate’s blocking of the anti-abortion “Heartbeat Bill”.
