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Voting has begun on Issue 1, the abortion rights amendment. Opponents argue that parents will lose the right to have a say if their child chooses an abortion. This week on Snollygoster, host Mike Thompson discusses the issue with Capital University law professor Dan Kobil and Dr. Courtney Kerestes, a fellow with Physicians for Reproductive Health.

In this episode of Snollygoster, we look at the proposed abortion rights amendment and how it compares to Michigan's amendment from last year. Zoe Clark, political director at Michigan Radio, discusses the dynamics and messaging of her state's successful abortion rights campaign.

Ohio's redistricting process restarted this week, but it was a false start. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, host Mike Thompson discusses the ongoing distract map drama with Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse Bureau Chief.

Abortion rights will be Issue 1 both on the ballot and in the minds of most voters going to the polls. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, host Mike Thompson discusses the politics of abortion with long-time political reporter Ken Rudin, host of the Political Junkie podcast.

Recent political wins by Ohio Democrats have some thinking that the state might be swinging more towards being a "purple" state. But that might be wishful thinking. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, host Mike Thompson talks with Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics.

Abortion rights will be on the ballot in November and conservatives can't agree on whether a compromise should be on the table. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, host Mike Thompson talks to Republican strategist Terry Casey about a rift in the GOP.

Nearly four in 10 voters came out in the heat of late July and early August to reject Issue 1. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, host Mike Thompson talks with supporters and opponents about the next steps.

The campaigns for and against Issue 1 are spending millions of dollars on TV ads to get voters to the polls. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson talks with Herb Asher, retired Ohio State University political science professor.

Ohio voters will vote on abortion rights in November but whether that will require 60% of the vote or a simple majority will be decided on August 8. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the latest polling and the pro-marijuana supporters racing to collect more signatures.

Secretary of State Frank LaRose is officially in the race for U.S. Senate for 2024. On this episode of Snollygoster, host Steve Brown discusses the timing of LaRose's announcement and recent polling on Issue 1. Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler joins the show.

On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the messaging around Issue 1, which could raise the threshold to change the Ohio Constitution.

Campaigners have submitted signatures for the ballot effort to enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss that campaign and the pro-marijuana legalization issue that could also be on the November ballot.

A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling is a win for redistricting reform advocates in Ohio and other states. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss what the case means with Ohio State professor and election law expert Steve Huefner.

It seems like a special August election is in the cards for Ohio. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling that allowed the vote to go forward.

Republicans at the statehouse – and in state capitols across the county – are pushing anti-transgender legislation with very similar language. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss this trend with Associated Press reporter Jeff McMillan.

The Ohio Supreme Court is expected to rule any day now on whether or not voters will get a chance to decide to make it harder to change the state's constitution. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss what is at stake.

The fight over Issue 1 continues, both in the hearts of voters and the courtroom. Issue 1 is a proposal to make it harder to amend the state constitution by raising the threshold for amendment from a simple majority to 60%. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose joins the show.

A joint resolution approved by the legislature will ask voters if they want to increase the majority needed to pass an amendment but legal cases could get in the way. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss this ongoing legal battle.

Ohio lawmakers are seeking to hold an August election to ask voters whether to make it harder to change the state constitution. Now, the Ohio Supreme Court will weigh in. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss legal wrangling over this issue.

Hundreds of protesters filled the Statehouse Wednesday as the House debated whether to ask voters to make it harder to change the Ohio constitution this summer. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss what to expect in a controversial August election on this issue.

Secretary of State Frank LaRose was caught on tape pitching himself to Republicans as a potential U.S. Senate candidate. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss LaRose's soft campaign and his viability as a challenger to Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown.

President Joe Biden announced that he will seek a second term in a highly-produced video message. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the level of enthusiasm for Biden amid the concerns about his age and ability to serve. Progressive activist Morgan Harper joins the show.

During an Ohio House committee meeting on an August ballot measure to make it harder to change the Ohio Constitution, members shut off debate without opposition input. Cries of "shame" rang out from the audience. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the future of the effort.

Republicans are beginning to realize that playing defense is a lot harder than playing offense. After recent success in limiting abortion access, Republicans find themselves defending a position most Americans disagree with. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss whether a compromise might be reached.

Republican lawmakers at the Statehouse want to make it harder to change the constitution before a November vote on abortion rights. To do that, they themselves must change the constitution. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, host Mike Thompson discusses efforts to amend the constitution. Former state representative Mike Curtin joins the show.