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Ep. 47 – Ticketing Chaos Explained: Bots, Brokers & Bold Claims with Joel Schwartz What do Donald Trump, Kid Rock, and a 200% ticket guarantee have in common? They’re all part of the chaotic, misunderstood world of live event ticketing—and veteran ticket broker, founding member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB) and attorney, Joel Schwartz is here to discuss the current executive order and how it affects ticket brokers and fans. In this high-impact episode, we sit down with one of the original voices in ticket resale to break down what’s really driving the headlines. From political theater to pricing transparency, Schwartz shares insider stories from decades in the game—starting with Lions games in the '70s and stretching all the way to Super Bowl holdbacks, Taylor Swift meltdowns, and FTC policy shifts. In this episode, you'll learn: Why bots aren’t the real problem—and who actually is How “dynamic pricing” impact fans, travel planners, and the entire resale market What the new executive orders and pricing laws could mean for concerts, sports, and festivals How fans, brokers, and platforms can navigate an increasingly complex and competitive marketplace Whether you're a travel professional, ticketing insider, or just a fan tired of hidden fees and vanishing inventory, this episode delivers clarity, context, and a dose of hard truth. Follow us at @Tix2TravelPod on all platforms and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. www.tttpod.com www.xpotravel.com…
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×Columbus Dispatch senior editor Darrel Rowland speaks about campaign contributions in Ohio. During this episode of the Buckeye Forum politics podcast Rowland provides a snapshot of the top 16 donors in the state and give details on each of them. Top 16 donors: #1 $2.31 million Virginia “Ginni” Ragan, Columbus #2 $2.24 million Frances, John and David Pepper, Cincinnati #3 $1.90 million Boich family, Columbus, Miami Beach #4 $1.34 million Ratner family, Cleveland area #5 $913,000 Leslie and Abigail Wexner, New Albany #6 $904,000 Karen Wright and Thomas Rastin, Mount Vernon #7 $869,000 Bill Lager, Columbus #8 $838,000 Geraldine and David Warner, Cincinnati #9 $820,000 Ronald Wilheim, Cincinnati #10 $704,000 Lindner family, Cincinnati #11 $681,000 Donald and Gayle Oeters, Cincinnati #12 $607,000 Richard W. Pogue, Cleveland #13 $529,000 Lee and Patti Schear, Dayton #14 $522,000 Anthony and Becky Alexander, Akron #15 $495,000 David Maltz, Cleveland #16 $441,000 Richard and Katherine Rosenthal, Cincinnati…
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Dispatch political reporters Rick Rouan and Randy Ludlow recap the opening night of the online Democratic National Convention on the latest episode of the Buckeye Forum. During this episode we discuss what speakers John Kasich, Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders all had to say during Monday night’s digital DNC.…
Dispatch political reporters Rick Rouan and Anna Staver discuss how things are going to be very different at this year’s Democratic National Convention. During this episode we talk about how this digital DNC will impact Ohio’s Biden delegates as they watch this convention from their homes. Finally, we mention how this virtual convention is now a series of nationally broadcast speeches, Zoom lunches, and conference calls.…
Columbus Dispatch political reporters Rick Rouan, Randy Ludlow, and Anna Staver discuss the latest in Ohio politics on the newest episode of the Buckeye Forum podcast. During this episode we talk about how Dr. Amy Acton has resigned as the state’s health director, what precautions the state has been taken amid the coronavirus pandemic, and where we might see things go from here. Finally, we discuss what the Ohio General Assembly has done so far this year, and mention what we can expect to see when they return from summer recess.…
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Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and politics reporter Rick Rouan discuss election security and what this means for voters in Ohio. Next we talk about what election officials are doing regarding the upcoming 2020 election. Finally, we discuss what the terms sockpuppets and catfishing mean, and what’s being done with social media to control the flow of disinformation. Read more: Voters again to face tsunami of online disinformation, experts warn What you need to know about the language of disinformation 8 Ohio counties fail to meet election security deadline Elections board member LaRose forced to resign over security concerns fires back…
Ohio purged more than 460,000 voter registrations in 2019. Reporters from The Columbus Dispatch and USA TODAY Network dug into those registrations that were wrongly targeted for cancellation.
Columbus Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland speaks with politics reporters Rick Rouan and Anna Staver to recap Lara Trump’s recent visit to Columbus, discusses Donald Trump’s first 2020 campaign visit to Toledo, Ohio last night, and talks about what Ohio’s suburbs might look like for this upcoming presidential election. Read more: Killing of Iranian terrorist leader touted by Donald Trump in Ohio rally, first of 2020 Lara Trump stumps for father-in-law in Columbus Fact-checking Trump’s claims about tanks, cars and Ohio’s ‘best’ economic year…
Columbus Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and politics reporter Cathy Candisky explain the latest findings in the ongoing Side Effects series. During this episode we talk about why you are paying so much for your prescription drugs, explain what “AWP” means, and talk what are three things currently wrong with the average wholesale pricing model.…
Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland speaks with politics reporter Anna Staver on the latest edition of the Buckeye Forum podcast. During this episode we discuss Ohio’s school voucher system, explain how school are able to obtain a voucher, and talk about what could potentially be changed with these rules. Finally, we discuss how these new voucher rules could impact Ohio’s schools in the future.…
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Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland speaks with politics reporters Randy Ludlow and Anna Staver on the latest episode of the Buckeye Forum podcast. During this episode we discuss what Governor Mike DeWine has been up to since he took office, talk about how sports betting in Ohio might be legal soon, and mention whether to put the Ohio Casino Commission or the Ohio Lottery Commission in charge of sports betting. Finally, we talk about DeWine’s gun control plan and what this could mean for the state of Ohio.…
Columbus Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland speaks with politics reporter Rick Rouan on the latest episode of the Buckeye Forum podcast. During this episode we talk about what defines a suburb, what has been going on in these Ohio suburbs politically speaking, and look ahead to how these suburbs might be impacted for the upcoming 2020 general election.…
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Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland speaks with politics reporter Rick Rouan on the latest episode of the Buckeye Forum Politics podcast. During this episode we preview the Democratic debate in Westerville, Ohio and tell you what to look out for. Finally, we address topics such as gun control, health care, and how Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders recently had a heart attack.…
Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland speaks with reporter Rick Rouan on the latest episode of the Buckeye Forum Politics podcast. During this we discuss Ohio’s voter purge process, talk about where things currently stand with this, and what happens to people when they get placed on the purge list. Next we talk about how this list is complicated, the current problems associated with it, and how some voters were incorrectly placed on this list. Finally, we explain what happens when you move within the same county, and discuss what provisional ballots are.…
Vice President Mike Pence called out two Magna workers during a groundbreaking ceremony for the company's new manufacturing facility in Lancaster, Ohio. He also spoke of Lancaster native Sgt. Joseph Collette, who died on March 22 during a combat mission in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province from injuries resulting from enemy fire. The Lancaster native joined the Army in November 2010 and was assigned to the 242nd Ordnance Battalion, 71st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group, based at Fort Carson, Colorado.…
Dispatch public affairs staff Darrel Rowland, Randy Ludlow, Cathy Candisky, and Marty Schladen reflect on reporter Jim Siegel’s life. July 12th, 2019 is exactly one month to the day since Dispatch legislative reporter Jim Siegel passed away. During this podcast we share memories about our time working with Jim, talk about the love and devotion that Jim had for his wife and family, and recognize the talented journalist he was.…
Columbus Dispatch Washington D.C. bureau reporters Jack Torry and Jessica Wehrman discuss the latest news in the government shutdown. We further discuss how President Donald Trump still wants to build a wall to enhance border security, why this is such an unusual shutdown, and what we can expect to see in the upcoming weeks.…
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Public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and political reporter Marty Schladen discusses the recent news in the ongoing Side Effects series produced by the Columbus Dispatch. During this episode we address how Walmart has blasted CVS Caremark and would stop doing most business with them. We further explain what pharmacy benefit managers are, what this means if you get your prescription drugs from Walmart, and unpack the current issues that Walmart has with CVS.…
Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and political reporter Jim Siegel discuss what’s been going on in The Ohio Statehouse. During this we breakdown Monday’s news of how Larry Householder was elected Ohio House speaker, how things might change in the Ohio House, and what’s been going on in the Ohio Senate.…
Dispatch reporters Cathy Candisky and Lucas Sullivan talk about the newest installment in the on-going Side Effects series. During this we talk about what pharmacy benefit managers are doing in Ohio that increases drug prices here, across the country. We further discuss the current rebate process, what this entails, and ask the question of if these rebates are actually kickbacks. Finally, we talk about how these rebates relate to Ohio and how this can raise the price of your drug costs.…
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Dispatch projects reporter Lucas Sullivan discusses the latest findings in our Side Effects series. During this we talk about how the Dispatch asked Medicaid about CVS slashing reimbursements and how Medicaid has ordered CVS to reinstate the prices. Finally, talk about the potential move for a carve out of PBMs altogether in the state of Ohio.…
Keith Faber, a former president of the Ohio Senate and now a state representative from Celina, is seeking to be the next Ohio auditor. We talk to him about his plans for the office and his record.
Zack Space, a former Democratic congressman from Dover, is his party's nominee for state auditor in an unusually competitive election year. We discuss his vision for the office and why he thinks he's better suited than his Republican opponent.
Democrat Louise Valentine, is taking on Republican Rep. Andrew Brenner in the 19th Senate District, which includes northern Columbus, along with Delaware and Knox counties. Valentine, a consumer analyst for L Brands, sits down to talk about health care, education and why she thinks this red district has become a competitive fight.…
It's not just between Republican Mike DeWine and Democrat Richard Cordray. A pair of minor-party candidates, the Green Party's Constance Gadell-Newton and the Libertarian Party's Travis Irvine, also are running for Ohio governor. They discuss their candidacies, and their objections to major party rule, in the latest Buckeye Forum podcast.…
Democrat Danny O’Connor, who lost by less than 1 point in the August special election, is hoping for slightly better results this time as he once again duels Republican Rep. Troy Balderson in a district that includes northern Franklin County, Delaware County and all or parts of five other counties. O’Connor sits down to talk about health care, infrastructure, the Republican tax cut plan, and Nick Bosa’s decision to leave the Buckeyes.…
Democrat Mary Lightbody talks about her views on a variety of issues, including education, health care and taxes, as she seeks to represent the district that covers Gahanna, New Albany and Westerville. The former public school teacher is now a senior lecturer at the Ohio State University-Newark, where she teaches future teachers. She is running against Republican Tim Barhorst, an insurance agent. The seat is currently held by Rep. Anne Gonzales, R-Worthington, who is term limited.…
We talk to Veronica Escobar, the El Paso woman who is likely to fill the congressional seat now occupied by Beto O'Rourke, the Democrat who is challenging Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. We talk about the border, trade, immigration, family separations and, of course, whether Beto actually can turn Texas Blue.…
Dispatch reporters Lucas Sullivan and Marty Schladen talk about the details behind how taxpayers may be paying twice for the same Medicaid drug services.
The two candidates in one of the state’s most competitive Ohio House seats, which includes Upper Arlington, part of Hilliard and Clintonville, and a western swath of Franklin County, come together to debate education, health care, taxes and other state policies. Russo has spent nearly two decades advising decision makers on heath care policy, most recently as policy research director for a health policy consulting firm. Yassenoff is CFO of his family's commercial real estate business and spent seven years as a policy adviser for the Kasich administration and eight years on Upper Arlington City Council. The seat is currently held by Rep. Jim Hughes, R-Upper Arlington, who is running for judge.…
The two candidates in one of the state’s most competitive Ohio House seats, which includes Dublin and Worthington, come together to debate education, health care, taxes and other state policies. Liston, a Democrat, is a doctor of internal medicine and pediatrics and a medical instructor. Harris, a Republican, is an attorney and veteran member of the Dublin Board of Education. The seat is currently held by Rep. Mike Duffey, R-Worthington, who is term limited.…
Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland speaks with reporters Jim Siegel and Ben Deeter regarding the topic of abortion. During this we discuss the current laws that Ohio has in place regarding abortion, what the so called “heartbeat bill” entails, and look at what other states are doing nationally on the topic. Finally, we explain how the Ohio Right to Life group is involved in this, discuss what the “Abortion Pill Reversal Information Act” consists of, and speculate if the Supreme Court’s decision of Roe v. Wade could be overturned.…
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Dispatch public affairs reporter Jim Siegel speaks with state superintendent Paolo DeMaria and Chad Aldis, VP for Ohio policy and advocacy for the Thomas B. Fordham Institute about the latest effort to establish state high school graduation requirements.
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Washington D.C. reporter Jessica Wehrman talks about how a community wrestles with what to do about reports that the region outside their middle school is contaminated with radioactive contamination.
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Dispatch reporters Marty Schladen and Cathy Candisky discuss the latest findings in the Columbus Dispatch’s Side Effects series. During this we discuss how the efforts in Ohio to reform pharmacy benefit managers have helped this issue to gain national attention. We also talk about a new bill signed by the Arkansas governor which bans spread pricing, other reform laws around the country, and how pharmacy benefit managers are profiting off spread pricing in Michigan.…
Dispatch public affairs reporter Jim Siegel talks with Howard Fleeter of the Ohio Education Policy Institute and Julie Wagner Feasel, member of the Olentangy Board of Education regarding Ohio school funding. During this we address issues of why Ohio school funding is still broken, what is wrong with the current school funding formula, and how we got to this point.…
Jack Torry, Washington bureau chief of the Columbus Dispatch, talks about the Mueller report and what it means for President Donald Trump's administration.
Dispatch Public Affairs Editor Darrel Rowland speaks with reporter Jim Siegel to discuss the latest gas tax that the Ohio legislature recently approved, talk about what the House and Senate originally proposed on this tax during the negotiations, and what this tax money will be used for. Finally, we discuss some of the different details of this gax tax and how Ohio drivers soon won’t need a front license plate.…
Washington D.C. reporter Jessica Wehrman speaks with Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Upper Arlington on the latest edition of the Buckeye Forum Politics podcast. In this episode we discuss Trump's emergency declaration on the border, civility, Trump's Twitter account and why he reads so many nerdy government books.…
Dispatch Public Affairs Editor Darrel Rowland speaks with reporter Jim Siegel on the proposed Ohio gas tax hike, where the funds for this proposed gas tax will go, and discuss the initial gas tax proposal from Gov. Mike DeWine. Finally, we talk about the proposed plan from the Ohio House and the potential new fee that will be applied to electric and hybrid vehicle owners.…
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivers his first State of the State address. During this the republican delivers his first assessment of the state and highlights some of his plans for Ohio during his first term as governor.
Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland talks with reporter Marty Schladen on the latest special Side Effects investigative Buckeye Forum podcast series. During this we discuss the news of how Attorney General Dave Yost announced that he is seeking repayment of nearly $16 million paid to pharmacy-benefit manager OptumRx by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation. We further address the question of if any corruption is involved regarding this ongoing investigation of Ohio’s pharmacy-benefit managers.…
Washington D.C. reporter Jessica Wehrman speaks with Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan on how he is seriously considering a run for president in the 2020 election. During this we talk about his potential timeline of when he could make this announcement, why he is concerned about our country, and proposals that Ryan might be concerned about. We also discuss big issues like health care and climate change. Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan ‘seriously considering’ running for president in 2020…
Washington D.C. reporter Jessica Wehrman speaks with congressman Troy Balderson about his first weeks in congress as a sophomore, Troy explains his first bill passed regarding government shutdowns, and, what is currently happening in Ohio’s 12 th district.
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Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and reporter Jim Siegel talk about what’s new in the Ohio House, breakdown the new leadership that is currently in place, and what could look different with Larry Householder as the Ohio House speaker. Finally, we discuss Ohio’s gas tax, transportation, and charter schools in Ohio.…
Columbus Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and reporter Marty Schladen discuss Ohio’s dilemma with a death row inmate scheduled for execution February 13th, even though a federal judge ruled last week that Ohio’s execution protocol is akin to fatal “waterboarding.” Ohio’s execution method likened to waterboarding, fire in veins - but won’t change…
Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and reporter Cathy Candisky talk with Democrat Kathleen Clyde on why she believes she is the correct candidate for secretary of state. We further discuss some of her proposals regarding voter registration, cyber security, and what’s the biggest difference between her and the opponent Frank LaRose.…
Dispatch public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and reporter Cathy Candisky talk with Republican Frank LaRose on why he believes he is the best fit for secretary of state. We further discuss Ohio’s voter purge system and talk about his proposal on voter registration. Finally, we hear his thoughts on how to get more people voting, and what types of machines they should be voting on.…
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Columbus Dispatch reporters Cathy Candisky, Lucas Sullivan, and Marty Schladen discuss the breaking news regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Medicaid. We further talk about how the Ohio Department of Medicaid is ordering the termination of contracts with pharmacy middleman that use "spread pricing," putting an end to a practice that has cost taxpayers hundreds of millions. Finally, we talk about how Medicaid officials directed the state's five managed care plans to move to a more transparent pass-through pricing model effective Jan. 1.…
Columbus Dispatch reporters Lucas Sullivan and Cathy Candisky recap what the definition of spread pricing is and how it plays a role in Pharmacy Benefit Mangers. Next we discuss how rebates demanded by pharmacy middleman from drug manufacturers are driving up the cost Americans pay for prescription drugs by billions of dollars. Finally, we provide some of the numbers regarding rebates that we found out during our investigative reporting.…
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Columbus Dispatch political reports Jim Siegel and Cathy Candisky talk about how the Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled against ECOT earlier this week. We further discuss what came from 4-2 ruling against ECOT, and mention some issues that are still lingering. Finally, we talk about where former ECOT students have gone since the school’s closing in January. Ohio Supreme Court backs state action, rules 4-2 against ECOT…
Dispatch political reporters Marty Schladen and Cathy Candisky discuss local pharmacists and the impact that pharmacy benefit managers have had on them. We further talk about Clinton County resident Robert Kratzer's pharmacy business and the struggles that he has faced over the past couple of years.
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A look at several potential conflicts between members of the Kasich administration alongside some strangely friendly treatment the company's received at their erstwhile government overseers.
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It happened in Ohio, New York, Iowa, Arkansas, New Jersey and possibly many other states. Giant pharmacy middleman CVS Caremark suddenly slashed reimbursements it paid community pharmacies, some of them far below pharmacists’ costs.
Columbus Dispatch projects reporter Lucas Sullivan speaks with Dave Montgomery, president of the firefighters union, on PBMs and a compound drug issue that happened in the city of Columbus. We further explain what happened with a topical pain cream, and how it costs the city more than $8,000 a prescription.…
Dispatch political reporter Marty Schladen speaks with pharmacy manager Josh Cox on how pharmacy benefit managers might be keeping cancer patients from their medicine. We further discuss the process of what happens when a cancer patient comes to see Josh, and how much some of these medicines can cost. Finally, we explain what a pharmacy benefit manager is, and what struggles cancer patients face when working with PBMS.…
Dispatch political reporters Cathy Candisky and Marty Schladen discuss what pharmacy-benefit managers are and how we learned about this topic. Next we talk about what the price reimbursement rates are for pharmacies and how this plays a role with CVS Caremark. Finally we mention how Medicaid is involved with this issue and what Ohio lawmakers are attempting to do about it.…
Public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and Randy Ludlow speak with gubernatorial candidate Mike DeWine regarding his run to become Ohio’s next governor. We discuss his current campaign and what DeWine thinks his chances of winning are. Next we talk about his campaign attack ads with Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, and talk about the nation’s drug epidemic. Finally we talk about DeWine’s thoughts on medicaid, education in the state of Ohio, and employment opportunities.…
Public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and Randy Ludlow speak with Tom Steyer on his “Need to Impeach” campaign. His series of national town-hall events demanding President Donald Trump’s impeachment was kicked off in Columbus Thursday night before a crowd of more than 100 people. We further discuss what this campaign is trying to accomplish, and recap Steyer’s recent stop in Columbus. Finally, we talk about Tom’s thoughts on the Russian hacking and the influence it had on the most recent U.S. election.…
Dispatch Editor Alan Miller and senior public affairs reporter Randy Ludlow discuss tips for gaining access to public records and talk about how you can best fashion your request to increase your chances of landing the information you seek. Furthermore we mention the importance of public records and explain how these records are vital to the reporting done here at the Columbus Dispatch. Finally, we discuss how we can leverage public records and explain the appeal process through the Ohio Court of Claims when records might be improperly held.…
Public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and reporter Marty Schladen speak with U.S. Senate candidate Mike Gibbons on why he’s the best choice to be nominated. We further discuss what role Gibbons played in helping Donald Trump to get elected. Finally, we discuss his financial background and his own business that is an opioid treatment facility.…
Dispatch political reporters Randy Ludlow and Marty Schladen discuss the recent resignation of Republican lawmaker Wes Goodman, and the misconduct by him in his Riffe Center office. We also talk about Ohio Supreme Court Justice Bill O’Neill and his social media post that disclosed 50 lovers.
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Public affairs editor Darrel Rowland, Dispatch reporters Jim Siegel, and Marty Schladen discuss how Richard Cordray has quit his federal post and is expected to run for Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Also, we discuss how Republican representative Wes Goodman was confronted with evidence of inappropriate conduct inside his Riffe Center office. Finally, we also talk about how the scheduled execution of twice-convicted killer Alva Campbell was called off on Wednesday.…
Washington D.C. bureau reporters Jack Torry and Jessica Wehrman talk about the tomorrow’s election, preview the candidates and upcoming races. We also discuss Ed Gillespie and his run for Virginia governor against Ralph Northam. Next we talk about the deadly Texas church shooting that happened yesterday, and if we will see changes with the NRA and gun bills. Finally we discuss the GOP tax overhaul and the changes it’s full of.…
Washington D.C. bureau reporters Jack Torry and Jessica Wehrman talk about Paul Manafort, the charges against him regarding the Russian interference in the 2016 election, and how he was indicted on felony charges of conspiracy against the United States and other counts. We also discuss the possibility if Trump will fire Robert Muller. Finally we speak about the Republicans tax reform bill and what it could consist of.…
Jack Torry and Jessica Wehrman discuss what's happening in Washington, D.C. including Rep. Pat Tiberi's departure and who might replace him (and how long it will take.) They also discuss what Ohio voters want in their Congressional delegation.
Washington D.C. reporter Jessica Wehrman discusses the recent announcement that Congressman Rep. Pat Tiberi will be resigning from Congress by the end of next January. We also talk about his statement from today and what his plans are after his departure in Congress. Finally we talk about some personal, professional issues regarding Tiberi’s departure.…
Dispatch reporters Jim Siegel and Marty Schladen discuss the three recent gun bills, provide details and explain the ‘stand your ground’ bill, and talk about the need for proof when acting in self-defense during shooting situations.
Washington D.C. reporter Jessica Wehrman speaks with Senator Rob Portman regarding his bill to help stop sex trafficking, how he got involved in this issue, and how this is a countrywide ongoing problem. Finally Portman discusses if he thinks this bill has a chance to pass the Senate.
Washington D.C. bureau reporters Jack Torry and Jessica Wehrman talk about a recent government spending bill, how the debt ceiling has been raised, and how flood insurance has been extended for three months. They also discuss the September 11 th tragedy and the memories from 16 years ago today.
Washington D.C. bureau reporters Jessica Wehrman and Jack Torry discuss passing a bill for financial recovery in Houston, if the debt ceiling will be raised with its approaching deadline decision, and talk about the potential of a government shutdown and how it’s more manageable than defaulting on its debt.…
Dispatch reporter Jim Siegel talks about the Senate vote to override six of Gov. John Kasich’s vetoes, how Senate Republicans had the ability to approve as many as 11 overrides, and how it’s related to the state budget, Medicaid.
Dispatch reporter Alan Johnson speaks with John Born, Director of Ohio Department of Public Safety, regarding the nation wide drug epidemic, the pipeline of drugs and how this poison is moved into Ohio, and the special training to recognize drugged drives who are under the influence.
Dispatch reporters Jim Siegel and Cathy Candisky discuss how ECOT’s funding will be reduced by an additional 12 percent, how to count enrollment at online schools, and how ECOT got started by founder Bill Lager.
Dispatch reporter Alan Johnson recaps the first execution in Ohio since 2014. It’s also Ohio’s 54 th execution since 1999.
Dispatch reporters Jim Siegel and Rick Rouan discuss the 5-2 Ohio Supreme Court ruling regarding the state’s restrictions on how cities use red-light cameras.
At 23, Frankie DiCarlantonio is the youngest county party chairman in Ohio. And as a Democrat in Jefferson County, he's working to rebuild a party with younger faces in an economically struggling area that in 2016 turned to Trump. On the Buckeye Forum politics podcast we discuss the challenges.
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Dispatch political reports Jim Siegel and Randy Ludlow discuss gun policy is Ohio, how Governor John Kasich has recently shifted his stance on guns, and talk about the private party Kasich has been regularly meeting with on this topic. We further mention the current gun laws in place, talk about bills that are about to be rolled out soon, and the issue of guns, security in schools.…
Public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and reporter Marty Schladen talk with gubernatorial candidate Joe Schiavoni on what makes him a great candidate to potentially become Ohio’s governor. We further discuss gun safety, what could be done to change gun laws, and his proposed ban on assault style weapons. Next we talk about where Schiavoni would get funding for his potential revitalization projects, discuss the opioid crisis, and the medical, recreational use of marijuana.…
Public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and reporter Marty Schladen speak with gubernatorial candidate Bill O’Neill on his explanation of his recent controversial Facebook post, his thoughts on the legalization of marijuana in Ohio, and his stance on football players taking a knee during the national anthem. Next we talk about how O’Neill stands out from the other democrats running for governor, explain why he didn’t drop out of the race after Cordray entered, and discuss his policy on education and charter schools.…
Dispatch political reporter Jim Siegel discusses the congressional redistricting plan in Ohio, talks about the map and districts that are in place now and finally discusses the deal reached to put a bipartisan plan on the ballot to new create maps.
Public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and reporter Marty Schladen speak with gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray on what makes him the most qualified candidate to become Ohio’s Governor. During this interview we talk about what makes the Cordray-Sutton ticket stand out to the voters in Ohio, and get his stance on the legalization of marijuana, the opioid crisis, and education specifically regarding charter schools.…
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Dispatch Public Affairs reporter Marty Schladen interviews Joe Jaworski, grandson of former Watergate Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski. They discuss the scandal and whether it echoes down to today.
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Dispatch political reporters Jim Siegel and Cathy Candisky recap the recent news of ECOT closing and talk about where students have gone since the closure. Next we discuss what politicians are saying about the schools closure and who has financially supported ECOT in the past. Finally we mention how ECOT has wasted tax payers dollars, and talk about what can be done to recover the funding that the school is expected to pay back.…
Washington D.C. bureau reporters Jack Torry and Jessica Wehrman breakdown President Donald Trump’s recent State of the Union speech, and their thoughts on it. We further discuss the topics addressed in this speech and the meaning behind them. Finally we talk about the latest tax reform plan and the details of what that entails.…
Public affairs editor Darrel Rowland talks with Democrat Dennis Kucinich and his running mate Tara Samples. Dennis and Tara both explain their past career in politics so far and what qualifies them to be Governor and Lt. Governor. Also discussed is why this ticket is appealing to the people and what the first issue for his campaign is and how it deals with the environment.…
Public affairs editor Darrel Rowland and senior Dispatch reporter Randy Ludlow speak with Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor regarding her race for governor with running mate Nathan Estruth. Next we discuss how she is sticking firm in the governor’s race and isn’t considering a run for U.S. senate. Finally we talk about Mike DeWine and Jon Husted, the candidates that Taylor will face in the governor’s race.…
Dispatch political reporters Jim Siegel and Cathy Candisky discuss how ECOT is losing its sponsor and the possibility of the schools closure as early as next week. The Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West has informed the school that it will terminate its sponsorship contract and suspend ECOT’s operation. Finally, we talk about what will happen to ECOT’s students and the number of them who were planning to graduation this year.…
Public affairs editor Darrel Rowland, Dispatch reporters Randy Ludlow, and Marty Schladen talk about how Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel announced that he is dropping out of the U.S. Senate race. Next we mention that Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor won’t drop from the governor’s race but, how U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci is considering a bid for Senate. We also talk about who Mike Gibbons is and the recent news with him. Finally, we discuss how Attorney General Jeff Sessions revised a memo and what that could mean for medical marijuana in Ohio.…
Dispatch political reporters Randy Ludlow and Jim Siegel discuss the Ohio Supreme Court Justice Bill O’Neill and how the Ohio Senate won’t need to attempt to remove him from the bench. We also talk about how O’Neill is expected to announce his retirement date tomorrow to clear the way for his run for the Democratic nomination for governor. Finally, we talk about his Facebook post from a couple of weeks ago, and what the governor’s race would look like with Bill O’Neill in it.…
Dispatch political reporters Randy Ludlow and Marty Schladen talk about the recent news of how Mike DeWine, Jon Husted are teaming up for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. We also discuss today’s Republican State Central Committee Meeting and the take always from it. Finally, we answer the question of if Mary Taylor could team up with Jim Renacci, and what can be expected from Richard Cordray.…
Dispatch reporter Alan Johnson talks about the resumption of executions in Ohio, the upcoming execution of child killer Ronald Phillips, and how Gov. John Kasich could still block the lethal injection of Phillips.
Dispatch reporters Jim Siegel and Cathy Candisky talk about the 6-1 Supreme Court ruling regarding ECOT’s two requests to block the state from collecting $60.4 million in overpayments. Also discussed is where the money would go once it’s repaid, and what the future of ECOT could potentially look like.…
Dispatch reporter Alan Johnson and intern Andrew Keiper discuss House bill 233 regarding concealed guns, the growing of medical marijuana in Ohio, and listen to Jim Siegel talk about the eleven vetoes approved by the Ohio house.
Dispatch political reporters Alan Johnson and Darrel Rowland talk about the lethal injection court battle, the postponed executions, and the attention that John Kasich’s new book is attracting.
Dispatch reports Randy Ludlow and Jim Siegel talk about the latest from the Ohio Statehouse.
Dispatch political reporters Jim Siegel, Cathy Candisky talk about Ohio school testing standards, graduation requirements, and the upcoming proposed state budget.
Dispatch political reporters Jim Siegel and Randy Ludlow talk about the State of the State.
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Dispatch political reporter Alan Johnson talks to former Dispatch Washington Bureau Chief Roger Lowe about how Washington has changed over the last 25 years.
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Dispatch political reporters Alan Johnson and Jim Siegel look at moves by members of the Ohio legislature to repeal the state’s Common Core education standards.
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Dispatch political reporters Alan Johnson and Cathy Candisky explain changes Gov. Kasich is enacting in the state health department and in helping the poor.
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