Pinot and Politics with Chris Redfern

The Pinot and Politics Pod with Chris Redfern
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A new podcast from former Ohio Democratic Party Chairman and State Legislator from Northwest Ohio covering the nuances of politics and wines over the course of a series of interviews with former colleagues, competitors, and confidants in the world of politics, all while sharing a glass of wine.

  1. Apr 17

    April 17th - Unpacking Ohio Politics Live from the Bowels of the Ohio State House with the Rooster

    Former Ohio Democratic Chairman Chris Redfern is back where he used to serve as the Minority Leader of the Ohio House of Representatives to sit down with DJ Byrnes, aka the Rooster, to break down the latest in Ohio politics including duping Vivek Ramaswamy, his journey from Ohio State football beat writer, and an attempt at winning an election of his own. In the past several years, DJ has become a leading commentator and observer of Ohio politics so who better to meet on the road than the Rooster himself. Settle in for an episode that will have you equally amused and informed!

    46 min

  2. Feb 24

    February 23rd - Playing a Fair Game with Ohio State Senator Candidate Joe Miller

    Chris sits down at Rocky Point Winery⁠ with State Representative Joe Miller as he campaigns to be the next State Senator representing Lorain County. While Joe is in town to officiate a high school basketball game and talk his journey in state politics after growing up in Amherst, Chris opens a bottle of Paul Dolan Zinfandel for an afternoon treat. Settle in for a great episode of what it actually means to care about the uniqueness of politics at the local level in Ohio.

    1h 1m

  3. Jan 26

    January 26 - Launching a Campaign for State Treasurer with Cincinnati Councilman Seth Walsh

    Chris is back to kick off 2026 with Cincinnati Councilman Seth Walsh to discuss his campaign to be the next State Treasurer of Ohio. Seth walks through why he decided to stay in Cincinnati following his time at Xavier University (where he was Student Body President), despite dreaming of lobbying on behalf of NASA as a kid. It's a special episode to start the year as Chris and Seth sit down at Rocky Point Winery and even discuss the bottle Seth enjoyed, a Pink Catawba. Get warmed up for what the 2026 elections have in store down the ballot and listen in!

    39 min

  4. 11/11/2025

    November 10 - Discussing What Politics Means in Ohio in 2025 with Former Congressman Steve Driehaus

    Chris Redfern, former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, sits down at ⁠Court Street Kitchen⁠ in downtown Cincinnati with the former U.S. Representative for Ohio's 1st congressional district, Steve Driehaus, who served from 2009 until 2011. He previously served as the Minority Whip in the Ohio House of Representatives where he served alongside Chris. They discuss the state of Ohio politics today and what that looks like in comparison to the late 2000s.

    37 min

  5. 10/30/2025

    October 30th - Running for Reelection in Cincinnati with Mayor Aftab Pureval

    Chris Redfern, former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, sits down at Court Street Kitchen in downtown Cincinnati with long-time listener and Mayor of Cincinnati, Aftab Pureval. Chris and Aftab discuss his reelection campaign and journey from small town Ohio to being the mayor of the third largest city in the state. While they skip the wine to review the importance of this upcoming election week and highlight Cincinnati's growth over the last two decades, consider grabbing a beer from one of the region's notable breweries and listen in!

    28 min

  6. 09/03/2025

    September 2nd - Redefining Democratic Politics in Ohio with Chris Gibbs

    Chris Redfern, former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, sits down at Chateau Winery in Sandusky County to interview someone who knows what it means to represent rural Ohio, Chris Gibbs (@ChrisRGibbs). As a farmer who gained national attention for his departure from the Republican Party and his former role as the GOP Chair of his Ohio county, Chris Gibbs currently serves as the Chairman of the Shelby County Democrats and Chair of the Ohio Democratic Rural Caucus. Chris and Chris dissect what this transition has been like, what led him to depart from the party he represented most of his life, and how Democrats can refocus on their own backyards to gain ground in 2026. Our host opened up a bottle of Chateau Winery's Petite Sirah so settle in with a glass of your own and chart the path forward to 2026.

    40 min

  7. 08/21/2025

    August 21st - Talking the Implications of 2026 in Ohio with Secretary of State Candidate Allison Russo

    Chris Redfern, former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, is back in Franklin County with another on site episode of Pinot and Politics live from Hilliard. Chris sits down with former Minority Leader for the Ohio House Democratic Caucus, Allison Russo, who is currently serving in her fourth term in the Ohio House of Representatives, representing House District 7 which includes Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, and portions of Columbus. Chris and Allison recorded from Firefly Winery over an easy drinking Sauvignon Blanc to discuss her officially launching her candidacy for Ohio Secretary of State in the 2026 election. Put down your glass and get ready to knock on doors because 2026 is just around the corner.

    42 min

  8. 07/29/2025

    Pinot and Politics: July 28th - Diving Deep on Mill Town Politics in Chillicothe with Mayor Feeney

    Chris Redfern, former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, is back with another on site episode of Pinot and Politics live from Chillicothe, where he meets with current Mayor and Municipal Judge candidate Luke Feeney. They don't open a bottle of wine but sit down at Paper City Coffee to discuss what life is really like as a mayor of a small town where corporate greed and GOP battles have taken hold this summer in the wake of the potential closing of the "Old Mead Mill" by HIG Capital after nearly two centuries in operation. You won't want to miss this one.

    31 min
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A new podcast from former Ohio Democratic Party Chairman and State Legislator from Northwest Ohio covering the nuances of politics and wines over the course of a series of interviews with former colleagues, competitors, and confidants in the world of politics, all while sharing a glass of wine.

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  • Creator
    The Pinot and Politics Pod with Chris Redfern
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Pinot and Politics Pod with Chris Redfern
  • Show Website
    Pinot and Politics with Chris Redfern

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