Carrie is back after last week's production mishap, and she and Shana waste no time diving into one of their most political and opinionated conversations yet. After reflecting on the family-filled replacement episode and the realities of podcasting, they tackle everything from Ohio's Democratic primary and the future of the party to local development battles, campaign strategy, and what makes an effective public servant. The conversation explores whether primaries actually strengthen political parties, why compromise has become such a controversial idea, and the challenges of choosing candidates who may not check every box. They also discuss Ohio's gubernatorial race, Amy Acton, Vivek Ramaswamy, Sherrod Brown, and the growing frustration many voters feel toward both party leadership and modern political discourse. They also discuss: • The production mistake that led to last week's family episode and the positive response it received• Why healthy political primaries create stronger candidates and stronger parties• Ohio politics, the Democratic primary, and the state's upcoming elections• Amy Acton, Vivek Ramaswamy, Sherrod Brown, David Pepper, and the search for strong Democratic leadership• Gerrymandering, campaign fundraising, and why uncontested races hurt democracy• Cleveland-area TIF incentives, economic development, and whether growth should come at the expense of health and human services• Local government accountability, city council decisions, and the importance of public participation• The difference between governing, legislating, and managing large public organizations• Crooked Media, favorite political podcasts, and what they hope One More Thing can become someday• Alyssa Milano's viral skincare routine, menopause, online shopping mishaps, and paint-by-number deliveries from China• A candid conversation about feminism, Gavin Newsom, public figures, personal morality, and whether decades-old personal scandals should influence modern political opinions• Brothers & Sisters, celebrity relationships, and the complicated intersection of politics, marriage, and public perception• Wrapping up with back-to-school plans, summer ending, new jobs, vacations, and looking ahead to August. This episode blends serious political analysis with the personal conversations that have become a hallmark of One More Thing. From state politics and public policy to skincare trends and guilty pleasure television, Shana and Carrie prove once again that there is always one more thing to talk about.
