20 episodes

Snollygoster takes an in-depth look at politics in Ohio. Each week we dig into the top political stories in Columbus and Ohio and explore national stories that impact the state by talking with politicians, reporters and other news-makers. (In case you're wondering, a "snollygoster" is a shrewd and unprincipled politician.)

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    • 4.4 • 98 Ratings

Snollygoster takes an in-depth look at politics in Ohio. Each week we dig into the top political stories in Columbus and Ohio and explore national stories that impact the state by talking with politicians, reporters and other news-makers. (In case you're wondering, a "snollygoster" is a shrewd and unprincipled politician.)

    FirstEnergy dark money tied to DeWine's gubernatorial campaign

    FirstEnergy dark money tied to DeWine's gubernatorial campaign

    This past week, we learned that First Energy gave $2.5 million to a group that helped Mike DeWine be elected governor in 2018. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler joins the show to discuss the latest details in the ongoing nuclear bailout scandal.

    • 19 min
    Rolling out legal recreational marijuana in Ohio

    Rolling out legal recreational marijuana in Ohio

    Remember Issue 2? The one Ohio voters passed last November? The one that makes recreational marijuana legal in Ohio? Attorney Tom Haren joins the show to talk about when consumers can expect to be able to make their first dispensary purchase.

    • 19 min
    Ohio Public Utilities Ex-Chairman Sam Randazzo found dead amid bribery indictments

    Ohio Public Utilities Ex-Chairman Sam Randazzo found dead amid bribery indictments

    This week, former Ohio Public Utilities chairman Sam Randazzo died of an apparent suicide. We discuss the role he played in the nuclear bailout scandal with WOSU reporter and host of The Power Grab Renee Fox.

    • 15 min
    The Randazzler

    The Randazzler

    Sam Randazzo’s texts and memes come back to haunt him.

    • 11 min
    Trump Country

    Trump Country

    As we saw in last week's election, Ohio firmly remains firmly Trump Country. His endorsement of Bernie Moreno led to the Cleveland businessman's landslide victory.

    • 26 min
    Trump endorsement propels Bernie Moreno to Republican Senate nomination

    Trump endorsement propels Bernie Moreno to Republican Senate nomination

    There can be no doubt—at least for the Republican party—that Ohio is firmly MAGA country. A crowded primary for the U.S. Senate revealed a clear choice for Bernie Moreno by Ohioans. OSU Political Scientist Paul Beck joins the show to discuss this week's election results.

    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
98 Ratings

98 Ratings

Amcg16 ,

I look forward to the episodes!

I really enjoy the shows!

Red_blazer1 ,

Funny and Topical

I really am here for the View from Richwood but enjoy all parts of this podcast. Very good information for anyone in Ohio.

BigTennn ,

Better than most

Glad I found an Ohio podcast that’s actually informative and listenable.

But are we all just going to ignore that the intro song is a brazen rip off of “How Many More Times” by Led Zeppelin?

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