Best Ohio Senate Podcasts (2025)

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Tackling Ohio’s Rising Property Taxes with State Senator Bill DeMora 57:18

5d ago57:18

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"Tax Fairness for Homeowners": "We need to keep senior citizens in their homes or disabled folks or veterans so they get to keep their homes by doing something for the property taxes so they don't get taxed out of their houses." - State Senator Bill DeMora In this episode, we look into the pressing issue of the housing crisis and its impact on prop…

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Indivisible Yet Not Invincible-Exposing the Truth Behind Millions in Dark Money Funded Protests 33:55

22h ago33:55

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They call themselves “Indivisible,” but their radical protests around the country and around Ohio every weekend are organized and well-funded by practically invisible dark money. Dark money pouring into the country from foreign interests. The billionaires financing the paid protests fuels the Trump Derangement Syndrome on display by the elitist, en…

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John Hillen: American Civics and Student Leadership 46:35

2d ago46:35

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ACTA President Michael Poliakoff welcomes The Honorable John Hillen, distinguished resident fellow at the Center for Politics in Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy and an executive-in-residence of the Political Science Department. Dr. Hillen is a combat veteran and Bronze Star recipient, a former assistant U.S. secretary of state, a …

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Exclusive President's Podcast with Congressman Michael Rulli 38:45

10d ago38:45

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Congressman Michael Rulli joins the President's Podcast and delivers a hard hitting interview about Congress passing the SAVE Act to secure America’s elections, border security, DOGE, tariffs, Ohio’s excellent position to be national energy player, and why it is time to erase the United States Department of Education and send the savings back to th…

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Zagros Madjd-Sadjadi: Expanding Civil Discourse at Winston-Salem State University 48:49

12d ago48:49

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This episode features Zagros Madjd-Sadjadi, professor of economics at Winston-Salem State University. Dr. Madjd-Sadjadi has more than 30 years of teaching and economic consulting experience and was formerly the chief economist of the city and county of San Francisco. His work has been cited in the Congressional Record and led to the repeal of the G…

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Ep. 11: Trade Chaos, Voter Suppression SAVE Act, MO Voters Ignored Again 24:03

12d ago24:03

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Sources used https://www.worldometers.info/gdp/gdp-by-country/ The SAVE act The Bill: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/22 USA Today summary piece: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/11/what-is-save-act-2025/83042307007/ https://newrepublic.com/post/193868/democrats-save-act-bill-harder-married-women-vote htt…

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Unplugging Kids From Their Smart Phones During the School Day 22:13

16d ago22:13

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Unplug students from their phone, and plug them into conversations with their friends at school. This week Governor Mike DeWine held a news conference where he was joined by Senator Jane Timken and Senator Andrew Brenner highlighting the introduction of SB 158, that would ban cell phone use during the instructional day at school. Senator Timken and…

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A Journey Through Toronto’s Food Landscape with Len Senater 42:14

17d ago42:14

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Len Senater is the founder of The Deppaneur. The Dep, as many call it, is a place and a concept that has evolved over more than a decade. It has had several iterations, including housing a corner store and cafe and even the inspiration for a nonprofit lifting up newcomers to Canada. The Dep has served as a showcase of the incredible culinary divers…

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A Journey Through Toronto’s Food Landscape with Jessica Allen 33:01

17d ago33:01

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Jessica Allen is probably best known as one of the co-hosts of CTV’s popular daytime talk show, The Social. But this St. Thomas, Ontario, native also has a reputation for being a bit of a foodie. From working in restaurants to writing about food, relationships, and pop culture, you will hear Jess’ excitement over food shine through. Heritage Radio …

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The STEM Leadership Center: A Hub for Girl Scouts and Community Learning 44:52

20d ago44:52

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In this episode we welcome back Tammy Wharton, President and CEO of Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland, to give an update on the Dream Big initiative and the new STEM Leadership Center at Camp Ken-Jockety. Tammy shares the excitement surrounding the opening of the building and its functional purpose, emphasizing that it serves not only the girls but a…

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Victory! Two Year Effort to Protect Intellectual Diversity on Campus 21:32

23d ago21:32

21:32

Some things are worth fighting for. Senate Bill 1, was one of them. The Advance Ohio Higher Education Act was a more than two year political battle that faced the two front attack by the left of Identity Politics and Class Warfare. Bill sponsor Senator Jerry Cirino joins the podcast to highlight how this critical bill withstood the efforts by speci…

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Celebrating Innovative Midwestern Culinary Professionals: Cincinnati’s Chef Jose Salazar and Chicago’s Mindy Segal 47:46

24d ago47:46

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This week, we are travelling back to the American Midwest, where I will chat with Cincinnati-based James Beard nominated chef Jose Salazar. And we will revisit my 2024 interview with Chicago-based James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Mindy Segal. Heritage Radio Network is a listener-supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland O…

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Ep. 10: March Against Oligarchy 20:12

26d ago20:12

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Dan Brigman Substack Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. …

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How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Retirement Journey 1:01:20

27d ago1:01:20

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Facing Retirement: "But isn't it interesting that once you retire, as we call it, right, and you leave that organization...you're faced with that "what am I gonna do now?" Well, what do I wanna do? Well, you haven't thought about it because remember, those thirty years, they were spent all about the organization, all about the next career move, the…

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Meet Senator Susan Manchester A Strong Advocate for Agriculture 17:15

30d ago17:15

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Meet Senator Susan Manchester on this week's President's Podcast. She is one of the Senate's newest members, but she is no stranger to the Ohio General Assembly.Representing the 12th Senate District in Northwest Ohio, Senator Manchester is a strong advocate for Ohio Agriculture and our farmers.Senator Manchester grew up on a farm and recently spons…

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Powering Ohio For The 21st Century 23:21

1M ago23:21

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The Ohio Senate unanimously approved a 21st Century Energy plan that prioritizes baseload power projects with an emphasis on reliability, affordability and accountability for Ohio consumers. Ohio's natural gas reserves bring a reliable source of energy, while removing the additional cost of "riders" on power bills brings both affordability and acco…

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Prairie Food and Canadian Snacks with a Midwest Connection 48:43

1M ago48:43

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We are back with another episode about Canadian food culture in our limited series, More Than Maple. This show brings us out to Manitoba where I meet historians and authors Janis Thiessen and Kimberley Moore. Janis discusses the stories she discovered behind some of Canada’s favorite snack foods and talks about how she, along with Kimberly, embarke…

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Ep. 9 "Women's Work" 29:05

1M ago29:05

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Story Links https://missouriindependent.com/2025/03/13/repub/judge-orders-rehiring-of-thousands-of-fired-probationary-federal-employees/ https://missouriindependent.com/2025/03/13/repub/democratic-attorneys-general-sue-trump-over-u-s-education-department-layoffs/ https://www.missourinet.com/2025/03/14/bid-to-scrap-missouris-minimum-wage-paid-sick-l…

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Building An Encore Career AND Supporting Community 1:05:01

1M ago1:05:01

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Rethinking Retirement: "People now look at that phase of life after you leave your career, 65 or older, could be 55 or older, as an opportunity to live life differently than you have before." Mark Matson We sit down and talk with Mark Matson about transitioning into new phases of life and building a rewarding encore career while giving back to the …

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State Of The State with Senate President Rob McColley and Speaker Matt Huffman 18:38

1M ago18:38

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The state of the state is strong. This week Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered his 2025 State Of The State Address during joint session of the General Assembly. This week Senate President Rob McColley and Speaker of the House Matt Huffman join the President's Podcast to talk about the State Of The State. They cover the strength of Ohio's economy, …

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Food Justice and Indigenous Flavors in Western Canada 56:02

1M ago56:02

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We are continuing our limited series about Canadian food culture, More Than Maple. This week, I welcome two guests who share their respective lived experiences in food justice and bringing indigenous cuisine to a wider audience in Western Canada. Meet BC-based food systems activist Abra Brynne, and Chef Brittany Stoney of Bernadette’s, an Indigenou…

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Jane Calvert: The Imperative to Study America's Founding 27:25

2M ago27:25

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In this episode, ACTA Vice President of Policy Bradley Jackson talks with Jane Calvert, director of the John Dickinson Writings Project and a member of ACTA’s National Commission on American History and Civic Education. They contend that the study of history is less about rote memorization and more like being a detective excavating an unsolved myst…

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Ep. 8 Alford The Cowardly? 19:53

2M ago19:53

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Adam dives into the 4th Congressional District in Missouri and the ongoing attacks on the first amendment under the new administration and how folks can respond. (NOTE: Some small audio technical difficulties early in the episode that pan out). Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - followThe Process on in…

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U.S. Senator Jon Husted Exclusive 26:01

2M ago26:01

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Ohio's new United States Senator joins the President's Podcast following President Trump's joint address to Congress. Senator Husted talks about his colleagues bad behavior from the other side of the aisle, his conversations with Elon Musk and the important work DOGE-The Department of Government Efficiency is doing to protect our tax dollars. He al…

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Canadian Food Empowerment from the Maritimes to the Prairies 56:18

2M ago56:18

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We are back with another episode that is part of our limited series about Canadian food culture, More Than Maple. This week we are traveling from the Maritimes to the Prairies to learn about important programs serving the unique food security and job training needs of communities in Newfoundland & Labrador and Alberta. Josh Smee and Laurel Huget jo…

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Ep. 7: Loud Mouth Bullies, Missouri Wins, Separation of Powers 25:43

2M ago25:43

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Democracy Docket Link Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction.…

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Defending Your Identity: Strategies Against Hacks and Scams 52:40

2M ago52:40

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What steps should you take if you suspect your identity has been stolen? We are joined by guest Victor Russell, Operations Manager at Apprisen, to explore the pervasive issue of financial scams and how individuals can protect themselves. The discussion covers various scams, primarily targeting seniors, such as the "grandparent scam" where victims a…

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Affirming the Will of the Voters and Improving Ohio's Marijuana Law 28:06

2M ago28:06

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The Ohio Senate affirmed the will of the voters this week by improving Ohio's marijuana law that was passed in November of 2023. The Senate updated protections focused on public safety and protecting children. The media and the left calls that "overriding the will of the voters." Yet another example of how out of touch the today's legacy media is w…

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Indigenous Voices: Finding Indigenous Identity In Food Chef Tammy Maki and Inez Cook 59:28

2M ago59:28

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This is another episode that is part of our limited series about Canadian food culture. Meet Chef Tammy Maki, pastry chef and founder of Raven Rising Chocolate, and Inez Cook, owner of the Salmon and Bannock restaurants and catering company. Both women share their inspiring stories of exploring their Indigenous identity while building successful fo…

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Juniata College: Embracing Debate from the Campus to Classroom 1:08:44

2M ago1:08:44

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In this episode, Sadie Webb, ACTA's Associate Director of the College Debates and Discourse (CD&D) Alliance, discusses the Alliance’s extensive work with faculty and student leaders at Juniata College. Dean of Students Matthew Damschroder, Dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Derek James, and four students share how participating in classroom an…

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Cranking Up the Kilowatts-Ohio Emerges as a Power Player 31:37

2M ago31:37

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Ohio Congressman Troy Balderson and State Senator Al Landis highlight new legislation that will position Ohio as a power player in the energy industry. Ohio's deep natural gas reserves are the key to reliable, affordable, and clean long term power generation. Watch as they highlight the GRID Power Act in Congress and Senate Bill 2 in the General As…

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Intro to Canadian Foodways with Kesia Kvill and David Szanto 55:09

2M ago55:09

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We are kicking off a limited series of episodes about Canadian food culture. Much like Midwestern foodways, Canada’s food landscape offers much more than meets the eye…much more than maple! Get an introduction to Canadian foodways with guests David Szanto, a freelance academic in food studies, and Kesia Kvill, an independent food historian focused …

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Ep. 6 : Unitary Executive Theory 39:32

2M ago39:32

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Additional Reading Basics: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/unitary_executive_theory_%28uet%29 US Constitution Art. 2 The Virginia Plan Context NY Times Article on Vance comments Guardian article on Courts Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change …

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VOICECorps An Essential Service For Individuals With Visual Impairments in Ohio 49:54

2M ago49:54

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Our focus is on VOICECorps, an essential service for individuals with visual impairments in Ohio. Featuring guests Mark Jividen, the Executive Director, and Dana Sims, the Marketing and Development Director, the episode explores the organization's impactful work, its adaptation to new technologies, and the crucial role of volunteers. Mark Jividen s…

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Senate Confirms National Champion as Next Lt. Governor and Approves Higher Education Act 32:31

2M ago32:31

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First and ten this week on the President's Podcast as Senate President Rob McColley talks about the confirmation of former Ohio State Head Football Coach Jim Tressel as Ohio's next Lt. Governor. Then Senator Jerry Cirino joins us to talk about the passage of Senate Bill 1, Ohio's Higher Education Advancement Act that ends discriminatory DEI faculty…

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Jon Hardister: Theory and Practice of Excellent University Governance 24:30

2M ago24:30

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ACTA’s chief of staff and SVP, Armand Alacbay, sits down with Jon Hardister, who once chaired North Carolina's House Education Committee, and now serves as a trustee at Western Carolina University. Hear his insider insights on the key role trustees play in university governance, student success, and protecting free speech on campus.…

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Ep. 5: Trade Wars, Missouri Abortion Updates, & Freedom 33:53

3M ago33:53

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Horrific plane/helicopter crash Trumps disgusting claims of DEI as a CAUSE drew broad reaction, because it’s just demonstrably false but it’s a disgusting devaluing of the lives lost https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/trump-plane-crash-dei-press-conference-biden-faa-washington-dc-rcna190020 Trumps Trade War - Buckle Up Good time to fill a freezer,…

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What You Need to Know about Inherited IRAs with Schraeder Law 40:22

3M ago40:22

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The federal government created individual retirement accounts (IRAs) in the mid-1970s as a retirement savings vehicle. Over time, the financial landscape has changed, impacting tax consequences and distribution rules for IRAs, especially inherited non-spousal accounts. We welcome expert Larae Schraeder from Schraeder Law to discuss Individual Retir…

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Nationally Known Republican Takes Oath of Office for Ohio's 29th Senate District-Meet Jane Timken 18:16

3M ago18:16

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Republican National Committeewoman Jane Timken took the oath of office from the floor of the Ohio Senate to become the new senator for the 29th District which covers Canton and almost all of Stark County. She brings a remarkable public policy and political background to the post. Senator Timken talks about how Ohio is well positioned to pass breakt…

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Celebrating Festival Culture in the Midwest 50:01

3M ago50:01

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In this episode, we are embracing the culture of fairs and festivals across the Midwest. Meet Haylie Robinson, executive producer and host of the TV series Finding Festivals. Then, we reach back into the archives for a conversation with Marla Calico, President & CEO of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions and a chat with Catherine…

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Ep. 4 What Gender Is Wal-Mart? 30:43

3M ago30:43

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ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL READING Missouri - attack in home https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/missouri-man-immigration-officer-kidnapped-woman-demanded-citizenship-documents-trump/63-6187037a-2cdb-4cad-b11d-5cc5deabb156 Colorado - assailant shouting trumps America against an american citizen… https://www.yahoo.com/news/pacific-islander-journalist-c…

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Ending Cancel Culture on Campus Ohio Senate Bill 1 31:13

3M ago31:13

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Ending Cancel Culture on college campuses. This week Senator Jerry Cirino introduced Senate Bill 1, the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act. It provides for a true diversity of thought on campus, ends discriminatory DEI programs including the use of it in hiring, establishes performance reviews for tenured faculty and ends the ability of faculty to s…

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