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Unmasking Ohio Politics with The Rooster

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We meet the person behind the Rooster, DJ Byrnes. He is a renowned video blogger and former political candidate, known for his audacity in unveiling the political landscape of Ohio and who sparks fear in the religious zealots infecting the Ohio Statehouse. He made his name when he posted the infamous video that ultimately cost Urban Meyer his NFL job. Rooster shares how video blogging can significantly impact politics, his experiences capturing content on social media platforms and his insights into Ohio's battles on cultural war issues.
As we dabble in Ohio's most hot-button issues, Rooster's perspectives on the upcoming constitutional amendment for reproductive rights, and the court case regarding the ballot language, are especially enlightening. We tackle the possible overturning of the vote for legal weed in the Ohio legislature and the role popular issues play in shaping the state's political landscape. Rooster's thoughts on potential investments for the amendment, Center for Christian Virtue's prayer hour at the Statehouse, and the contentious ads by anti-abortion groups make for an engaging conversation that you wouldn't want to miss.
Finally, we touch on the issues closest to Rooster's heart - the decline of local newspapers in rural districts and the subsequent political apathy. His take on the power of video as a social change tool and his upcoming projects promise hope and action for the future. As a bonus, he also talks about his merch store and how you can support his efforts to fight social injustice in Ohio. Get ready to be inspired and enlightened by Rooster's politically charged journey.
Show Notes
02:41 Urban Meyer Bar Story
08:11 Ruining Derek Merrin Speakership
12:40 Holding the powerful accountable
21:33 House Taco
23:47 State Issue 1 and 2 Prospects
36:33 Future Plans

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Chapters

1. Unmasking Ohio Politics with The Rooster (00:00:00)

2. Urban Meyer Bar Story (00:02:41)

3. Ruining Derek Merrin (00:08:11)

4. Holding the powerful accountable (00:12:40)

5. House Taco (00:21:33)

6. State Issue 1 and 2 Prospects (00:23:47)

7. Future Plans (00:36:33)

105 episodes

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We meet the person behind the Rooster, DJ Byrnes. He is a renowned video blogger and former political candidate, known for his audacity in unveiling the political landscape of Ohio and who sparks fear in the religious zealots infecting the Ohio Statehouse. He made his name when he posted the infamous video that ultimately cost Urban Meyer his NFL job. Rooster shares how video blogging can significantly impact politics, his experiences capturing content on social media platforms and his insights into Ohio's battles on cultural war issues.
As we dabble in Ohio's most hot-button issues, Rooster's perspectives on the upcoming constitutional amendment for reproductive rights, and the court case regarding the ballot language, are especially enlightening. We tackle the possible overturning of the vote for legal weed in the Ohio legislature and the role popular issues play in shaping the state's political landscape. Rooster's thoughts on potential investments for the amendment, Center for Christian Virtue's prayer hour at the Statehouse, and the contentious ads by anti-abortion groups make for an engaging conversation that you wouldn't want to miss.
Finally, we touch on the issues closest to Rooster's heart - the decline of local newspapers in rural districts and the subsequent political apathy. His take on the power of video as a social change tool and his upcoming projects promise hope and action for the future. As a bonus, he also talks about his merch store and how you can support his efforts to fight social injustice in Ohio. Get ready to be inspired and enlightened by Rooster's politically charged journey.
Show Notes
02:41 Urban Meyer Bar Story
08:11 Ruining Derek Merrin Speakership
12:40 Holding the powerful accountable
21:33 House Taco
23:47 State Issue 1 and 2 Prospects
36:33 Future Plans

Send us a text

Support the show

Subscribe to our free newsletter
Check out our Merch
Follow us on Bluesky
Find us on Twitter(for now)
Find us on Instagram
Find us on Counter Social
Find us on Mastadon

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Unmasking Ohio Politics with The Rooster (00:00:00)

2. Urban Meyer Bar Story (00:02:41)

3. Ruining Derek Merrin (00:08:11)

4. Holding the powerful accountable (00:12:40)

5. House Taco (00:21:33)

6. State Issue 1 and 2 Prospects (00:23:47)

7. Future Plans (00:36:33)

105 episodes

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