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Snollygoster | Ohio's Politics Podcast
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Echoes of 2006: Can Ohio Democrats recreate a political wave?
October 15, 2026 · 26 minAccording to the RealClear Polling average, Sherrod Brown has a 3-point lead, and Amy Acton has a 4-point lead over Vivek Ramaswamy. The races are still toss-ups in a state that has been very solidly red for 10 years.
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Do we believe the polls? The governor's race turns a corner | Snollygoster
October 8, 2026 · 23 minTwo new polls show Amy Acton has a lead in the race for governor. A Suffolk University poll conducted for USA Today shows her with a 9-point lead over Vivek Ramaswamy, 50% to 41%.
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Could a 38-cent gas tax holiday shake up the governor's race?
October 1, 2026 · 24 minGasoline prices have fallen a bit over the past week. Here in Columbus, they have gone down from $4.50 a gallon to about $4.30 a gallon, so a 20-cent drop. Come next week, they will drop at least another 38.5 cents because Ohio lawmakers…
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Independent voters favor Acton in new poll
September 17, 2026 · 21 minWe have a new poll to give us an idea of where Ohio voters' minds are as we approach the start of early voting. It is hard to believe, but Ohioans start casting ballots in about two and a half weeks.
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Does Ohio need a constitutional amendment on voter ID?
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Ads vs. Substance in the Ohio Governor’s Race
August 27, 2026 · 24 minThe race for Ohio governor is heating up.
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Amy Acton's appeal to moderates
August 20, 2026 · 19 minThe Democrat running for governor is doing her best to stay away from any kind of socialist label. She has taken some moderate stances in recent weeks.
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Lessons from Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan
August 13, 2026 · 20 minWhat lessons can Ohio Democrats, or Ohio politicians in general, learn from Abdul El-Sayed's far-left progressive victory in that state's Senate primary?
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Rep. Max Miller resists calls to drop reelection bid amid bitter custody battle
August 6, 2026 · 23 minEmily Moreno, in court filings, accuses Miller of physically abusing her and their 2-year-old daughter. Miller denies the allegations and says his ex-wife has mental health issues.
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Candidates pitch their tax relief plans
July 30, 2026 · 18 minNext to rising gas prices and grocery prices, property taxes have loomed as the symbol of affordability in Ohio. Thanks to rising property values and voter-approved levies, property taxes have risen sharply in Ohio over the last few years.
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About the show
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.)Listen to Snollygoster on the WOSU Public Media mobile app or wherever you get your podcasts.