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Ohio Has Issues

Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr.

35 episodes

9 months ago

The Ohio Supreme Court is on the ballot this November, just as the court has agreed to hear a case involving gun rights.On the October 9 edition of Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr., Cleveland.com's Jake Zuckerman returns to break down a case that will come before Ohio's highest court. It's about whether it's permissible to outlaw guns in establishments that serve alcohol, and it's based on a case where one person got shot in the neck.Plus, attorney Marc Dann of the Dann ...

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The Ohio Supreme Court is on the ballot this November, just as the court has agreed to hear a case involving gun rights.On the October 9 edition of Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr., Cleveland.com's Jake Zuckerman returns to break down a case that will come before Ohio's highest court. It's about whether it's permissible to outlaw guns in establishments that serve alcohol, and it's based on a case where one person got shot in the neck.Plus, attorney Marc Dann of the Dann ...

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Episodes (20/35)

Ohio Has Issues

Ohio Supreme Court will hear gun rights case, Ohioans fight for unpaid federal unemployment money

The Ohio Supreme Court is on the ballot this November, just as the court has agreed to hear a case involving gun rights.On the October 9 edition of Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr., Cleveland.com's Jake Zuckerman returns to break down a case that will come before Ohio's highest court. It's about whether it's permissible to outlaw guns in establishments that serve alcohol, and it's based on a case where one person got shot in the neck.Plus, attorney Marc Dann of the Dann ...

1 year ago

52 minutes

Ohio Has Issues

What the Vice Presidential debate means to Ohio voters, new abortion data released, and more

With the Vice Presidential debate behind us, the performances by the candidates are being analyzed intensely as both major political parties look to strengthen their chances to win the White House in November,On the October 2 edition of Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr, we look at key moments between Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz that may resonate with Ohio voters. Republican strategist Jordan Ohler of Swing State Strategies and Cuyahoga County Democrat...

1 year ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Ohio Has Issues

Donald Trump, JD Vance may face criminal charges over false claims about Haitians eating pets

Former President Donald Trump is no stranger to criminal charges as a 34-time convicted felon, and his running mate Sen. JD Vance may be joining him in an Ohio courtroom soon, if an advocacy group for Haitians have their way.On the September 25 edition of Ohio Has Issues, Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr. look into the Haitian Bridge Alliance's filing seeking the charging and arrest of Trump and Vance in Clark County Municipal Court with the help of their attorney, Subodh Chandra. We also wel...

1 year ago

47 minutes

Ohio Has Issues

What led to Haitian immigrants coming to Springfield; Redistricting amendment ballot language final

Ohio has been in the national spotlight for more than a week due to claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, and the controversy over what's happening with a proposed redistricting amendment.On Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr., we give you the backstory on what led to Haitian immigrants coming to Springfield, while keeping you informed on the final redistricting amendment ballot language as required by the Ohio Supreme Court.Watch this episode of Ohio Has Issues h...

1 year ago

1 hour 11 minutes

Ohio Has Issues

What the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris means to Ohio voters

Following the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, we look at what the contest means to Ohio voters.On the September 11, 2024 edition of Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr., we fact check claims from Trump and Harris, including the outlandish false statements from Trump and his running mate Senator JD Vance about Haitians eating pets in Springfield, Ohio.Republican strategist Mehek Cook and Democratic strategist Jeff Ru...

1 year ago

1 hour 16 minutes

Ohio Has Issues

Political spending, FCC rules for political ads, the problem of false equivalency

In the September 4 edition of Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr., we look at political spending in Ohio, FCC rules for political ads, the problem of false equivalency and more.Cleveland.com editor Chris Quinn joins the show to talk about his recent Letter from the Editor, talking about his concern over counting articles, false equivalency and lies in the mainstream media. We also check in with Cleveland.com political reporter Andrew Tobias, to see where the money is being ...

1 year ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Ohio Has Issues

Redistricting amendment supporters sue over "biased, inaccurate, deceptive" ballot summary language

In the August 21 edition of Ohio Has Issues, Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr. share what we know about the controversy surrounding ballot language for Ohio's proposed constitutional amendment that would reform redistricting.Chris Davey from Citizens Not Politicians, the group behind the amendment, joins the show to explain why they're challenging the language, while Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose defends the wording in a statement provided to Ohio Has Issues.Plus, we tell you the lates...

1 year ago

46 minutes

Ohio Has Issues

Bernie Moreno's texts, JD Vance's startup trouble, FirstEnergy's deal with Ohio Attorney General

On the August 14, 2024 episode of Ohio Has Issues, we're following the latest update on the FirstEnergy bribery scandal, looking into the Ohio Supreme Court races, and bringing you the latest from the Ohio Senate race and the presidential campaign trail.Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr. break down how a startup that Vice Presidential candidate and current US Senator for Ohio JD Vance was involved with went terribly wrong. When it comes to Ohio's Senate race, they dive into what Sen. Sherrod B...

1 year ago

51 minutes

Ohio Has Issues

Redistricting amendment supporters respond to Gov. DeWine's criticism, the Iowa Plan, and more

On the August 7, 2024 episode of Ohio Has Issues, the proposed redistricting constitutional amendment takes center stage.Following Governor Mike DeWine's criticism of the amendment, supporter Chris Davey from the sponsoring group, Citizens Not Politicians, shares the ways they say the governor has misunderstood what the constitutional change would do if passed.We also talk to Iowa election law expert Derek Muller, who explains how gerrymandering was addressed in Iowa and how the reform came a...

1 year ago

56 minutes

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JD Vance child vote comments, Kamala Harris effect on Ohio voter turnout, scams to avoid, a new election trust group, and more

On the July 31, 2024 edition of Ohio Has Issues, the word of the day is "VOTE."Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr. take us through lots of important voter information, from key dates you need to know, scams to avoid, and what ID is required at the polls, to what your elected officials are saying about the power of your vote, and why neither Senate candidate got the vote of approval from the Fraternal Order of Police this year.Watch this episode of Ohio Has Issues here:https://youtu.be/mB0Cbedn5...

1 year ago

45 minutes

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How Joe Biden stepping aside will impact Ohio's Senate race between Sherrod Brown and Bernie Moreno

On the July 24, 2024 edition of Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr., we dive deep into the implications of President Joe Biden stepping aside as the Democratic presidential nominee.First, we show you the President’s full speech from Wednesday night, where he explains himself after declaring on Sunday that he would leave the race. Then, we share Ohio political leaders reactions, before getting into the details of how this move toward Vice President Kamala Harris as the presu...

1 year ago

1 hour 13 minutes

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From “Never Trump” to VP pick: What to know about JD Vance

As the Republican National Convention wraps up, we share what to know about the GOP Vice Presidential candidate US Senator for Ohio JD Vance on the July 17, 2024 edition of Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr.Vance, who previously referred to himself as a "Never Trumper," has now significantly changed his political outlook to closely align with former President Donald Trump, which has resulted in his being tapped as Trump's running mate.We hear from friends of the show NBC N...

1 year ago

56 minutes

Ohio Has Issues

Mom of transgender girl speaks out against Ohio's attempted bathroom ban for trans youth in schools

On the July 10, 2024 episode of Ohio Has Issues, Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr. look at what’s happening in public and private school across the state, and how that’s impacting transgender people.We hear from mother Anne Anderson, whose transgender daughter has experienced threats and harassment at school. Ohio Capital Journal reporter Megan Henry shares the status of a proposed ban on K-12 transgender students using the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity, and Anne tells us wh...

1 year ago

40 minutes

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Lt Gov Jon Husted denies knowing about FirstEnergy bribery scandal despite texts with indicted CEOs, and more

On the July 3, 2024 edition of Ohio Has Issues, we give you a round up of what's happening in Ohio politics ahead of the 4th of July holiday.Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr. share the latest reporting from the Ohio Capital Journal, describing how Lt. Gov. Jon Husted denies knowing about the FirstEnergy bribery scandal despite texting with indicted former CEOs Chuck Jones and Mike Dowling.Plus, we look at how an Ohio Democratic party leader is reacting to the presidential debate between Joe B...

1 year ago

35 minutes

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MORE text messages from 2018 surface between Mike DeWine, Jon Husted and indicted FirstEnergy execs

More text message from 2018 between then-gubernatorial candidates Mike DeWine and Jon Husted and now-indicted First Energy executive have come to light. On the June 26, 2024 episode of Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr., we dive into messages which suggest a level of knowledge regarding FirstEnergy’s support for the DeWine-Husted ticket, that had previously been denied by the sitting governor. Cleveland.com reporter Jake Zuckerman goes into detail breaking down his reporti...

1 year ago

52 minutes

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Text messages from 2018 show conversations between Mike DeWine, Jon Husted and FirstEnergy executives

On the June 19, 2024 edition of Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr., we dive deeper and deeper into the details leading up to the FirstEnergy House Bill 6 bribery scandal. Text messages from 2018 show conversations between Mike DeWine, Jon Husted and First Energy executives Chuck Jones and Mike Dowling, showing what appears to be a close relationship that Husted refers to as a friendship.Stephanie and Mike are joined by Ohio Capital Journal reporter Marty Schladen to break ...

1 year ago

44 minutes

Ohio Has Issues

6th Congressional district special election results, cities ban recreational marijuana, state Supreme Court races

On the June 12 edition of Ohio Has Issues, Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr. round up the political talking points from around the state.NBC Cleveland investigative reporter Lynna Lai shares which Ohio cities are banning recreational marijuana sales, now that applications to sell the products are open for medical dispensaries.Plus, Cleveland.com’s Jeremy Pelzer joins the show to break down an impressive amount of money coming to Northeast Ohio, while PolitiFACT’s chief correspondent and the C...

1 year ago

42 minutes

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Ohio politicians react to Trump conviction, special legislative session results, FirstEnergy scandal

It's an Ohio roundup edition of Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr., on June 5.First up, Ohio politicians react to former President Donald Trump's felony convictions in New York. Then, we talk with Cleveland.com's Andrew Tobias to break down the results of the Ohio General Assembly's special legislative session, and what that means for President Joe Biden making it onto Ohio's ballot in November.We close things out with Cleveland.com's Jake Zuckerman, who explains what dead...

1 year ago

38 minutes

Ohio Has Issues

Why Ohio couldn't pass a fix to get President Joe Biden on the November ballot

What do Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio's Democratic Party Chair, the Democratic National Committee and a law professor have in common? They all have their take on why Ohio Has Issues when it comes to getting President Joe Biden on the ballot.Watch Ohio Has Issues here:https://youtube.com/live/FEAZzVJkWysOn the May 29 edition of Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr., we unravel what led to the DNC having to take pandemic measures to nominate President Joe Biden, in order to e...

1 year ago

39 minutes

Ohio Has Issues

Ohio Senate candidates on legalizing marijuana; How President Joe Biden won't end up on the Ohio ballot; Gerrymandering reform

From legalizing marijuana to redistricting, to how President Joe Biden won't end up on the Ohio ballot, the issues in Ohio are smoking hot leading up to the November presidential election.On the May 22 edition of Ohio Has Issues, Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr. take a deep dive into what's happening with the effort to reform gerrymandering through a citizen-led redistricting amendment. Their guests on this topic are former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Yvette McGee Brown, 98-year-old activist ...

1 year ago

48 minutes