Ohio

Is flipping Ohio blue closer than most think?

David Pepper writes: “For the first time in modern memory, Ohio Republicans attached conditions to legislation that extended the deadline for a presidential nominee to be placed on the Ohio ballot. In the past, including in 2020, this has always been done as a matter of course, and for nominees of either party. "

Another big warning sign for Trump and MAGA after a massive underperformance in Ohio. Why Sherrod Brown has to be optimistic after a 20 point decline for Republicans... in Trump country, no less. How should Democrats message the Hunter Biden verdict? Joe thinks it's simpler than everyone is making it. And with more good news on the economy - will President Biden's performance start catching up to battleground Senate candidates? And Joe gets his crystal ball back out to answer a few listener questions.

David Pepper looks at the mafia-impersonating letter from Ohio AG Dave Yost to higher education leaders, in which he isues warnings of potential federal law violations, criminal penalties for universities and colleges in Ohio, and menacingly advising them to "act wisely."

Rick Wilson takes us through the circus-like post-presidency of Donald J. Trump, the weak leadership of Mike Johnson, the political flip-flopping of Chris Sununu, and the alarming embrace of Putinism by J.D. Vance.

David Pepper writes, "Most have no clue their own dollars are playing such a big role in Ohio politics. Still, struggling Ohioans have been bankrolling the campaigns of powerful Ohio politicians for years."

David Pepper knows that we can begin to bring some accountability to Tennessee extremism through the Blue Tennessee program - because it's already been successful in other states.

David Pepper breaks down some the ghosts coming back to haunt the scandal-ridded in Ohio, including the sitting governor.

In the midst of a "descent away from the rule of law," Ohio faces a troubling new ethics meltdown of significant proportions. David Pepper uncovers the alarming issues plaguing the Buckeye state and asks: When will the tipping point will be reached?

Is flipping Ohio blue closer than most think?

David Pepper warns that the corruption case involving First Energy in Ohio isn't merely an Ohio scandal, it's a national wake-up call.

David Pepper reports on the final step in a years-long process to subvert democracy in Ohio, with politicians breaking the law and manipulating the system to maintain power. How does he suggest fighting back? Flip the court!

Affirming A Hunch on Education Thuggery

Myths Versus the Reality of School "Vouchers"

David Pepper explains how you can defeat stealth campaigns to protect your schools and democracy.

In the August Ohio special election, Gen Z made their voices heard through grassroots activism and voter turnout, influencing the outcome significantly.

What does Joe think Ohio really shows about the MAGA cult? Joe explains why 57% (and counting) is a huge number and why it's further proof the red wave was never happening in 2022. But what does it mean going forward?

The guys were joined by special guest David Pepper for a fantastic election night show to talk about the OH GOP's abomination - Article 1 - that would strip majority rule from the people of Ohio. David's showing how you get it done on the state level - prepare to be inspired!

It's another major test of a functioning democracy: A hugely consequential change to Ohio's Constitution will succeed or fail next week. David Pepper joins Joe and Alex to run down what's happening in the special election.

"This current attack on democracy is part of a clear historic pattern of a fierce backlash (whitelash) whenever a diverse majority begins to get its way in American politics," writes David Pepper.