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Republican Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose speaks during an election night watch party on Nov. 8, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.

Frank LaRose's U.S. Senate campaign is polling better than Issue 1

Secretary of State Frank LaRose is officially in the race for U.S. Senate for 2024. On this episode of Snollygoster, host Steve Brown discusses the timing of LaRose's announcement and recent polling on Issue 1. Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler joins the show.

A sign advocating against abortion rights sits below an Ohio Yes on Issue 1 sign.

Conservatives divided on anti-abortion rights strategy

Abortion rights will be on the ballot in November and conservatives can't agree on whether a compromise should be on the table. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, host Mike Thompson talks to Republican strategist Terry Casey about a rift in the GOP.

All Sides Presents Untangled Housing Crisis from WOSU Public Media and the NPR Network.

Untangled: All the walls we cannot see

It’s not just the raw number of houses being built that is driving the current housing crisis. It's also about what types of houses are being built. In our continuing series looking at the challenges surrounding affordable housing, we're examining the impact of supply and demand. In this episode, we talk to Vincent Squillace, Richard Kahlenberg, and Jason Reece.

Ohio billionaire Les Wexner was questioned by U.S. House members and staff on February 18, 2026. The U.S. House Oversight Committee released a video of the deposition the following day.

Wexner's testimony

Les Wexner answered questions from members of the House Oversight Committee for about five hours about how much he knew about the sex offender and what role he may have played in Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking.

Vivek Ramaswamy speaks to an audience at Ohio State University's Mershon Auditorium organized by Turning Point USA on April 21, 2026.

A Personal Turn in the Ohio Gubernatorial Race

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is out with a new ad where his wife shows off their new baby. In another ad, he goes after Democrat Amy Acton for her role in the COVID-19 shutdowns.

Companies Are Trying To Get Shoppers Back In The Stores With Doorbusters

Stores are bringing back doorbuster deals that are available in-store only — a gambit to get more people physically shopping on the Thanksgiving weekend. One of the best discounts this year is 4K televisions.

The U.S. flag flies at half-staff in honor of former President George H.W. Bush outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday. Top Hill leaders planned on a stopgap funding bill to avoid a partial shutdown at the end of the week.

Congress Poised To Punt On Government Spending Fight Over Border Wall

After the death of former President George H.W. Bush top Hill leaders decided to prepare a two-week funding bill to postpone a fight over President Trump's demand for $5 billion for a border wall.

Tesla Stock Takes A Hit — After Elon Musk Does The Same

The incident happened during a podcast interview on Thursday, a day before announcements that top executives were leaving Tesla.

Three incoming Columbus City Council members outline priorities in 2024

Affordable housing, public safety and more neighborhood representation on Columbus City Council top the list of priorities among the three new council members.

Democrat Adam Schiff and Republican Garvey advance in the California U.S. Senate race

Los Angeles Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff will face Republican Steve Garvey, a former LA Dodgers player, in a general election runoff to decide who will represent California in the U.S. Senate.

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