Ayden McDougle and Megan Taylor discuss why there seems to be so many substantial topics dominating headlines during an election year and the potential topics that will be covered throughout the year leading up to Election Day. 

Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.

This podcast episode was filmed on February 1, 2024

We had the honor to be joined by Ohio University Alum Larry Hayman Esq., the driving force behind legal education at OU. Mr. Hayman was a civil litigator, specializing in election law, education law, and domestic relations. On this episode we discussed the impact of the recent passage of Issues 1 & 2, legal challenges that may arise, and the correlation to the passage of these issues in relation to Ohio being a “Battleground State”.

Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.

This podcast episode was filmed on November 15, 2023.

Ohio U student, and true Swifty, Riley Sargent joins us to discuss the influences of Taylor Swift, not just on her fanbase, but communities and the economy in hindsight of the Eras Tour. 

Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.

This podcast episode was filmed on November 1, 2023.

The New Political’s Editor and Chief, Henry Jost joins us to discuss the issues surrounding the near government shutdowns and the political chaos that might ensue with (now former) Speaker McCarthy.

Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.

This podcast episode was filmed on October 4, 2023.

Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.

This podcast episode was filmed on September 27, 2023.

Ohio U student Taylor Schneider joins us to discuss the state of Ohio Redistricting, the flaws of The Ohio Redistricting Commission, and provide insight into incarcerated Ohioans and how they factor into creating Ohio’s Congressional Districts. 

Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.

This podcast episode was filmed on September 20, 2023.

News Editor, Rachel Yount joins us as we discuss the outcome of Ohio’s August Issue 1 failing to amend the Ohio Constitution, the reasoning behind a Special Election, what this means for the future of Ohioans, and what is going to be on Ohio’s ballot this November. 

Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.

In the final episode of Athens Happens for the academic year, we talk to Opinion Writer Mark Harris about third parties and how they influence politics.

Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.

This podcast episode was filmed on April 26, 2023.

CREDITS:

Host/Writer: Izzy Keller - @imkelle13

Host/Writer/Editor: Ayden McDougle - @ayden_mcdougle

GUESTS:

Mark Harris - [email protected]

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In this episode, we talk to Ohio University student Taylor Schneider about the ethics and future of Chat GPT and other AI.

Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.

This podcast episode was filmed on April 19, 2023.

CREDITS:

Host/Writer/Editor: Izzy Keller - @imkelle13

Host/Writer: Ayden McDougle - @ayden_mcdougle

GUESTS:

Taylor Schneider - @itztschneids

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In this episode, we talk to Student Senate President-Elect Megan Handle, Vice President-Elect Isaac Davis and Treasurer-Elect Reagan Farmer about their plans for Senate in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.

This podcast episode was filmed on April 12, 2023.

CREDITS:

Host/Writer/Editor: Izzy Keller - @imkelle13

Host/Writer: Ayden McDougle - @ayden_mcdougle

GUESTS:

Megan Handle - @meganhandle (Instagram)

Isaac Davis - [email protected]

Reagan Farmer - @ReaganFarmer_44

Intro/Outro song - Dance Summer by Muze Productions via Adobe Stock