Hey there fellow Ohioans! Get ready for another episode of the Common Sense Ohio Podcast for August 18, 2023.

First up, a Twitter feud went down involving former Republican staffer, Lizzie Marbach. It sparked quite a debate when she made a religious statement on Twitter. Republican Congressman Max Miller and State Representative KC Weinstein, both Jewish, went head-to-head with Marbach. Eventually, Miller apologized and deleted his participation, while Weinstein wiped his entire involvement. It just goes to show, every religion believes they're the true faith.

Moving on, remember back in 2016 when ads featuring Hollywood celebrities popped up, asking electors to change their vote from Trump to Clinton? Yeah, it was all part of a move to prevent Trump from becoming president. So, it's not really a conspiracy if both sides are doing similar things, right?

Speaking of legal matters, let's touch on the right to a speedy trial. It's not just a public desire for quick resolution; it's actually a right that belongs to the defendant. Sure, it can be frustrating when cases drag on, but the purpose of this right is to ensure that nobody is unjustly detained without due process. Even prosecutors sometimes get it wrong when they talk about it. Hey, even Trump has the right to a speedy trial!

JD Vance has been making waves in East Palestine, calling attention to the polluted soil problem. He's been criticizing FEMA, EPA, and the White House for not taking action. We stand with JD Vance and believe the people of East Palestine deserve answers.

Lastly, have you ever come across a law that just seems too complex to decipher? Our speaker shares a concern about a particular law and draws parallels with the Russia collusion situation before Trump was elected. It all seems like political targeting, using the Department of Justice to go after political enemies. This kind of stuff makes us nervous, and we strongly believe that if someone did something wrong, everyone else should be held accountable too.

Stephen Palmer is the Managing Partner for the law firm, Palmer Legal Defense. He has specialized almost exclusively in criminal defense for over 26 years. Steve is also a partner in Criminal Defense Consultants, a firm focused wholly on helping criminal defense attorneys design winning strategies for their clients.

Norm Murdock is an automobile racing driver and owner of a high-performance and restoration car parts company. He earned undergraduate degrees in literature and journalism and graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1985. He worked in the IT industry for two years before launching a career in government relations in Columbus, Ohio. Norm has assisted clients in the Transportation, Education, Healthcare, and Public Infrastructure sectors.

Brett Johnson, My Podcast Guy®, is an award-winning podcast consultant and small business owner for nearly 10 years, leaving a long career in radio. He is passionate about helping small businesses tell their story through podcasts, and he believes podcasting is a great opportunity for different voices to speak and be heard.

Recorded at the 511 Studios, in the Brewery District in downtown Columbus, OH.

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