Pinot and Politics with Chris Redfern

Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, settles in with a glass of Buehler Zinfandel to refocus our listeners on the state of Ohio and what's next on the horizon coming out of the 2024 Presidential Election and Senate race fallout in Ohio. Think Ohio should be a battleground again in this generation? Listen up!

Put the bottle back on the shelf and the corkscrew in the drawer. Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, sits down sans wine this week to dissect what he witnessed as Vice President Kamala Harris failed to pick up enough votes in any of the swing states to defeat President-Elect Donald Trump. Chris touches on his experience coming out of the 2004 election, what it might mean for local elections in 2026 and 2028 in Ohio and across the country, and why Democrats have found themselves in this position. Times are tough but it's time to settle in and get real if 2026 is going to be any different.

Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back for an Election Night Eve Special highlighting his expectations for tomorrow's Election Day. While it may not be time for celebration yet, grab a bottle of the Angels and Cowboys Proprietary Red Blend to tide you over until what is hopefully a bubbles filled Tuesday night.

Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back for a Saturday Night Special Edition to react to the latest polling news coming out of Iowa ahead of Tuesday's Election Day. Chris breaks down what these numbers mean in key battleground states and what he is looking out for between now and Tuesday. Grab a bottle of Scott Family Pinot Noir and settle in, it's going to get exciting!

Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back just seven days out from Election Day to break down every battleground state and why you should have cautious optimism heading into the home stretch. Chris also highlights the importance of Vice President Kamala Harris' speech on October 29th at the same site where Donald Trump incited his deadly insurrection only four years ago. Grab a bottle of Anne Amie Pinot Gris and settle in for an exciting (and stressful) week ahead!

Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back three weeks out from Election Day with his friend and regular guest, former Ohio State Senator, Lou Gentile. Chris and Lou discuss their reactions and expectations of the upcoming Presidential Election and the latest in Senator Sherrod Brown's reelection efforts in Ohio. Grab a bottle of Paul Hobbs' Crossbarn Pinot Noir and ease some of your concerns heading into November.

Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back four weeks out from Election Day to discuss his thoughts on the Presidential Election and what to expect following our busy few weeks of news across the country. Grab a bottle of Chateau De Campuget Vermentino, let it chill, and get ready for our last push until November!

Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, reacts live to the first and only Vice Presidential Debate of the 2024 cycle. Listen in to Chris' real-time thoughts on the performance of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance, while drinking a tasteful red blend in Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys.

Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, visits German Village in Columbus, Ohio to sit down with Sandy Theis, longtime journalist and political consultant to discuss topics at the forefront of Ohio Politics. While they stay away from the wine this week, they dive deep into Sandy's experience with FirstEnergy and the possible implications on the 2026 Ohio Gubernatorial Election. Switch it up this week with a drink of your choice and get caught up on all things Ohio politics you may not know about.

Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, sits down with a glass of chianti to share his thoughts on the most wine-worthy night of the re-energized election season thus far, the Second Presidential Debate. Grab your favorite Italian wine and get caught up on all things Ohio politics, minus the Springfield pet crisis.