Chris Redfern, former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, is back in Franklin County with another on site episode of Pinot and Politics live from Hilliard. Chris sits down with former Minority Leader for the Ohio House Democratic Caucus, Allison Russo, who is currently serving in her fourth term in the Ohio House of Representatives, representing House District 7 which includes Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, and portions of Columbus. Chris and Allison recorded from Firefly Winery over an easy drinking Sauvignon Blanc to discuss her officially launching her candidacy for Ohio Secretary of State in the 2026 election. Put down your glass and get ready to knock on doors because 2026 is just around the corner.

Chris Redfern, former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, is back with another on site episode of Pinot and Politics live from Chillicothe, where he meets with current Mayor and Municipal Judge candidate Luke Feeney. They don't open a bottle of wine but sit down at Paper City Coffee to discuss what life is really like as a mayor of a small town where corporate greed and GOP battles have taken hold this summer in the wake of the potential closing of the "Old Mead Mill" by HIG Capital after nearly two centuries in operation. You won't want to miss this one.

Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, travels west to Toledo to sit down with Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, the 64th mayor of Toledo to discuss how Wade found his way into politics and the state of local governments across the state. Chris and Wade don’t have the chance to open a bottle of wine but break into a deep blend of Guardians baseball and Ohio history lessons with a tie to the political implications looking ahead to 2026.

Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back with Jim Obergefell, the named plaintiff from the landmark US Supreme Court marriage equality case Obergefell v. Hodges to discuss the ten year anniversary of the Supreme Court decision and the current issues at hand in Ohio with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community. Chris and Jim open up a bottle of Frank Family Napa Valley Zinfandel at Crush in Sandusky, Ohio, while also discussing Equality Vines, Jim's wine venture in Sonoma County.

Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back to discuss the upcoming race to decide the next Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party and the presumed winner Kathleen Clyde. Chris highlights why it matters, who the major players are, how the decision gets made, and how you can get involved in 2026's next executive committee decision. On this episode, Chris opens up a bottle of Decision from Equality Vines⁠ in honor of pride month and the historic Obergefell v. Hodges decision 10 years ago this month.

Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back for a two-part weekend special edition episode with first-time guest and longtime listener Carri Twigg. Carri began her career in Ohio as the Political Director of the Ohio Democratic Party before serving in the White House as Special Assistant to President Obama and serving as the Director of Public Engagement for Vice President Biden.

Carri is the first guest to have a natural wine on the podcast opening up a bottle of ⁠Tinto Amario⁠, while Chris sticks to his Sonoma favorites with a bottle of ⁠Gundlach Bundschu Tempranillo Rosé⁠. Pour yourself a second glass and listen as they dissect the importance of the next Ohio Democratic Party Chairman election and their pick, former guest and current State Senator, Bill DeMora.

Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back for a two-part weekend special edition episode with first-time guest and longtime listener Carri Twigg. Carri began her career in Ohio as the Political Director of the Ohio Democratic Party before serving in the White House as Special Assistant to President Obama and serving as the Director of Public Engagement for Vice President Biden.

Carri is the first guest to have a natural wine on the podcast opening up a bottle of Tinto Amario, while Chris sticks to his Sonoma favorites with a bottle of Gundlach Bundschu Tempranillo Rosé. Grab a bottle and settle in to hear part 1 of this special highlighting Carri's history in Ohio and what it means to be involved in state politics.

Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is back with Andrew Tobias live from Versailles where he is visiting Weaver Brothers Farm on a visit with Governor Dewine. Chris and Andrew discuss the latest news involving Ohio politics including The Dark Money Game from HBO Max , Andrew's thoughts on the gubernatorial race in 2026, and agriculture in Ohio. Grab a bottle of Angels & Cowboys rosé and settle in!

Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, sits down with Bill DeMora, the Ohio State Senator from the 25th district, to open up two bottles of Pinot Noir, one from Sonoma County by way of Ohio, Decision from Equality Vines, and one from Oregon's Patricia Green Cellars. Chris and Bill discuss their thoughts on the candidates for statewide races in 2026 with a special focus on the potential gubernatorial candidates Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton. Grab a glass and settle in!

Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, sits down at Stancato’s in Parma with the Mayor of Parma, Tim Degeeter, and the Mayor of Parma Heights, Marie Gallo, to have a bottle of Mazzi Amarone  della Valpolicella DOCG . In the wake of President Trump’s first two months, Chris hears directly from the people impacted most directly by the effects of politics at the local level in northeast Ohio.