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Swing State of Mind is a podcast with The Post at Ohio university in which hosts Mikayla Rochelle and George Shillcock discuss political and election news in everyone’s favorite swing state, Ohio.... more
FAQs about Swing State of Mind:How many episodes does Swing State of Mind have?The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.
March 05, 2020Episode 33: All-Ohio opioid settlement in the works; The state of the presidential primaryGeorge Shillcock and Mikayla Rochelle discuss the “All-Ohio” opioid settlement which could give over $1 billion to share among local municipalities. The hosts also react to the recent state primaries which have winnowed the Democratic presidential field significantly and preview Ohio’s primary on March 17....more38minPlay
February 20, 2020Episode 32: Bloomberg's campaign comes to Athens; Being a conservative in CollegeMikayla and George are back to talk about the biggest political news of the last week. The hosts cover a range of topics including Michael Bloomberg’s new campaign office, the 15th Congressional District forum and Mikayla’s column from last week.Guest Abby Miller, The Post’s news editor talks with George about her coverage of Bloomberg’s office while Mikayla helps give an idea of what its like to be a conservative on a college campus....more38minPlay
February 06, 2020Episode 31: Efforts underway to raise the minimum wage in Ohio; City Council declares climate emergencyThe hosts also discuss a recent Athens City Council resolution which declared a climate emergency; give an update on last week’s news about the 2019 novel coronavirus; and react to the Iowa caucuses. rts to raise the minimum wage. George and Mikayla talk with Post reporter Bekah Bostick and Ohio Capital Journal reporter Tyler Buchanan about the ballot initiative and Statehouse bill. The hosts also discuss a recent Athens City Council resolution which declared a climate emergency; give an update on last week’s news about the 2019 novel coronavirus; and react to the Iowa caucuses....more38minPlay
January 30, 2020Episode 30: Possible coronavirus in Oxford; The importance of the U.S. CensusGeorge and Mikayla discuss the recent news out of Oxford, Ohio regarding the 2019 novel coronavirus and the safety tips put out by Ohio University and the Centers for Disease Control.The hosts also interview Maddie Kramer, the governmental affairs commissioner for Student Senate helps explain the importance of the U.S. Census.@ShillcockGeorge[email protected]@mikayla_roch[email protected]...more14minPlay
January 23, 2020Episode 29: The Budget Crisis and OU Fun FactsGeorge and Mikayla help to break down Ohio University’s budget crisis by bringing in Adam Armstrong one of the founders of the OU Fun Facts movement. You can learn more about this movement on their Twitter @ufunfacts...more18minPlay
January 23, 2020Episode 28: Winter Break Recap and Mike DeWine's First TermSwing State of Mind is back from Winter Break. In the first episode of 2020 George breaks down what happened while classes were out. George also recaps the first term of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) with his press secretary Dan Tierney....more38minPlay
November 22, 2019Episode 27: How to win in Ohio?George Shillcock and Mikayla Rochelle discuss what it’s going to the win the Democratic primary in Ohio. Ohio University alumnus and former volunteer for Senator Amy Klobuchar’s campaign Jon Schlosser joins the hosts to chat about this and how the senator was the first candidate to file to run in the Buckeye State....more47minPlay
November 15, 2019Episode 26: Hazing in OhioSwing State of Mind takes a look at Hazing at Ohio University and walks through The Post’s reporting on the events of the last year. Hosts George Shillcock and Mikayla Rochelle also talk about efforts in the Ohio Statehouse and U.S. Senate to address issues of hazing and university transparency....more43minPlay
FAQs about Swing State of Mind:How many episodes does Swing State of Mind have?The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.