The Ohio Advocate

Matt and Justin discuss results from the May 3rd primary, give an update on the fight to draw fair legislative districts in Ohio, and discuss a bill that would make it harder for large corporations to buy up huge amounts of homes across the state. Daphne talks with Erica Putro, veteran educator in the Mahoning Valley, about Ohio's "don't say gay", anti-LGBTQ bill, HB 616. Music by Danimal Sound.

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Matt interviews Pat Gsellman, the program director for Akron Waterways Renewed, about modifications to the City of Akron's consent decree with the EPA. You can learn more about this project by visiting the website for Akron Waterways Renewed.

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Matt and Justin discuss an amendment to Akron's agreement with the EPA concerning their wastewater treatment system, and the leaked Supreme Court ruling stating their intent to overturn Roe v. Wade. Kathleen Caffrey interviews Piet VanLear from Policy Matters Ohio about the need for bail reform. Music by Danimal Sound. 

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Matt and Justin discuss the shrinking of America's middle class, the latest of the redistricting fight in Ohio, a bill that would abolish state income taxes, and the effects of inflation on food prices and people's budgets. Kathleen Caffrey interviews Sally Smith, a student worker at Kenyon College, about the recent push to unionize student workers at Kenyon.  Music by Danimal Sound.

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Matt and Justin discuss alternate financing schemes that take advantage of hopeful homeowners, new student loan forgiveness waivers, an update on the redistricting battle in Ohio, and the prevalence of dark money groups working to influence elections. Glenn interviews Erin Timms about the upcoming Youngstown May Day Festival. Music by Danimal Sound.

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Matt and Justin discuss potential changes to voter ID laws in Ohio, federal funding for public transportation, the upcoming demolition of a historic Akron building, and new laws surrounding overtime pay.  Daphne talks with Alexis Smith, co-group leader of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Mahoning Valley, about Earth Day events and steps everyday people can take to support climate justice.  Music by Danimal Sound. 

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Matt and Justin discuss issues with transparency within Ohio's Medicaid program, the unfortunate ending multiple programs that aim to reduce childhood hunger and poverty, the ongoing drama around redistricting in Ohio, a proposed new jail in Cuyahoga County, and federal subsidies for semiconductor manufacturing. Music by Danimal Sound. 

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Matt and Justin discuss a major proposed expansion of passenger rail service in Ohio, a plan to implement a citizen legislature in the statehouse, campaign finance violations from a candidate running for governor, and more news on the corruption and fallout from the FirstEnergy HB6 bribery scandal. Kathleen Caffrey interviews Tony Delorio about the working conditions at the company Amy's Kitchen. Music by Danimal Sound.

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Matt and Justin discuss Ohio Republicans' effort to impeach Ohio Supreme Court Justice Maureen O'Connor, AIPAC funding the campaigns of politicians involved in the January 6th Capitol insurrection, and a fight nearly breaking out at an Ohio GOP primary debate. We also hear segments from the 22nd annual social justice teach in by the Cleveland-based group the InterReligious Task Force on Central America, including host Chrissy Stonebraker-Martinez, Prof. Paul Edward Montgomery Ramirez, Kareem Henton, and Veralucia Mendosa.  Music by Danimal Sound. 

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Matt and Justin discuss Larry Householder’s bribery trial, Russian business ties to the Ohio GOP, DeWine’s appointment of “voter fraud” conspiracist Christina Hagan-Nemeth to the Elections Board, and discussion about gas price misinformation. Kathleen talks with Bill Phillip about the Ohio voucher system. Music by Danimal Sound. 

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