🎙️ Episode: 23 Ohio Nepotism & Nonsense: From Ballots to Milk” ⚖️🗳️🥛

Tom and Robert kicked things off with some of their favorite music before diving into the latest round of Ohio political shenanigans, DeWine’s nepotism, and a mix of serious headlines and lighthearted “good things.” Here’s the full recap ⬇️

Episode Recap

🗳️ Trump vs. Mail-In Voting

Trump is doubling down on his crusade to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines, citing fraud concerns. What does Ohio have to say about that? We break it down and take a look at where Ohio candidates stand.

🪖 DeWine Sends Ohio Troops to DC

Governor DeWine agreed to send 150 Ohio National Guard members to Washington, D.C. Protesters back home aren’t thrilled, and many are questioning his motives.

⚖️ Nepotism & Judicial Power Plays

DeWine is also under fire for quietly influencing judge appointments. With his daughter already in statewide office, critics say Ohio politics is starting to look like a family business.

DeWine’s Hand Suspected in Ohio GOP Supreme Court Pick | The Ohio Press Network

🛫 FAA Says Yes, Hopkins Says No – Browns Caught in the Middle

The Cleveland Browns can’t seem to catch a break—plans for a potential stadium dome were shot down by Hopkins Airport officials, citing flight path concerns. The FAA, however, had no problem. And what about the buildings that were taller in the past?…

🚓 Downtown Safety Patrol Gone Wild

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A high-speed chase by Cleveland’s downtown safety patrol is raising eyebrows. Are they keeping people safe—or creating more danger?

Sloppy, Unsafe’: Cuyahoga County deputy points rifle out window in high-speed chase

🥛🍦 🎢 Raw Milk, Rollercoasters & Government Overreach

Is it freedom of choice—or a recipe for disaster? Lawmakers are pushing to legalize raw milk sales while also forcing amusement parks to post real-time ride closure updates. Legitimate safety measures or government overreach?

Ohio Republican lawmakers move to legalize sale of raw milk

🎢 Amusement Parks and Lawmakers – what?

A local state representative has introduced a bill that takes the guesswork out of wondering which rides are open at amusement parks across Ohio.

Ohio bill requiring amusement parks to announce ride closures

🏀 NSFW at the WNBA Game

In one of the strangest stories of the week, a man was arrested for tossing an inappropriate object onto the court during a WNBA game—his third such stunt. Fans and players are asking: what’s going on?