🎙️ Kill Trump? ICE Chaos, SNAP Crackdowns & Ohio’s Political Meltdown
Robert and Tom are back with another jam-packed episode of Crooked River Cast, breaking down a wild week in Ohio politics, national outrage spilling into local streets, and the policies hitting your wallet and your commute. From a Democratic AG candidate igniting national backlash, to ICE protests on the ice (yes, really), to the mystery of what happens to all that dirty data center water — this episode covers it all, Ohio-style.
Let’s get into it 👇
🔥 Ohio Dem AG Candidate Says He’ll “Kill Trump”
One Ohio Democratic Attorney General candidate set the internet on fire after posting a video saying voters should elect him so he can “kill Trump.” The backlash was immediate — and bipartisan — forcing a walk-back statement while raising serious questions about judgment and rhetoric in statewide races. Can you say TDS?
📘 Facebook: DoucheBag Profile
🥫 SNAP Changes Start Now
Work requirements for SNAP benefits are expanding, and more Ohioans will soon need to meet employment thresholds to stay eligible. The changes are already underway — and they’re happening amid inflation, layoffs, and uncertainty. OMG, it’s 3 %! Do you agree this is good news? Let us know, email us at crookedrivercast@gmail.com
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🔗: More people will soon be required to work to receive SNAP benefits
🏁 Who Is Casey Putsch?
Engineer. Entrepreneur. Political outsider. Casey Putsch is making noise as a GOP candidate for Ohio governor, challenging the establishment and even Vivek Ramaswamy’s orbit. Robert and Tom break down who he is, what he stands for, and why his message is landing with some voters.
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🔗: Casey Putsch for Ohio Governor Endorsement Speech
🔗: Who is Casey Putsch? Meet the GOP candidate challenging Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor
🧊 ICE Official Resigns to Run for Office
A top ICE official has resigned to run for a battleground congressional seat in Ohio — instantly drawing attention from both sides of the immigration debate. This 28-year-old, number 2 at ICE she is going after Marcy Kaptur’s 43-year position. Look out for Madison D. Sheahan! Can you say driven and badass?
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🔗: Top ICE official resigns to seek battleground congressional seat in Ohio
🏛️ Maple Heights Mayor Launches Auditor Campaign
Maple Heights Mayor Annette Blackwell is officially in the race for Ohio Auditor, adding another name to an already crowded statewide contest.
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🔗: Maple Heights Mayor Annette Blackwell launches campaign for Ohio auditor
🤐 Mount Orab “Mega Site” NDA Raises Eyebrows
Brown County residents want answers after Mount Orab Village Council signed an NDA tied to a mysterious “mega site.” Transparency? Not so much. Keep up with what is going on in your county, stick together, this is screevy.
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🔗: Brown County residents seek answers after village signs NDA related to ‘mega site’
💧 Dirty Data Center Water — Where Does It Go?
Ohio EPA is reviewing discharge permits as data centers expand — but what happens to the wastewater they produce? It’s a question that’s only getting louder as development accelerates.
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🔗: Ohio EPA reviewing data center discharge permits amid water quality concerns
🚔 Lake County Sheriff Shrugs Off Snow
The Lake County Sheriff is under fire after refusing to declare a snow emergency — because, apparently, snow doesn’t scare him. Residents? Less amused. It is winter and this is Lake County.
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🔗: Lake County sheriff faces backlash over snow emergency policy
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🏫 What’s the Deal With School Closings?
Parents are questioning how — and when — districts decide to close schools during extreme weather. Robert and Tom dig into the inconsistency and frustration.
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▶️ YouTube: Parents question school closure policies during extreme weather
🧊 Cleveland Protests ICE… On the Ice
Hundreds marched through downtown Cleveland protesting ICE following deadly shootings in Minnesota, bringing national tension straight to Ohio streets. Professionally printed the signs for a fully funded protest.
🚨 Brooklyn City Official Fired After ICE Comment
A Brooklyn city official has been fired after a controversial social media comment tied to the Minnesota ICE shooting sparked outrage.
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🔗: Brooklyn city official fired after social media comment about Minnesota ICE shooting
🌟 Good Things
🛷 All Downhill From Here
Sledding, skiing, tubing, and tobogganing season is here — and Northeast Ohio has options. Get out there, have some fun!
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🔗: Going downhill: Where to sled, ski, innertube and toboggan in NE Ohio
🚴 Ohio Guy Bikes Across Frozen Great Lakes
One Clevelander biked across all five ice-covered Great Lakes this winter — because why not? Eric McKinney’s own winter plans: be the first recorded person in the world to bike on all five Great Lakes.
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🔗: Meet the Clevelander Who Biked Across All Five Ice-Covered Great Lakes This Winter
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