Snollygoster
Mike ThompsonSnollygoster takes an in-depth look at politics in Ohio. Each week we dig into the top political stories in Columbus and Ohio and explore national stories that impact the state by talking with politicians, reporters and other news-makers. (In case you're wondering, a "snollygoster" is a shrewd and unprincipled politician.)Listen to Snollygoster on the WOSU Public Media mobile app or wherever you g... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 225 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernment | |||
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Gov. Mike DeWine has come out against Ohio’s death penalty. This week, the conservative Republican governor, who co-sponsored the bill that reinstated capital punishment in 1981, said Ohio should abolish it.
The effort to abolish Ohio property taxes has failed – at least for now. The group collecting signatures to put an amendment on November’s ballot says it has fallen short of the number needed to qualify.
For weeks, DeWine has faced criticism from his fellow Republicans over allegations of widespread fraud in the state’s Medicaid system. It started with a report in the conservative outlet The Daily Wire, which accused home health agencies of fraudulen... more
For the first time in eight years, Ohio will have a new governor. It will be someone from outside government: tech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy, who briefly ran for president, or Amy Acton, who served in government for about a year.
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- Is the thoughtful discussion in the room with us?
The 2/19/26 episode epitomizes what’s gone wrong with this podcast. It used to be a reliable source for a thoughtful discussion, now it’s a platform for guests like Mark Weaver to deliver propaganda. Three times in this episode Weaver offered absolute drivel. To Weaver: the university doesn’t need a conviction to disassociate from a bad person; clearly Trump is implicated in the Epstein files - by God just admit it; and immigration is a civil process - stop spreading the MAGA rhetoric about imm... more
Apple Podcasts2Akron Buckeye
United States4 months ago - Informative for Ohioans
Informative and interesting. Good topics and good guests. I think it’s important to stay informed about state-wide politics and this podcast does a good job of highlighting relevant and timely topics.
Apple Podcasts5Dragonlady0719United States2 years ago - Ohio politics with a touch of humor
I look forward to it every Thursday. The Snollygoster of the Week is a humorous closer.
Apple Podcasts5S’no flakeUnited States2 years ago - I look forward to the episodes!
I really enjoy the shows!
Apple Podcasts5Amcg16United States2 years ago - Better than most
Glad I found an Ohio podcast that’s actually informative and listenable.
But are we all just going to ignore that the intro song is a brazen rip off of “How Many More Times” by Led Zeppelin?
Apple Podcasts3BigTennnUnited States2 years ago
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What is Snollygoster about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A Ohio-focused political show that blends in-depth state coverage with national context. Across episodes, the conversation centers on Ohio's governor and legislative races, election dynamics, and policy debates (tax reform, education, higher ed, energy, data centers), often anchored by local experts, university scholars, and journalists. A signature mix of serious analysis, accessibility for general listeners, and a recurring lighter segment keeps the coverage timely and broadly relevant for those tracking Ohio politics or seeking practical takeaways for campaigns, policy advocates, and media partners.
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1. Today in Ohio
2. Ohio Politics Explained
3. Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
4. Throughline
5. Science Friday
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Snollygoster launched 8 years ago and published 225 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Snollygoster include:
1. Brian Massey
2. Jean Krebs
3. Joe Ingalls
4. Brian Rothenberg
5. Sarah Donaldson
6. Kyle Konduk
7. Sam Nelson
8. Stanley Gates
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