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The States Powered by The Center Square is a show that highlights the work of The Center Square reporters from statehouses across the country to Washington D.C. all with an eye towards the impacts of today's news on the taxpayer.

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On this edition of the Center Square Radio Hour, first the Colorado Attorney General's Office refused to accept payment for public records related to their lawsuits. Then, they delayed processing the request until after Attorney General Phil Weiser s... more

Tennessee corporate incentives, Arizona primaries next week, and wildfires across Canada send smoke through several states.

Tennessee has awarded more than $760 million in grants to about 585 companies over eight years to attract jobs, including a $... more

The Illinois Attorney General's office spent more than $2 million on private attorneys in recent years, mostly defending two lawsuits against prison officials, despite having roughly 450 in-house attorneys. Several contracted firms and their attorney... more

On this edition of the Center Square Radio Hour, The trusts that fund Social Security benefits for retired seniors, survivors and people with disabilities face insolvency in the next six years. Washington Attorney General's Office spokesman told repo... more

Illinois gun ban upheld by Appeals court, new AI regulations, Gov. Newsom addresses DOJ investigation and takes aim at President Trump, school fraud nationwide, and tax holidays.

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Illinois' assault weapons ... more

Lawmaker indicted for wire fraud in Illinois, Texas utilities navigate challenges, Washington Attorney General Office staff emails, and Ph.D. Economist Orphe Divounguy discusses housing market.

Illinois State Rep. Carol Ammons and her husband, Champ... more

President Trump says the U.S. will likely strike Iran again, casting doubt on the ceasefire and floating a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices jump over 6% following renewed U.S.-Iran tensions.

North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek d... more

Free speech settlements, population shifts, unemployment trends, and AI safety legislation.

The Center Square's Kim Jarrett joins to discuss the University of Tennessee's board voting in June to pay $1.9 million to settle with a professor fired last... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Boliek
North Carolina State Auditor
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Episode: North Carolina Is Using AI to Catch Government Fraud — Here's What It's Already Found | The States
Kim Jarrett
Associate Editor at The Center Square
The Center Square
Episode: Teachers Fired for Social Media Posts, Now Taxpayers Have to Pay Settlements | The States
Sam Shulman
Director of Research at Strategy Risks
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Episode: Report: U.S. College Graduates Went on to Lead Chinese Defense, Surveillance Firms | The States
Andrew Rice
Center Square reporter
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Episode: U.S. Supreme Court Allows Late Mail-in Ballots To Be Counted | Weekend Edition
Morgan Sweeney
Center Square reporter
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Episode: U.S. Supreme Court Allows Late Mail-in Ballots To Be Counted | Weekend Edition
Chris Krueger
Center Square publisher
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Episode: U.S. Supreme Court Allows Late Mail-in Ballots To Be Counted | Weekend Edition
Richard Samuelson
Professor at Hillsdale College
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Episode: 86% of Voters Support the Founding Principles, 2/3rds Say We're not Living Up to Them | The State
Alan Gottlieb
Founder, Second Amendment Foundation
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Episode: Gun Owners Are Watching Illinois Gun Case Heading to the Supreme Court | The States
John Schmitt
GPAC Executive Board member
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Episode: Gun Owners Are Watching Illinois Gun Case Heading to the Supreme Court | The States

Hosts

Esther Wickham
Reporter focusing on education and policy; affiliated with The Center Square.
Greg Bishop
Host focused on policy, governance, and investigative reporting; multiple show roles.

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The Center Square Daily | 4.20.26 | Trump Directs $50M in Taxpayer Dollars to Psychedelic Research
Q: Are these treatments habit-forming, and how long does an ayahuasca journey last in a session?
Eric clarifies that, in his experience, these plant medicines are not habit-forming when used responsibly; the journeys can last several hours but involve deep psychological work rather than constant repetition, and the therapeutic effect can persist beyond a single session.
The Center Square Daily | 4.20.26 | Trump Directs $50M in Taxpayer Dollars to Psychedelic Research
Q: Now, Eric, for people who don't know what a psychedelic drug like ayahuasca does, give us the Reader's Digest version for those who have absolutely zero idea about this stuff.
Eric explains that ayahuasca provides a profound, introspective experience that can reveal trauma and memories in a controlled setting, often leading to emotional breakthroughs and a renewed sense of purpose, while emphasizing the need for proper preparation, guided therapy, and respect for the process.
California's $1.1 B Capitol Annex, Democrats' Wealth Tax proposals
Q: What information are people seeking but not getting?
People want clarity on financial details, costs, and the handling of public funds; the NDA-backed secrecy makes it hard to know what's really going on.
California's $1.1 B Capitol Annex, Democrats' Wealth Tax proposals
Q: What is this project and why is there secrecy around it?
The project is a costly California Capitol Annex renovation started around 2016, with more than 2,000 NDAs helping keep details under wraps; a proposal exists to eliminate those NDAs to increase transparency.
The Center Square Daily | 4.30.26 | Redistricting Battle in Louisiana
Q: Nolan, fascinating stuff. Thanks so much. Can you break this down for us and tell us about the arguments and how the vote came down?
Nolan explains the ruling that Louisiana's map was not drawn with a legally compelling racial justification, that the court limited Section 2 rather than striking it entirely, and describes the broad implications for how states redraw maps and face potential litigation.

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What is The States about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The shows center on state and federal policy with a clear emphasis on taxpayer impact, covering topics like wealth-tax proposals, education funding and policy, redistricting battles, and energy or regulatory changes. Episodes frequently feature on-the-ground reporting from The Center Square's statehouse correspondents, with expert guests and lawmakers weighing in on policy implications, governance, and public spending. A notable strength is the program's ability to connect national fiscal debates to concrete state-level outcomes, often contrasting policy proposals with practical enforcement and revenue considerations. This makes it useful for listeners who need quick, data-driven context on how legislation and regulatory shifts could affect... more

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4. Andrew Rice
5. Morgan Sweeney
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7. Richard Samuelson
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