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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, State financial aid continues to expand within higher education, allowing money to go to eligible noncitizen students. The U.S. Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision on Thursday, agreed that a regular... more

The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that occasional marijuana users can own firearms — what does that actually mean for gun owners? Plus: voter pessimism hits a new high ahead of midterms, state unemployment numbers, SNAP fraud costs, and California's billio... more

Foiled terror plot, Supreme Court gun ruling, data center concerns, public employee payouts, and state tax news headline today's episode of The States. A West Virginia lawmaker speaks out after learning he was named as a target in a domestic terror p... more

Election results in Georgia, veterans struggle to access benefits, human smuggling busts, non-citizen students getting higher education benefits, and barriers to black Americans looking for mortgages.

Key election results are in as the 2026 midterm ... more

Voters' opinions on redistricting, states debate election laws as Trump presses for the SAVE America Act, Georgia holds primary runoff as the legislature kicks off a special session, and California advances state budget in Senate.

New polling shows ... more

Illinois independent candidate for governor, Trump admin freezes LA homelessness funding, Washington state Somali daycare controversy sparks dueling bias incident hotline reports, and Trump not sure about renewing USMCA trade agreement.

On today's e... more

On this edition of the Center Square Radio Hour, Data centers are facing scrutiny across the country and Illinois is the latest state to put a pause on incentives for companies to build in their state. Michigan lawmakers remain divided over the futur... more

Polling on voters' priorities, gun debates in states across the country, an investigative report on a nonprofit using federal grants for work outside its original scope, and Social Security's projected insolvency.

Inflation remains the top concern f... more

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Recent Guests

Maura Hershauer
State Representative on FOID-related bill discussions in Illinois
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Episode: Gun Laws, FOID Cards, and State Restrictions: What's Changing | The Center Square Daily
Adam Herbert
Investigative Reporter for The Center Square
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Episode: How the Government Spends Your Tax Dollars to Manipulate Votes | The Center Square Daily
Mark Strickers
Investigative reporter
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Episode: Investigation Reveals Bernie Sanders’ Luxury Travel Spending, Republicans Clash Over DHS Funding
Therese Boudreau
Center Square reporter
Center Square
Episode: Investigation Reveals Bernie Sanders’ Luxury Travel Spending, Republicans Clash Over DHS Funding
Sarah Roderick-Fitch
DC Bureau Chief for The Center Square
The Center Square
Episode: Iran Ceasefire Tested After U.S., Iran Exchange of Fire | The Center Square Daily
Oten Wallace
Energy reporter for The Center Square
The Center Square
Episode: Iran Ceasefire Tested After U.S., Iran Exchange of Fire | The Center Square Daily
Chris Lear
Washington state business owner (Teeter) and Democrat-leaning entrepreneur
Teeter (family business)
Episode: Iran Ceasefire Tested After U.S., Iran Exchange of Fire | The Center Square Daily
Riley Lear
Co-owner at Teeter, Democrat-leaning business owner
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Orfeh Devangi
PhD economist, Everyday Economist columnist
Center Square/Washington
Episode: Iran Ceasefire Tested After U.S., Iran Exchange of Fire | The Center Square Daily

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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Q: What is driving Wisconsin's pause on approving new data centers and how might this affect local communities?
The pause is driven by concerns over energy usage, tax incentives, and long-term planning; communities want an actual plan to balance jobs and growth with grid stability and fiscal responsibility.
California’s $1.1B Capitol Project: 2,000 NDAs and Growing Questions | The Center Square Daily
Q: What would undoing the NDAs mean for California's Capitol project and similar efforts?
If the NDAs were repealed or retroactively voided, it would open up discussions and oversight, allowing lawmakers and the public to access information about costs and decisions, though it may face significant political and procedural hurdles.
California’s $1.1B Capitol Project: 2,000 NDAs and Growing Questions | The Center Square Daily
Q: Adam, give us some background here. What is this project? When did it start? What's the purpose of these secrecy agreements?
The project began around 2016, spans about a decade of planning and construction, and the secrecy is being used to shield cost details and procurement decisions from public scrutiny, raising questions about transparency and accountability for public dollars.
Iran Ceasefire Tested After U.S., Iran Exchange of Fire | The Center Square Daily
Q: What did the president have to say about accommodations being made to the Iran deal?
The president was tight-lipped; aides and reporters noted that accommodations were discussed but not clearly articulated, with emphasis on the broader, unresolved nuclear and proxy issues.
The Center Square Daily | 4.23.26 | Illinois 'Megaprojects' Bill Not Enough to Keep the Bears
Q: What is the core mechanism of the Bears megaproject bill and what are the main concerns?
The bill creates megaproject districts offering incentives like tax relief and capital infrastructure support; opponents worry about constitutional concerns, winner-loser dynamics, and long-term tax implications for non-megaproject areas.

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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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6. Oten Wallace
7. Chris Lear
8. Riley Lear

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