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Today in Ohio

cleveland.com
Ohio
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Donald Trump
Firstenergy
JD Vance
Data Centers
Mike Dewine
Property Taxes
Governor Mike Dewine
ICE
Cleveland Clinic
Trump Administration
Bernie Moreno
Jim Jordan
Lake Erie
Medicaid
Cleveland Browns
Burke Lakefront Airport
Abortion

Today in Ohio is a review and analysis of the week's news in Ohio by the reporting and editing team that brought you that news, the team at cleveland.com. Listen each day for perspective and inside information you can find no where else.

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Recent Guests

Jeremy Pelzer
Chief politics writer for cleveland.com
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Episode: Today in Ohio - May 26, 2026 Ohio AG Dave Yost still won't adequately explain why he's leaving six months early
Mark Bona
Journalist returning for a follow-up segment
Cleveland History Center / local media
Episode: Today in Ohio - May 22, 2026 If Ohio is creating the plainest license plate possible, why do we have to pay extra for it?
David Cameron
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Oxford Harrington Rare Disease Center / public health advocate
Episode: Today in Ohio - May 22, 2026 If Ohio is creating the plainest license plate possible, why do we have to pay extra for it?
Aaron Workington
Curator of the Keep on Trucking exhibit
Cleveland History Center
Episode: Today in Ohio - May 22, 2026 If Ohio is creating the plainest license plate possible, why do we have to pay extra for it?
Susan Glaser
Travel writer
Cleveland Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com
Episode: Today in Ohio - May 22, 2026 If Ohio is creating the plainest license plate possible, why do we have to pay extra for it?
Peter Lawson Jones
Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner and actor
Entertainment/Politics
Episode: Today in Ohio - May 12, 2026 An Ohio group leads the way in the latest corrupting of the tax system to support religious schools
Jerry Serino
Ohio politician discussed as a favorite topic on the podcast
Republican, Lake County (implied)
Episode: Today in Ohio - April 22, 2026 Ohio lawmakers want to stop you from having a say on whether nuclear plants are built in your town
Lucas Merkel
Leader of the group Who Decides Medina County
Brunswick resident
Episode: Today in Ohio - April 22, 2026 Ohio lawmakers want to stop you from having a say on whether nuclear plants are built in your town
Anna Staver
Journalist working on Pike and Adams County project
cleveland.com
Episode: Today in Ohio - April 2, 2026 One reason property tax bills are high today is that lawmakers passed a 2013 law to make them rise

Hosts

Chris Quinn
Host of Today in Ohio; seasoned Cleveland-area journalist with a focus on state and local politics.
Laura Johnston
Co-host; panelist with deep coverage of Ohio politics and Cleveland-area governance.
Lisa Garvin
Co-host; contributes to multi-host discussions on state policy and local issues.
Leila Tassi
Panelist; regular contributor to state policy conversations.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 297 ratings
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    Why would a Canadian want to sneak across the border to be in the United States?

    Ps. Socialist Countries thrive the US is a dumpster fire đŸ”„

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  • AI Hypocrisy

    They claim to be reporting honestly about AI data centers and their negative impact on Ohioans, yet are recently using AI generated videos for their twitter page. Complete hypocrisy and completely dishonest to their listeners.

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  • Ohio Senators

    Don’t forget Howard Metzenbaum!! He was for the people and a fighter!!

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  • AI Writers Required, Facts Optional

    **Amending my review to add in that, since Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer are now AI-edited newspapers, I’m not sure what Chris Quinn’s purpose is anymore. PLEASE find other, non-AI sources for your news**

    In the most recent episode I listened to, Chris Quinn seemed to be “surprised“ that a judge rightfully struck down OMB‘s disastrous decision to hold all federal spending. If Chris doesn’t know that Congress has the power of the purse, and the Impound Control Act prohibits the White House ... more

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  • Essential local resource

    Many of the poor ratings are people that are simply upset that the cleveland.com crew correctly calls out the wrongdoings and hypocrisies of our state government. It's not the most entertaining podcast but a good source of local information when their articles are otherwise behind a paywall.

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Listeners Say

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Informative and timely, great local governance context for policymakers and residents
Balanced, data-driven coverage with strong hosts, though some critics want more opposing viewpoints
Insightful Ohio-focused analysis that connects policy to real lives

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Today in Ohio - May 22, 2026 If Ohio is creating the plainest license plate possible, why do we have to pay extra for it?
Q: What was Cameron's focus when he spoke in Cleveland?
He focused on the future of medical research, rare diseases, and the role of AI and technology in healthcare, arguing for stronger government investment.
Today in Ohio - Dec. 19, 2025 Ohio elected officials rolled out the red carpet for data centers, and we're paying for it in spiking electric bills
Q: What did he do about that?
Congressman Troy Balderson sponsored a resolution to assess grid reliability amidst concerns about aging power plants.
Today in Ohio - Dec. 19, 2025 Ohio elected officials rolled out the red carpet for data centers, and we're paying for it in spiking electric bills
Q: Lara, is Ohio going to run out of electricity?
Concerns are raised about electricity shortages and rising bills due to issues with data center demands outpacing supply.
Today in Ohio - Dec. 1, 2025 After all that fussing and whining, Strongsville does not actually need a new highway interchange?
Q: Why are rates for FirstEnergy customers going up while they're decreasing for electricity customers elsewhere in Ohio?
Only Illuminating Company customers will see an increase in base electric rates, due to higher costs of maintaining the electricity grid.
Today in Ohio - Nov. 19, 2025 Congress upends all of Ohio's plans for regulating hemp like marijuana
Q: Why might some consumers prefer intoxicating hemp products over legal marijuana?
Intoxicating hemp products are more accessible, sold in liquor stores and gas stations, while marijuana is limited to licensed dispensaries.

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A brisk weekly wrap of Ohio politics and policy, the show features a multi-host panel that analyzes state and local government, regulatory debates, and high-stakes policy developments. Episodes commonly dissect partisan rhetoric, verify claims with data, and connect national talking points to Northeast Ohio realities, covering topics from Medicaid and education funding to data-center economics, energy policy, and public safety. A standout trait is the collaborative, evidence-driven discussion that blends sharp analysis with local context, plus occasional lighter moments, making complex governance topics accessible for engaged residents and professionals.

Listeners are likely looking for informed perspective on state and local governance, w... more

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