Ohio Has Issues

Ohio Supreme Court will hear gun rights case, Ohioans fight for unpaid federal unemployment money

The Ohio Supreme Court is on the ballot this November, just as the court has agreed to hear a case involving gun rights. On the October 9 edition of Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr., Cleveland.com's Jake Zuckerman returns to break down a case that will come before Ohio's highest court. It's about whether it's permissible to outlaw guns in establishments that serve alcohol, and it's based on a case where one person got shot in the neck. Plus, attorney Marc Dann of the Dann Law firm explains why he's pursuing a case against the state and Governor Mike DeWine to try to recover $960 million for 320,000 Ohioans who were out of work between July 2021 and September 2021. We share the latest polling when it comes to Ohio's Senate race between Sen. Sherrod Brown and challenger Bernie Moreno, a few interesting facts about Ohio's races for the 7th and 11th congressional districts, and how Vice Presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz are making news with their recent comments about abortion and the electoral college. And we update you on the law that was passed during Ohio's special General Assembly session this summer and what it means for green card holders in the state. Watch this episode of Ohio Has Issues here: https://youtu.be/-PocL6niPtQ [https://youtu.be/-PocL6niPtQ] Read Jake Zuckerman's reporting here: https://www.cleveland.com/open/2024/10/state-law-says-you-cant-drink-at-bars-and-carry-a-gun-an-ohio-supreme-court-case-could-strike-it-down.html Watch every episode of Ohio Has Issues here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SLtTChKczKqXFI_ZvzC9nuEFetXAaJX "Ohio Has Issues" is recorded in Cleveland, out of WKYC Studios. New episodes typically stream live every Wednesday night at 7:30 PM on the WKYC YouTube page and the WKYC+ streaming app. "Ohio Has Issues" is also available wherever you listen to podcasts, with episodes dropping after the livestreamed recording sessions end.  Stephanie is the digital anchor and legal analyst at WKYC. She produces and hosts VERIFY fact check segments and is licensed to practice law in both Ohio and California. Mike is an anchor, commentator and editorialist at WKYC. Mike hosts "Front Row Friday" which airs every Friday at 7 PM on 3News and on WKYC+.

What the Vice Presidential debate means to Ohio voters, new abortion data released, and more

With the Vice Presidential debate behind us, the performances by the candidates are being analyzed intensely as both major political parties look to strengthen their chances to win the White House in November, On the October 2 edition of Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr, we look at key moments between Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz that may resonate with Ohio voters. Republican strategist Jordan Ohler of Swing State Strategies and Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Chair David Brock chat with Stephanie and Mike, to give their takes on what impact the VP debate may have in our state. We also share what swing-state voters told the Washington Post about their voting choices, before and after watching the debate. Watch this episode of Ohio Has Issues here: https://youtu.be/e4f6IEXeB0g [https://youtu.be/e4f6IEXeB0g] Speaking of debates, it seems less and less likely that we'll see one between Senatorial candidates Sherrod Brown and Bernie Moreno. Stephanie and Mike break down why that would be so strange, with the help of Cleveland.com reporting from Jeremy Pelzer. Plus, Statehouse News Bureau reporter Jo Ingles comes on the show again, this time to talk about new abortion data about Ohio, fallout for Moreno over his recent abortion remarks, and why Democrats in the Ohio House of Representatives what to make changes to how the Ohio Ballot Board operates. That last topic is wrapped up with Issue 1, the proposed redistricting amendment, which Stephanie breaks down to try to clear up any confusion about what will happen if it passes. Watch every episode of Ohio Has Issues here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SLtTChKczKqXFI_ZvzC9nuEFetXAaJX Read Jo Ingles' reporting here: https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2024-10-01/abortion-numbers-went-up-in-ohio-including-out-of-state-patients  https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2024-09-26/republicans-independents-say-they-wont-vote-for-moreno-after-comments-on-women-and-abortion  https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2024-09-23/after-three-lawsuits-against-gop-led-ohio-ballot-board-democrats-introduce-bill-to-change-it  Read Jeremey Pelzer's reporting here: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2024/10/sherrod-brown-and-bernie-moreno-say-they-want-a-debate-in-ohios-us-senate-race-why-hasnt-one-been-scheduled.html  Read Washington Post analysis here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/interactive/2024/vice-presidential-debate-voter-poll/  "Ohio Has Issues" is recorded in Cleveland, out of WKYC Studios. New episodes typically stream live every Wednesday night at 7:30 PM on the WKYC YouTube page and the WKYC+ streaming app. "Ohio Has Issues" is also available wherever you listen to podcasts, with episodes dropping after the livestreamed recording sessions end.  Stephanie is the digital anchor and legal analyst at WKYC. She produces and hosts VERIFY fact check segments and is licensed to practice law in both Ohio and California. Mike is an anchor, commentator and editorialist at WKYC. Mike hosts "Front Row Friday" which airs every Friday at 7 PM on 3News and on WKYC+.

Donald Trump, JD Vance may face criminal charges over false claims about Haitians eating pets

Former President Donald Trump is no stranger to criminal charges as a 34-time convicted felon, and his running mate Sen. JD Vance may be joining him in an Ohio courtroom soon, if an advocacy group for Haitians have their way. On the September 25 edition of Ohio Has Issues, Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr. look into the Haitian Bridge Alliance's filing seeking the charging and arrest of Trump and Vance in Clark County Municipal Court with the help of their attorney, Subodh Chandra. We also welcome back friend of the show Andrew Tobias, who recently left Cleveland.com to cover state politics and government for Signal Ohio, and is here to give us a rundown of the absurd amount of money being spent on political advertising in the Buckeye State. Plus, we look at comments made by Senatorial candidate Bernie Moreno where he referred to female voters focusing on abortion access this election as "crazy," prompting Republican Nikki Haley to wondering if he's "trying to lose the election." Incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown responds to Moreno's comment, and gains the endorsement of the United Auto Workers union. Watch this episode of Ohio Has Issues here: https://youtu.be/e4ihnjiXfiQ [https://youtu.be/e4ihnjiXfiQ] In our Ohio Roundup, we fill you in on where things stand in Portage County, where the Sheriff's Office won't be used for election security after Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski made controversial remarks about writing down addresses where residents are displaying signs supporting Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidential race. Zuchowski is up for re-election this year, and due to his statements, the Akron Beacon Journal editorial board is encouraging Portage County residents not to vote for him. We also let you know where the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus stands on the proposed redistricting amendment and why they're unhappy about the language that will appear to summarize the initiative on Ohioans' ballots. Remember, the deadline to register to vote for the upcoming November 5 election is October 7! Learn more about the filing seeking the arrest and charging of Trump and Vance here: https://www.chandralaw.com/blog/criminal-charges-filed-against-trump-and-vance-for-springfield-ohio-conduct-arrests-sought Read Andrew Tobias's reporting here: https://signalcleveland.org/ohio-issue-1-backers-to-air-first-television-ads-elections-2024/ Watch every episode of Ohio Has Issues here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SLtTChKczKqXFI_ZvzC9nuEFetXAaJX "Ohio Has Issues" is recorded in Cleveland, out of WKYC Studios. New episodes typically stream live every Wednesday night at 7:30 PM on the WKYC YouTube page and the WKYC+ streaming app. "Ohio Has Issues" is also available wherever you listen to podcasts, with episodes dropping after the livestreamed recording sessions end.  Stephanie is the digital anchor and legal analyst at WKYC. She produces and hosts VERIFY fact check segments and is licensed to practice law in both Ohio and California. Mike is an anchor, commentator and editorialist at WKYC. Mike hosts "Front Row Friday" which airs every Friday at 7 PM on 3News and on WKYC+.

What led to Haitian immigrants coming to Springfield; Redistricting amendment ballot language final

Ohio has been in the national spotlight for more than a week due to claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, and the controversy over what's happening with a proposed redistricting amendment. On Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr., we give you the backstory on what led to Haitian immigrants coming to Springfield, while keeping you informed on the final redistricting amendment ballot language as required by the Ohio Supreme Court. Watch this episode of Ohio Has Issues here: https://youtu.be/4-QT4UtwbvI [https://youtu.be/4-QT4UtwbvI] We turn to Cincinnati Enquirer reporter Amber Hunt for her thorough article on gang violence that caused Haitians to come to America and the confluence of events that brought them to Ohio. Plus, Cleveland.com's Jeremy Pelzer and Citizens Not Politicians organizer Chris Davey give us the details on what we'll see on November's ballot when it comes to the proposed amendment that would do away with Ohio's currently badly gerrymandered voting districts. We also tell you what Secretary of State Frank LaRose has to say about his victory concerning the ballot language, in court. In Ohio's Senate race, we fact check a political ad about Sen. Sherrod Brown's stance on transgender issues, tell you what candidate Bernie Moreno has to say about campaigning with two people who have made Nazi-related comments, and give you each candidate's take on the failure of the US Senate to pass the Right to IVF Act. Then, in our Ohio Round Up, we look at controversial actions from the Portage County Sheriff, and clue you in to developing drama over public records requests in Twinsburg. Watch every episode of Ohio Has Issues here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SLtTChKczKqXFI_ZvzC9nuEFetXAaJX Read Marc Rob's reporting for the Jewish Insider here: https://jewishinsider.com/2024/09/bernie-moreno-gop-senate-ohio-sherrod-brown-nazis-holocaust/  Read Amber Hunt's reporting for the Cincinnati Enquirer here: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2024/09/09/vance-remarks-on-springfield-immigration-pull-city-into-national-light/75145499007/ Read Jeremy Pelzer's reporting for Cleveland.com here: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2024/09/see-why-the-gop-controlled-ohio-supreme-court-mostly-sided-with-republicans-on-redistricting-reform-ballot-language.html "Ohio Has Issues" is recorded in Cleveland, out of WKYC Studios. New episodes typically stream live every Wednesday night at 7:30 PM on the WKYC YouTube page and the WKYC+ streaming app. "Ohio Has Issues" is also available wherever you listen to podcasts, with episodes dropping after the livestreamed recording sessions end. Stephanie is the digital anchor and legal analyst at WKYC. She produces and hosts VERIFY fact check segments and is licensed to practice law in both Ohio and California. Mike is an anchor, commentator and editorialist at WKYC. Mike hosts "Front Row Friday" which airs every Friday at 7 PM on 3News and on WKYC+.

What the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris means to Ohio voters

Following the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, we look at what the contest means to Ohio voters. On the September 11, 2024 edition of Ohio Has Issues with Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr., we fact check claims from Trump and Harris, including the outlandish false statements from Trump and his running mate Senator JD Vance about Haitians eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. Republican strategist Mehek Cook and Democratic strategist Jeff Rusnak share their takes on how Ohioans will respond to the debate when it comes time to vote. Watch this episode of Ohio Has Issues here: https://youtube.com/live/6YoahCKIj4Y [https://youtube.com/live/6YoahCKIj4Y] Plus, Cleveland.com’s Jake Zuckerman returns to walk us through what’s happening with the House Bill 6 bribery scandal case against the people accused of paying out tens of millions of dollars. And as always, we give you the latest news about the Ohio Senate race between Sen. Sherrod Brown, Bernie Moreno and Don Kissick. Read Jake Zuckerman's reporting here: https://www.cleveland.com/open/2024/09/the-doj-called-it-the-biggest-bribery-case-in-ohio-history-did-they-let-the-bribers-walk.html Watch every episode of Ohio Has Issues here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SLtTChKczKqXFI_ZvzC9nuEFetXAaJX "Ohio Has Issues" is recorded in Cleveland, out of WKYC Studios. New episodes typically stream live every Wednesday night at 7:30 PM on the WKYC YouTube page and the WKYC+ streaming app. "Ohio Has Issues" is also available wherever you listen to podcasts, with episodes dropping after the livestreamed recording sessions end. Stephanie is the digital anchor and legal analyst at WKYC. She produces and hosts VERIFY fact check segments and is licensed to practice law in both Ohio and California. Mike is an anchor, commentator and editorialist at WKYC. Mike hosts "Front Row Friday" which airs every Friday at 7 PM on 3News and on WKYC+.