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In episode 176, we are finally talking about DATA CENTERS. Ohio is in the middle of a data center boom. Google, Amazon, Meta, and dozens of other tech giants are building massive facilities across the state — particularly in Central Ohio — drawn by cheap land, fiber infrastructure, and generous tax breaks from our Statehouse. While these companies are selling the story of jobs and economic growth, a report from Innovation Ohio raises serious questions about who is really footing the bill. The answer unfortunately, is all of us.
Joining us today is Michael McGovern, President and CEO of Innovation Ohio, the organization behind that report. Innovation Ohio is Ohio’s Progressive politics and policy hub. It’s an organization that bridges advocacy, activism, and policymaking in Ohio. By building coalitions, conducting research, and coordinating messaging campaigns, they tackle critical issues at the local, state, and federal levels. Their work focuses on improving the lives of Ohio workers and families, creating opportunities for all Ohioans, and strengthening communities from the ground up.
And today with Michael, we’re going to dig into what’s actually happening to Ohio’s electric grid, why the average Ohio family could be looking at roughly $70 more on their monthly power bill by 2028, and what state lawmakers are (and aren’t) doing about it. This is a conversation every Ohioan needs to hear.
Resources:
* Innovation Ohio
* Report - Data Centers, Ohio’s Electric Grid, and Your Power Bill
* Report - The Power Plant Next Door: How a Little-Known Ohio Law Is Silencing Local Communities
* Ohio House Bill 706
* Ohio House Bill 695
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In episode 175, we break down the Ohio Primary on May 5th, walking you through statewide races, the Senate special election, Ohio Supreme Court races, congressional districts across the state, and more.
Resources:
* Our Ohio Primary Voter Guide (via Sway)
* Ohio - Find out what’s on your ballot!
* Find Your District
* Columbus Safety Collective - Issue 5 (VOTE YES)
* Voting in Primaries: What Are They?
* 2026 Midterm Election FAQ (League of Women Voters of Ohio)
* Democratic Party primaries in Ohio, 2026
* Ohio state executive official elections, 2026
* Michael Eisner in the Democratic primary for Ohio’s 7th Congressional District: endorsement editorial
* United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2026
* United States Senate special election in Ohio, 2026
* Ohio Supreme Court elections, 2026
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In episode 174, we sit down with Tom Herner, Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 37, to talk about what it takes to flip a seat, fight public corruption, and actually represent the people who sent you to Columbus.
Tom Herner is a lifelong Ohioan, Centerville High School graduate, and Wright State University alumnus running for State Representative in District 37. Raised by union parents and conceived through IVF, Tom is a direct product of the public schools and reproductive healthcare he now fights to protect.
With over a decade of experience in banking, internal auditing, and entrepreneurship, Tom brings a sharp eye for accountability to Columbus. He is dedicated to lowering the cost of living by expanding the Homestead Exemption, fully funding public schools through the Fair School Funding Plan, and ensuring Ohio remains a state where reproductive freedom is a protected right. Learn more about Tom’s campaign at TomforOhio.com.
Resources:
* Tom’s Campaign Website
* Donate to Tom’s Campaign
* Volunteer for Tom’s Campaign
* Instagram
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In episode 173, we talk with Amanda Litman, the cofounder and president of Run for Something, which recruits and supports young, diverse leaders running for local office. We talk about what it really takes to rebuild Democratic power from the ground up and why the path forward might look different than you’d expect.
Since 2017, Run for Something has launched the careers of thousands of millennials and Gen Z candidates and in the process, changed what leadership looks like in America. Amanda is also the author of two books: When We’re In Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership, and Run for Something: A Real-Talk Guide to Fixing the System Yourself, a how-to manual for people running for office.
Before launching Run for Something, Amanda worked on multiple presidential and statewide political campaigns. She graduated from Northwestern University and lives in Brooklyn with her husband, two daughters, and their sometimes rowdy dog.
Resources:
* Run for Something Website
* Ready to Run? Start here!
* Run for Something’s Social Media
* Instagram
* TikTok
* YouTube
* Facebook
* Bluesky
* Amanda’s Website
* Amanda’s Books
* When We’re in Charge
* Run for Something
* Amanda’s Social Media
* Instagram
* Substack
* TikTok
* Facebook
* Bluesky
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In episode 172, congressional candidate Carl Setzer tells us how he went from insider to outsider. He was raised inside the ultra-conservative movement and is now running as a Democrat in Ohio’s 14th District with a very different vision for what public service should look like.
Carl Setzer, born in Ohio, experienced firsthand the consequences when powerful individuals in Ohio politics face no accountability. He has navigated through broken systems—government, corporations, and movements that demand loyalty yet deliver nothing in return. From factory floors to foreign capitals, Carl Setzer has witnessed who gets crushed and who receives protection, shaping his perspective as he runs for Congress.
Resources:
* Setzer for Congress
* Donate to Carl’s Campaign
* Carl’s Interview with The Rooster
* Social Media
* Facebook
* Instagram
* TikTok
* X/Twitter
* YouTube
* Abundance (Carl’s wife’s restaurant)
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