State that is victim to extreme GOP gerrymandering - have you seen the Duck District! - and an elected state Supreme Court that will only make things worse. Democracy in Ohio remains in the balance. AND they have to endure both Jim Jordan and J.D. Vance.
In the August Ohio special election, Gen Z made their voices heard through grassroots activism and voter turnout, influencing the outcome significantly.
What does Joe think Ohio really shows about the MAGA cult? Joe explains why 57% (and counting) is a huge number and why it's further proof the red wave was never happening in 2022. But what does it mean going forward?
The guys were joined by special guest David Pepper for a fantastic election night show to talk about the OH GOP's abomination - Article 1 - that would strip majority rule from the people of Ohio. David's showing how you get it done on the state level - prepare to be inspired!
It's another major test of a functioning democracy: A hugely consequential change to Ohio's Constitution will succeed or fail next week. David Pepper joins Joe and Alex to run down what's happening in the special election.
"This current attack on democracy is part of a clear historic pattern of a fierce backlash (whitelash) whenever a diverse majority begins to get its way in American politics," writes David Pepper.
David Pepper reminds us this week of the devastating results of the Dobbs decision. Manipulation of memory and reality continues to be used effectively by the GOP.
Former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan talks with Ken about the quality of American life, divisions within both parties and how American culture has made a turn for the worse over the last few decades.
In our first statewide deep dive, we take a close look at Ohio - and our Ohio friends David Pepper and Chris Gibbs join us to give their expert takes. How does a Democrat win Ohio statewide? What's Tim Ryan doing right -- and where the heck is JD Vance right now? How much does momentum mean in a state like Ohio? Which races beyond the Senate are key bellwethers? Three House districts might go a long way to deciding the balance of power in Congress.
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