Ohio's Parent's Bill of Rights + Shifting Power Between States and School Boards
On this episode: We explore how authority over public education is shifting across the country—starting with Ohio’s new “Parents' Bill of Rights” law. Axios Columbus reporter Alissa Widman Neese break...
18 Apr 202530min
Prop 65, the 1970's Tax Revolt, and California's long, influential ballot measures legacy
On this episode: The 3rd installment of our Historical Ballot Measures Factbook series! A deep dive into the Golden State’s long and influential history with ballot measures. Former host and ballot me...
16 Apr 202522min
English as the Official Language: Where it already is, and the impact of Trump's Executive Order
On this episode: In 2025, Donald Trump issued an executive order declaring English the official language of the United States. Around the same time, Idaho lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment...
10 Apr 202525min
April 1st Election Results: Crawford claims Wisconsin Supreme Court vacancy, GOP holds Florida seats
On this episode: Breaking down the high-stakes April 1st elections, featuring two of the most closely watched contests since last November. First, Wisconsin Public Radio’s Anya van Wagtendonk joins us...
3 Apr 202524min
Schimel vs Crawford: Wisconsin Supreme Court election preview
On this episode: With Incumbent Justice Ann Walsh Bradley retiring, the stakes in Wisconsin's April 1st election to select her successor couldn’t be higher — determining whether the court maintains i...
27 Mar 202517min
Election law legislation — State policy developments to watch
On this episode: With every state legislature in session this year, lawmakers have introduced thousands of bills aimed at reshaping how Americans vote. Some states are tightening voter registration re...
25 Mar 202525min
Ohio’s Ballot Measure Legacy: Constitutional Conventions, Prohibition, and Policy Shifts
On this episode: Ohio’s ballot measure history is shaped by constitutional debates, major policy shifts, and battles over direct democracy. The 1912 constitutional convention laid the foundation for t...
19 Mar 202521min
What happens if the federal government shuts down?
On this episode: Legislators are in the midst of negotiating a bill to keep the federal government up and running through September. Key debates and votes are playing out over the course of this week,...
11 Mar 202518min
