Ohio News/Politics Episodes

Can eight Democrats really unseat Trump-backed Congressman Max Miller in Ohio's 7th Congressional District? On this episode of Purple Political Breakdown, host Radell Lewis dives deep into one of the most crowded and competitive congressional primaries in the 2026 midterms. From former FBI agent Ed FitzGerald's political comeback to union ironworker Brian Poindexter's surge of labor endorsements, Radell breaks down every candidate, follows the money, and gives his honest assessment of who actual...

Radell Lewis breaks down one of Ohio's most important and overlooked races: the 2026 Secretary of State election. With Frank LaRose term-limited out and running for auditor, five candidates across three party primaries are competing to control how Ohioans vote, how businesses get registered, and how ballot language gets written. Radell goes candidate by candidate through Republican primary frontrunner Robert Sprague (Ohio's current treasurer who dropped out of the governor's race in under three ...

What is going on in Ohio? In this episode of Purple Political Breakdown, host Radell Lewis breaks down the biggest stories coming out of the Ohio Statehouse heading into the 2026 midterm elections. President Trump is calling for an end to no-excuse mail-in voting nationwide, and Ohio officials from both parties are responding. The Ohio House is advancing new abortion restrictions under House Bill 347, testing the limits of the 2023 constitutional amendment that 57 percent of voters approved. Ohi...

Radell Lewis sits down with Jerrad Christian, Democratic candidate for Ohio's 12th Congressional District, for a conversation about the issues hitting Ohioans hardest right now. From the gerrymandering compromise that reshaped Ohio's congressional map to the property tax crisis squeezing homeowners and retirees, no topic is off limits. Jerrad grew up in rural Appalachian Ohio in a working poor family where government programs were not abstract policy debates but the difference between eating...

Who will represent Cincinnati in Congress? In this episode of Purple Political Breakdown, host Radell Lewis breaks down every candidate running in Ohio's 1st Congressional District, one of the most closely watched toss-up House races in the country heading into the May 5, 2026 primary. After Ohio's October 2025 redistricting pushed the district further into conservative territory, incumbent Democrat Greg Landsman now faces a tougher path to reelection. Radell covers Landsman's bipartisan record...

Radell Lewis sits down with Anthony Campbell, Republican candidate for Ohio's 9th Congressional District, to break down his ABC plan for affordable healthcare, energy independence, and community-first representation. Campbell, a Sandusky native with over a decade in the healthcare industry, makes his case for why he can unseat longtime incumbent Marcy Kaptur where previous challengers have failed. They dig into healthcare reform and reducing administrative costs, renewable energy and grid modern...

Host Radell Lewis breaks down everything you need to know about Ohio's 9th Congressional District heading into the 2026 midterms. After the Ohio Redistricting Commission redrew the map to lean Republican by over 10 points, longtime incumbent Marcy Kaptur the longest-serving woman in congressional history faces her toughest reelection yet. Radell goes candidate by candidate through the crowded GOP primary field: Derek Merrin (Trump-endorsed, 2024 rematch candidate), Madison Sheehan (former ICE de...

Welcome back to Purple Political Breakdown, hosted by Radell Lewis your source for political solutions without political bias. In this episode, we dive deep into the 2026 Ohio Senate race between challenger Sherrod Brown and incumbent Jon Husted. This Ohio special election could reshape the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, and every Ohio voter needs to understand what's at stake. Radell breaks down where Brown and Husted stand on the issues that matter most to Ohioans: tariffs and their dev...

Radell Lewis kicks off the Purple Political Breakdown's weekly Ohio midterm election series by diving deep into the 2026 Ohio governor race between Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Dr. Amy Acton. With Governor Mike DeWine term-limited, this open seat race is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in Ohio history and Radell breaks down exactly why. In this episode, Radell covers both candidates' backgrounds, character, and policy positions on the issues Ohioans care about most: cost...

Purple Political Breakdown with host Radell Lewis delivers your comprehensive guide to the 2026 Ohio midterm elections. This episode breaks down every position that mattersfrom the high-stakes Ohio governor race between Dr. Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy to the crucial Ohio Senate seat featuring Sherrod Brown vs Jon Husted. Radell covers the key Ohio House races in the 1st and 9th congressional districts, plus the often-overlooked positions that directly impact your life: Ohio Attorney General, ...

Host Radell Lewis breaks down the most pressing concerns facing Ohioans based on community feedback, Reddit surveys, and conversations across the state. From gerrymandering and voter rights battles to Ohio's unconstitutional education funding system, this episode covers what everyday Ohioans actually want their government to fix. Topics include: Ohio redistricting maps, charter school accountability, rising cost of living, housing affordability crisis, rural healthcare access, manufacturing job...

Join host Radell Lewis on Purple Political Breakdown for an in-depth conversation with Timothy Grady, independent candidate for Ohio governor in 2026. In this comprehensive interview, Grady outlines his vision for a "Rust Belt Renaissance" while tackling Ohio's most pressing issues: government corruption, the housing affordability crisis, soaring property taxes, and energy independence. Grady, a lifelong independent with a background in economics and anti-money laundering, discusses his anti-co...

Join host Radell Lewis for a comprehensive breakdown of Ohio's November 2025 elections that shocked the nation. In this episode of Purple Political Breakdown, we dive deep into the Cincinnati mayor race where Vice President JD Vance's brother, Cory Bowman, lost to incumbent Democrat Aftab Pureval by a staggering 60 points despite the VP's endorsement. Episode Highlights: Cincinnati Mayor Race: How Pureval secured 80% of the vote against the VP's brother Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb: The 38-yea...

In this Saturday episode of Purple Political Breakdown, host Radell Lewis dives deep into Ohio's latest congressional redistricting battle and what it means for the 2026 midterm elections. As Ohio lawmakers unanimously approve a new congressional map that gives Republicans a slight advantage, Radell examines the complex negotiations, threats of extreme gerrymandering, and the Democratic Party's controversial compromise. Key topics covered: Ohio's new congressional district map and its impact o...

In this episode of Purple Political Breakdown, we're diving into the data that reveals what Ohio voters are actually thinking ahead of the midterms. I break down a comprehensive survey from Bowling Green State University and YouGov that exposes the priorities, concerns, and political attitudes shaping Ohio's political landscape. What You'll Discover: The Voting Gap Crisis - Why 10% of non-white Ohioans didn't vote compared to just 3% of white voters, and what this means for future elections E...

Host Radell Lewis breaks down every candidate running for Ohio Governor in 2026, cutting through the noise to give you the facts that matter. What You'll Learn: Vivek Ramaswamy (Republican) is proposing to eliminate Ohio's state income tax and lower property taxes to reverse the exodus of young Ohioans. He's pushing for increased energy production through fracking and nuclear plants, K-12 education improvements, tougher penalties for repeat criminal offenders (including psychiatric institution...