Topic: Mike Dewine

6 chapters across the catalog

Dead Name
Episode 1531 2:46:49 - 2:49:13

1531: Dead Name

East Palestine Ohio, Mike DeWine and George Burns

The hosts discuss the ongoing fallout from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, noting Governor Mike DeWine's resemblance to comedian George Burns. They critique the political maneuvering surrounding the disaster, including Donald Trump's planned visit. Concerns persist regarding the long-term environmental impact of the controlled burn of vinyl chloride.

Belching Freon
Episode 1348 23:17 - 25:54

1348: Belching Freon

Ohio Vax-a-Million, Vaccine Lottery Incentives

Ohio Governor Mike Dewine launched the "Vax-a-Million" program, using federal COVID relief funds to offer five $1 million prizes to vaccinated residents. While some media outlets praised the surge in vaccination rates following the announcement, critics view the lottery as a sign of economic desperation among the state's population.

Big Caffeine
Episode 1347 26:52 - 28:33

1347: Big Caffeine

Ohio Vaccine Lottery, Federal CARES Act Funding

Ohio Governor Mike Dewine announced a "Vax-a-Million" lottery program offering five $1 million prizes to vaccinated adults in the state. The program utilizes federal coronavirus relief funds from the CARES Act to finance the payouts. Critics argue that using taxpayer money for a lottery is an inappropriate use of emergency pandemic funding.

Thugs on a plane
Episode 1274 1:28:18 - 1:31:18

1274: Thugs on a plane

Ohio Governor Impeachment, Columbus Police, German Forehead Tapping

A producer from Ohio reports on efforts by Republican members of the General Assembly to impeach Governor Mike DeWine over his handling of COVID-19 lockdowns. The report also mentions potential moves to defund the police in Columbus. Additionally, Adam Curry explains the German cultural gesture of tapping the forehead to indicate that someone is "crazy."

Mask = Love
Episode 1255 1:24:12 - 1:30:45

1255: Mask = Love

Executive Producer Donations and Ohio Mask Mandates

Donations from executive producers are read, including a significant contribution from Ross Easterling regarding HR 6666. A new knight, Sir Real Estate of the North Coast, describes the "reign of the Rhino" under Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the mandatory mask policies at Cedar Point amusement park. The segment includes various "de-douching" requests and personal anecdotes from the listener community.

Gain of Function
Episode 1244 1:52:42 - 1:57:34

1244: Gain of Function

Knighting Ceremony, Ohio Lockdowns and Saudi Arabia Update

Producers from Ohio and Saudi Arabia provide updates on local lockdown conditions. Sir Walkman of Buckeye criticizes Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, while Sir Dave Fugazotto describes a 24-hour lockdown in Saudi Arabia following the end of Ramadan. The segment includes various "karma" requests and jingles.