RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_764ce995-773c-4fc7-bdfa-502c3195334e -- Rendered At Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:07:13 +0000 What's Good Ohio?! https://redcircle.com/shows/whats-good-ohio en-US All rights reserved. Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio Each episode, we’ll talk to the activists, organizers, visionaries and good-trouble makers coming together to make our state better for everyone—no exceptions. Too often, Ohio makes the national news for all the wrong reasons. We’re out here talking with real Ohioans about what’s good, and how we can make things even better. Whether you’re organizing for a People’s Budget, standing up to militarized police, or fighting for environmental equity, we want to hear about it. In big cities, in farm country, in Appalachia, small towns and suburbs, Ohioans know how to support each other, and we know what keeps us safe. So let’s talk about it. It’s time to tell the world about what’s good, here in Ohio. 764ce995-773c-4fc7-bdfa-502c3195334e Each episode, we’ll talk to the activists, organizers, visionaries and good-trouble makers coming together to make our state better for everyone—no exceptions.

Too often, Ohio makes the national news for all the wrong reasons. We’re out here talking with real Ohioans about what’s good, and how we can make things even better.

Whether you’re organizing for a People’s Budget, standing up to militarized police, or fighting for environmental equity, we want to hear about it.

In big cities, in farm country, in Appalachia, small towns and suburbs, Ohioans know how to support each other, and we know what keeps us safe.

So let’s talk about it. It’s time to tell the world about what’s good, here in Ohio.

]]> episodic no Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio whatsgoodohiopod@gmail.com no full What's Good with What's Next What's Good with What's Next Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio On the final episode of season 3 of What’s Good Ohio?!, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg take some time to process the 2024 election results and think about what comes next.


The views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and do not reflect the positions of Ohio Voice and Policy Matters Ohio.

]]> <p>On the final episode of season 3 of What’s Good Ohio?!, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg take some time to process the 2024 election results and think about what comes next.</p><p><br></p><p><em>The views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and do not reflect the positions of Ohio Voice and Policy Matters Ohio.</em></p> 4b20398d-73b6-4f09-8e1f-73b85e44c442 https://redcircle.com/shows/764ce995-773c-4fc7-bdfa-502c3195334e/episodes/9256968c-2374-476f-aa49-0cb8130e2e0d Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:17:00 +0000 2323 no full What's Good with New Americans What's Good with New Americans Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio This week, host James Hayes speaks with Lynn Tramonte and Sophia Pierrelus about New Americans in Ohio and coming together to support our migrant communities and neighbors.

]]> <p><span>This week, host James Hayes speaks with Lynn Tramonte and Sophia </span><span>Pierrelus about New Americans in Ohio and coming together to support our migrant communities and neighbors.</span></p> 2035e27d-73ab-412b-8a67-8d9b3f561208 https://redcircle.com/shows/764ce995-773c-4fc7-bdfa-502c3195334e/episodes/dc937a20-9dad-407d-991f-7fd3da3680b5 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:18:00 +0000 2999 no full What's Good with Election Protection What's Good with Election Protection Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio This episode, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Kayla Griffin, Rev. Joan Van Becelaere, and Melissa Portala about what’s good with Election Protection, the nonpartisan effort to assist voters in making sure their voices are heard.

]]> <p><span>This episode, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Kayla Griffin, Rev. Joan Van Becelaere, and Melissa Portala about what’s good with Election Protection, the nonpartisan effort to assist voters in making sure their voices are heard.</span></p> 6f390f14-26bc-4637-b7f1-5cdd68197cf8 https://redcircle.com/shows/764ce995-773c-4fc7-bdfa-502c3195334e/episodes/8a0bb0d9-9e56-4e9b-a91e-43bdb4f2f324 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:34:28 +0000 3017 no full What's Good with the Black Women's Health Survey What's Good with the Black Women's Health Survey Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio This week, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Amos Project faith organizers Jacqui Moore, Joscelyn Clarke, and CEO Project Director Tami Lunan about their lived experiences and they discuss the results of the Black Women’s Health Survey.

]]> <p><span>This week, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Amos Project faith organizers Jacqui Moore, Joscelyn Clarke, and CEO Project Director Tami Lunan about their lived experiences and they discuss the results of the Black Women’s Health Survey.</span></p> cd181ec6-8102-4b38-8209-74eede7988de https://redcircle.com/shows/764ce995-773c-4fc7-bdfa-502c3195334e/episodes/328ce15d-d714-4ea1-ae21-bbd06b7fc0b9 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:37:00 +0000 2648 no full What's Good with the Ohio Supreme Court What's Good with the Ohio Supreme Court 3 3 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio This week, hosts Sarah Rodenberg and Ben Stein speak with Danielle Firsich from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio about what’s good with the Ohio Supreme Court.

]]> <p><span>This week, hosts Sarah Rodenberg and Ben Stein speak with Danielle Firsich from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio about what’s good with the Ohio Supreme Court. </span></p> 8b7a1478-38b7-4ba7-a13a-536044e38a08 https://redcircle.com/shows/764ce995-773c-4fc7-bdfa-502c3195334e/episodes/154a8d9a-5e12-403a-a009-1d1d25301e12 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:15:00 +0000 2338 no full What's Good with Redistricting: Part 2 What's Good with Redistricting: Part 2 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio This week, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Sam Gresham and Deidra Reese to keep talking about what’s good with redistricting now that the Citizens Not Politicians amendment has officially made the November ballot.

]]> <p>This week, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Sam Gresham and Deidra Reese to keep talking about what’s good with redistricting now that the Citizens Not Politicians amendment has officially made the November ballot. </p> 8788c0e2-a1bf-4d7a-a08a-7988a15ff0c1 https://redcircle.com/shows/764ce995-773c-4fc7-bdfa-502c3195334e/episodes/818a317e-3a0e-4e7b-89c2-fc4efdb5ae8f Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:02:00 +0000 3658 no full What's Bad with Project 2025 What's Bad with Project 2025 1 3 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio What's Good Ohio?! is back! To kick off Season 3, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg are joined by Desiree Tims, President and CEO of Innovation Ohio, to talk about what’s BAD with Project 2025.


Ohio Voice and Policy Matters Ohio do not endorse or oppose the election of any candidates for any office.

]]> <p>What&#39;s Good Ohio?! is back! To kick off Season 3, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg are joined by Desiree Tims, President and CEO of Innovation Ohio, to talk about what’s BAD with Project 2025.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Ohio Voice and Policy Matters Ohio do not endorse or oppose the election of any candidates for any office.</em></p> 47c66a09-e239-4ea8-8f76-c4fb0c764b50 https://redcircle.com/shows/764ce995-773c-4fc7-bdfa-502c3195334e/episodes/36234d55-ed28-490e-9acf-e074ee5e93fd Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:53:00 +0000 1901 no full What's Good with the Movement for Palestine: Part 2 What's Good with the Movement for Palestine: Part 2 9 2 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio To wrap up Season 2, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg talk about What’s Good with the Movement in Palestine in this special two-part conversation. In Part 2: Student Edition, we talk with Jineen Musa, Laila Shaikh, and Ahmed Amrou about their experiences with the growing student protest movement for a free Palestine. 

]]> <p>To wrap up Season 2, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg talk about What’s Good with the Movement in Palestine in this special two-part conversation. In Part 2: Student Edition, we talk with Jineen Musa, Laila Shaikh, and Ahmed Amrou about their experiences with the growing student protest movement for a free Palestine. </p> 237f76d0-3713-4acd-84de-bcd9d991f41e https://whatsgoodohio.com/episode/whats-good-with-the-movement-for-palestine-part-2 Thu, 23 May 2024 12:49:00 +0000 2940 no full What's Good with the Movement for Palestine: Part 1 What's Good with the Movement for Palestine: Part 1 8 2 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio To wrap up Season 2, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg talk about What’s Good with the Movement in Palestine in this special two-part conversation. In Part 1, we talk with Shereen Naser and Noelle Naser about the organizing they’ve been doing in the Cleveland area.

]]> <p>To wrap up Season 2, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg talk about What’s Good with the Movement in Palestine in this special two-part conversation. In Part 1, we talk with Shereen Naser and Noelle Naser about the organizing they’ve been doing in the Cleveland area.</p> fd410ec2-43be-462a-a243-180fe40113fe https://whatsgoodohio.com/episode/whats-good-with-the-movement-for-palestine-part-1 Thu, 23 May 2024 12:38:00 +0000 2320 no full What's Good with Childcare What's Good with Childcare 7 2 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio This week, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg are joined by Tarrezz Thompson, who runs Linique Childcare in Columbus, and Tami Lunan, Care Economy Organizing Project Director from the Care Economy Organizing Project, part of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative.

]]> <p>This week, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg are joined by <strong>Tarrezz Thompson</strong>, who runs <a href="https://tthompson331.wixsite.com/liniquechildcare" rel="nofollow">Linique Childcare</a> in Columbus, and <strong>Tami Lunan</strong>, Care Economy Organizing Project Director from the <a href="https://ceoprojectohio.org/" rel="nofollow">Care Economy Organizing Project</a>, part of the <a href="https://www.ohorganizing.org/" rel="nofollow">Ohio Organizing Collaborative.</a></p> e45c22e3-b3db-49f1-a0a8-6651ccf362e8 https://whatsgoodohio.com/episode/whats-good-with-childcare Thu, 09 May 2024 14:16:00 +0000 2184 no full What's Good with The Democracy Collective What's Good with The Democracy Collective 6 2 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio This week, hosts Sarah Rodenberg and Ben Stein are joined by Kirby Broadnax and Teralawanda Aaron to talk about What’s Good with Cleveland VOTES’ Democracy Collective!

]]> <p>This week, hosts Sarah Rodenberg and Ben Stein are joined by Kirby Broadnax and Teralawanda Aaron to talk about What’s Good with Cleveland VOTES’ Democracy Collective!</p> 5892ffc1-4f26-46d9-b57e-4ac79e7a19f8 https://whatsgoodohio.com/episode/whats-good-with-the-democracy-collective Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:16:34 +0000 2619 no full What's Good with Prosecutor Races What's Good with Prosecutor Races 5 2 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio In this episode, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Keisha Krumm, Executive Director and Lead Organizer at Greater Cleveland Congregations, about What’s Good with Prosecutor Races.

]]> <p>In this episode, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Keisha Krumm, Executive Director and Lead Organizer at Greater Cleveland Congregations, about What’s Good with Prosecutor Races.</p> 26c43676-7e22-492b-b1b6-e2bc0acb1cc2 https://whatsgoodohio.com/episode/whats-good-with-prosecutor-races Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:12:00 +0000 2304 no full What's Good with Workers Rights What's Good with Workers Rights 4 2 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio This week, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg are joined by Isbel Alvarado and Claudia Cortez from the Central Ohio Workers Center (CWOC) to talk about What’s Good with Workers Rights.

]]> <p>This week, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg are joined by Isbel Alvarado and Claudia Cortez from the Central Ohio Workers Center (CWOC) to talk about What’s Good with Workers Rights.</p> a94b013d-6cb5-49cf-8b81-fb583199cbd6 https://whatsgoodohio.com/episode/whats-good-with-workers-rights Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:20:00 +0000 1946 no full What's Good with East Palestine What's Good with East Palestine 3 2 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio In this episode, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg talk about what’s good in East Palestine with Timothea Deeter, a resident of East Palestine and an environmental organizer since the Norfolk Southern train derailment in February 2023.

]]> <p>In this episode, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg talk about what’s good in East Palestine with Timothea Deeter, a resident of East Palestine and an environmental organizer since the Norfolk Southern train derailment in February 2023. </p> 26c7c427-7256-4766-9c9c-1b0e6bdaf9f0 https://whatsgoodohio.com/episode/whats-good-with-east-palestine Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:20:00 +0000 2374 no full What's Good with Trans Activism What's Good with Trans Activism 2 2 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio In this episode, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg are talking about what’s good with trans right and activism with Mallory Golski, Kaleidoscope Youth Center’s Civic Engagement & Advocacy Manager, and Cam Ogden, who is the Policy Fellow at Equality Ohio and part of the leadership team at Trans Allies of Ohio.

]]> <p>In this episode, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg are talking about what’s good with trans right and activism with Mallory Golski, <a href="https://www.kycohio.org/" rel="nofollow">Kaleidoscope Youth Center’s</a> Civic Engagement &amp; Advocacy Manager, and Cam Ogden, who is the Policy Fellow at <a href="https://equalityohio.org/" rel="nofollow">Equality Ohio</a> and part of the leadership team at <a href="https://transalliesohio.org/" rel="nofollow">Trans Allies of Ohio</a>.</p> 2834a576-e335-4b78-8505-a3dfc5bf602d https://whatsgoodohio.com/episode/whats-good-with-trans-activism Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:30:00 +0000 3187 no full What's Good with Redistricting What's Good with Redistricting 1 2 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio Welcome to Season 2 of the What’s Good Ohio?! podcast! Hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg are back and talking about gerrymandering and redistricting reform, specifically the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment, with Mia Lewis. Mia Lewis is the Associate Director at Common Cause Ohio and is part of the Fair Districts coalition and the Citizens Not Politicians campaign.

]]> <p>Welcome to Season 2 of the What’s Good Ohio?! podcast! Hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg are back and talking about gerrymandering and redistricting reform, specifically the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment, with Mia Lewis. Mia Lewis is the Associate Director at <a href="https://www.commoncause.org/ohio/" rel="nofollow">Common Cause Ohio</a> and is part of the <a href="https://www.fairdistrictsohio.org/" rel="nofollow">Fair Districts coalition</a> and the <a href="https://citizensnotpoliticians.org/" rel="nofollow">Citizens Not Politicians campaign</a>.</p> 4b2c8818-cfc6-4eb5-9bc5-4840cb23fdff https://whatsgoodohio.com/episode/whats-good-with-redistricting Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:30:00 +0000 1560 no full What's Good with the November 2023 Election What's Good with the November 2023 Election 8 1 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio Ohio has made history, and this week, we dive in to debrief the November 2023 election. Hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg talk about what’s good with Issue 1, welcoming back our very first guest on the What’s Good Ohio podcast, Jordyn Close, as well as Lena Collins, Manager of Social Impact of Ohio Women’s Alliance, to discuss this historic win. We also debrief Issue 38 with Molly Martin from PB CLE.

]]> <p>Ohio has made history, and this week, we dive in to debrief the November 2023 election. Hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg talk about what’s good with Issue 1, welcoming back our very first guest on the What’s Good Ohio podcast, Jordyn Close, as well as Lena Collins, Manager of Social Impact of Ohio Women’s Alliance, to discuss this historic win. We also debrief Issue 38 with Molly Martin from PB CLE. </p> 64783591-af2f-45d2-916a-5b81f683ff86 https://whatsgoodohio.com/episode/whats-good-with-the-november-2023-election Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:10:00 +0000 2438 no full What's Good with Alternative Care Response What's Good with Alternative Care Response 7 1 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio This week, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Stephen David, an organizer with the Columbus Safety Collective, and Bree Easterling, the Social Justice Outreach and Organizing Specialist at Policy Matters Ohio, about alternative care response programs in Columbus and Cleveland.

]]> <p>This week, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Stephen David, an organizer with the Columbus Safety Collective, and Bree Easterling, the Social Justice Outreach and Organizing Specialist at Policy Matters Ohio, about alternative care response programs in Columbus and Cleveland.</p> 473c0ee1-7617-4436-80f0-440b0c5c7ed3 https://whatsgoodohio.com/episode/whats-good-with-alternative-care-response Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:29:09 +0000 2718 no full What's Good with Ohio Education What's Good with Ohio Education 6 1 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio This week, hosts James Hayes and Ben Stein speak with Arianna Kelawala, the Educating for Ohio’s Future campaign organizer with OPAWL — Building AAPI Feminist Leadership.

Educating for Ohio’s Future is a campaign advocating for an updated K-12 social studies model curriculum that fully reflects Ohioans' backgrounds and histories.

]]> <p>This week, hosts James Hayes and Ben Stein speak with Arianna Kelawala, the Educating for Ohio’s Future campaign organizer with <a href="https://www.opawl.org/" rel="nofollow">OPAWL — Building AAPI Feminist Leadership</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.educatingforohiosfuture.org/" rel="nofollow">Educating for Ohio’s Future</a> is a campaign advocating for an updated K-12 social studies model curriculum that fully reflects Ohioans&#39; backgrounds and histories.</p> 1456e616-ad00-46ad-91e0-6fe796ca0a39 https://whatsgoodohio.com/episode/whats-good-with-ohio-education Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:15:00 +0000 1917 no full What's Good with Repro Part 2 What's Good with Repro Part 2 5 1 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio This week, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Gabriel Mann, Communications Director with Pro-Choice Ohio and Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights. In our first episode, we heard from Jordyn Close about the signature gathering process to get abortion on the ballot, and now reproductive rights is officially on the ballot on November 7 as Issue 1!

]]> <p>This week, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Gabriel Mann, Communications Director with Pro-Choice Ohio and Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights. In our first episode, we heard from Jordyn Close about the signature gathering process to get abortion on the ballot, and now reproductive rights is officially on the ballot on November 7 as Issue 1!</p> 352cf203-08f7-4563-b1a5-b259adc907fb https://whatsgoodohio.com/episode/whats-good-with-repro-part-2 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:33:00 +0000 2417 no full What's Good with PB CLE What's Good with PB CLE 4 1 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio This episode, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Molly Martin and Andre White with the People’s Budget Cleveland campaign, which will be Issue 38 on the November 7, 2023 ballot in the city of Cleveland.

]]> <p>This episode, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Molly Martin and Andre White with the People’s Budget Cleveland campaign, which will be Issue 38 on the November 7, 2023 ballot in the city of Cleveland.</p> 086a8e3e-f90b-4dc9-a003-754dd5264a00 https://whatsgoodohio.com/episode/whats-good-with-pb-cle Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:15:00 +0000 3115 no full What's Good with Petee What's Good with Petee 3 1 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio This episode, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Petee Talley from Ohio Unity Coalition about her background and path to becoming a great labor and civil rights activist, organizer, and leader in Ohio.

]]> <p>This episode, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Petee Talley from <a href="https://www.ohiounity.org/" rel="nofollow">Ohio Unity Coalition</a> about her background and path to becoming a great labor and civil rights activist, organizer, and leader in Ohio. </p> f5604820-b609-4f0f-883a-6ee3be1a0a14 https://whatsgoodohio.com/episode/whats-good-with-petee Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:58:03 +0000 4039 no full What's Good with Democracy What's Good with Democracy 2 1 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio Fresh off the August 8 special election and the defeat of Issue 1, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Petee Talley from Ohio Unity Coalition and Black Ohio Leaders for Democracy, Kyle Marcum from Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund, and Ray Greene Jr, from The Freedom Bloc.

Visit whatsgoodohio.com for show notes.

]]> <p>Fresh off the August 8 special election and the defeat of Issue 1, hosts James Hayes and Sarah Rodenberg speak with Petee Talley from <a href="https://www.ohiounity.org/" rel="nofollow">Ohio Unity Coalition</a> and Black Ohio Leaders for Democracy, Kyle Marcum from <a href="https://www.ohiocitizen.org/education_fund" rel="nofollow">Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund</a>, and Ray Greene Jr, from <a href="https://www.thefreedombloc.org/" rel="nofollow">The Freedom Bloc</a>.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/whatsgoodohio.com" rel="nofollow">whatsgoodohio.com</a> for show notes.</p> d71e9ebb-9dce-474c-8287-2f3fda256e12 https://www.whatsgoodohio.com/episode/whats-good-with-democracy Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:28:00 +0000 2505 no full What's Good with Repro What's Good with Repro 1 1 Ohio Voice & Policy Matters Ohio Hosts James Hayes and Ben Stein speak with Jordyn Close, deputy director of Ohio Women's Alliance, about the signature gathering efforts to enshrine reproductive rights in the Ohio Constitution on the November 2023 ballot.

Visit whatsgoodohio.com for show notes.

]]> <p>Hosts James Hayes and Ben Stein speak with Jordyn Close, deputy director of <a href="https://www.ohiowomensalliance.org/" rel="nofollow">Ohio Women&#39;s Alliance</a>, about the signature gathering efforts to enshrine reproductive rights in the Ohio Constitution on the November 2023 ballot.</p><p>Visit <a href="http://whatsgoodohio.com" rel="nofollow">whatsgoodohio.com</a> for show notes.</p> 5271179d-6fc9-4313-a090-9379cbd65f46 https://whatsgoodohio.com/episode/whats-good-with-repro Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:55:00 +0000 1576 no