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Common Sense Ohio

Common Sense Ohio

We"re taking a common sense approach to the news events in Ohio. And why Ohio? Well, because it"s right from the middle. It"s the heart of it all. It"s the place where you can test almost all Americanized theories. It"s a jumping-off point to having greater discussions about politics and news. And what"s going on not only in the state of Ohio, but the country --and maybe even the rest of the world. Your Common Sense hosts are: Stephen Palmer is the Managing Partner for the law firm, Palmer Legal

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01:07:32

Freedoms and What We Take For Granted

Common Sense Ohio ·

2023/03/24

The three amigos are back together. Steve updates on his experience from his family's vacation in Mexico. We talk about Federales, cartels, local police, and the locals. And how our two countries look at freedoms much differently.FTC banning non-competes - the states of CA, OK, ND are already there.Too much government overreaching "taking care of us."Where are we going as a society with AI?Norm's NuggetsStephen Palmer is the Managing Partner for the law firm, Palmer Legal Defense. He has specialized

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01:15:12

Sister City Problems

Common Sense Ohio ·

2023/03/17

Steve's away, but we carry on.Ohio zebra attack: What happened to cause animal to nearly bite man's arm off?Officials from the city of Newark, New Jersey, have admitted that they were duped into becoming a “sister city” with a fake Hindu nation that claimed to exist off the coast of Ecuador.Dayton, OH as well!Ohio AG Dave Yost Sues Norfolk Southern Over ‘Entirely Avoidable’ Train DerailmentOhio’s U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown and JD Vance are working together on legislation aimed at improving railway

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01:08:03

Ohio's Reps Are Doing Their Jobs

Common Sense Ohio ·

2023/03/10

Norm's world of racing - and his world of racing car restoration.Former Ohio Speaker of the House Householder indicted - Householder - and the sentencing process - but what about the First Energy "johns."FirstEnergy Announces $3.5 Billion Equity Capital Agreement ...Jim Jordan's 'Weaponization of Government' Hearings BeginRelease of Jan 6 video to Tucker CarlsonEx-CDC head advances lab-leak theory at hearing on coronavirus origins chaired by Ohio’s Brad WenstrupNorm's NuggetsStephen Palmer is the

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01:26:00

5000 Acts of Violence in 90 Days In Columbus City...

Common Sense Ohio ·

2023/03/03

NTSB chief: Ohio first responders couldn't get real-time info about toxic train cargo.The Springfield City School District reacted to the release of surveillance video showing an alleged racial incident on the Kenwood Elementary School playground. Assaults, guns, sex offenses among 5,202 'major incidents' in 3 months at Columbus schools.Florida Republican pitches bill to eliminate the Florida Democratic Party.Norm nuggets$1 million club - the 38 highest paid non-profit employees in Greater

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01:23:39

The Chemical Fallout From The East Palestine Derailment

Common Sense Ohio ·

2023/02/24

Jay Simonds, an environmental scientist with 30 years of environmental remediation, joins us on this episode about the East Palestine/Norfolk Southern derailment, chemical spill, and chemical burn.What is this chemical, vinyl chloride, and what are we talking about?Why is it so dangerous? We talk about human acute and chronic problems.Where is the Ohio EPA in this burning?Stephen Palmer is the Managing Partner for the law firm, Palmer Legal Defense. He has specialized almost exclusively in criminal

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01:18:34

Former Ohio State Football Receiver Dimitrious...

Common Sense Ohio ·

2023/02/10

Former Ohio State football receiver Dimitrious Stanley dies at 48 Accuracy In Media - following up on the Upper Arlington administration story.Lebron James breaks the NBA all-time scoring record. Chinese spy balloon - did it fly over Ohio?Chairmen Jim Jordan and Mike Turner Send Letters to Intelligence Officials Who Called Hunter Biden's Laptop Russian Disinformation. And is the FBI influencing presidential elections?Norm edits a Wikipedia article on brain surgery.East Palestine train wreck update

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59:27

A Deep Dive into DeWine's State of the State Address

Common Sense Ohio ·

2023/02/03

Ohio racing update - Michael Shank Racing - 24 Hours of DaytonaAccuracy In Media - Dayton educators tout having ‘a way around’ Critical Race Theory bans by avoiding ‘triggering words’Trans woman charged with public indecency for using female YMCA facilitiesJan 6 and intent of the people entering the building - federal prosecutionsOhio Governor Mike DeWine delivers State of the State address:"Science of reading" and what is it?Money for vocational schoolsNorm's NuggetsJD Vance backs bipartisan

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58:46

Nearly 400 Vehicles Stolen in Central Ohio Since New...

Common Sense Ohio ·

2023/01/27

Parents sue Hilliard school district over 'indoctrination' and LGBTQ inclusion effortsOhio Senate Bill 26 - Bill would give Ohio drivers caught with marijuana in their system a break on OVIs Ohio now officially participating in the Ukraine war - Ukraine is getting new tanks. Both the US and Germany agreed yesterday to send tanks to Ukraine as it fends off Russia’s invasion—something Ukraine has said it needs to win the war. The US will send 31 M1 Abrams tanks. This armored vehicle is built at the

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01:06:42

Ohio House Ex-Speaker Bribery Trial of the Century...

Common Sense Ohio ·

2023/01/20

Ohio House ex-speaker’s trial in $60M bribery probe to begin. Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder goes on trial next week in the highest-profile reckoning yet to arise from a $60 million federal bribery investigation that federal prosecutors call the largest corruption case in state history.So what to look for in this trial?What was HB6? If it WAS a good idea, but was repealed, what's wrong with it now?We talk about how Householder was "schooled" by Vern Riffe (tarnishing his reputation,

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01:13:35

Democrats Blast Ohio AG Dave Yost for 'Double...

Common Sense Ohio ·

2023/01/13

What does Friday the 13th mean to you? For us, a quick reference back to a classic Lawyer Talk episode. Ohio legislators are back to life with their push for a state board of education as a cabinet post, a push again for a higher general public amendment vote.What is going on within OH GOP in the House of Representatives? The speaker is now Jason Stevens rather than Derek Marrin. Ohio Republican Party censures GOP lawmakers who backed the new House speaker and those that voted against Derek

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01:09:33

New Ohio Laws Taking Effect in 2023

Common Sense Ohio ·

2023/01/06

New Year, same Common Sense Ohio.New laws taking effect in Ohio in 2023An enhanced distracted driving provision within a broader omnibus criminal justice bill, which DeWine vocally supported and signed during a ceremony Tuesday morning, now gives law enforcement the ability to pull a person over solely for being on their phone. Many many implications of wrongful searches.Finishing up the Amber Alert story. How 2 Indiana moms capture suspect, rescue missing Ohio baby Kason Thomas.Biden awards

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01:13:25

Are We Light On Crime? Oh, and Happy New Year!

Common Sense Ohio ·

2022/12/28

Happy New Year! But watch out, New Year's eve is notoriously "amateur night" for driving drunk. And this time of year sees an increase in domestic abuse. Did you know, one in 6-7 men and one in 4 women will be a victim of domestic abuse in their lifetime? And, half of the male victims (49%) fail to tell anyone they are a victim of domestic abuse and are two and a half times less likely to tell anyone than female victims (19%).Norm's Patriot Act prediction coming true - Norm goes into detail and

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01:10:49

TSA Raising Fines for "Force Of Habit" Gun Crimes

Common Sense Ohio ·

2022/12/21

Ohio Amber alert (as of this podcast recording) with 60 officers dedicated to the case Voting "reformed" in Ohio - photo ID - has been passedGibson's Bakery receives a complete payment of $36.59 million from Oberlin College in the defamation suit. Oberlin College was ordered to pay damages to the owners of Gibson's Bakery, who accused the college of ruining their business by branding them as racists.Pike County murder trial: George Wagner IV will serve life in prison, no parole. Why is this not the

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01:15:19

Columbus City Council At It Again with Flavored and...

Common Sense Ohio ·

2022/12/14

Along with the podcast, don't miss additional insights from all three of us on our website.Biden Signs Bill Protecting Same-Sex, Interracial Marriages at Federal LevelCheck out this previous Lawyer Talk Parking Lot Wars episode, and you'll get an even better picture of Steve's morning parking lot encounter.Flavored and Menthol Tobacco Ban from the City of Columbus John Boehner gets emotional in Pelosi tribute: ‘My girls told me, tell the Speaker how much we admire her’ - what is going on with Mr

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01:14:59

Content Based Censorship and Holiday Storytime

Common Sense Ohio ·

2022/12/07

"December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan."Pearl Harbor day today. We remember and honor our veterans from WWII. And all veterans.'Holi-Drag Storytime' for children canceled. Organizers in Columbus (Ohio) were concerned about safety as Proud Boys members and other demonstrators, some armed, gathered near the venue, a church. The more you suppress this, the more it becomes

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01:05:14

Secrecy Around the Resignation of OSU's Kristina Johnson

Common Sense Ohio ·

2022/12/02

From a TikTok star hitting a golf ball into Grand Canyon, to Ohioan Alan Shepard golfing on the moon, we bring it all home to Common Sense Ohio.Kristina Johnson resigns from THE Ohio State University - what is all the secrecy about?The U.S. Senate passes the Respect for Marriage Act - maybe it's time to get the government out of marriages?Is the government turning into the "thought police" with Twitter?Deer hunting is full-on. Keep an eye out for the orange army, and please be safe.Ohio Supreme

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01:05:59

LaRose Pushes for New State of Ohio Constitution...

Common Sense Ohio ·

2022/11/23

Steve is out, but the show goes on with Norm and Brett!We nominate John Denver's Country Roads as the official Thanksgiving song.Ohio voting law overhaul trims mail ballot window, Secretary of State Frank LaRose pushes for new State of Ohio amendment standard.We are seeing continued instances of mass killings, like shootings at WalMart, in Colorado Springs. Why are we seeing mass shootings continue, even after continued focus on gun laws? They seem to be non-political. Maybe our focus should be on

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01:16:24

Thanksgiving...Already?

Common Sense Ohio ·

2022/11/19

Thanksgiving. Already?!We reminisce about Thanksgiving and some WWII history, specifically Germany/Russia's alliance invading Poland.Nancy Pelosi is out and new leadership is in. The federal government now will be in gridlock for 2 years, and its nuances.We are still feeling the effects of what we did too quickly during Covid. Steve relates why we can't let science, doctors, and pharma off the hook with his shaken baby-type murder (SBS) example. The reversal of a 20-year-old case. The science of SBS

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01:04:31

2022 Mid-term Post Election Overview

Common Sense Ohio ·

2022/11/09

We are now in the post-elections "blues" (or the "reds") depending on who and what you voted for in the mid-term elections.What we cover...Overview of the country's election results, especially on states under the microscope (Texas, Florida, Michigan and Pennsylvania).Inflation? Cost of living increases? But in Central Ohio, all the school levies pass.Divided federal government DOES work. Here's how.Voter ID. None is needed in Michigan or North Carolina, for example. Why not?Election interference

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01:04:04

What will be the biggest story in 2023? The Abuse Of...

Common Sense Ohio ·

2022/11/02

Here's what we bring Common Sense to this week...Investments making money that shouldn't have made money. Particularly for our government representatives. What and how much insider information/trading is going on in the government?Tim Ryan / JD Vance update. Last one before the mid-term elections. Tim Ryan now says we need more police and better training. Where was he during COVID?Crime And Punishment - have you read it? You might want to see how it is relevant today.Oregon has no in-person voting

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