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The Voice of Ethics

Ohio Ethics Commission

The Ohio Ethics Commission takes you behind the scenes of the Ohio Ethics Law and into a deeper conversation about integrity and transparency in government. Whether you’re a public employee or official, a concerned citizen, or just curious about the laws that promote impartiality and honesty in government, this podcast is for you!

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All Episodes

12:26

Smooth Asphalt, Slippery Ethics

The Voice of Ethics ·

2026/04/14

How much do you love when a solicitor knocks on your door? What if the sales pitch was free driveway paving? This township administrator overseeing a 1.5 million-dollar road budget opened the door to a potentially sticky situation.April 2026 Episode Transcript – Smooth Asphalt, Slippery Ethics Referenced and relevant materials The Private Sector Fact Sheet Gifts and Other Things of Value Fact Sheet Stories? Show ideas? We're listening! E-mail susan.willeke@ethics.ohio.gov

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13:22

Car Factory Caper

The Voice of Ethics ·

2026/03/31

Bob Smith, a 48-year veteran of the Ohio Auditor of State’s office, shares how a concept car factory that never left the drawing board still drove off with $300,000 in taxpayer money, courtesy of a conflicted county commissioner.March 2026 Episode Transcript – Car Factory Caper Referenced and relevant materials Public Contracts page Public Contracts Fact Sheet Stories? Show ideas? We're listening! E-mail susan.willeke@ethics.ohio.gov

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12:12

Et Tu, Vendor?

The Voice of Ethics ·

2026/03/17

Beware the Ides of March – and vendors bearing gifts! Andria Williams from the City of Columbus shares her story of an out-of-this-world gift that was a knife in the back of public trust.March 2026 Episode Transcript – Et Tu, Vendor? Referenced and relevant materials Gifts and Other Things of Value Fact Sheet Advisory Opinion No. 2001-03 (public official and substantial things of value) Stories? Show ideas? We're listening! E-mail susan.willeke@ethics.ohio.gov

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12:31

Public Service By (or Buy?) the Book

The Voice of Ethics ·

2026/03/03

In honor of Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Susan and Ethics Commission Special Investigator David Sturman discuss the real-life ethics case of a school superintendent who illegally promoted his own book.March 2026 Episode Transcript – Public Service By (or Buy?) the Book Referenced and relevant materials Informal Opinion 2007-INF-0830-1 (essay contest) Informal Opinion 2008-INF-1002-4 (friend as business associate?) Advisory Opinion No. 2011-04 (college royalties) Stories

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11:34

Nepotism Is Not a Love Language

The Voice of Ethics ·

2026/02/17

Trust us, your family member doesn't need you to commit a fourth-degree felony to know you care. Real-life nepotism stories highlight the pitfalls of mixing love and public jobs.February 2026 Episode Transcript - Nepotism Is Not a Love Language Referenced and relevant materials Public Jobs & Family Fact Sheet Chapter Advisory Opinion 2010-03 (public jobs & family restrictions) Advisory Opinion 2025-01 (definition of “family”) Stories? Show ideas? We're listening! E-mail

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9:00

Discussing Discouraging Discounts: Good Deals Gone Bad

The Voice of Ethics ·

2026/02/03

A paint discount costs a state employee his job in this cautionary tale of accepting illegal public service perks.February 2026 Episode Transcript - Discussing Discouraging Discounts: Good Deals Gone Bad Susan's Dad Referenced and relevant materials The Ohio Ethics Law & Discounts Fact Sheet Chapter Advisory Opinion 2001-08 (public officials/employees & discounts) Advisory Opinion 2011-08 (vendor discounts) Advisory Opinion 92-015 (law enforcement & discounts) Stories? Show ideas

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14:57

MLM Mentor

The Voice of Ethics ·

2026/01/20

Ohio Ethics Commission Executive Director Paul Nick shares the story of a mentor with a "helpful" multi-level marketing opportunity. But helpful for whom?January 2026 Episode Transcript - MLM Mentor Referenced and relevant materials Public Servants and Outside Businesses Fact Sheet Chapter Advisory Opinion No. 96-004 (public service & outside employment) Stories? Show ideas? We're listening! E-mail susan.willeke@ethics.ohio.gov

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9:22

Ethics on the Rocks

The Voice of Ethics ·

2026/01/06

Raise a toast to ethics while you sip on these sobering stories of top-shelf bourbon and bottom-shelf behavior.January 2026 Episode Transcript - Ethics on the Rocks Referenced and relevant materials Selling Goods and Services to Public Agencies Fact Sheet Chapter Advisory Opinion No. 90-005 (school district employees selling goods on “as needed” basis) Advisory Opinion No. 87-002 (public official selling property/services to own agency) Stories? Show ideas? We're listening! E-mail

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2:37

Bonus Mini Episode - To Auld Acquaintances

The Voice of Ethics ·

2025/12/30

If your New Year offers new career opportunities and an exit from public service don't forget your "auld" acquaintance the Ohio Ethics Commission! This bonus mini episode highlights revolving door restrictions.Bonus Mini Episode - To Auld Acquaintances Transcript Referenced and relevant materials Revolving Door Law Fact Sheet Advisory Opinion 2011-03 - general overview of Revolving Door and Post-Employment restrictions Advisory Opinion 2012-04 - exception example Stories? Show ideas? We're

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11:24

The 12 NBA Tickets of Christmas (and Other Illegal...

The Voice of Ethics ·

2025/12/23

Season's greedings! This holiday episode delivers NBA tickets, a trip to England, and other gifts that sleigh (the Ethics Law.)December 2025 Episode Transcript - The 12 NBA Tickets of Christmas (and Other Illegal Gifts) Referenced and relevant materials Gifts and Other Things of Value Fact Sheet Advisory Opinion No. 2001-03 (gift prohibitions) Stories? Show ideas? We're listening! E-mail susan.willeke@ethics.ohio.gov

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1:48

Bonus Mini Episode - Free Gift Inside!

The Voice of Ethics ·

2025/12/16

Unwrap the gift of precious Ohio Ethics Law knowledge in this bonus mini episode focusing on gift restrictions.Bonus Mini Episode - Free Gift Inside! Transcript Referenced and relevant materials Gifts and Other Things of Value Fact Sheet Advisory Opinion 2001-03

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13:26

Checking it Twice: The Holiday List of Shopping and...

The Voice of Ethics ·

2025/12/09

From $240K mall deals to Paris on the city card — unwrap this holiday shopping episode.December 2025 Episode Transcript - Checking it Twice: The Holiday List of Shopping and Mall Stories Supplemental Compensation Fact Sheet chapter Public Contracts Fact Sheet Advisory Opinion No. 79-008 (zoning & spouse’s property) Advisory Opinion No. 76-005 (public property & personal gain) Advisory Opinion No. 88-004 (uniform vs. definite/direct impact) Advisory Opinion No. 92-013 (uniform vs

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8:51

Thanksgiving Travel and Other Bad Ideas

The Voice of Ethics ·

2025/11/25

Township travel schemes, turkeys with no return address - this Thanksgiving episode carves into ethical missteps you’ll be thankful you didn’t make.November 2025 Episode Transcript - Thanksgiving Travel and Other Bad Ideas Referenced and relevant materials Advisory Opinion No. 2025-02 (frequent flyer miles & reward points) Gifts and Other Things of Value Fact Sheet Advisory Opinion No. 2001-03 (gift prohibitions)

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1:48

Bonus Mini Episode - Tick Tock 2025, Last Minute...

The Voice of Ethics ·

2025/11/21

If you are wondering where this year went AND how you are going to complete your Ohio Ethics Law training before 2025 is behind us, do not despair – the Ethics Commission has you covered!Bonus Mini Episode - Tick Tock 2025 - Last Minute Training Opportunities Transcript Referenced and relevant materials The Ohio Ethics Law E-Course 12/18/2025 Ohio Ethics Law Webinar Registration

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10:19

Fall Into Woodchipper Crime

The Voice of Ethics ·

2025/11/11

From a Canadian wood splitter scandal to an Ohio wood chipper story, this autumn episode proves public trust can’t be raked back once lost.November 2025 Episode Transcript - Fall Into Woodchipper Crime Referenced and relevant materials Advisory Opinion No. 85-004 (public contracts & business associates) Gifts and Other Things of Value Fact Sheet Advisory Opinion No. 2001-03 (gift prohibitions)

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11:40

The Skeleton in the Cemetery Board’s Closet

The Voice of Ethics ·

2025/10/28

Dig into ethics law and see what keeps public trust alive in this cemetery episode. Seasonal hires, family favoritism and other spooky real-life stories sure to haunt you.October 2025 Episode Transcript - The Skeleton in the Cemetery Board’s Closet Referenced and relevant materials Public Jobs and Family Members Fact Sheet Chapter Advisory Opinion No. 93-008 (family & public jobs) Hiring Minor Children Fact Sheet Answer Advisory Opinion No. 84-003 (recusal & family hires)

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10:18

Take a Bow: Broadway and Bad Decisions

The Voice of Ethics ·

2025/10/14

This Broadway themed episode takes you behind the curtain on scandals. Pension board perks, misused theater tickets, and ethics gone off-script.October 2025 Episode Transcript - Take a Bow: Broadway and Bad Decisions Referenced and relevant materials The Ethics Law and Tickets Fact Sheet Chapter Gifts and Other Things of Value Fact Sheet Advisory Opinion No. 2001-03 (gift prohibitions)

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11:00

Detention! Public Schools, Public Transgressions

The Voice of Ethics ·

2025/09/30

Meet public servants flunking the ethics test in this back to school episode. From side-hustle tutoring to a $60,000 fake fellowship, there's no cheating in Ethics 101!September 2025 Episode Transcript - Detention! Public Schools, Public Transgressions Referenced and relevant materials The Ohio Ethics Law 101: The Ethics Toolkit for Public School Districts Fact Sheet

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10:18

Happily Ever Grafter: When Weddings and Ethics Collide

The Voice of Ethics ·

2025/09/11

For better or for worse, for self enrichment or for poor judgement, in this wedding themed episode there are no fairy-tale endings. From cut-rate venues to pocketed fees, these true stories reveal how broken vows can shatter public trust.September 2025 Episode Transcript - Happily Ever Grafter: When Weddings and Ethics Collide Referenced and relevant materials Gifts and Other Things of Value Fact Sheet Advisory Opinion No. 2001-03 (gift prohibitions) Supplemental Compensation Fact Sheet

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1:18

The Voice of Ethics Trailer

The Voice of Ethics ·

2025/09/09

The Ohio Ethics Commission takes you behind the scenes of the Ohio Ethics Law and into a deeper conversation about integrity and transparency in government. This trailer gives the flavor of what we're cooking and a taste of things to come!

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