Only weeks before the Ohio Primary election of 2026, Allison Russo, Ohio State Representative and Secretary of State candidate, joins the show for a somewhat tongue-in-cheek chat, a la Between Two Ferns. Beyond the deadpan humor and left-field questions from Matt, we dig into the serious components of what the Secretary of State does and why that role is so important with keeping elections fair and safe. In a year when the President is threatening to nationalize the election, to dispatch ICE to polling locations and block many groups from voting, this conversation is dire.

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Modern day life is pretty tough. For those of us who grew up before 9/11, before social media, and before the era of Trump, we're pretty nostalgic about yesteryear. Every generation looks back fondly over the good ol' days, but there seems to be something extra special about childhood in the 80s and 90s. A big part of what made it special was the entertainment and pop culture. We had a chance to sit down with the man who voiced many of those memories for us. Townsend Coleman was the voice of Michaelangelo from the original "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" cartoon; the voice of "The Tick," Must-See-TV NBC, "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno, and many, many, many more. He shares his gratitude for the experiences and the fans. With the rise of popularity in Comic Conventions and the like, he finally gets to reap the rewards by getting to engage and chat with all the fans whose lives he touched. It's totally tubular! Cowabunga!!!

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We’re all painfully aware of what’s happening in politics at the federal level at all times. You see what's happening in your immediate community and are up on the latest gossip in the neighborhood. But how in tune are you with the inner workings of the state government? Whether you’re in a red state, a blue state, or a purple one, much of what takes place in the statehouse probably isn’t on your radar. You see the main bills that get passed if they affect you or your circle. You know some of the main issues that are debated. But do you know what’s happening behind the scenes? Who’s pulling the strings or steering the ship? Is your vote carrying its proper weight? And are your interests being represented?

We're joined by Ohio State Senator, Casey Weinstein and Ohio State Representative & Democratic Minority Leader, Dani Issacsohn. They give us a much-needed civics lesson as well as a large serving of hope for the future. Ohio is a superminority for Democrats, but with the 2026 elections nearing, at the time of this episode, there are changes that are taking place that have high potential to serve all the residents...not just of Ohio, but in many of the states that have been craving servant leadership. Americans across the board are hungry for dedicated, passionate, loyal representatives.

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