Dear Ohio - Politics, Issues, and People

The political system can feel like a complicated and gridlocked machine that we have little ability to influence. The truth is, you CAN change things when you know how. Enter Spectrum News 1 Anchor Curtis Jackson, who brings to the table decades of experience covering political news and events. Join him for meaningful conversations with decision-makers that will help guide listeners to an actionable understanding of the issues in Ohio.

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The census, redistricting, immigration and Cinco de Mayo affect each other in more ways than you may know

In this episode of Dear Ohio, Spectrum News 1 anchor Curtis Jackson explains how the 2020 census intersects with redistricting, immigration and the Mexican-American holiday of Cinco de Mayo, a confluence of issues and events that could have far-reaching implications for the future of the state for years to come.

May 05, 2021•28 min

Vaccine hesitancy is real, but will it keep us from beating COVID-19?

More than one year since the COVID-19 pandemic began taking the lives of millions of people around the world, vaccines have emerged as the best defense against it. The two-dose inoculations from Pfizer and Moderna, as well as the one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine that now requires a warning label, have been proven effective and safe for the vast majority of individuals. But concerns about the speed of their development, denial about the threat the virus poses to the young, and the traumatic l...

Apr 28, 2021•23 min

Do we know enough about gun violence to solve it?

President Joe Biden calls gun violence in America an “epidemic,” and some researchers are once again calling for a public health approach to the problem. Right now, there's a major shortage of knowledge about the prevalence of firearms, the explosion of injuries and fatalities surrounding them and the best ways to prevent or reduce the impact of gun violence. In this episode of Dear Ohio, Curtis Jackson explores the Dickey Amendment, an obscure provision attached to the annual appropriations leg...

Apr 21, 2021•25 min

Political extremists call Ohio home, too

In this first episode of Dear Ohio, Curtis Jackson takes an in-depth look at extremism and how some Ohioans are involved, including in the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021. In this episode, Curtis talks to Michael Edison Hayden, Senior Investigative Reporter at the Southern Poverty Law Center who says far-right extremists no longer need an organizational structure. The digital realm connected them.

Apr 14, 2021•19 min

Introducing Dear Ohio with Curtis Jackson

Apr 02, 2021•2 min

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