125. Rep. Somani on Abortion, Gender Affirmation, & Statehouse Hypocrisy

125. Rep. Somani on Abortion, Gender Affirmation, & Statehouse Hypocrisy

Dan talks with obstetrician-gynecologist and State Rep. Anita Somani about reproductive rights, the impact anti-transgender legislation is poised to have on Ohio patients; and balancing life as a physician-legislator.

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113. Rep. Allison Russo: What We've Learned - or Haven't - from the COVID-19 Pandemic

113. Rep. Allison Russo: What We've Learned - or Haven't - from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Two and a half years after the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Ohio, Dan and Minority Leader Allison Russo reflect on what we have – and haven’t — learned from the pandemic. They also discuss the importance of voting and democratic responsiveness to health.

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105. Returning to Sandusky, Running for Ohio: Jim Obergefell on Caregiving, Health, & Public Service

105. Returning to Sandusky, Running for Ohio: Jim Obergefell on Caregiving, Health, & Public Service

Dan talks with civil rights icon Jim Obergefell about caregiving, the cost of health care, the Ohio legislative map debacle, the importance of Lake Erie to life in Ohio, and opportunities for bipartisan collaboration on issues affecting Ohioans.

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73. Ohio's COVID-19 Response (So Far): Former Ohio Department of Health Director Rick Hodges
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73. Ohio's COVID-19 Response (So Far): Former Ohio Department of Health Director Rick Hodges

Former Ohio Department of Health Director Rick Hodges talks with Dan about Ohio's response to the COVID19 pandemic. Topics include differences between the current moment with COVID19 and Ohio's experience with ebola during Hodges' time at ODH; the frustrating politics of the current moment; and the federal response (or lack thereof) to COVID19.

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68. Health Care on the Ballot: Rep. Kristin Boggs (18th House District)

68. Health Care on the Ballot: Rep. Kristin Boggs (18th House District)

Dan wraps up our 2020 candidate series in a discussion with Representative Kirstin Boggs of the House District 18—Dan’s district. They talk about Boggs’s campaign, the importance of local state elections, and the state of Ohio health and healthcare politics.

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Ep. 63 — Pizza and Pandemic: Mikey Sorboro of Late Night Slice and the 10 pm Curfew
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Ep. 63 — Pizza and Pandemic: Mikey Sorboro of Late Night Slice and the 10 pm Curfew

On this week’s episode Dan Skinner and his Co-Producer Mark Frantz talk with Mikey Sorboro—owner of Mikey’s Late Night Slice—about the legal battle over the 10pm restaurant curfew that Mikey and other local restaurant owners fought at the end of July. Currently, Gov. DeWine has called for alcohol sales to stop after the same 10pm marker.

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Ep. 62 — Dr. Rachael Morocco for Ohio House, District 67 (2020 Candidate Series)

Ep. 62 — Dr. Rachael Morocco for Ohio House, District 67 (2020 Candidate Series)

On this week’s episode, Dan interviews Ohio’s 67th House District candidate, Dr. Rachael Morocco, a pediatrician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and professor at The Ohio State University..

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61. Crystal Lett for State Senate (16th District) (2020 Candidate Series)

61. Crystal Lett for State Senate (16th District) (2020 Candidate Series)

Dan talks with Crystal Lett—a native of Hilliard who’s running for the Ohio Senate in District 16. She has been a case manager at North Central Mental Health and is an advocate for supporting those with mental illness, addiction, disability, and more.

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59. False Positives & the Politics of COVID-19: Anne Gearan and Brittany Shammas of The Washington Post
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59. False Positives & the Politics of COVID-19: Anne Gearan and Brittany Shammas of The Washington Post

Dan talks with Washington Post reporters Anne Gearan and Brittany Shammas about reporting they have done at the nexus of Ohio and the national response to COVID-19. Topics include Gov. DeWine's false positive test for COVID-19, efforts to push back against misinformation about COVID-19 testing and vaccines, and school reopening discussions.

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Ep. 23 — How is Dayton Doing?: An Interview with Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley

Ep. 23 — How is Dayton Doing?: An Interview with Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley

In this episode of Prognosis Ohio, host Dan Skinner interviews Nan Whaley, Mayor of Dayton. Topics include the recent tornado and recovery efforts, the opioid and broader addiction crisis, housing, food, and the role of mayors in national health care politics.

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Ep. 15 — Dan Skinner interviews Rep. Tavia Galonski of Ohio House District 35 (Akron)
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Ep. 15 — Dan Skinner interviews Rep. Tavia Galonski of Ohio House District 35 (Akron)

An episode released during the week in which the U.S. honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. This interview with Rep. Galonski addresses infant mortality, Governor DeWine's new home visitation commission, the intersections of labor and health care, and the potential for bipartisan cooperation in health care during the new General Assembly.

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