Ayden McDougle and Megan Taylor discuss why there seems to be so many substantial topics dominating headlines during an election year and the potential topics that will be covered throughout the year leading up to Election Day.  Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on February 1, 2024 ..read more

We had the honor to be joined by Ohio University Alum Larry Hayman Esq., the driving force behind legal education at OU. Mr. Hayman was a civil litigator, specializing in election law, education law, and domestic relations. On this episode we discussed the impact of the recent passage of Issues 1 & 2, legal challenges that may arise, and the correlation to the passage of these issues in relation to Ohio being a “Battleground State”. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state ..read more

Ohio U student, and true Swifty, Riley Sargent joins us to discuss the influences of Taylor Swift, not just on her fanbase, but communities and the economy in hindsight of the Eras Tour.  Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on November 1, 2023 ..read more

The New Political’s Editor and Chief, Henry Jost joins us to discuss the issues surrounding the near government shutdowns and the political chaos that might ensue with (now former) Speaker McCarthy. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on October 4, 2023 ..read more

Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on September 27, 2023 ..read more

Ohio U student Taylor Schneider joins us to discuss the state of Ohio Redistricting, the flaws of The Ohio Redistricting Commission, and provide insight into incarcerated Ohioans and how they factor into creating Ohio’s Congressional Districts.  Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on September 20, 2023 ..read more

News Editor, Rachel Yount joins us as we discuss the outcome of Ohio’s August Issue 1 failing to amend the Ohio Constitution, the reasoning behind a Special Election, what this means for the future of Ohioans, and what is going to be on Ohio’s ballot this November.  Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded ..read more

On this special episode, we discuss the history of the Athens Halloween Block Party as well as talk to Mayor Patterson about the recent cancellation of the event due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens, and state politics. You can find new episodes on Monday at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. Stories referenced in this episode: https://www.athensnews.com/culture/special_sections/a-journey-through-t ..read more

On this episode, we sit down with Damon Krane, a local political figure and activist who has run for public office both in 2019 and in the 2021 election, about his history in Athens, and his outlook on Athens politics in general. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens, and state politics. You can find new episodes on Monday at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. Credits:  Emily Zeiler: @emily_zeiler Bo Kuhn: @bokuhnJOUR Damon Krane Intro/Outro song ..read more

On this episode, we sit down with Henry Jost, a staff writer at TNP, about his article on the transition for Ohio University students from online to in-person.  Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens, and state politics. You can find new episodes on Monday at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.   Credits:   Host/Writer/Manager: Emily Zeiler - @emily_zeiler   Host/Writer/Editor: Bo Kuhn - @bo_kuhn_   Guest: Henry Jost - @henryj ..read more