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The sequester cuts and a steelworker's job prospects
Kai Ryssdal May 2, 2013
It's been nearly a year since Richard Crowe was laid off from his job as a steelworker. And because of the sequester, his unemployment check was cut 10 percent. But a new job might be in his future.
State budgets are doing better, but will they spend the new income?
David Weinberg Apr 30, 2013
State tax receipts have rebounded and are set to exceed the pre-recession peaks. After severe budget cutbacks, states are spending the new money on...what?
Ohio governor proposes tax on haircuts, dating services
Nick Castele Feb 12, 2013
Gov. John Kasich's budget proposal cuts income taxes and it lowers the sales tax, but there's a catch. It levies sales taxes on a big list of services for the first time.
Car country goes blue for auto bailout
Dan Bobkoff Nov 7, 2012
Car country played a big role in President Obama's re-election last night. Michigan and Ohio both benefited from the auto industry bailout and both went for the President last night.
Podcast Extra: Ohio goes blue for auto bailout
Jeremy Hobson Nov 7, 2012
What does Obama's victory mean for the economy, monetary policy, and the fiscal cliff? Exit polls showed a majority of Ohioans favored the auto industry bailout which may have put Obama over the edge in the swing state.
Election issues with a melody: An interview with The National
Krissy Clark Nov 1, 2012
Indie rockers The National take a break from a recording session in upstate New York to talk politics and election issues, and perform a version of their economically inspired "Bloodbuzz Ohio"
Video Exclusive: The National perform 'Bloodbuzz Ohio'
Martha Little Nov 1, 2012
Listen to a special recording of the election-inspired “Bloodbuzz Ohio,” performed for Marketplace at The National's recording studio in Rhinebeck, N.Y.
Band The National weighs in on politics, the election and Ohio
Krissy Clark Nov 1, 2012
Reporter Krissy Clark sits down with the lead singer of The National to see how a 'non-political' band makes music in an election year.
Chevron-powered super PAC helps Ohio Congressman
Rachael Marcus Oct 29, 2012
An Ohio seat for U.S. House of Representatives is targeted by conservative super PAC that received $2.5 million from Chevron.
The real energy gusher produced by Ohio fracking: Oil
Scott Tong Dec 10, 2012
The presidential campaign talks a lot about coal in Ohio, but the fossil fuel of the moment is oil. Fracking has made possible a second oil boom, more than a century after the state's first one.
