The New Political

12/05/2025

Explain it Like I’m Voting’s host, Ollie Hunt, delves into the web of documents and events surrounding the case of Jeffrey Epstein. This episode explores who he was, what he did and the aftermath of his death.

Disclaimer: This episode covers sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners, including areas of sexual assault. No details will be discussed. If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual misconduct, please reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673

Hosted by: Olliver Hunt
Edited by: Alyssa Gray

Explain it Like I’m Voting’s host, Ollie Hunt, delves into the web of documents and events surrounding the case of Jeffrey Epstein. This episode explores who...

11/21/2025

Athens City Council passes ordinance to permit The Gathering Place's temporary shelters to house homeless after months of deliberation between the council and the community.

Story by: Rosa Nicola

Read here: https://www.thenewpolitical.com/article/athens-city-council-passes-ordinance-to-permit-temporary-shelters-to-house-homeless-20251120

11/21/2025

Political strategist James Carville visited Ohio University, speaking in depth with E.W. Scripps School of Journalism professor Mark Turner. They discussed Carville's recently released documentary, Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid, which follows the 2024 election cycle.

Story by: Kallie Toon

Read here: https://www.thenewpolitical.com/article/political-strategist-james-carville-visits-ohio-university-20251120

11/21/2025

OPINION: Erewhon and the commoditization of healthy eating

Georgia Mast, a freshman studying English, argues that high food costs restrict the accessibility of healthy food for the average consumer.

Read here: https://www.thenewpolitical.com/article/mb2d7i1lyt8f-20251120

11/20/2025

OPINION: Since Trump’s first presidential victory in 2016, the Republican Party has embraced many of his ideas and public policies. However, the GOP has failed to consider that without Trump’s name on the ballot, they cannot generate enough support to defeat democratic nominees.

Story by: Emily Hall

https://www.thenewpolitical.com/d84475ed-7049-45f5-88d1-41956353a3a

11/19/2025

In Explain it Like I’m Voting’s first episode, TNP’s assistant opinion editor Ollie Hunt talks about the life of Dick Cheney who has been hailed the mastermind behind the War on Terror by many. Learn more about his life in this digestible podcast aimed to make political events easier to understand.

Hosted by: Olliver Hunt
Edited by: Alyssa Gray

Listen on The New Political’s YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1KScoKfwfk&list=PLTgfaxMB0VO7ji49p8CTbfN4-85Mg87j0

11/15/2025

OU professor Tom Hayes shares Gaza capture experience:

Last month, Tom Hayes sailed towards Gaza on a vessel called the Conscience. Hayes’ ship was captured and eventually deported back to the United States. Last Wednesday, he described the experience in a panel discussion presented by Amnesty International and Students Justice for Palestine.

Story by: Ethan Gallatin

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11/15/2025

Athens, Ohio University arrest 77 during Halloween festivities:

Athens continued a more than 50 year old tradition this month, holding its annual uptown Halloween block party on Saturday, Oct. 25. This time-honored tradition has been known to draw crowds as large as 30,000, but with that comes an increased law enforcement presence — local law enforcement reported a total of 67 incidents and 77 offenses taking place between Thursday, Oct. 23 and Sunday, Oct. 26.

Story by: Lily Franks

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11/15/2025

Letter to the Editor: The results you should pay attention to from this election:

With Abbott’s move in Texas, our politics became even more nuclear. Gavin Newsom finally gave us a missile.
This column is a submitted Letter to the Editor from Zach Donaldson, an Ohio U graduate student studying Political Science.

Please note that the views and opinions of this letter do not reflect those of The New Political.

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11/15/2025

OPINION: A new ballroom amid SNAP collapse — America’s “let them eat cake” moment:

Olliver Hunt, a sophomore majoring in Journalism and minoring in Political Science, condemns the juxtaposition of Trump’s lavish actions amid a government shutdown that has left millions of Americans without SNAP benefits.

Story by: Olliver Hunt

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11/15/2025

Athens City Council explores possibility to house homeless:

This week’s City Council meeting included hefty debate over two issues concerning temporary housing shelters in Athens.

Story by: Rosa Nicola

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11/05/2025

The year’s Athens ballots determined three tax levies, City Council seats, Athens township trustees, and Athens City School Board members. These tax levies would renew funding for the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities, renew the Athens County 911 Sales and Use Tax, and replace a current levy which provides funding for Athens County Emergency Medical Services.

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