Ohio v. the World

08/12/2026

Sorry to hear about the passing of Cliff Eckle, former Ohio History Connection curator and guest on Ohio v. the World. We want to acknowledge his massive contributions to Ohio history and our condolences to his family and friends on his unexpected passing. You can hear Cliff in our episode from 2018 on perhaps Lincoln's most important cabinet member that guided the North to victory in the Civil War, Steubenville native, Edwin Stanton.

LISTEN HERE: Episode 4: Ohio v. Civil War (Edwin Stanton). Alex speaks with author Walter Stahr (www.walterstahr.com) about his acclaimed 2017 book Stanton: Lincoln’s War Secretary and the life of …

08/02/2026

90 years ago this week, Jesse Owens won 4 gold medals at Hitler's Olympics and shattered his A***n race theories on a world stage. We discussed Owens' life and accomplishments and the story of the Great Migration. Listen to Ohio v. the World's 2017 episode "Ohio v. the N***s."

LISTEN HERE: Alex interviews David Steigerwald, US history professor at The Ohio State University about the “Buckeye Bullet”, Jesse Owens. We look at the Owens’ family’s role in the Great Migration…

07/02/2026

Happy 250th birthday America! Check out Ohio v. the World podcast's NEW bonus episode, an interview with Ohio 250's Executive Director, Todd Kleismit. Over a couple Columbus Brewing Company Ohio 250 IPA's we discuss the effort to celebrate our nation, our state and our history. Have a great July 4th, Ohio!

Listen to Ep. 6: “Ohio v. the Semiquincentennial” HERE Season 9, Episode 6: “Ohio v. the Semiquincentennial”. Happy 250th birthday America! This bonus episode for the U.S.& #…

06/30/2026

The Supreme Court re-affirmed the birthright citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment today. As they have for the last 150+ years. The 14th Amendment was largely written by an Ohioan, Rep. John Bingham (R-Cadiz, OH). Give Ohio v. the World's episode from 2024 on the history of the 14th Amendment and Bingham's remarkable career a listen here.

Episode 4: “Ohio v. the 14th Amendment” John Bingham is one of the most important figures in American history to be all but forgotten. He drafted one of the most vital Constitutional am…

06/12/2026

Our book recommendation is our guest John U. Bacon's bestselling new book Gales of November. Purchase this amazing book "the Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald" at the link below. Click the link in the comments for Episode 5: "Ohio v. The Great Lakes." https://johnubacon.com

06/08/2026

It wasn't one thing that brought down the SS Edmund Fitzgerald and as we discuss in the newest episode of Ohio v. the World podcast it's a domino effect that created this tragedy that lead to the loss of all 29 crew members on Nov. 10, 1975. Click for this clip from the show and listen to the full episode here. https://ohiovtheworldpodcast.com/2026/06/01/ep-5-the-wreck-of-the-edmund-fitzgerald/

06/02/2026

🚨New episode alert🚨 Ohio v. the World Podcast shares the tragic story of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sinking 50 years ago. We're joined by NYT bestselling author John U. Bacon to discuss his hit new book Gales of November among other guests. Click below to hear Episode 5: "Ohio v. the Great Lakes" or anywhere you get your podcasts about the most famous shipwreck in Midwestern history.

Listen to Ep. 5: “Ohio v. the Great Lakes” HERE Alex heads to the North Coast for Episode 5: “Ohio v. the Great Lakes” to tell the story of the most infamous sinking in Grea…

05/29/2026

Alex just got back from Mexico 🇲🇽 the subject of Ohio v. the World’s newest episode. In 1916 following years of violence as part of the Mexican Revolution, an army led by Pancho Villa raided the US killing 18 Americans in Columbus, NM. What transpired next The Punitive Expedition is one of America’s lesser known wars. Click here for the full episode. https://ohiovtheworldpodcast.com/2026/05/18/americas-last-border-war-the-punitive-expedition-in-mexico-1916/

05/24/2026

Our newest episode of Ohio v. the World is the story of another little known American War: the Punitive Expedition in Mexico (1916-17). It was sparked by Pancho Villa’s raid on Columbus, New Mexico on March 9, 1916. Sound up for this clip of how Villa and his men killed 18 Americans. Within days the US Army invaded northern Mexico. Click here to listen the full “Ohio v. Mexico” episode. https://ohiovtheworldpodcast.com/2026/05/18/americas-last-border-war-the-punitive-expedition-in-mexico-1916/

05/19/2026

Ohio v. the World's new episode is out NOW! As America's military operations expand in the Western Hemisphere we look at our last war in Mexico, the hunt for Pancho Villa known as the Punitive Expedition in 1916. We study how the Mexico Revolution lead to an American invasion of Mexico and ultimately to our involvement in World War I. Click to Listen to Episode 4: "Ohio v. Mexico."

Listen to Episode 4: “Ohio v. Mexico” HERE Episode 4: “Ohio v. Mexico”. With America’s military ramping up operations in the Western Hemisphere, Alex takes a look at A…