Here Comes The Judge, There Goes The Judge
Hey Common Sense Ohio listeners!
We’re back with another dose of no-nonsense conversation from the Buckeye State. This week’s episode, “Here Comes The Judge, There Goes The Judge,” is packed with the beat-by-beat breakdowns and off-the-cuff banter you love from Brett, Norm, and Steve.
🎤 Main Discussion: The Judge Goes Rogue The big story this week: Our hosts dive into two wild stories of judges stepping way out of line. From New Mexico to Wisconsin, you’ll hear about a federal judge who helped a gang member buddy with guns and a Wisconsin judge who played getaway driver for a defendant wanted by the feds. Norm and Steve lay out both the legal and ethical dumpster fires—don’t miss their take on what respecting the law actually means (hint: you can’t just rewrite the rules for your politics).
🚗 New Rides: Slate’s $20k Mini Truck Ever wish you could buy your teenager a $20k electric truck… direct from Amazon? Well, maybe soon. The guys break down an oddball new entry into the EV world and what it says about car culture, city living, and price tags that might make your wallet cry.
🏠 Toledo on Top? According to the Wall Street Journal, Toledo is the #1 value city for home buyers in America. Our crew tries to puzzle out how a city with cheap real estate and more than a few rough edges suddenly topped the national list.
💰 Billions in Ohio Tax Breaks The state just announced $835 million in tax credits for six big companies. Norm and Brett question whether these “deals” really benefit anyone outside the boardroom—and what it means for us everyday Ohioans.
🎓 DEI Shake-Ups at Ohio U Major changes are coming to Ohio University’s DEI programs in response to new state law and federal orders. Is it a win for merit—or will it just lead to new problems in campus culture?
🇨🇦 U.S.–Canada Tariff Tensions Steve, Norm, and Brett debate Trump’s wave of new executive orders, the tit-for-tat with Canada, and whether tariffs are the answer to America’s economic woes.
💬 100 Days of Trump: The Good, Bad & Head-Scratchers Love him or hate him, the show takes stock of Trump’s first 100 days back—border numbers, big promises, and eyebrow-raising executive orders.
💡 Why tune in this week?
Hear real legal insights from seasoned attorneys
Get the inside scoop on how government policy affects YOU
Laugh (or groan) at the wild realities of today’s headlines
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—The Common Sense Ohio Crew
Recorded at the 511 Studios, in the Brewery District in downtown Columbus, OH.
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Stephen Palmer is the Managing Partner for the law firm, Palmer Legal Defense. He has specialized almost exclusively in criminal defense for over 26 years. Steve is also a partner in Criminal Defense Consultants, a firm focused wholly on helping criminal defense attorneys design winning strategies for their clients.
Norm Murdock is an automobile racing driver and owner of a high-performance and restoration car parts company. He earned undergraduate degrees in literature and journalism and graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1985. He worked in the IT industry for two years before launching a career in government relations in Columbus, Ohio. Norm has assisted clients in the Transportation, Education, Healthcare, and Public Infrastructure sectors.
Brett Johnson, My Podcast Guy®, is an award-winning podcast consultant and small business owner for nearly 10 years, leaving a long career in radio. He is passionate about helping small businesses tell their story through podcasts, and he believes podcasting is a great opportunity for different voices to speak and be heard.
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