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Thursday, September 7, 2006

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First Debate
This week on Ideas, we take a look at the first debate between the two major candidate for governor of Ohio - Democrat Ted Strickland and Republican Ken Blackwell. We'll have a panel of local political experts on hand to analyze what was said and how the debate set the tone for the rest of the fall campaign for governor of Ohio.

Ohio Ballot Issues Discussion
Public Radio and Television Statehouse New Bureau Manager Karen Kasler will join us to her insights on some of the other ballot issues Ohioans will vote on in November. Among the more controversial, a proposal to allow slot machines in racetracks across Ohio. Proponents claim all profits will go towards funding college tuition for Ohio students, while opponents say this is just another way to introduce more gambling into Ohio. Other issues up for a vote and discussion are the proposed increase in the state minimum wage, and two issues that will determine if Ohio will be a smoke-free state or a state that simply has few places to smoke.

Voices and Choices
Ideas continues its coverage of the Voices and Choice project this week with a discussion about the challenges of government fragmentation and how northeast Ohio plans to address the growing problem of sprawl. Guests will include Hunter Morrison of Youngstown State University, David Beach of Eco-City, Bay Village Mayor Debbie Sutherland and Steve Brooks, associate director of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at the University of Akron.

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