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We're taking a common sense approach to the news events in Ohio. And why Ohio? Well, because it's right from the middle. It's the heart of it all. It's the place where you can test almost all Americanized theories. It's a jumping-off point to having greater discussions about politics and news. And what's going on not only in the state of Ohio, but the country --and maybe even the rest of the world. Your Common Sense hosts are: Stephen Palmer is the Managing Partner for the law firm, Palmer Legal Defense. Norm Murdock is an automobile racing driver and owner of a high-performance and restoration car parts company. Brett Johnson is an award-winning podcast consultant and small business owner for nearly 10 years, leaving a long career in radio.Copyright 2026 Common Sense Ohio 世界 政治・政府 政治学
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  • Are Our Rights From God or Government? Real Talk on Ohio Law and Modern Justice

    Are Our Rights From God or Government? Real Talk on Ohio Law and Modern Justice
    2026/05/20
    250 Years of the Declaration

    Norm Murdock and Steve Palmer led off this week, reflecting on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, with a timely reminder about where Americans’ rights derive. As Norm Murdock noted at 02:04:

    “A lot of people think the US really began with our Constitution. It did not. The 250th anniversary of the United States is keyed off the Declaration of Independence.”

    Steve Palmer emphasized the critical difference between rights that come from government (which can be taken away) and rights that come from the Creator (which government exists only to protect) at 04:16:

    “If the government created your rights, then the government can take them away.”Cuba’s Independence Day

    On May 20th, Cubans (especially those in the U.S.) honor their independence from Spain, a moment rooted in U.S. history following the Spanish-American War.

    But, as Norm Murdock explained at 01:30, Cuba’s current government does not officially recognize this date—reminding us how history’s meaning can shift with political tides.

    Mangione, Free Speech & Modern Dangers

    A major segment focused on the Mangione assassination case and the disturbing trend of justifying violence for political or moral causes.

    Steve Palmer broke down the legal technicalities at 25:17, including why crucial evidence was excluded due to police search procedures—a real-world lesson in the powers and limits of the exclusionary rule:

    “If the police conduct an unlawful search or seizure... the penalty for that is that the state cannot use the evidence seized in a case against the suspect.”

    They connected these legal questions to broader concerns about political violence, groupthink, and historical amnesia regarding free speech and individual rights.

    True Crime: The Mackenzie Shurilla Case

    Norm Murdock spotlighted the Netflix documentary “The Crash” about Ohio’s own Mackenzie Shurilla case:

    A 17-year-old who drove into a building at 100mph, killing two friends, was tried as an adult. Was it murder… or a failed suicide?

    Steve Palmer cautioned at 45:47 against quick judgments and reminded listeners of the reason juvenile protections exist in law:

    “It is an enormous decision to take a kid from juvenile court and move them to adult court and treat them with adult penalties.”Winners, Losers & Local Gripe

    Winners:

    • D.C. residents and visitors, with beautification projects, fountain repairs, and even a free IndyCar race coming up!
    • Steve Palmer honored his colleague Troy’s graduation from Capital University Law School.

    Losers:

    • Politicians opposing Trump in primaries—feeling the power of endorsements firsthand.
    • The "Mangionettes," protesters justifying political violence.

    Harper CPA Plus

    Moments

    00:00 Discussing the origin of rights

    06:18 Advancement of human rights

    10:55 Discussing radical protest movements

    16:01 Free speech concerns in England

    24:31 Exceptions to the Fourth Amendment

    27:37 Police arrest and wingspan search

    34:40 Judicial perspective on search warrants

    37:38 Challenges faced by police officers

    42:46 Judge sentences woman for deaths

    47:59 Parental influences and mistakes

    54:49 Discussion on trial strategy

    01:00:24 Discussion on Trump's Influence

    01:06:04 Building a White House bunker

    01:08:21 Acknowledging those who came before

    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.

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  • Ohio’s Primary Day and Supreme Court Impact

    Ohio’s Primary Day and Supreme Court Impact
    2026/05/05
    This Day in Ohio History

    Did you know the first-ever U.S. train robbery happened right here in North Bend, Ohio, on May 5, 1865? Steve digs into the story: 15-20 former Civil War bandits reportedly used an ax and gunpowder to rob passengers and safes, kicking off a Wild West tradition in the Buckeye state. 01:16

    News & Culture: What’s Going On?
    • White House Correspondents Dinner Incident: Norm breaks down the recent security event in D.C., involving a gunman and the Secret Service, with reminders of the violent rhetoric and normalization of violence in today’s discourse. 03:49
    • The Culture of Violence: Both Steve and Norm reflect on the disturbing trend of justifying violence for political or social causes, warning about chilling free speech and the dangers of becoming numb to basic moral boundaries. 05:40

    Harper CPA Plus

    Supreme Court & Redistricting: A Turning Point
    • New Direction in Gerrymandering: The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against forming voting districts based expressly on race, saying it’s unconstitutional. Steve and Norm discuss potential impacts—noting that race-based gerrymandering is out, but clever political maneuvering isn’t going away any time soon. 18:30
    • Merit Over Identity: The hosts debate affirmative action, policies, and the importance of judging people on accomplishment, not gender or skin color—sharing anecdotes from the military, law, and real life.

    Ohio Primary Day: Did You Vote?
    • Big offices are at stake: Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Supreme Court justices, and more. Don’t let other people make your choices for you!

    “If you complain on social media about lousy government, you gotta go vote!” 49:13

    The Good, The Bad, The Ohioan
    • Personal Milestones: Graduation season is on! Congratulations to Steve’s son, all new graduates, and Norm for finishing law school and prepping for the Ohio Bar. 01:00:25

    Recorded at the 511 Studios, in the Brewery District in downtown Columbus, OH.

    info@commonsenseohioshow.com

    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.

    Copyright 2026 Common Sense Ohio

    🎙️ Full transcript & key moments:

    https://app.castmagic.io/share/8hd0SIDgCyHpgQih
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  • Ohio Property Taxes, Failed Raids, and Political Corruption

    Ohio Property Taxes, Failed Raids, and Political Corruption
    2026/04/24
    1. Introduction and Operation Eagle ClawReference to current events and newsDiscussion of "Operation Eagle Claw" (Iran Hostage Rescue Attempt) 00:27Context: Iran hostage crisis, failed Carter rescue, and related mishaps (planes blowing up, helicopters crashing) 00:55Mention of Delta Force's first use 01:142. Historical Context of IranU.S. relationship with Iran since the 1979 revolution 01:39Changes in Iranian society post-revolution (role of women, implementation of Sharia law) 01:57Recent human rights abuses (executions, rape of female protesters) 02:19Critique of lack of response from Western women's groups and liberals 03:243. Western Values and Moral ConceptsMoral foundation of Western society: Ten Commandments 04:19Comparison of Western criminal law and its protections (due process, executions) 04:38Explanation of "malum in se" vs. "malum prohibitum" crimes 05:13The universality of certain moral taboos (rape, murder) 06:084. Revolutionary War Reflections: George Washington’s LeadershipHistorical struggles of the American revolutionaries 06:21Washington's strategic retreats during the war 07:57Washington’s early military experience and later presidency 08:17Analysis of Washington's humility and ego (refusal to seize or retain power) 09:46Importance of command decisions and the ability to retreat 10:16Baron von Steuben’s impact at Valley Forge 10:295. Delta Force, Special Forces, and Military TrainingDiscussion of Delta Force origins and movie pop-culture portrayals 11:33Recruitment and training of Special Forces (Green Berets, Rangers) 12:23Language training, regional assignments for Special Forces 12:46Specifics of Ranger school, Rasp, and misconceptions from Hollywood movies 13:146. Hangar 18 and Recent Legal/Political ControversiesMention of Hangar 18 (not deeply explored) and move to politics 15:18Southern Poverty Law Center accused of funding hate groups to stoke racial tensions during Charlottesville riots 15:34Issues of donor disclosure and possible fraud 17:08Historic context of anti-racism and criticisms of "inventing" racial hatred for fundraising 19:52Description of the self-preserving nature of advocacy organizations and government agencies 22:207. Philosophical Underpinnings: Hobbes vs. LockeHuman self-interest as foundational to Western economic and political thought 23:11Hobbes’ and Locke’s perspectives on government and human nature 23:37Locke’s influence on American government as opposed to Hobbes’ authoritarianism 24:498. Ilhan Omar’s Financial Disclosures and Media BiasDiscrepancies in Rep. Ilhan Omar’s financial filings ($30M to $100k) 25:09Observations about media reluctance to investigate "protected" politicians 26:01Comparison with average Americans’ tax errors 26:419. Government Involvement in Private BusinessTrump’s proposal to bail out Spirit Airlines, government ownership 27:53Biden’s earlier block of Spirit-Southwest merger 29:02Debate on government’s role in private market interventions (Honda incentives, Tesla/government subsidies) 31:2610. Ohio Supreme Court: Submetering DecisionSubmetering of utilities in apartment buildings and Public Utilities Commission’s regulatory powers 34:03Implications for tenants/landlords and discussion of accountability in utilities consumption 36:0711. Ohio Property Tax Abolishment EffortAxe Ohio Tax group’s petition and property tax ballot initiative 38:19Anticipated impacts on schools, police, fire departments, and budgetary shifts 39:18Comparisons with Florida’s tax structure 40:08Personal experiences with property tax assessment disputes 41:0912. Ohio Gubernatorial Election Ballot IssueUnique Ohio law: loss of candidacy if the running mate leaves ticket 42:11Example: Heather Hill’s votes disqualified due to running mate’s resignation 43:0013. Virginia Redistricting ControversyRedistricting process, court challenge, partisan implications 44:15Potential for the Supreme Court to reverse and impacts on congressional representation 46:05Commentary on political hypocrisy in redistricting stance 48:0314. Winners and Losers of the Week"Loser": Army soldier arrested for illegal betting using inside info 49:05"Winner": Trump’s Most Favored Nation policy lowering U.S. drug prices 50:23Anecdotes about prescription drug tourism 51:52"Winner": Podcast contributor Troy passes law school and MPRE 53:05Recognition of human redemption through expungement work 54:06Difficulties of professional license restoration after convictions 55:0915. Concerns about Marxism and Political ExtremismCritique of social media influencers promoting Marxism and radical ideas 56:51Warnings about the direction of the Democratic Party and rise of extreme left-wing thought 57:51Analogies to historic extremists and the dangers of legitimizing radical voices 58:22Recorded at the 511 Studios, in the Brewery District in downtown Columbus, OH.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/info@commonsenseohioshow.comCopyright 2026 Common ...
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