Chillicothe Paper Mill Closing and Yost Pharma War

Welcome back to another episode of Common Sense Ohio. In our latest chat, Norm and Brett tackle some intriguing headlines, each with its unique impact on our community and beyond.

We kick this episode off by discussing the legal woes of Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, who finds herself in a pickle. After successfully going after Trump, she's now facing allegations eerily similar to those she accused him of. It's a curious case of "turnabout is fair play," and we'll be watching to see how the FBI responds to this one.

Switching gears, we reflected on the recent closure of the Chillicothe Paper Mill. It's a blow to the local economy, with 800 jobs on the line. It's worth questioning if anything more could have been done at the state level to keep those jobs here. We're left wondering if this is a sign of the times or if there's a way to turn the tide for traditional manufacturing jobs in Ohio.

On a lighter note, we poked fun at the spirited space trip taken by Gayle King and company. While we're thrilled for the new "space travelers," we're reluctant to call them astronauts. (Sorry, but until they navigate a spacecraft themselves, in our book, they aren’t astronauts).

The episode also saw us talking about the world of finance, questioning whether Wall Street professionals are merely riding a wave of fear. Stock markets seem to react with the volatility of lemmings—plunging one day, rebounding the next. The takeaway? Keep a diversified portfolio and stay calm in the face of market jitters.

Finally, kudos to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost for challenging Big Pharma. It takes some guts to confront these pharmaceutical giants, and we're glad to see someone standing up for consumers.

Join us next week as we continue to explore issues with a touch of common sense and a dash of humor. Until then, stay informed and stay engaged!