Shana and friends are back for Episode 30, and Ohio is once again making national headlines for all the wrong reasons. With Election Day just around the corner, the conversation dives into the controversy surrounding Ohio’s gubernatorial race, a political ad that crosses a deeply personal line, and the growing frustration with the state of American politics. They also debate political endorsements, candidates who refuse to debate, and whether there’s any way to turn down the temperature in an increasingly exhausting election season.

Then it’s time to bring things closer to home. The group takes on Cleveland’s media landscape, questions about conflicts of interest among the city’s leadership, and the debate over lakefront development. From convention business and downtown housing to corporate offices, grocery stores, and what makes a city feel alive, they ask whether Cleveland is investing in the right things—or chasing someone else’s idea of success.

Plus, there’s plenty of coffee talk, a look at the political messaging surrounding Sherrod Brown, and a candid conversation about what comes after Election Day. Can the country find a way forward, or are we in for more of the same? One thing’s for sure: Ohio has a lot to answer for, and Shana and friends are not holding back.

It’s local politics, national chaos, Cleveland growing pains, and plenty of unfiltered opinions. Episode 30 is here, and things are getting dirty.

Shana and friends are back for Episode 29, and absolutely nothing is off-limits. From the latest political headlines and a disturbing incident at a campaign rally to the backlash surrounding comedian Shane Gillis, the conversation tackles sexism, accountability, online harassment, and why women are still expected to laugh off behavior that crosses the line.

Then they get into the internet's latest celebrity debate: Kelly Clarkson's very public dispute with a New York specialty store over a $15,000 singing bird. Was it a case of celebrity privilege, bad customer service, or a business that simply needed to say, "We're sorry"? The group weighs in, and things get wonderfully opinionated.

Plus, they're breaking down the red flags in Love Is Blind, debating whether love can really be blind when attraction enters the picture, and asking why getting together with friends has somehow turned into a full-blown production. They also reflect on what adulthood was supposed to look like, the tiny inconveniences that can ruin an otherwise perfectly good day, and a little upcoming European adventure in Paris and Brussels.

It's pop culture, dating disasters, grown-up reality checks, and plenty of unfiltered opinions. Because there's always One More Thing to talk about.

Lauren Welch joins Shana, Carrie, and friends for a packed episode about Cleveland politics, political ambition, and what happens when the people in power keep choosing the same people. After a whirlwind year that included serving on Cleveland City Council, running for state representative, managing clients, and working on community causes, Lauren opens up about the realities of running for office as a Black progressive woman in Ohio — including harassment, burnout, and the importance of having a strong support system.

The conversation gets into party endorsements, sample ballots, political gatekeeping, and why voters deserve the chance to make informed choices instead of simply following the party line. They also unpack tensions surrounding Cleveland’s police reform efforts, the challenges of local government, and the difference between making noise and building a movement that actually gets things done.

Plus, they explore Cleveland’s insular power structures, the role of local journalism, long-standing political leadership, and the high-stakes races shaping Ohio’s future. It’s an episode about power, accountability, activism, and the messy reality of trying to create change from both inside and outside the system.