Summary
John Husted's testimony at the First Energy corruption trial reveals a controversial connection between the former Ohio Secretary of State and the utility company. Husted testified in favor of First Energy, which had made a secret payment of one million dollars to support his campaign. In return, Husted played a significant role in securing a billion-dollar bailout for the company, resulting in a 62% increase in electric bills for consumers.
The trial highlights the implications of political contributions and the influence they can wield over public policy. Husted's support for First Energy raises questions about the ethics of campaign financing and the potential consequences for voters who bear the financial burden of such deals. The testimony underscores the ongoing scrutiny of corporate influence in politics and its impact on everyday citizens.
Show Notes
The good feeling from a vacation usually fades within about a week of getting home. Three of the things that helped create it can come back in smaller doses: something to look forward to, something new and time outside.
This practice is called the Small Trip. Pick a one- or two-hour window this week. Choose a place that's new to you, or one you haven't visited in a long time, and outdoors if you can, like the trail you always drive past or a park across town. Then put it on the calendar today and tell the people you live with, so everyone has a few days of something good coming.
When the day arrives, keep it easy, with no packed schedule and no goal. If the whole family can't go, an hour on your own still counts. Before the week is over, pick the next one.
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