I'm an 18-year-old journalist covering politics, policy, economics, and global affairs. Welcome to my channel!
This all started in 2019, when I began covering stories here in Toledo, Ohio. That same year, I had my 'big break': an interview with presidential candidate & Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. That led to appearances on CBS This Morning, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, as well as write-ups in national publications, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Root, and others. I've also made a number of appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, during which I interviewed the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Brad Pitt, Naomi Osaka, and Eric Stonestreet. My final appearance on the show was in 2022, when I interviewed Ellen herself, as part of her final season. Following that, I would re-appear on the nationally-syndicated LIVE with Kelly and Mark, on which I was previously interviewed in 2020. I've also covered U.S. politics for the U.K. young adult news show 'FYI' on Sky.
Jaden Jefferson Reports
The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution officially became law 158 years ago today, guaranteeing citizenship to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States," including formerly enslaved people. It also, notably, established legal due process. ➡️ www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/14th-amendmen…
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The prison experience isn't conducive to incarcerated individuals maintaining close connections with their loved ones. But for some inmates in Michigan, greeting cards have emerged as one way of doing that. | Read my first @Michigan_Public article for more 📰: www.michiganpublic.org/section/stateside/2026-07-1…
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📰: This afternoon, Toledo City Council is set to vote on putting a proposed public safety income tax before voters this fall. Read more in my latest story for the @Toledo_Free_Press. ➡️ toledofreepress.com/toledo-city-council-members-ho…
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#Election2026: Sherrod Brown's campaign reports raising $17.1 million in quarter two, "including $14.1 million to the Friends of Sherrod Brown campaign committee and $3 million to affiliated fundraising committees." The average grassroots donation, the campaign says, was $33.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has released a statement on the sudden passing of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R).
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#Election2026 🗳️: My one-on-one interview with David Pepper, running mate of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, is out now. | Watch here ⬇️ https://youtu.be/M76kpoOeaZM?si=LQ5N_...
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#Election2026 🗳️: Today, the Cook Political Report shifted the Ohio gubernatorial race from 'lean Republican' to toss-up status. So, what's behind the decision? I spoke with Cook's U.S. Senate and governors editor, Jessica Taylor, for her insight. ⬇️ https://youtu.be/8bE8AzgP6jM?si=EYTeZ...
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#Election2026 🗳️ | I've interviewed all three candidates for Ohio Secretary of State: State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague (R), and Libertarian nominee Tom Pruss. Watch all three conversations here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd...
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#Election2026 🗳️: David Pepper previously served as chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, and before that, was a Hamilton County commissioner.
Now, he's vying to be Ohio's next lieutenant governor, as the running mate of gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton.
Following a news conference in Toledo this morning, I asked him about a range of issues: from legislative politics and property taxes — to healthcare costs and data centers.
Full interview to come.
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#Election2026 🗳️: John Kulewicz is a Democrat running to be Ohio's next attorney general.
In this one-on-one interview, Kulewicz discusses how, if elected, he'd approach protecting Ohioans' money, combating public corruption, and the many concerns surrounding A.I. data centers.
He also provides his perspective on the death penalty, following Republican Governor Mike DeWine's call to abolish it in Ohio. | Watch here ⬇️ https://youtu.be/1iXOkzoGCPo?is=lM7eh...
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