Sunday, October 4, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1822, future President Rutherford B. Hayes was born in Delaware, Ohio.

🍫 With Halloween less than a month away, delivery data revealed Ohio’s favorite candy—and it’s a fitting choice for the Buckeye State. Be sure to vote for your favorite Halloween candy in today’s poll!

In case you missed it on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla counted down the seven pets linked to longer lives. One study that followed 3.4 million people over 12 years found that owners of a particular pet were 40% less likely to die during that period, and it’s not the one you’d guess. Some surprising animals made the cut, and the pet that landed at No. 1 isn’t even the most popular choice in American homes. Ayla ran through the full countdown and the research behind each one. Tune in here!

Today’s sponsor, Dr. Steven Gundry, is sharing why he recommends an alternative to bone broth for collagen support and the simple “collagen reset technique” he says can help your body support its own collagen production.

Bayer Picks Ohio for $2.2B Plant

Bayer plans to build a $2.2 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in New Albany, creating about 600 permanent jobs and roughly 1,500 construction jobs in central Ohio.

Gov. Mike DeWine called the project Ohio’s largest international healthcare project and the largest German investment in state history.

The plant will make medicines for cancer, heart conditions, and kidney disease.

The plant’s first production module is slated to come online in 2031, with a second in 2034. Hiring for technical roles could start as early as next year.

Trump Rallies Crowd for Husted

President Trump rallied supporters Saturday in Vandalia, urging Ohioans to back Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, and Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in two tight races a month before Election Day.

Trump told the cheering crowd to “pretend I’m on the ballot,” pointing to stronger Republican turnout when he runs. Husted said voters aren’t being asked to “winter at Valley Forge” or “storm the beaches of Normandy,” but simply to “get out and vote.”

Trump also defended data centers, a hot-button issue in the midterms, saying “there’s so much money to be made for Ohio” and warning that otherwise, “they’ll go to China.”

Sandusky native Jon Gruden, the Super Bowl-winning former NFL coach and Husted’s college teammate at the University of Dayton, made a surprise appearance and urged the crowd to vote early beginning Tuesday.

Ohio Crowns Favorite Halloween Candy

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are Ohio’s favorite Halloween candy, according to DoorDash ordering data—a fitting pick for the home of the chocolate-and-peanut butter buckeye.

Ohio is one of 17 states that favor Reese’s above all others, and the cups topped the national list for a third straight year.

Old-school candy is also making a comeback, led by Circus Peanuts, with orders up 350%. Candy corn orders rose 30%, and raisins jumped 60%. You can view the complete study here.

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Doctor unveils dark bone broth secret (avoid now)

If you think bone broth is a great way to get collagen, think again.

According to a former surgeon, animal bones are known for absorbing heavy metals.

This can potentially lead to brain fog, fatigue, or even muscle weakness.

That’s why he recommends a “collagen reset technique” instead.

To his knowledge, it’s the only technique that can help your body build its own collagen.

Anyone can do it without drinking broths.

See the technique here.

➤ Statewide: Ohio’s 90-day gas tax holiday starts today, cutting 38.5 cents a gallon on gas and 47 cents on diesel through Jan. 2. (See Details)

➤ Also Statewide: President Trump approved federal disaster aid for Clermont, Franklin, Hamilton, Licking, Morgan, Muskingum, and Perry counties after August’s severe storms. Sixteen more counties remain under review. (More)

➤ Columbus: At Friday’s Ohio March for Life, U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, told hundreds who braved the rain that he’s alive because his birth mother chose adoption over abortion. (More)

➤ Toledo: Some South Toledo residents say their trash has gone weeks without pickup. Republic Services blamed a temporary driver shortage and could face contract penalties if it completes fewer than 99.5% of pickups. (More)

➤ East Cleveland: Brandon Baxter, 34, who was sentenced in 2012 for plotting to bomb a Route 82 bridge in Macedonia, has been federally indicted for possessing the deadly toxin ricin. (More)

➤ Southern Ohio: The Ohio River is now the state’s 18th official water trail and its longest, stretching 167 miles from Coal Grove to Cincinnati. (More)

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➤ Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith broke the school records for career receptions and receiving touchdowns against No. 14 Iowa, then struck the Heisman pose with ESPN College GameDay on hand for the No. 5 Buckeyes’ 31-14 win. (Watch Highlight)

➤ The Cleveland Guardians dropped Game 1 of the ALDS 3-0 to the Chicago White Sox, managing three hits and leaving the bases loaded twice. Game 2 is Monday afternoon. (More)

➤ Undefeated Cincinnati put its 4-0 record on the line late last night at Arizona in the Bearcats’ first true road game of the season. (See Score)

➤ Archbishop Alter’s Ed Domsitz earned his 400th career win Friday in a 50-7 rout of Carroll, becoming just the third coach in Ohio high school football history to reach the mark. (More)

➤ The NCAA won in court Friday as an Ohio appeals court vacated an injunction that had let 24 college basketball players pursue a fifth year of eligibility. (More)

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California Surgeon: “Muscle Loss in Seniors is Real, But It Doesn’t Have to Be”

If you think collagen is only for supporting healthier skin, hair, and nails, think again.

Not only does it play a role in holding the teeth in your mouth, keeping your heart walls intact, and reinforcing your gut lining…

It’s also what allows you to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities without getting tired.

But unfortunately, eating more collagen isn’t the answer.

That’s why Dr. Steven Gundry has created what he calls the “collagen reset technique.”

And to his knowledge, it’s the only technique that’s designed to help your body build its own collagen.

See the technique here ==>

➤ Boardman’s Spartan Band celebrated its 100th anniversary Friday as more than 300 alumni joined current members for a homecoming halftime show, nearly tripling the band’s usual size. (More)

➤ Rapper Afroman teamed up with Checkers & Rally’s for the chain’s 40th anniversary, launching a $2.49 Afroman Stix and Fries Box in Ohio and a remix called Because I Got Fries. (More)

➤ Gov. Mike DeWine said Ohio will enforce state law against Kalshi after a federal appeals court ruled the state can regulate the prediction market’s sports contracts. “If it’s a pig, it’s a pig,” he said. (More)

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country.

➤ Senior Trump officials gathered at Camp David as the seven-month Iran war fueled fresh fighting and a major U.S. military buildup. (Hear More)

➤ Amazon’s refund drama landed in shoppers’ inboxes with a proposed $309.5 million settlement and a deadline worth circling. (Listen Now)

➤ A ranking of America’s best fall foliage destinations revealed where travelers headed for autumn’s brightest reds, oranges, and golds. (Podcast Available)