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The March Mailbag is here
Data centers, writing style credits, Jon Fortney's terminal case of Rooster Derangement Syndrome, and more!
 • D.J. Byrnes
The Rooster's February Mailbag
Cognitive dissonance on Capitol Square, the downfall of Young Mussolini, punching tickets to Titty Island for someone else... and more!
 • D.J. Byrnes
The Rooster's December Mailbag
But first... a quick shout for our beautiful teachers!
 • D.J. Byrnes
Welcome to the October Mailbag
But first... Politico ganked my scoop!
 • D.J. Byrnes
The Rooster's September Mailbag
What's the beef with the suburbs? Why should I apologize to Bill DeMora? And other burning questions, answered.
 • D.J. Byrnes
Welcome to the August Mailbag
Which politicians hate me the most? What would my ideal Republican-dominated government look like? Does Bernie Moreno hate Frank LaRose? And more…
 • D.J. Byrnes
The Rooster's July Mailbag
Why did Les Wexner give power of attorney to Jeff Epstein? Who has the best pizza in Columbus? And more burning questions—answered.
 • D.J. Byrnes
Welcome to the June Mailbag
Answering the readership's burning questions as we ease into a long-awaited break on Capitol Square.
 • D.J. Byrnes
Welcome to the May Mailbag
Will Vivek Ramaswamy go bald or get hairplugs? What's a classic "growing up in Marion" story? How much money have I saved by not drinking alcohol for…
 • D.J. Byrnes
The Rooster's April Mailbag
Answering burning questions about what makes a good mayor, city council campaign finances, and the best all-time bust ups.
 • D.J. Byrnes
March Mailbag: The Art of the Denial
It's that time of the month! Let's boogie.
 • D.J. Byrnes
Rooster's February Mailbag
Did Intel scam us? What's going on in Cincinnati? Can Jim Tressel beat Donald Trump's endorsement? And more!
 • D.J. Byrnes
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