Protecting What Matters: A Podcast by the Ohio Department of Commerce

About Protecting What Matters: A Podcast by the Ohio Department of Commerce

The Ohio Department of Commerce is the state’s chief regulatory agency with a specific focus on consumer protection. We issue more than 600,000 licenses, permits, registrations, and certifications each year in various professions, industries, and commercial enterprises. We have a vital role in keeping people, property, and assets safe. From real estate to fireworks, banks to construction, and more, this podcast is a resource for businesses, families, and individuals that want to protect what matters most in their life.

Publisher

Ohio Department of Commerce

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 May 2022

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

89 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Ohio’s Largest Securities Fraud: The Northwest Capital Case & How Investors Are Finding Relief

   This episode explores the decade-long Northwest Capital securities fraud case, the largest in Ohio history, and the enforcement efforts led by the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Securities and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. We focus on the investigative and prosecution process, discuss the investor impact and how the Ohio Investor Recovery Fund is helping Ohioans regain stability.

2. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Buying a Home in Ohio? Here’s What You Need to Know

   This episode explores Ohio homeownership and the many tools, resources, and protections available to consumers. Experts from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (https://myohiohome.org/) and the Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing (https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/real-estate-and-professional-licensing/consumers/home-buyers-guide) explain down payment assistance, first-time homebuyer support, the homebuying process, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

3. 

   17 Jul 2026

   Explore the Ohio Hard Cider Trail

   Cheers to 250 years! Discover how to navigate the Ohio Hard Cider Trail and make the most of this statewide celebration of craft cider and Ohio heritage. You’ll learn where to pick up your passport, how to collect stamps, and how to earn exclusive rewards as you explore participating cideries across the state.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60