MARIETTA, OH - Ohio Congressman, Bill Johnson has launched his brand-new "Red, White, and Bill" podcast on Wednesday.

The podcasts will feature conversations with various guests of interest to residents of Eastern and Southeastern Ohio with the goal of engaging guests on topics important to Ohioans.

The first episode will focus on the energy sector, which is a crucial part of Eastern and Southeastern Ohio's economy. Congressman Johnson also teased some topics coming up for future episodes.

"We'll have episodes on everything from energy policy as it relates to Ukraine, why we're so polarized as a nation and the issues facing veterans in Ohio and across the country. And that's just the beginning," Johnson said.

Johnson went on to say that over one third of Americans regularly consume podcasts, and that people value transparency in government.

"I want to let my constituents in on our conversations that matter surrounding issues that affect their everyday lives," Johnson said.

Johnson hopes to release episodes once a month. Episodes can be found on Apple Podcasts as well as Spotify. To find the first episode of the podcast and subscribe for future updates, click here.