Columbus Can't Wait

This week we speak with Ms. Adrienne Hood, mother of Henry "Bubby" Green V. Henry was shot on June 6th, 2016 by Columbus Division of Police officers Jason Bare and Zachary Rosen. Ms. Hood is an advocate for her son, an elected official, and a very well respected member of our community. Ms. Hood is joined by her attorney, Sean Walton.  #JusticeForHenryGreenV #JusticeForHenryGreen  *...

In this week's episode we speak with Casey Goodson Jr.'s mother, Ms. Tamala Payne, and the family's attorney, Sean Walton. Casey Goodson, Jr. was murdered on December 4, 2020 by Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Meade. Casey Goodson Jr. was outside his grandmother’s home when he was shot and killed by Meade. The shooting has been ruled a homicide by the Franklin County Coroner’s Office. This...

In Season 2 of Columbus Can't Wait we are focusing our attention squarely on the long history of police violence in Columbus, Ohio and the impunity of the Columbus Police Department. We believe families, we believe parents and caretakers, and we believe that they have the right to have their stories heard. We will speak with parents who have lost their sons to police violence, to elected officials...

This week Tareya & EhKees recap local Franklin County election results, discuss the growing divide within the Democratic Party, the importance of the upcoming Georgia Senate run-off races on January 5th, 2021 and look back on our first season of Columbus Can't Wait. Thank you to all of our guests for coming onto the podcast and giving us your valuable time and thank you to everyone who has lis...

The final election results are in and one thing is certain: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be the next President and Vice President of the United States in January 2021. Whether it's a response to the collective sigh of relief or the weight of all the work that is left to do (plus a new spike in Covid-19 positivity rates across the country), our energy was a bit lower this week as we recorded fr...

This week Tareya & EhKees give us their raw, unedited reactions to the 2020 US election results. We recorded this episode before the final numbers were in with the intention of capturing  the moment as it unfolded. As you will hear, we have mixed emotions. Although there are many wins to celebrate - from the top of the ticket all the way down ballot - it's clear that the work is far from...

As we often say on the show, we believe democracy happens between elections. With Election Day looming we wanted to turn our attention to What's Next. We have two special guests this week who are always thinking about the long game. Jordan Hawkins, Deputy Engagement Director at Ohio Democratic Party, is on the podcast for the first time while Morgan Harper, the former grassroots candidate for Ohio...

This week we were lucky to speak with Civil Rights attorney, Sean Walton. Sean is a nationally respected trial attorney, frequently speaking on topics ranging from civil rights and police misconduct to trends and best practices in personal injury and civil rights litigation. We discuss the importance of the Franklin County Prosecutor's race on the November 3rd ballot, revisit the complex and conse...

This week we deep dive with Stacey Little & Ashley Braxton of the Central Ohio Freedom Fund . The Central Ohio Freedom Fund (formerly Columbus Freedom Fund) is a community bail fund centered on Black liberation and freedom started in 2019. We discuss Issue 2 on the November ballot, the history of abolition and the current movement to abolish the prison industrial complex. As defined by Critica...

This week we react to the VP debate and chat with Lauren Blauvet-Copelin, Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Advocacy for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio. Lauren addresses the racist history of reproductive healthcare, breaks down Roe vs Wade, and discusses the importance of the Ohio Supreme Court election, to have a chance at protecting reproductive rights in Ohio. Follow Lauren...

This week Jay Goyal walks us through a survey of Ohio politics with an emphasis on redistricting, which takes place every 10 years based on Census data. Jay is the President of Goyal Industries, a metal manufacturing firm based in Mansfield, Ohio. Previously, Jay served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 2007-2013 and as the majority whip from 2009-2011. TIME Magazine named Jay...

This week we talk to Jasmine Ayres, community organizer and former candidate for Columbus City Council representative in Ohio. In this episode we discuss the Census 2020, reflect on the non-indictments and miscarriage of justice in Breonna Taylor's case, and talk through the psychology of protesting and why it's still important.  The census deadline is coming up. Regardless if you are undocum...

In today's episode we interview Morgan Harper . The former grassroots candidate for Ohio’s Third Congressional District (Columbus) pivoted to direct service during the pandemic and recently launched a new organization, Columbus Stand Up!  Please join us as we catch up with her for the first time since the April primary. Follow Morgan Harper @mh4oh   Hosted by EhKees & Tareya Recorded...

You Do Politics or Politics Do You. Meet our hosts Tareya and EhKees. Columbus Can’t Wait is a show that revolves around civic and social responsibility in Columbus, Ohio. Aimed at arming everyday people with knowledge about how local and state government works and the ways in which the federal government impacts their daily lives, our goal is to break the barriers of entry and make politics acces...