Columbus Perspective

00:00 Show open/ Becky Pringle, President of the National Education Association on teacher appreciation. 11:54 Dr. Marc Hurlbert, CEO of Melanoma Research Alliance, on skin cancer. 21:54 Maya Feller, Registered Dietician, discusses diet suggestions for the more than 45,000 Columbus adults now taking GLP-1 medications. 31:28 Face the State: Mike Hochron with the Mid-Ohio Food Collective on how the...

00:00 Show open/ Franklin County Auditor Michal Stinziano on the recent release of tentative property values. 6:31 Elizabeth Werner, Child Lifestyle Expert, on summer fun for kids. 14:01 Julian Braithwaite, CEO International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, on Gen-Z drinking habits. 24:37 Katie Kennedy decodes The Declaration of Independence in her new book "The Declaration Decoded." 33:12 Face...

00:00 Show open/ Aneesh Ramen, author of new book "Open to Work," on how AI is re-shaping career paths 11:49 Nicka Smith, Senior Genealogist for Ancestry, on Columbus history. 18:21 Christopher Parent, author of "Fragments of a Decent Man," on what makes a good dad. 24:36 Jodie Grant, Executive Director of Afterschool Alliance, and Gigi Antoni, Vice President of the Wallace Foundation on summer re...

00:00 Show open/ Nurse Practitioner Doug Schroer of Hilliard on seasonal allergies. 8:11 David Gruchot, USDA Asst National Policy Manager, on threats to Ohio's Ash Timber. 14:05 Impact of EPA Rollbacks on Ohio/Central Ohio. 24:08 Face the State: AARP Ohio State Director Jenny Carlson on the state's longevity economy outlook. Pause of tax breaks for data centers. The capital budget vote and a bill...

00:00 Show open/ Jami Goldstein of the Greater Columbus Arts Council on the 2026 Columbus Arts Festival. 9:43 Ryan Snyder, US Dept of Transportation, on common moving scams. 17:01 Dr. Marylise Boutros, American National College of Surgeons, on colorectal cancer. 26:21 Face the State: Alleged Medicaid fraud in Ohio with portion of an interview with State Representative Karen Brownlee (D). Honoring...

00:00 Show open/ Jodie Grant, Executive Director of the After School Alliance and Gigi Antoni, Vice President of The Wallace Foundation on Summer learning opportunities 9:52 Derek Longmeier, Executive Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio on sports betting during the Memorial Tournament. 16:50 Dermatologist Dr. Omar Noor and patient advocate Jennifer Etienne talk Eczema. 24:07 Tom Marti...

00:00 Show open/ Cancer Foundation Board Member Kevin Reilly and 11-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Jackson Trinn. 7:27 Scott Kurashige, Author of "American Peril - The Violent History of Anti-Asian Racism." 22:17 Dr. Jaquie Bowen, President of the American Optometric Assn, on GLP-1 side effects involving the eyes. 31:18 Face the State: Appointment of interim Ohio Attorney General. Ohio Senator Bernie Mo...

00:00 Show open/ Jasmine Warga, author of "The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan" - about the relationship between a cheetah cub born in captivity at the Cincinnati Zoo and her unlikely friendship with a rescue dog. 8:06 Jessi Bixler, author of "The Story We Share" about her experience with sexual assault. 21:16 Dr. Peter Solomon, author of "100 Years to Extinction and 12 Years to AI Singularity...

00:00 Show open/ Dr. Milton Mattox, CEO of the United States Artificial Intelligence Institute and Scarlett Howery, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at DeVry University on AI literacy. 8:36 Erin Beck, Assistant Director of Sustainable Columbus 19:22 Steve Patterson, Mayor of Athens Ohio and former president of the National League of Cities on its Congressional City Conference. 32:46 Face t...

00:00 Show open/ Dr. Arthur Levine, President of Brandeis University, on the future of higher education in Ohio and beyond. 11:18 Priscilla Rodriguez, College Board Senior Vice President, on SAT testing. 21:41 Jane Clauss, Spokesperson for the 126th Inspired Home Show in Chicago, on new home trends. 29:57 Face the State: The movement to abolish Ohio's property taxes.

00:00 Show open/ Sean Gallagher, Vice President of Public Policy for the Solar Energy Industries Association on increasing Ohio's solar capacity. 5:32 Maud Carridi, Vice President of LINGOKIDS, on screentime for kids. 15:27 Meredith Garafolo, Space Correspondent for the Ohio News Network, on Ohio's role in the recent NASA mission. 25:10 Face the State: Sports gambling in Ohio with Cedarville Unive...

00:00 Show open/ Shelby Seas, Learning and Engagement Project Manager at The Dawes Arboretum in Newark, on Arbor Day. 5:22 Sandy Markwood, CEO of U.S. Aging, on hunger among senior citizens. 15:05 Brian Filiatraut, Senior Program Manager at Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission. 27:46 Face the State: Early voting with League of Women Voters of Ohio Executive Director Jen Miller. Portion of an inte...

00:00 Show open/ Sawaun Blakely from Equitas Health on the 2026 AIDS Walk event. 4:43 Tanya Topka of the National Highway Safety Administration on vehicle recalls. 12:13 Amy Adams and Lisa Park Godfrey of the Little Blue House art gallery. 27:58 Face the State: Stephanie Hightower, President and CEO of the Columbus Urban League. Coverage of the trial of two former First Energy executives allegedly...

00:00 Show open/ Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague on the impact of a ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court that the state must reimburse nursing homes over $1 billion. 13:35 Storm chaser Josh Morgerman on preparing for storms. 22:24 Dr. Fayron Epps on dementia in minorities. 27:23 Face the State: Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano on property taxes.

00:00 Show open/ Dr. Kyle Holen, SVP and Head of Development, Oncology, And Therapeutics at Moderna on a new skin cancer vaccine trial. 12:16 Dr. Ashley Alker, author of the book "99 Ways To Die and How To Avoid Them." 24:58 Author Jay Miletsky on the "Patrick Picklebottom" series and how he partnered with Dick Wolf of "Law & Order" fame to turn the series into a podcast. 34:06 Face the State: Rep...

00:00 Show open/ Derek Longmeier, Executive Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio, on how gambling issues look in Ohio since the legalization of sports betting. 7:37 Psychiatrist Dr. Sami Timimi, Author of "Searching for Normal", on re-thinking ADHD (part one) 25:44 Psychiatrist Dr. Sami Timimi, Author of "Searching for Normal", on re-thinking ADHD (part two) 36:14 Face the State: Porti...

00:00 Show open/ The Honorable Dr Paul Lawrence, Deputy Secretary of the US Veterans Administration, on veterans' health care. 8:18 Lisa Bradley, founder of Columbus-based R. Riveter- a company that helps provide military spouses with mobile income. 17:29 Amy Nofziger, Senior Director of Victim Support with AARP's Fraud Watch Network, on online romance scams that target seniors. 26:59 Face the Sta...

00:00 Show open/ Investigative journalist Rico Moore of The Margin in Washington State draws parallels between ICE experiences in Tacoma and in Ohio. 12:09 Adero Robinson, CEO of Communities in Schools of Ohio, on surrounding students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. 22:56 Alexandria Both, Senior Researcher at Rent Café, on Columbus being ranked #...

00:00 Show open/ Nicka Sewell -Smith, Senior Story Producer at Ancestry, on the challenges related to black genealogy and its connection to Central Ohio. 12:12 Dr. Aaron Lukenga discusses eye exams, contacts, and how to talk to your eye doctor. 19:00 Dr. Steven Katz, President of The American Association of Endondists on tooth pain. 25:48 Face the State: An interview with Ohio House Minority Leade...

00:00 Show open/ Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer for Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, on tax law changes. 8:11 Mike O'Hanlon, Director of Research at The Brookings Institute, on Columbus and the history and future of US defense initiatives. 23:13 Andrew Chimka from LinkedIn discusses how AI is helping Central Ohio small businesses find more qualified applicants faster. 31:03 Face the State: Portion of...

00:00 Show open/ Dr. Sarah Bosal, President of The American Academy of Family Physicians, on chronic health conditions and vaccines 6:24 Makers Social Owner Megan Pando on how her Columbus-owned and -operated business received an investment on the TV show Shark Tank. 16:24 Pet health with Dr. Dana Varble, DVM and Chief Veterinary Officer of the North American Veterinary Community and Gene O'Neil,...

00:00 Show open/ Dr. Robert Cain, President & CEO of The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, on the growing number of institutions teaching osteopathic medicine. 17:59 Dr. Billy Hensley, President of the National Endowment for Financial Education, on teen financial education. 28:00 Dr. Rawle Andrews Jr, Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, on...

00:00 Show open/ Diana Welling, Director of the State Historic Preservation Office on Ohio's Historic Preservation Awards. 10:44 Drew Dollmatsch, Columbus Market Managing Director for Cancer-Free Kids, on a recent donation to fund pediatric cancer research at Nationwide Children's Hospital. 19:57 Dr Nicholas Wright, Affiliated Scholar at the Pellegrino Center for Clinical Bioethics- Georgetown Uni...

00:00 Show open/ Former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell discusses the reasons behind the rising cost of groceries and how targeted tariffs can make a difference. 8:58 Erica Reid - Acting Section Chief of The Blue Campaign at The Center for Countering Human Trafficking. 15:33 Todd baker - CEO of the Ohio State Medical Association on bills in the state legislature focused on physician advocacy...

00:00 Show open/ Dan Clare of the group Disabled American Veterans on efforts to help Central Ohio vets get jobs. 10:12 Maddie Twomey, Communications Director at Project Our Care, on healthcare concerns in the Columbus area. 19:09 Author Meg Groff on family court reform. 30:05 Face the State: Republican Strategist Terry Casey and Democratic Strategist Morgan Harper on the big political races comin...