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Columbus Perspective

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Host Kate Burdett takes a weekly look at local and statewide issues impacting Columbus.

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Oct 25, 2026

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Episodes

May 3, 2026 03.05.2026

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.

April 26, 2026 26.04.2026

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...

April 19, 2026 19.04.2026

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...

April 12, 2026 12.04.2026

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...

April 5, 2026 05.04.2026

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.

March 22, 2026 22.03.2026

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...

March 15, 2026 15.03.2026

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...

March 8, 2026 08.03.2026

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...

March 1, 2026 01.03.2026

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 #...

February 22, 2026 22.02.2026

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...

February 15, 2026 15.02.2026

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...

February 8, 2026 08.02.2026

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,...

February 1, 2026 01.02.2026

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...

January 25, 2026 25.01.2026

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...

January 18, 2026 18.01.2026

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...

January 11, 2026 11.01.2026

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...

January 4, 2026 04.01.2026

00:00 Show open/ Tom Bullock, Executive Director of the Citizens Utility Board of Ohio on energy costs. 12:53 Dr. Angela Fitch, past president of the Obesity Medicine Association, on the dangers of knockoff weight loss drugs. 22:39 Dietitian Steph Grasso on the power of protein. 30:31 Face the State: Dom Tiberi on the efforts of the Maria Tiberi Foundation to prevent teen driving deaths. The Colum...

December 28, 2025 28.12.2025

00:00 Show open/ Gbenga Ajilore, Chief Economist at The Center on Budget and Policy, on rising healthcare costs. 8:53 Lamont Jones, US News and World Report's Managing Editor for Education, on the best colleges and universities in Ohio. 16:20 Nick Crossley, Director of Emergency Management for Hamilton County, on the new FEMA act. 30:44 Face the State: Ohio Democratic Rural Caucus Chair Chris Gibb...

December 21, 2025 21.12.2025

00:00 Show open/ Ursel J. McElroy, Director of the Ohio Department of Aging, on the arrival of the PACE program in Columbus. 11:12 Devin Andrews, VP of Admissions for the University of Phoenix, on college life experience credit. 19:58 Michelle Study-Campbell, Executive Director of Youth Programming at Kiwanis International, on the recent Dublin Key Club Fall Rally. 28:14 Face the State: Adrienne R...

December 14, 2025 14.12.2025

00:00 Show open/ Salvation Army National Commissioner Merle Heatwole on this year's red kettle campaign. 6:19 Toy expert Elizabeth Werner shares what's on the must-have list for kids this Christmas. 13:02 CVS Pharmacy District Pharmacist Leader Amy Lynn Safaty shares what you should keep in your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season. 19:57 Motivational Speaker Carla Ondrasik on her new book out...

December 7, 2025 07.12.2025

00:00 Show open/ Karla Long and Alex Roahrig from Dawes Arboretum in Newark Preview December's Winter Wonders Walk. 8:23 Chef David Rose on holiday cooking. 16:10 The importance of inter-generational storytelling during the holiday season with genealogist Carla Cowan. 24:20 Natalie Foster, President of The Economic Security Project, on childcare costs. 34:13 Face the State: Mike Hochron, Senior Vi...

November 30, 2025 30.11.2025

00:00 Show open/ Cam Walker from Experience Columbus discusses holiday events in Central Ohio. 9:05 The Rev. Dr. TLC on how to handle holiday stress. 17:56 Doug Collins, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, on improvements for Franklin Co. veterans. 26:15 Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer with Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, on tax code changes. 33:36 Face the State: Reporter roundtable...

November 23, 2025 23.11.2025

00:00 Show open/ Former Arlington Texas Mayor W. Jeff Williams, author of "The Unity Blueprint," on how to achieve consensus and find common ground in divisive times. 14:08 Dr. Gary Katz on how the Ohio State Medical Association has launched a campaign to encourage students to pursue a career in medicine. 26:41 Maxwell Livada, licensed therapist, on mental health. 39:05 Face the State: Water and p...

November 16, 2025 16.11.2025

00:00 Show open/ Mary Mertz, Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, on the new film "Ohio: Wild at Heart." 6:10 Tyler Drewes of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association and Eric Tipton, corn/wheat farmer from Fayette County, on the Make America Healthy Again report and changes to federal policy. 17:10 Sue Smith of Butterball on turkey prep and common problems. 26:21 Adam Farina,...

November 9, 2025 09.11.2025

00:00 Show open/ Victoria Eperjesi, District Pharmacy Leader for CVS, on flu season. 8:14 Dr. Eizabeth Lowden, Endocrinologist, on menopause. 14:27 Storm Chaser Josh Morgerman on how hurricanes can have a specific and dramatic impact on land-locked Central Ohio. 27:49 Face the State: Tour of the governor's mansion with Ohio's First Lady, Fran DeWine. A proposal to ban prop betting in Ohio.

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