Columbus Perspective

00:00 Show open/ Audiologist M.J. Desousa on youth hearing loss. 6:38 Kathy Stokes, Director of Fraud Prevention Programs at AARP, online fraud and seniors. 14:12 Rod Griffin, Senior Director of Consumer Education at Experian on people turning to "side hustles" in order to manage debt. 21:20 Face the State: Mental health in schools with Dublin City Schools Superintendent Dr. John Marschhausen. 31:...

00:00 Show open/ Vince Hall- Chief of Government Relations for Feeding America on hunger in rural areas. 8:31 Susan Scarbro and Laurel Sherwin from Octapharma on immunodeficiency and plasma donation. 14:30 Etai Maor- Chief Security Strategist at CATO Network on AI password theft 20:09 Face the State: Mourning Pope Francis with Diocese of Columbus Bishop Earl Fernandes. Proposed Qualified Immunity...

00:00 Show open/ Jody Hoyos, CEO of the Prevent Cancer Foundation on the importance of cancer screenings. 7:10 Melanie Houston, Vice President of Programs at the Ohio Environmental Council, on Central Ohio’s water quality 14:06 Fernado Lugo - Chief of Operations for African Swine Flu Incident Management at the USDA with a travel warning 19:57 Face the State: The SAVE Act with Sen. Bernie Moreno (R...

00:00 Show open/Kathryn Bronsky, Agriculturalist at the US Dept of Agriculture, discusses Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. 6:11 Eliza Jacobs from Roblox on parental controls to ensure children stay safe while gaming online. 11:33 Gina Gibbs-Foster, VP of Corporate Communications at Staples on Take a Child to Work Day on April 24th 17:33 Face the State: Early voting underway. State...

00:00 Show open/ Dan Lamb, CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation on the importance of trees in our community. 6:25 Author Ryan Leak on how to work with complicated people. 14:19 Alexandra Both from Rent Café on the affordable upscale zip codes in Central Ohio. 21:37 Face the State: Aaron Sellers from the Franklin County Board of Elections on preparations for the May primary election. 33:18 Face the Stat...

00:00 Show open/ Dr. Tina Tan from the Children's Hospital of Chicago on the recent measles outbreak. 7:58 The abuse of youth with disabilities in Ohio in patient care facilities with Kerstin Sjoberg of Disability Rights Ohio. 16:21 Lisa Greene-Lewis from Turbo Tax Explains why it's essential to file income taxes before April 15th. 22:21 Face the State: Interview with Ohio Democratic Gubernatorial...

00:00 Show open/ CPA Anne Zimmerman on tax cuts for small businesses. 7:56 City Of Dublin Director of Events Alison Leroy on the Dublin Irish Festival being named Best Cultural Festival in the US By USA Today readers' poll. 13:32 Athens, OH mayor Steve Patterson on the annual National League of Cities Conference. 22:13 Face the State: Interview with Ohio Republican Gubernatorial candidate Heather...

00:00 Show open/ Mark Steber- Chief Tax Officer at Jackson Hewitt- on why preparing income tax return for members of Generation Z could be complicated. 6:52 Healthy recipes for people with diabetes with cookbook author Janyne Jones 14:26 Face the State: The one-year anniversary of a devastating tornado in the Indian Lake area. 30:22 Face the State: Governor DeWine's Face the State. Report on an ex...

00:00 Show open/ Derek Longmeier, Executive Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio, on the resources available during March Madness sports betting. 7:27 Dr. Nancy You, American College of Surgeons on colorectal cancer. 14:59 Abigail Ross Hopper, President & CEO of The Solar Energy Industry Associationn on solar energy in Central Ohio. 23:15 Face the State: President Trump's tariffs and t...

00:00 Show open/ Mioshi Moses, VP- AARP volunteer programs, on free tax help for Central Ohioans 5:27 Dr. Kathleen Wilson on Acetaminophen use during cold and flu season 11:44 Amy Goodson, Registered Dietician, on the benefits of a high-protein diet. 18:30 Face the State: Ohio's gubernatorial race; Vivek Ramaswamy in New Albany; other candidates' reactions to Ramaswamy entering race; marijuana bil...

00:00 Show open/ Simone Attles, Director of Marketing and Communications for Goodwill Columbus and Joe Lombardi, Executive Director of the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio on the new Do Good program aimed at keeping waste out of landfills by rewarding people for donating items to Goodwill. 11:58 Luke Crumley - Director of Public Policy for the Ohio Corn & Wheat Association on the Impact makin...

00:00 Show open/ Jazmin Albarran, Executive Director of Seed Your Future on the upcoming Spring Green Career Week. 7:38 Michael Raymer, CEO of Vitalchat, on virtual solutions to the current nursing shortage. 14:28 Face the State: An interview with Ohio’s new Lieutenant Governor, Jim Tressel. 25:06 Face the State: Scott DiMauro - President, Ohio Education Association on proposed legislation that wo...

00:00 Show open/ Dr. Clyde Yancy, Northwestern University Chief of Cardiology on heart disease 5:54 Roger Krone, President & CEO of Scouting America- celebrating its 115th birthday. 11:42 Roxy Couse, The Millenial Manager from Dayton, on planning PTO so none is lost. 18:29 Face the State: Protests against Trump policies with Constitutional Law expert Ruth Colker. DOGE on Lutheran Social Services f...

00:00 Show open/ Dr. Kenneth Thorpe, Health Policy Management Chair at Emory University, on new legislative efforts that could address obesity and save individuals and institutions money. 7:35 Chef Jane Olivia on alternatives during Dairy-Free February 14:07 Face the State: Fears among Haitian immigrants in Springfield, US Sen. Bernie Moreno (R- OH) on immigration and asylum. Immigration attorney...

00:00 Show open/ Findlay, OH Mayor Christina Muryn on the 93rd Winter Mayor’s Conference in Washington. 8:53 Rawle Andrews Jr., Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation on mental health training for teachers. 19:08 Face the State: Overview of the first week of the 2nd Trump administration; Ohio's JD Vance sworn in as Vice President; Jon Husted sworn in to take Vance's...

00:00 Show open/ Leigh Purvis, Prescription Drug Policy Principal at AARP on Medicare prescription drug caps. 6:33 Marc Selvitelli, CEO of NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Trade Association) on the usage, downsizing, and repurposing of office space in Columbus. 14:38 Face the State: Facts about the presidential inauguration, Ohio Republican party Vice Chair And Franklin County Republican party Chair...

00:00 Show open/ Operation Warm Executive Director Grace Sika on getting coats, shoes, and socks to kids in need this winter. 6:57 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth and Families about the organization's purpose, history and services. 16:05 Kate Ginnis, Senior Policy Advisor on Children’s Health for Medicare and Medicaid 24:26 Face the State: Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D, Up...

00:00 Show open/ Dan Clare, Disabled American Veterans Chief Communications Officer on services available to veterans in Central Ohio. 7:34 USDA Under Secretary Jenny Moffitt on a $4 billion investment in USDA agricultural programs. 14:14 Face the State: US Senator-elect Bernie Moreno (R- OH). 29:00 Face the State: US Senator-elect Bernie Moreno (R- OH).

00:00 Show open/ Lauren Manaker, Dietician and Author from Nutrition Now, on the importance of infant nutrition. 7:17 Shelley Emling and Lisa Marcellino from AARP on an effort to address loneliness in women over age 60. 13:48 Face the State: An interview with Ted Carter Jr.- Ohio State University's 17th President. 27:35 Face the State: Ted Carter Jr.- Ohio State University's 17th President, a warn...

00:00 Show open/ Actor Anthony Anderson on Type 2 Diabetes in the Black community. 8:47 Sarah Janssen, Editor in Chief of the 2025 World Almanac and Book of Facts. 16:00 Pharmacist Sherry Torkos on natural remedies for common ailments. 22:43 Face the State: End of the legislative session in the Ohio General Assembly with incoming Ohio Senate President Rob McColley (r- Napoleon). 34:50 Face the Sta...

00:00 Show open/ Derek Longmeier of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio on responsible gifting for kids. Richard Hunt, Executive Chairman at The Electronic Payments Coalition, on holiday credit card fraud. 11:50 Psychologist Dr. Christine Korol on "no contact" holidays for better mental health. Alexandra Rosander, Assistant Marketing Manager at OnStar on their Santa Tracker. 24:14 Face the State:...

00:00 Show open/ Dr. Bruce Scott, President of the American Medical Association (AMA) on physician pay cuts and doctor shortages. 6:14 Dr. Janet Wright, Director of Programming and Science for The Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Division at The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) In Atlanta. 14:17 Face the State: Ohio Senate Minority Leader Senator Nickie Antonio (D- Lakewood) on the final days...

00:00 Show open/ Alanna Shipley from Doordash on alleviating holiday stress by outsourcing. 5:13 Kevin Werner, Executive Director of Ohioans to Stop Executions. 15:26 Face the State: Ted Carter Jr.- Ohio State University's 17th President 29:14 Face the State: Ted Carter Jr.- Ohio State University's 17th President, a warning from experts about maintaining a balance on payment apps like CashApp.

00:00 Show open/ Light the World Giving Machines with Sarah Ellison and Maddie Knotsman of Central Ohio’s Ronald McDonald House Charities and flu vaccines for rural agricultural workers with Dr. Lizette Durand from the Centers for Disease Control. 12:15 Emergency food funding with Jenny Lester Moffitt, USDA Under Secretary and the VA’s “Housing First” program to help with homelessness among vetera...

00:00 Show open/ Healthcare.gov open enrollment with CMS Regional Administrator Shannon Hills and Leena Moffit, Executive Director of Evergreen Action. 12:43 Jenn Jones, VP Government Affairs for AARP on the Social Security C.O.L.A. increase and Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director of Ohio Corn & Wheat on HB 324. 24:38 Face the State: State Representative Dontavius Jarrells (D- Columbus). 33:51 Face...