Columbus Perspective

00:00 Show open/ Jill Snyder, Visitor Engagement Manager for Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, on their upcoming Bark Bash event for dogs and their humans. 10:32 Dr. Lisa Hinkelman, Founder and CEO of RoX (Ruling Our eXperiences) on how the organization is working to help girls succeed in relationships, academics, careers, and life. 25:41 Face the State: Ohio Sen. JD Vance (R) selected as...

00:00 Show open/ Jess West, Public Information Officer for the Ohio Expo Center and the Ohio State Fairgrounds on the upcoming Ohio State Fair. 9:30 Sarah Schott from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife on New Albany Intermediate School being certified as a WILD school site. 18:56 Face the State: Project 2025, the Republican platform, and the topic of abortion with Ohio...

00:00 Show open/ Ryan Burgess, CEO, Goodwill Columbus on the opening of a new facility that supports four of the non-profit’s service areas. 11:34 Charlotte Burrows, Chair of US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on how the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act impacts workers in Central Ohio. 21:35 Face the State: The push to reform Ohio's legislative map-drawing system with retired Ohio Supreme...

00:00 Show open/ Brian Walsh, Head of Advice and Planning at SoFi, on how rising interest rates are making Ohio students rethink student debt. 09:31 Exonerated former death row inmate Derrick Jamison on his mission to get a formal declaration from the State of Ohio recognizing that he was wrongfully imprisoned on death row for thirty years. 18:23 Face the State: Ohio gun laws in the wake of a mass...

00:00 Show open/ Columbus YWCA program coordinator Navya Nalla on the Bright Futures Leadership cohort for girls. 10:18 Kerstin Sjoberg, Executive Director of Disability Rights Ohio on the investigation into Youth Intensive Services in Northeast Ohio revealing patient abuse and lack of supervision. 7 Franklin County teens affected. 21:16 Derek Sequeira, Director of Energy at General Motors on Ohio...

00:00 Show open/ Ohio Department of Jobs and Family services Director Matt Damschroder on Elder Abuse Awareness Month. 7:02 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth and Families about the organization's purpose, history and services. 16:22 Pet Safety in the heat with Dr. Rena Carlson, President of the American Veterinary Medical Association 25:53 Face the State: Ohio Legislative Black Caucus on...

00:00 Show open/ Doug Jackson, Administrator for Ohio's 988 Lifeline with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. 11:58 Sarah Schott, Wildlife Communications Specialist with the Ohio Division of Wildlife on poisonous Hemlock in the state. 21:42 Face the State: Getting President Joe Biden on Ohio's November ballot, University of Cincinnati Political Science Professor Dr. David...

00:00 Show open/ Jami Goldstein, VP of Marketing, Communications, and Events for the Greater Columbus Arts Council on the 2024 Columbus Arts Festival and a new Public Art initiative the council is undertaking. 14:00 Herb Gillen, Organizer of the 2024 Columbus Air Show. 23:38 Face the State: Community Shelter Board President and CEO Shannon Isom on the increase in unhoused people in Central Ohio. 3...

00:00 Show open/ ONN's Jay fox with us Senator Sherrod Brown (D- OH) about the new Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act. 7:56 Pam Spring, Event and Volunteer Coordinator for A Special Wish Foundation of Central Ohio on their upcoming fundraiser A Summer of Brews for Wishes. 17:23 Face the State: City of Columbus' "Zone-In Initiative" with City Council President Pro Tem Rob Dorans. 29:29...

00:00 Show open/ Sherri Hamilton, CEO of the Ohio Black Expo, coming up Memorial Day weekend in Columbus. The event aims to improve quality of life, success, and well-being for African-Americans in Ohio. 12:18 Amy Handra, Director of Education & Engagement for the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts on the upcoming Marquee Awards for high school theatre students and other educational init...

00:00 Show open/ Dr. Lisa Hinkelman, Founder and CEO of RoX (Ruling Our eXperiences) on how the organization is working to help girls succeed in relationships, academics, careers, and life. 15:45 Kristine Cook, Adult Services Manager for the Columbus Metropolitan Library on the many resources available at the library to help small businesses and non-profits. 23:55 Face the State: Affordable housin...

00:00 Show open/ Lindsay Collins, Executive Director for Komen Columbus shares information about the upcoming Race for the Cure fundraising event in Columbus and what the funds raised support for people dealing with breast cancer. 10:02 A portion of Columbus City Council's meeting on Monday 4/29/24 with city officials and some of the protesters who were arrested at Ohio State University while demo...

00:00 Show open/ Angela Damon, Executive Director of LOSS Community Services on the programs they have to help loved ones of those who die by suicide and an upcoming fundraiser they have planned. 16:25 Leda Hoffman, Artistic Director of The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio (formerly CATCO) on the reason for the organization's name change, their current production, and the shows they are putting up for...

00:00 Show open/ David Babner of the OhioHealth Cap City Half Marathon talks about this year's race. 11:06 Kristy Roby of JDRF on the organization's JDRF One Walk coming up in Columbus. 23:17 Micailah Brock of Mt. Carmel Fitness on how to transition to a more active and healthier lifestyle. 36:23 Face the State: More tragic fallout of the House Bill 6 / First Energy scandal. Ohio Senate Majority F...

00:00 Show open/ John Pace, President and CEO of the Classic for Columbus and the upcoming 12:58 Brett Reiter, Festival Director for the Cinema Columbus Film Festival on what to expect at this year's screenings. 21:36 A portion of Governor Mike DeWine's State of the State address in which he talks about school reading programs, early childhood education, access to childcare, career tech education,...

00:00 Show open/ Rob DuVall, Director of Events for Equitas Health discusses the upcoming AIDS Walk event and what the funds raised support. 13:21 Jennifer Martinez, Vice President Behavioral Health Operations- Ohio for the Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana on the new Fresh Start Recovery Center opening in Columbus to help pregnant women and moms who have substance use disorder. 25:19 Jesse Ghi...

00:00 Show open/ Adero Robinson, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of City Year Columbus on the opportunity for young adults to serve their community while taking advantage of important professional development and networking opportunities. 14:57 Michael Buzzelli, Associate Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio on March Madness, the signs that gambling is becoming a problem,...

00:00 Show Open / Derek Grosso- Founder and CEO of the Columbus Young Professionals Club on A Taste of Columbus and a Toast to Wonderful Workplaces. 19:25 Dr. Chazz Dabbs- Bariatric Surgeon at Mount Carmel Hospital on the obesity epidemic. 36:41 Face the State with Dr. David Niven- University of Cincinnati Political Science professor on Ohio's Congressional and Presidential elections. 48:57 Face t...

00:00 Show Open / Ben Zenitsky, spokesperson for the Columbus Metropolitan Library on the library's planned activities surrounding the April 8th total solar eclipse and the free eclipse viewing glasses all library branches will be giving away, while supplies last. 11:22 Stacie Boord, CEO of Shadowbox Live on their current production that focuses on social justice issues and the upcoming summer edu...

00:00 Show Open / Habiba Bankston, CEO of Dress for Success Columbus. 18:18 Dr. C. Dexter Wise III, Pastor of Faith Ministries Church and leader of the Do You Know Where Your Children Are? Initiative. 33:12 Face the State with Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, one of the Republican candidates vying for the nomination to run against Democrat Sherrod Brown for a US Senate seat.

00:00 Show Open / Kelley Griesmer, CEO of The Women's Fund of Central Ohio 17:39 Amy Hoying, Executive Director of Second and Seven 32:08 Carly D'Eon, Reporter for WBNS 10TV, with a deeper look into the Darnell Taylor story 36:06 Face the State with Ohio State Senator Matt Dolan, one of the Republican candidates vying for the nomination to run against Democrat Sherrod Brown for a US Senate seat

00:00 Show Open / Julia Carter and Ray Parnell from My Brother's Keeper program with the City of Columbus 11:16 Rita Fuller-Yates on Columbus Black History 37:58 Face the State with Aaron Sellers, Public Information Officer for the Franklin County Board of Elections 48:40 Face the State with Sharon Kennedy, Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court on the Rural Practice Incentive Program

00:00 Show Open / Stephanie Hightower, President and CEO of the Columbus Urban League, on Black Girl Dad Week events. 13:33 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth & Families, discusses the struggles that Gen Zers are experiencing in the workplace. 29:43 Lawrence Funderburke on the Lawrence Funderburke Youth Organization 53:54 Face the State with Jo Ingles of Ohio Public Radio and Television an...

00:00 Show Open / Michael Bivens, first Black mayor of Whitehall 13:03 Fran Frazier, Black Girl Rising, Inc. 35:14 Face the State with State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R- Bowling Green) 48:10 Face the State with Oyauma Garrison and Abdullah Mahmood of Maryhaven Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Center

00:00 Show Open / Rita Fuller-Yates on Columbus Black History 26:59 Heather McCormick MS, RDN, LD, CDCES Nutrition Specialist with Mt. Carmel Hospital's Employer Relationship Program 44:11 Face the State: Jo Ingles, Reporter/Producer at Ohio Public Radio and Television's Statehouse News Bureau and Jeremy Pelzer, Politics Reporter for Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer