Columbus Can't Wait

Columbus City Council candidate Jesse Vogel joins us on the podcast to reflect on his legal work in eviction defense and what led him to run for office. He talks about the challenges families face raising kids in Columbus, and his priorities around housing, education, transportation and labor.Jesse also shares how working with immigrant communities has shaped his approach to public service and addresses the significance of the District 7 seat, and shares how he hopes to advocate for communities through policy and direct support, regardless of whether he reflects their identity.00:00 The State of Public Education03:32 Background, The Decision to Run for Office06:11 Working in Eviction Defense and Advocating for Residents08:43 The Challenge of Navigating Systems12:15 Growing Up in Bexley, Coming Back to Columbus16:47 Why Volunteers are so Engaged21:07 Housing Policy and Tenant Protections32:09 Transportation Vision for Columbus34:50 The Importance of Unions39:38 Supporting Children, Universal Pre-K and Childcare47:37 Police Accountability and Non-Police Response51:15 Advocating for Immigrant Communities, Jewish Heritage01:00:43 Representation and Earning Trust01:07:42 Engagement in His CampaignSubscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ for video.Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.

Columbus City Council candidate Tiara Ross joins the podcast to talk about growing up in Columbus as a preacher's grandkid, finding her path in law at OSU and leaving corporate life to serve the public. She shares how her work with the city attorney's office shaped her perspective on housing, zoning and over-enforcement in gentrifying neighborhoods. Tiara also discusses food access, public safety, police accountability and how council can be more proactive in meeting community needs. Plus, she responds to recent headlines about parking tickets and what it's like being under scrutiny as a candidate.00:00 Nostalgia Moment03:01 Meet Tiara Ross06:40 Upbringing and Family Background17:02 Journey to Becoming an Attorney23:23 Working in the City Attorney's Office 27:39 Challenges in Housing and Code Enforcement35:06 Community Safety Concerns38:24 Engaging with the Community and Government44:43 Addressing Housing and Tenant Protections55:10 Public Safety and Community Policing01:09:09 Personal Accountability and Campaign Challenges01:16:36 Final ThoughtsSubscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ for video.Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.

Columbus City Council candidate Kate Curry-Da-Souza joins the podcast to discuss her background, her work on the Near East Area Commission, and her ties to the Near East Side. She shares her thoughts on tackling food insecurity, housing, transportation and the city's new district system. She also talks about her decision to run for council, her goals for accessibility and accountability, and why creative solutions are key to addressing Columbus' challenges.00:00 Reflections on Education02:21 Introducing Kate Curry-Da-Souza04:11 Community Engagement and Neighborhood Bonds05:28 Kate's Background and Upbringing06:50 Housing and Community Stability19:34 Running for City Council: Motivations and Vision25:18 Kate's Near East Area Commission Experience and Impact34:18 Decision-Making Dilemmas35:16 Trust in Political Processes37:12 Community Engagement and Representation41:55 Creative Solutions for Local Issues51:27 Transportation Challenges and Opportunities55:49 Addressing the Housing Crisis01:06:15 Commitment to AccountabilitySubscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ for video.Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.

Elizabeth Brown⁠ contributions to our 2024 Election coverage on the podcast. The ⁠YWCA⁠ CEO talks her transition from city council and the work the organization does, voting access and the distrust marginalized communities have, fair districts and how school funding is related to Issue 1, those political ads against her dad, Sherrod Brown, and much more. Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ for video. Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:16 Liz Brown's Political Journey 03:11 YWCA's Mission and Advocacy 05:49 Challenges in Voting Rights 11:51 Gerrymandering and Issue One 15:28 Local Ballot Initiatives 17:44 Importance of Supreme Court Races 21:55 Engaging Marginalized Communities in Voting 23:26 Understanding Voter Apathy 24:12 The Importance of Fair Districts 25:50 Political Commercials and Their Impact 26:47 Defending Her Dad's Legacy 28:14 The Right-Wing Playbook 30:33 Shares a Story about Sherrod Brown 34:55 The Fight for Public Education 42:27 Get Out and Vote 43:24 YWCA Columbus: How You Can Help

Jordan Hawkins of the Ohio Young Black Democrats joins us for his 4th (!) appearance on the show for an informative and reflective conversation ahead of the 2024 general election. We discuss the transition from Biden to Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, how it's impacted his role and young Black Democrats, the dog-whistle politics surrounding Haitian immigration, the handling of the genocide in Gaza, Ohio's U.S. Senate race, Issue 1, voting rights and much more. Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ for video. Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we have Rachel Crowder of Black Health Lit on the podcast to talk health and self-advocacy. We discuss how the death of George Floyd inspired her to create the consultancy firm and podcast, her cancer journey, how to advocate for yourself in health systems, racism in healthcare, health misinformation, relaxers and other environmental cancer causing products, health policy from Washington down to the local level and more. Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ for video. Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.

Raphael Davis-Williams once again joins us on the podcast to talk all things 2024 general election. We get into what's changed (and hasn't) since the last go-round, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Ohio's races, including the significance of the Ohio Supreme Court race. Raphael also walks us through the court and how the outcome of this race will affect our everyday lives, with impacts on abortion, voting rights and more. Check your voter registration here: voterlookup.ohiosos.gov Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ for video. Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.

Ekundayo Igeleke and Khamall Jahi of Black Men Build join us to chat about their mission, perspectives on masculinity and leadership, intersectionality in the fight for Black liberation, challenges with organizing and creating a space for political education and healing. We also get into the New Men Tour — a celebration and conversation on healing set to hit Columbus Aug. 24 — the work and impact of Ernest Levert Jr., their favorite white shows and more. Support the Levert family here. Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ for video. Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.

Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin joins us on the show for the first time since 2021, for a special episode that delves into the city's much talked about zoning reform initiative. If you've been wondering what the zoning conversation is all about and how it directly impacts your daily life, we have Shannon break it down. Plus, he gets into what zoning has to do with LinkUS and transportation, protecting renters, investing in working-class folks, what's changed about the political landscape since the last time we talked and more. This initiative has wide-ranging implications that could affect Columbus for decades to come. Tune in. More info: zone-in-columbus.hub.arcgis.com Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ for video. Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.

Note: This episode was recorded before the leaked document controversy. Izetta Thomas and Stuart McIntyre of the Columbus Education Justice Coalition join us on the podcast to discuss their stance against schools closures, their vision for what the future can hold for these buildings and why they feel so strongly about the future of Columbus City Schools. Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ for video. Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

Our final pre-primary interview is with Stephanie Hanna, candidate for judge in the only contested Franklin County Common Pleas Court judge race. As a lesser known name on the ballot, her interview highlights her interesting background starting as a Republican, transitioning to a Democrat and her realization on why it matters. She also gets into the uphill battle of the sample ballot (on which she's not endorsed on), her push for re-entry dockets in Franklin County, diversity on the bench and more. Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ for video. Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

Council member Shayla Favor, candidate for Franklin County prosecutor, appears on the show to discuss her readiness to address criminal justice reform and public safety if she were elected. She also talks about her law background and journey in the city attorney's office, her plans to address officer-involved shootings and delays in prosecuting murder cases, culture issues in the prosecutor's office, choosing to run while on council and more. ⁠Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ for video. Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

Natalia Harris chats with CCW about her journey as a lesser-known candidate among the Franklin County prosecutor contenders; her firsts, including becoming the youngest and first Black female city prosecutor of Cincinnati; her work for victim advocacy and human trafficking issues; the backlog in murder cases in Franklin County and the responsibility of the prosecutor's office, supporting alternative police responses through the office; and more. ⁠Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ for video. Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

Our next few episodes of Columbus Can't Wait will feature the Franklin County prosecutor candidates answering the questions you have before the March primary. This episode features Anthony Pierson, Franklin County's deputy chief counsel, discussing his transition from corporate law to prosecution, his approach to law and accountability, diversity in the legal profession and transparency in cases involving law enforcement. The conversation also gets into the trials of Adam Coy and Jason Meade, the Jayland Walker police shooting case and other questions the community has raised. ⁠Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠ for video. Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

The trial for Jason Meade, the sheriff's deputy who stands accused of murdering Casey Goodson Jr., began this week. We first had Casey's mother Tamala on the show months after Casey's death 3 years ago. Since then the trial has seen multiple delays, but his family may soon get some semblance of justice. Tune in as we're reminded of the details surrounding the case and the kind of person Casey was. We also hear what life has been like for Tamala since his passing and how we can support the family during the trial. ⁠Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon⁠ for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

Join us for the final episode of Season 5 as we chat with returning guest Commissioner Erica Crawley, kicking off with her background in Youngstown and facing scrutiny and expectations on what a politician "should" look like as a Black woman. She also talks about her role as a commissioner, including funding critical initiatives, making tough decisions and navigating being overlooked. The episode later gets into Franklin County's new prison and the human-centered approach the commission took, plus more. A few things mentioned on the pod: Franklin County Commissioners website Rise Together Blueprint Community Partnership Program ⁠Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon⁠ for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

Join us as we chat with Dr. Tina Pierce, a Columbus school board member running for reelection in November, as we explore her personal experience in Columbus City Schools, her commitment to educational empowerment, her professional and academic background in education and leadership in minority communities, and her role on the board. Plus, we'll tackle pressing issues like the upcoming school district's tax levy and the aftermath of last summer's teachers' strike. ⁠Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon⁠⁠ for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

Nancy Day-Archauer, a candidate for Columbus City Council District 2 (parts of the West Side and Northwest Side), joins us on the show. She discusses her advocacy for the West Side, her insights into council districts, her views on housing, and the time she accidentally canvassed at a trap house. We also delve into Nancy's background, which includes her journey from California to Ohio for ministry and her previous experiences running for City Council and the Ohio House in a red district. She also highlights the distinctions between herself and her district opponent, Luis Gil. ⁠Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon⁠ for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

In this episode, Sarah Ingles, Columbus school board candidate, shares her political background, including her time at the ACLU of Ohio and work as a union attorney. We explore the school board's influence, her desire to serve, the diversity of Columbus City Schools, plans for the teacher's union relationship, improved district communication, the November school levy, leveraging privilege for marginalized voices, and much more. ⁠Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon⁠ for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

Welcome to a special live edition of our podcast, where we tackle the upcoming November elections in Columbus, Ohio. We're joined by Jordan Hawkins from the Central Ohio Young Black Dems and Jeff Wiggins, host of the 'We Gonna Be Alright' video podcast on YouTube and a Digital News Contributor for The Young Turks. Together, they break down the major issues on the ballot in a way that's easy to understand. Note: We're using new equipment for this episode, so the audio might not be up to our usual quality—thanks for bearing with us! Over the next month, we'll be dropping more election info to keep you in the know. Make sure you're registered by October 10th and ready to hit the polls on November 7th. Stay tuned for more live episodes throughout the year as we continue to break down politics. Don't miss out!" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

Welcome back to Columbus Can't Wait! Sorry for the delay, but we have a packed month ahead with candidates ahead of the November 2023 election. Up next is Farxaan Jeyte, who is running for City Council against Nick Bankston for District 5 (Northeast Side). He talks about coming to the U.S. as a refugee, using hip hop to learn English, negative perceptions he was taught about Black Americans, raising children who are less familiar with Somali culture, living in Linden, why he is running for City Council, food deserts, mobility and transportation, developing trade skills among youth, community policing and the politics of different Columbus Kroger stores. ⁠Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon⁠ for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

22-year-old Brandon Simmons is running for the Columbus City Schools Board of Education. We talk about him getting engaged in the political process at a young age, his experience as a student at Columbus Alternative High School, plus his work and experience as an activist after the 2016 election. He also delves into what he's interested in seeing improved in schools, including building maintenance, graduation rates, literacy, support for teachers and improving the culture of the board. He also talks about the set up of the board and providing a new approach, his thoughts on sample ballots, the perception of CCS and more. ⁠Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon⁠ for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

To kick off the second half of this season's CCW, we have councilmember Nick Bankston on the podcast. Join us for a engaging conversation with Nick, who shares his passion for local politics and the challenges cities face today. Nick talks about how the federal government affects city issues, the unique challenges of being a local politician, and his background in city hall. He also discusses political silos and maintaining solidarity in the Black community, and how to foster economic justice in Black Columbus. ⁠Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon⁠ for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

We welcome councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla on the podcast to discuss her background growing up on the East Side of Columbus, being a child of immigrants, her take on the phrase "New Americans," her work for council, the sometimes necessary bureaucracy of local government, what issues she wants to address on council, districts, tax abatements and much more. ⁠Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon⁠ for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

Columbus City Councilmember Shayla Favor joins us to discuss her work on council, serving as chair of the housing, health & human services, criminal justice and judiciary committees, the frustrations and opportunities she's experienced as a Black woman in her role, the housing legislation she has spearheaded, the politics of council and more. ⁠Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon⁠ for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

Season 5 of Columbus Can't Wait continues with an interview with Joe Motil, who is running against Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther in November's election. Joe talks about his experience in activism and running for office in the past, why no election should be unopposed, the difficulties he faces in running for office in Columbus, how he feels he has not gotten credit for some of his proposals, tax abatements, and more. ⁠Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon⁠⁠ for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

Chris Wyche is running for Columbus City Council District 1 in the November election. Chris talks about his background and experience, including with the New Leaders Council and AT&T, growing up in Boston and the differences between that city and Columbus, transit and preparing for the growth of Columbus, and his willingness to get things done regardless of the political challenges. ⁠Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon⁠⁠ for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

Dontavius Jarrells represents Columbus in the Ohio House of Representatives. A Cleveland native, he has represented Columbus' 1st district since 2021. This past spring, he chatted with Columbus Can't Wait about his upbringing, what led him to run for state representative, what his office does, his involvement and accessibility to the community, his work so far in the House of Representatives, working across the aisle and more. ⁠Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon⁠ for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

Ohio State Rep. Latyna Humphrey, who represents the 2nd district in Columbus, joins us to talk about what a state representative does, her desire to serve and her unique journey from volunteering during the Flint Water Crisis to the Statehouse, bills she has been able to move through the general assembly and put into law (including legislation to assist returning citizens), working across the aisle, what bills she is currently working on and more. ⁠Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon⁠ for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

In this special episode, we bring you the live recording from our "Democracy in Ohio: Town Hall" event held on June 15. Listen in as we, your hosts EhKees & Tareya, alongside a group of experts and community leaders, delve into vital democratic issues. We cover key topics such as the upcoming August Special Election, recent State House Bills and how they impact you, and the urgent issues that require our attention now. Our panelists include Raphael Davis-Williams from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Rho Lambda Chapter, Rep. Dontavius Jarrells, (D), District 1 - Columbus, Greer Aeschbury from All Voting Is Local, and Collin Marozzi from the ACLU of Ohio. This conversation is not just about awareness, but about engagement, creating space for discourse and growth. It's a deep dive into our local democratic landscape and how we can collectively make a difference. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

In the second episode of this season's Columbus Can't Wait, we chat with Jennifer Adair, Columbus Board of Education president, about her experience growing up in Columbus, how she got involved in the school district and school board, the challenges on the school board—including last fall's teacher strike—what she would like to see changed in city education, the state's involvement in public education, and more. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

In the Season 5 debut of Columbus Can't Wait, Columbus City Council candidate Adrienne Hood discusses her experience growing up in Columbus, serving in the military as a U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, raising children in Columbus and losing her son Henry Green to police violence, accountability at the Columbus Police Department, why she decided to run for city council, her platform and what she would like to see changed in Columbus, and more. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message

This special episode of Columbus Can't Wait was recorded just two weeks after the mid-term elections. Now that the dust has settled and the results are in, we know that the house has flipped, Georgia is headed to another runoff, the GOP ran the table in Ohio, Democrats kept the senate, the Red Wave was more like a splash, Pelosi is stepping down and Trump is Running again. But what does that really mean in the grand scheme of things? On this special edition episode of CCW, we were joined by Morgan Harper and Cam Harris to really break down the election, the Ohio Senate race (Tim Ryan's AND Sherrod Brown's), House Leadership, rising stars in the Ohio Democratic party, Trump

“If we lose our democracy we won't get it back.” This special episode focuses on the urgency of the upcoming midterm elections on November 8th where, among other issues, 3 Supreme Court seats are on the ballot and could change our states trajectory for a generation. Tune in to learn more about why your participation on Tuesday is vital! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

In our second to last episode this season, Columbus Can't Wait spotlights the recording studio that makes this podcast possible, The Dreamcatcher's Recording Studio. Rizo, who with David Mason is a part of a production group called The Dreamcatchers and co-owner of the Reynoldsburg-based studio, talks about living in Nashville, moving back to Columbus to be a part of the city's growing arts and music scene, the changes and investment needed in the scene, music's use in addressing political issues and more. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Jenn Nielsen. Associate Producer: Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason4 #CCWBlackSpaces #ProtectBlackSpaces #HonorBlackSpaces --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

Episode 7 of this season is a two-parter, as we highlight the challenges disabled folks, particularly Black folks, face in different spaces. In part 1, we talk with Tabitha Woodruff and Travis Daluz-Cates of Disability Rights Ohio about the services it offers and the organization's policy work, including issues around racial issues and policing. They discuss the misconceptions around disability, how racial and cultural differences affect one's ability to get aid, how barriers affect these populations and much more. In part 2, we speak with Chana Wiley and Angie Williams about their experiences with mental illness and policing. Wiley's brother, Jaron Thomas, was killed by the Columbus Police Department in 2017 during a mental health crisis. Wiley walks us through who her brother was, the mental challenges he faced, what happened the day he was murdered, and the long, drawn-out fight to this day to get justice for her brother and prevent similar outcomes for others in crisis. Angie Williams, chair of DRO's PAIMI (Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness) Advisory Council, discusses her lived experience as someone who was arrested during a mental health crisis, and how the unfair charges and repercussions still affect her today. Columbus Safety Collective: https://www.facebook.com/cbussafetycollective Ohio Families Unite Against Police Brutality: https://www.ofuapolicebrutality.com For more information on how you can get support for yourself or a loved one, contact Disability Rights Ohio at 1-800-282-9181 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

Episode 6 of this season features Earn of The Royal Oak Initiative. Earn talks with us about his journey and how he came to start the initiative, the lessons to come out of chess, using chess to discuss leadership and attitude with young people, building culture for Black folks, winning and losing, planting cultural seeds, the meaning behind the name of the initiative and much more. Vote for us to win the Columbus Best Society & Culture Podcast Award: https://poll-maker.com/QQY1F2M Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Jenn Nielsen. Associate Producer: Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason4 #CCWBlackSpaces #ProtectBlackSpaces #HonorBlackSpaces --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

Episode 5 of this season's Columbus Can't Wait features Khamall Jahi of The Citadel, a Black-owned event venue with a mission to provide a safe space for people to create and thrive on the city's South Side. Khamall talks about returning to Columbus from California and what that experience has taught him about himself and his path, the importance of having a space on the South Side; the process of creating the Citadel and challenges running the space, especially during COVID; civic engagement and being intentional about collaboration; running the space with his family and community in mind; and much more. Vote for us to win the Columbus Best Society & Culture Podcast Award: https://poll-maker.com/QQY1F2M Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Jenn Nielsen. Associate Producer: Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason4 #CCWBlackSpaces #ProtectBlackSpaces #HonorBlackSpaces --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

Episode 4 of this season features Yohannan “Yogi” Terrell (Columbus Fashion Alliance, Warhol & WALL ST.) and Bobby Fame (Summer 614, The Forum, Headquarters bar) longtime figures in Black Columbus, who discuss their work creating, bringing up talent, uplifting Black creatives and encouraging Black ownership. The two longtime friends also discuss their early beginnings, their missions now and what kind of barriers continue to stand in their way, even as some of Black Columbus' most successful and recognizable faces. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Jenn Nielsen. Associate Producer: Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason4 #CCWBlackSpaces #ProtectBlackSpaces #HonorBlackSpaces --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

On episode 3 of this season's Columbus Can't Wait, Tareya and EhKees chat with Deja Redman and Monique McCrystal of Replenish and The Yoga Carriage. Redman and McCrystal discuss Replenish's mission to provide restorative care, revolutionize self-care, and build an intentional space that is more than just a spa. The group also discusses care as an education, giving yourself permission for self-care, prioritizing rest and much more. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Jenn Nielsen. Associate Producer: Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason4 #CCWBlackSpaces #ProtectBlackSpaces #HonorBlackSpaces --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

Episode 2 of this season's Columbus Can't Wait has Tareya and EhKees chatting with Adam Troy, Chief Engagement Officer of the Community Of Caring Development Corporation and Director of Missions at New Salem Baptist Church, about the church's history, the church's nonprofit Community of Caring Development Foundation, and the impact of the church. Adam talks about the church's responsibility to the community, their nonprofit's work in housing and food scarcity, creating connected communities, the church's political involvement and whether politics belong in the church, the lack of communication and guidance among generations in Black Linden and much more. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Jenn Nielsen. Associate Producer: Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason4 #CCWBlackSpaces #ProtectBlackSpaces #HonorBlackSpaces --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

In our first episode of Season 4 of Columbus Can't Wait, Tareya and EhKees talk with Vada Azeem and Brynn from Youth to Youth International. They discuss being a kid and getting into politics, and Brynn discusses her experience being neurodivergent and "fitting in." They also discuss what makes Youth to Youth different from other youth-targeted organizations, how the organization helps build life skills and how adults can be more supportive of Black youth. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Jenn Nielsen. Associate Producer: Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason4 #CCWBlackSpaces #ProtectBlackSpaces #HonorBlackSpaces --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

"We all have a little bit of hero and a little bit of human." In our final episode of Season 3 of Columbus Can't Wait, we talk with Pastor Mike and Pastor Rick from City of Grace church. We talked about the meaning behind the church's name and mantra of "no perfect people allowed," hypocrisy and attachment to tradition in the church, Millennials in the church, the community involvement and relevancy of the church, how both arrived to preaching and ministry, social justice, inclusivity, and much more. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Jenn Nielsen. Associate Producer: Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason3 #CCWBlackSpaces #ProtectBlackSpaces #HonorBlackSpaces --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

On this week's episode, we had the pleasure of sharing space with Chris Poindexter, owner and founder of Haus DaVinci Hair Salon. Chris chats it up about how she got into the beauty industry, the importance of beauty and self-care in the Black community and salons for Black women specifically, the spiritual and cultural context the salon exists in, how identity is closely related to the Black woman's experience and the salon as a safe space and community space. The conversation delves into hair insecurities, natural hair journeys, beauty standards, respectability, self-acceptance and more. Follow Chris and Haus DaVinci on Instagram. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Jenn Nielsen. Associate Producer: Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason3 #CCWBlackSpaces #ProtectBlackSpaces #HonorBlackSpaces --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

This week we stepped inside the barbershop with Chevez Moman of The BarberZone. "We touch everybody, from the pimp to the preacher." Chevez talks about the barbershop as an open and honest space for Black men, and the relationships nurtured there. That relationship, between the Black man and his barber, is often long-lasting, following them from adolescence to adulthood. Chevez also touches on mental health, the transparency clients often have with their barbers and stylists and keeping the barbershop a safe space for everybody. Listen to Chevez's podcast In the BaberZone here. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Jenn Nielsen. Associate Producer: Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason3 #CCWBlackSpaces #ProtectBlackSpaces #HonorBlackSpaces --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

On this week's episode of Columbus Can't Wait, we had the pleasure of speaking with Quiqi aka A.S.L. Princess, a DJ and curator who has helped solidify some of Columbus' most pivotal spaces. Quiqi breaks down her experience as an adolescent in Columbus, how the communities around her allowed her the space to come into her own and led to creative opportunities, her experience in Columbus nightlife as a trans woman, and she later breaks down how Black folks in Columbus could be more receptive of its queer community and encourages participation in what is often seen as solely queer spaces, how we build collective power, and much more. A.S.L. Princess also hosts Character Witness on Verge FM. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Jenn Nielsen. Associate Producer: Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason3 #CCWBlackSpaces #ProtectBlackSpaces #HonorBlackSpaces --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

In this week's episode, we talked to 3/4 of the team behind Native Tongues, Tripp Fontane, DJ Bern, and our very own, EhKees. Native Tongues provides a space for creative expression of all kinds, in an artists' "native tongue." The trio discusses curating a space for creatives, especially Black creatives, in Columbus; what it means to be a sacred space while also having principles for what is allowed in said space, and why that matters; showcasing high-caliber talent' being a space dictated and owned by the community; the exclusivity of support for certain artists in the city; defining success outside of the mainstream culture; and much more. Hosted by Tareya. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Jenn Nielsen. Associate Producer: Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason3 #CCWBlackSpaces #ProtectBlackSpaces #HonorBlackSpaces --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

On this week's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ralph Carter of We Are Linden. Ralph provides historical and cultural background on Linden, , and discusses advocating for Linden and offering resources, protecting the historically Black neighborhood and changes happening in the community, including the outcomes of gentrification and crime. Like many historically Black and/or working-class neighborhoods in Columbus, Linden has often been portrayed in a negative light. Ralph provides a positive outlook as well as context for some of the negative issues the community faces, and has an honest conversation about this space and where it can go from here. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Jenn Nielsen. Associate Producer: Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason3 #CCWBlackSpaces #ProtectBlackSpaces #HonorBlackSpaces --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

This week we spoke with an inspiring duo and two of the faces behind Maroon Arts Group: Marshall Shorts and Ekundayo Igeleke. The pair discuss MAG's founding and the incredible meaning behind its name, introducing and funding Black art in Columbus, providing space for Black artists and the limits of large public and private institutions when it comes to Black art. They also provide an update on progress made on the historic Pythian Temple, which was purchased by MAG this past summer and stands to be a game-changer in respect to Black arts spaces. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Jenn Nielsen. Associate Producer: Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason3 #CCWBlackSpaces #ProtectBlackSpaces #HonorBlackSpaces --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

In this week's episode of Columbus Can't Wait, we chat with LC Johnson of Zora's House, reflecting on how and why the co-working and community space was created, providing a space for the city's women of color and how that particular term is applied, what it means to provide brave community spaces, and more. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Jenn Nielsen. Associate Producer: Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason3 #CCWBlackSpaces #ProtectBlackSpaces #HonorBlackSpaces --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message

It's Election Day tomorrow and so this week, we're releasing a special live edition of Columbus Can't Wait with the President of the Ohio Young Black Democrats, friend of the show, Jordan Hawkins, to talk about what comes next after the election is over. This is a quick breakdown about what's on the ballot, why elections are important in between the presidential generals, what we should be doing next and more. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded LIVE and NOT Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Jenn Nielsen. Associate Producer: Taijuan Nichole Moorman. #ColumbusCantWait #TheCCWShow #CCWSeason3 #CCWBlackSpaces #ProtectBlackSpaces #HonorBlackSpaces --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/columbus-cant-wait/message