Columbus on the Record

Topics: The fight over public employee collective bargaining; the role of unions in our economy; Mayor Coleman calls for stricter gun control laws.

Topics: The battle between unions and statehouse republicans; John Kasich and the traffic ticket; a proposal to expand Ohio’s private school voucher program; and Gov. Kasich’s private jobs plan moves forward.

Topics: Ohio Public Employee Unions fight for survival; Are Ohio Public employees overpaid? Abortion debate resurfaces at the statehouse; Calls for Ohio to withdraw from healthcare lawsuit. John Kasich and education reform.

Topics: The push to dismantle Ted Strickland’s Education Reform plan; GOP lawmakers set new, conservative agenda; Medicaid and the state budget; John Kasich brings some diversity to his administration; and sentencing reform gains momentum.

Topics: Analysis of State of Union address; growing concerns about privatizing Ohio development effort; calls for greater diversity in Kasich cabinet; Ohio’s Public Pension plans face changes; and casino developers may truck sewage to Marysville.

Topics: Government and Business Regulation; Ohioans like John Kasich, not his plans; The influence of lobbyists on state lawmakers; and the Ohio Supreme Court Justice calls for end of death penalty.

Topics: John Kasich’s first week on the job; The debate over the estate tax; Civility in politics; and the Columbus Mayor’s race takes shape.

Topics: The New GOP Congress and Ohio Lawmakers; John Kasich faces criticism for a lack of transparency; Ohio Republicans vow to cut taxes and erase deficit; and the pros and CONS of private prisons.

Topic: Mike Thompson interviews Governor Ted Strickland about his loss in November’s election, his term in office, the state of American politics, and the governor’s future plans

Topics: City, County take sewer service away from Columbus Casino Site; Public Safety Department critic to head the agency; Richard Cordray goes to Washington; Ted Strickland and George Voinovich say their farewells; Red0-light cameras spread in Columbus

Topics: Lawmakers from Ohio consider the president’s tax deal; Kasich hints at how he will balance the state budget; US Officials Pull Ohio’s passenger rail money; Red Light Camera – a money grab or safety tool?; Lawmakers continue to fight to allow hidden guns in bars.

Topics: The Columbus Casino considers forgoing Columbus water; John Kasich’s Administration takes shape; Attorney General Elect Mike DeWine and healthcare reform; and other topics.

Topic: A Columbus on the Record Special - Disappearing Civility in American Politics.

Topics: A look at Central Ohio Earmarks; Republicans start to line up to challenge Senator Sherrod Brown in 2012; Lame Duck State legislature; Another Columbus City Council member leaves early.

Topics: The future of Ohio’s Rail Money; Looming budget cuts; Holding off on commission appointments; Richard Cordray's future - should Strickland fill the Supreme Court vacancy?; Fake TV ads and the federal debt.

Topics: Red Tide - The Rebulican Sweep analysis

Topics: From Ohio’s 12th Congressional District, Republican Congressman Pat Tiberi and his Democratic challenger Paula Brooks debate at WOSU@COSI Studios. Mike Thompson moderates. Also: Complete pre-election wrap-up; and a the casino now has its hand out.

Topics: From Ohio’s 18th Congressional District, Democratic Congressman Zack Space and his Republican challenger Bob Gibbs will debate at WOSU@COSI Studios. Mike Thompson moderates. Also: Kasich maintains 10 point lead in governor’s race; Does President Obama help or hurt Ted Strickland?; and Opponents to a Columbus charter change accuse supporter of misleading ads.

Topics: A moderated discussion featuring Steve Stivers and Mary Jo Kilroy, candidates for the 15th Congressional District of Ohio. Mike Thompson moderates. Also: Kasich ties Strickland to Fisher, and the deal with those independent groups that pay for political ads.

Topics: Analysis of 2nd Governor’s debate; Controversy erupts over using actors in political campaign ads; Analysis of US Senate race between Rob Portman and Lee Fisher; How should Columbus spend its casino money?

Topics: Discussion of Polls disparity; Early voting; the Tea Party impact; and the latest problems in the Public Safety Department.

Topics: Kasich promises to scrap Education Reform package; Ted Strickland's trade war; Passenger Rail - Ohio Pirg. says it will help economy, and Kasich says he'll scrap it.

Panelists: Reginald Fields, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio / TV; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist; and Mary Anne Sharkey, Public Affairs Consultant. Topics: Complete analysis of the debate between Governor Ted Strickland and John Kasich; Kasich pulls ahead in polls; The fallout from the corruption probe in Cleveland.

Panelists: Laura Bischoff, Dayton Daily News; Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; and Joseph Mas, Ohio Hispanic Coalition. Topics: John Kasich and other Republicans pull ahead in the polls; Democrats try to fire up the base; National Democrats consider pulling out of Ohio Congressional races; and Democrats try to hang on to the Ohio House of Represenatives.

Panelists: Ann Fisher, WOSU 820 AM; William Hershey, Dayton Daily News; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist; and Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: Gov. Strickland spares the life of condemned murderer; Businesses criticize Governor Strickland’s ad; The role of alternate candidates in elections; Concerns passenger trains will go too fast; and the benefits and dangers of youth sports.

Panelists: Bill Cohen, Ohio Public Radio; Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist; and Michael Daniels, Outlook Media. Topics: John Kasich proposes cutting regulations - Ted Strickland says already we did; Update on the US Senate Campaign; Ohio wins huge federal education grant; and remembering William Saxbe.

Panelists: Joe Hallett, Senior Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Karen Kasler, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio and TV; Michael Cole, Democratic Strategist; and Gene Krebs, Greater Ohio Policy Center. Topics: President Obama’s Visit to Ohio; John Kasich’s plan to privatize the Ohio Department of Development; Update on Central Ohio Congressional Races; Ted Strickland’s difficult death penalty decision.

Panelists: Reginald Fields, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; and Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: Columbus income tax – one year later; More problems for Strickland administrators: John Kasich’s new ad; Calls for a death penalty moratorium; and Prescription drug abuse.

Panelists: Jo Ingles, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Emily Riemer, reporter, ABC -6 / Fox 28; Joseph Mas, Ohio Hispanic Coalition; and Leah Sellers, Professor, Ohio Northern College of Law. Topics: Campaign finance reports; Gubernatorial debates are set; Implications for Ohio of California's overturning the state's gay-marriage ban.

Panelists: Laura Bischoff, Statehouse Reporter, Dayton Daily News; Joe Hallett, Senior Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Sandy Theis, Democratic Strategist; and Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: John Kasich’s first TV ad; Kasich continues to deal with Lehman Brothers past; Strategy of Candidates Debates; Closing State Income Tax Loopholes; and other topics

Panelists: William Hershey, Statehouse Reporter for the Dayton Daily News; Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Correspondent for The Associated Press; Dale Butland, Democratic Strategist; Michael Miller, Attorney, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: Kasich – Strickland Campaign update - State Budget as Campaign issue, Gingrich stumps for Kasich; Judicial campaign rules; Congressional Races update; 70/71 split reconstruction.

Panelists: Cathy Candisky, The Columbus Dispatch; Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio/TV; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist; and Leah Sellers, Professor, Ohio Northern College of Law. Topics: 1. Livestock care compromise. 2. Slots at tracks. 3. Using Tobacco Money. 4. Strickland v Kasich. 5. Portman v Fisher.

Panelists: Darrel Rowland, Public Affairs Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Correspondent, The Associated Press; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: A look at the current and future states of the Ohio Economy.

Panelists: Cathy Candisky, The Columbus Dispatch; William Hershey, Dayton Daily News; Dale Butland, Democratic Strategist; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist. Topics: Columbus City Council Privacy quest; Pension Double dipping; Campaign 2010 Update - Chicken Shack Flap; Republicans’ energy is high; Lebron James becomes a campaign issue?; Ballot Issues fail to make ballot

Panelists: Darrel Rowland, Public Affairs Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Correspondent, The Associated Press; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; and Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: The NRA – its influence and endorsement of Strickland; Update on the Race for Governor; Update on the Race for US Senate; and Horse tracks may look to postpone casino opening.

Panelists: Karen Kasler, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio/TV; Michael Miller, Former Franklin County Prosecutor; and Catherine Turcer, Legislative Director, Ohio Citizen Action. Topics: The looming state budget crisis; Stalled districting reform; Kevin Boyce faces ethics questions; Preferences for minority firms in government contracting; and Money and college football.

Panelists: Ann Fisher, WOSU 820am; Emily Riemer, ABC 6/ Fox 28; Sandy Theis, Democratic Strategist; and Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: Getting a speeding ticket based on “estimated” speed; The merits of prison inmate release work programs; An update on the campaign for governor; The stalled foreclosure bill; and Can judges have friends - facebook friends that is.

Panelists: Reginald Fields, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Jo Ingles, Ohio Public Radio; Michael Cole, Democratic Strategist; and Leah Sellers, Professor, Ohio Northern School of Law. Topics: The end of the Public Safety Director fight; The latest in Campaign 2010; Ohio Senate votes to allow hidden guns in bars; continued debate on casino rules; Government help for alternative energy.

Panelists: Laura Bischoff, Dayton Daily News; Bill Cohen, Ohio Public Radio; Gene Krebs, Greater Ohio; Joseph Mas, Ohio Hispanic Coalition. Topics: Confirmation of Public Safety Director Cathy Collins-Taylor; Lawmakers consider rules for new casinos; Mayor Coleman’s Arizona travel ban; Asking schools to police cyberbullying.

Panelists: Gil Price, The (Columbus) Call and Post; Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press; Michael Miller, Former Franklin County Prosecutor; and Lee Roberts, Democratic Strategist. Topics: Ted Strickland stands by his safety director, John Kasich, Lehman Brothers and Ohio pension losses; Democrats release own web ad featuring excessive chest hair; OSU - Nationwide reach management agreement; and other topics.

Panelists: Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio/TV; Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; and Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: Governor Strickland vs Inspector General Charles, and what's next for the winners and losers of Tuesday's Ohio Primary.

Panelists: Panelists: Ann Fisher, WOSU Radio; Joe Hallett, The Columbus Dispatch; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist, and Mary Anne Sharkey, Public Affairs Consultant.

Panelists: Reginald Fields, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Lyndsey Teter, The Other Paper; Michael Daniels, Outlook Media; and Leah Sellers, Ohio Northern School of Law. Topics: Passenger Rail Study Money; Campaign 2010 round-up; and Casino move supporters launch TV ads.

Panelists: Laura Bischoff, Dayton Daily News; Cathy Candisky, The Columbus Dispatch; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist, Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: Governor Strickland appoints Eric Brown as Ohio Supreme Court Justice; Jennifer Brunner and Lee Fisher, Ohio Tea Parties, passenger rail to move forward.

Panelists: Bill Cohen, Ohio Public Radio; William Hershey, Dayton Daily News; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist; Catherine Turcer, Ohio Citizen Action. Topics: Thomas Moyer; Campaign 2010 news -  Kasich’s tax Return, Absentee Ballot requests - GOP sees gains among switching voters; Third Frontier; Arts Funding in Central Ohio.

Panelists: Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Reporter for the Associated Press; Gil Price, Managing Editor for the Columbus Call and Post; Michael Miller, Attorney and Former Franklin County Prosecutor; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: Census questionnaires; Federal money for foreclosure relief; New Senate and Governor polls; Casino updates, OSU tuition hikes.

Panelists: Reginald Fields, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Emily Riemer, ABC 6 / Fox 28; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: Healthcare-now what?; The scuttled sting at the governor's mansion; Update on the Democratic race for US Senate.

Panelists: William Hershey, Dayton Daily News; Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio / TV; Leah Sellers, Ohio Northern; and Sandy Theis, Public Relations Consultant. Topics: Lawmakers from Ohio and Health care reform; ODOT responds to passenger rail skepticism; the 'move the casino' campaign begins; the looming state budget crisis; and What movies should be shown in schools.

Panelists: Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch; Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press; Catherine Turcer, Ohio Citizen Action; Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: Employee Background Checks;  Campaign News; Ohio and Climate Change Legislation; Bowling Alleys want slot machines.

Panelists: Laura Bischoff, Dayton Daily News; Cathy Candisky, The Columbus Dispatch; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; and Michael Miller, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: Let Ohio Vote secrecy; Smoking Ban enforcement; Gun regulations; ODOT head pushes passenger rail; Controversial firings at the Bureau of Workers Compensation.

Panelists: Joe Hallett, The Columbus Dispatch; Gil Price, The Columbus Call and Post; Dale Butland, Democratic Strategist; and Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist. Topics: 1. Consolidating School Districts 2. Churches, tax exemption and politicking 3. Campaign 2010 Round-up: Poll shows Strickland with slight lead; Poll shows Fisher with lead over Brunner, lots unsure.