Columbus Perspective

00:00 Show open/ Jami Goldstein, Chief Creative Officer of the Greater Columbus Arts Council on the 2025 Columbus Arts Festival. 13:47 Dr. Rich Besser - CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Former Acting Director of the CDC on measles prevention. 25:24 Face the State: Mental health resources in Ohio with Leeann Cornyn, Director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. 34:42 Face the State: Ohio Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio (D- Lakewood) on the state budget.

00:00 Show open/ Dr. Douglas Scharre, Director of Cognitive Neurology at OSU on a new clinical trial involving Alzheimer's disease. 7:15 Becky Pringle, President of the National Education Association, on the state of Columbus public schools. 14:45 Rich Lally of Operation Warm on a program that gives shoes to Central Ohio children in need. 22:10 Face the State: Ohio's gubernatorial race- Ramaswamy endorsement, who else is running and analysis by Democratic Strategist Morgan Harper and Republican Strategist Ryan Stubenrauch. 34:28 Face the State: An interview with Ohio Representative Joyce Beatty (D).

00:00 Show open/ Glenn and Mary Wiley on the foundation they started to fund childhood asthma education, treatment and prevention in Ohio school in partnership with the Lung Association 8:06 Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly of the Alzheimer's Assoc with details and insights about a new report that details state data and attitudes. 15:19 Sabre Cook and Madeline Stewart, Drivers from the Porsche Carrera Cup discuss vehicle safety. 21:52 Face the State: State Issue 2 interview with Franklin County Chief Deputy of Engineering Fritz Crosier. 31:21 Face the State: US Sen. Bernie Moreno (R- OH) on US trade deal with the UK, steel tariffs, and interest rates. US Sen. Jon Husted (R- OH) on the death tax and the Hyde Amendment. Legislation regarding medical debt and submetering at the Statehouse.

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. 31:05 Face the State: Sen Bernie Moreno (R- OH) on the Pixelle paper mill in Chillicothe and auto tariffs. A new program to help first responders deal with stress from the job.

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 amendment with Brian Steel, President of FOP Lodge 9. Youngstown State University professors trying to repeal a controversial, new higher education Law. Child Care costs with Michelle Bieber, President of the Ohio Assoc. of Child Care Providers 29:34 Face the State: Trey Addison, Public Policy Director for the Alzheimer's Association in Ohio. How to avoid AI deep fake scams with Ohio University Assistant Professor Rishabh Das and Lee Anne Lanigan from the Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio

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- OH), Beth Lynk- Exec. Director of When We All Vote, Jen Miller- Director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio, and Ohio Secretary of State Frank Larose. 31:02 Face the State: Ohio Republican 15th District Congressman Mike Carey. Columbus' State of the City address with mayor Andrew Ginther.

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 Issue 2 with Ohio State Senator Hearcel Craig (D). 29:31 Face the State: Impact of President Trump's tariffs on a local business. Braden's Law and Liv's Law.

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 State: A new bill at the Statehouse regarding Medicaid Estate Recovery. State budget changes proposed by house republicans, library funding, state funding for a new Cleveland Browns stadium. A new law regarding housing lawsuits, multiple bills about submetering for utilities at the State House.

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 candidate Amy Acton. 35:27 Face the State: Ohio Republican Gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on teacher pay and eliminating Ohio's income tax. Passage of Senate Bill 1 with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, State Sen. Terry Johnson (R- McDermott), and State Senate Minority Leader Sen. Nickie Antonio (D- Lakewood).

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 Hill. 34:55 Face the State: Senate Bill 1 House vote, students on SB 1. Transportation budget and Gov. DeWine's back to the office order for state employees.

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 exhibit that honors the memories of 23 members of the Lima Company who never made it home.

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 the local impact on one company. 36:43 Face the State: 10TV's Dom Tiberi on Maria's Message, an effort to end distracted driving.

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 bill passes state Senate; a new bill regarding cryptocurrency in Ohio; a bill that would eliminate police quotas; a state transportation budget proposal; new legislation regarding Ohio's schools. 27:04 Face the State: Legislation regarding prostitution. The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus with State Senator Hearcel Craig (D- Columbus) and State Representative Dontavius Jarrells (D- Columbus).

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 making E-15 fuel available year-round will have on Central Ohio farmers. 20:49 Face the State: Ohio governor's race with political strategist and consultant Terry Casey. 30:44 Face the State: America 250-Ohio Executive Director Todd Kleismit on Ohio's plans to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. The story of the OSU 34 student protest.

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 would ban diversity, equity, and inclusion courses and trainings on Ohio's public college and university campuses. The future of education in Ohio if President Trump shuts down the Department of Education. Democratic state lawmakers on immigration with State Rep. Ismail Mohamed (D- Columbus). US Se. Bernie Moreno (R- OH) on mandating English as the official language of the US. A conversation with Black women about natural hair.

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 funding with LSS CEO Rachel Lustig. 33:42 Face the State: Governor Mike DeWine's budget proposal regarding a child tax credit and increases to the state's tobacco and sports gambling taxes. Columbus City Schools reaction to the state's bathroom law.

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 Rishi Oza. Reporting on a recent Columbus protest against ICE raids. 28:36 Face the State: Ohio Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Steve Stivers on President Trump's tariffs. Reporting on flat tax legislation at the state house, proposed changes to Ohio's recreational marijuana law, and a new effort to fight human trafficking.

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 Senate seate; Democratic Strategist Morgan Harper and Republican Strategist Matt Dole. 35:47 Face the State: Interview with a local January 6th defendant who was pardoned by President Trump; details of a new bill at the statehouse that deals with higher education with State Sen. Jerry Cirino (R- Kirtland).

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 Meredith Freedhoff on attending the inauguration. Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno (R) on the inauguration. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on possible ambassadorship. 26:05 Face the State: Central Ohio's new and historic economic development project. Ohio school funding cuts. MLK day history and information.

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, Upper Arlington) and free tax filing.

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 warning from experts about maintaining a balance on payment apps like CashApp.

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 State: Recapping the conclusion of the 2024 lame duck session in the Ohio legislature with Jo Ingles, Statehouse Reporter and Producer for Ohio Public Radio and Television and Jeremy Pelzer, Politics Reporter for Cleveland.com.

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: House Bill 8, also known as the Parents' Bill of Rights. House Bill 660 which allows colleges and universities to pay students directly for their name, image, and likeness. The Ohio Assembly's attempt to give themselves a bigger raise than planned. 31:13 Face the State: A recap of the state assembly's recent activities with University of Cincinnati Political Science professor David Niven.

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 of the Ohio General Assembly's legislation session. Governor DeWine's announcement of driving simulators being set up in Springfield to address traffic safety issues involving Haitian migrants in the city and the deportation fears among Haitian migrants there. 26:54 Face the State: An interview with outgoing Ohio US Senator Sherrod Brown (D). Tech industry growth in Central Ohio.

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 veterans with Meg Kabat, Chief of Staff, US Department of Veterans Affairs. 25:41 Face the State: US Senator-elect Bernie Moreno (R- OH). 33:40 Face the State: US Senator-elect Bernie Moreno (R- OH).

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 the State: State Sen. Andrew Brenner (R- Delaware).

00:00 Show open/ Veterans in the workforce with Lindsey Streeter, SVP Global Military Affairs at Bank of America and Command Sgt Major, US Army. 08:04 Romy Drucker, Director of Education at The Walton Family Foundation on Gen Z mental health. 17:31 Joe Burton, CEO of Reputation Inc on the topic of negative online reviews. 26:10 Face the State: Republican Strategist Terry Casey and Democratic Strategist and Former Ohio Chief Of Staff For Late Senator John Glenn Dale Butland on the outcomes of the election. The defeat of Issue One with retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Conner (R) and Robert Paduchik, Senior Advisor for Ohio Works. Recap of the state supreme court elections.

00:00 Show open/ Dr. Beth Weinstock on her efforts to protect young people from opioid poisoning through her non-profit BirdieLight. 14:14 Dr. Griffin Rodgers from the National Institutes of Health on the impact of diabetes in our community. 22:32 US Senator Sherrod Brown (D- OH) on steps being taken to make federal jobs permanently accessible to applicants without college degrees. 30:44 Face the State: Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R).

00:00 Show open/ Dr. James Polo, Child Psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at Carelon Behavioral Health, on preventing youth suicide. 10:15 Chris Ferruso, Ohio Director for The National Federation of Independent Business, on the Main Street Certainty Act. 17:42 Christy Harowski, Director of the Value of Water Campaign, on the importance of safe water delivery to Columbus residents. 24:46 Face the State: Early voting stats and how much postage to affix when mailing an absentee ballot with Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R). Where to get more info on candidates for Ohio Supreme Court with Mary Augsburger, CEO of the Ohio Bar Association. Information on Ohio's Issue One and the Senate race with University of Cincinnati Political Science professor David Niven. 34:12 Face the State: Presidential candidates' economic plans with Will Georgic, Assistant Economics Professor at Ohio Wesleyan University and Bruce Weinberg, Economics Professor at The Ohio State University. Election stress with Susan Albers, Psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic.

00:00 Show open/ Sarah Hider, Executive Director of Girls On The Run - Central Ohio, discusses the positive impact physical activity has on young girls and women. 11:26 Jon Miller Steiger, Regional Director- East Central Region of the Federal Trade Commission on impersonation scams and how to avoid them. 21:34 Face the State: The Central Ohio Transit Authority's levy on the November ballot with COTA President and CEO Monica Tellez-Fowler. 32:52 Face the State: Tracking the money in the close race for Ohio's US Senate race between incumbent Sherrod Brown (D) and Republican challenger Bernie Moreno with Sarah Bryner- Research Dir. For OpenSecrets, And Ian Vandewalker of The Brennan Center Election & Government Program, and 10TV News reporter Kevin Landers. Follow-up on what's happened to the statue of Christopher Columbus that used to stand outside of Columbus City Hall with Erin Blue- the Special Cultural Projects Coordinator for the City of Columbus and Landa Masdea Brunetto- a Columbus statue advocate.

00:00 Show open/ Nevin Bansal, Executive Director of Small Biz Cares. 11:32 Mark Blum, Executive Director of America's Agenda on rising drug prices. 20:05 Face the State: Franklin County early voting statistics with Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R), Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted (R), Aaron Sellers, spokesperson for the Franklin Co. Board of Elections, and several Franklin County voters. Explanation of Issue One with retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor who is part of Citizens Not Politicians, the group behind the proposed constitutional amendment, and Matt Dole who is the spokesperson for Ohio Works, a group against it. 32:14 Face the State: Ohio's Supreme Court race with University of Cincinnati Political Science Professor David Niven. Ohio State University's decision about whether to hold classes on Election Day. Ohio Task Force One, AEP Ohio, and the Salvation Army helping after recent southern hurricanes with Major Tricia Brennan with The Salvation Army of Central Ohio.

00:00 Show open/ Sickle Cell research and clinical trial information with Dr. Courtney Fitzhugh from the National Institutes of Health. 8:01 Changes to Medicare with Leigh Purvis, Prescription Drug Policy Principal for the American Association of Retired Persons. 13:00 Dr Carolyn Hendricks on Staq Pharma manufacturing a cancer drug that is currently in short supply with Nationwide Children's Hospital at their Columbus facility. 18:05 Face the State: A look back at the Vice-Presidential debate and other election topics with Republican strategist Terry Casey and Democratic strategist Dale Butland. 31:21 Face the State: Important dates and reminders for voting in Ohio's upcoming general election with Aaron Sellers of the Franklin County Board of Elections. Warning about a text scam that claims people are not registered to vote.

00:00 Show open/ Derek Longmeier, Executive Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio, on the new Ohio Gambling Telehealth Network that offers no-cost mental health support to Ohioans impacted by gambling disorders. 9:38 Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown (D) comments on recent remarks by Republican Senatorial candidate Bernie Moreno regarding reproductive health rights. 17:35 Cheryl Young, head of policy research at DoorDash on a new program that makes it possible for SNAP benefit users to get delivery via DoorDash. 25:21 Face the State: Springfield's safety, crime statistics, and new mobile health unit in the wake of false claims about migrants there with Ohio Director of Public Safety Andy Wilson, officials and residents from the city, and Governor Mike DeWine. The League of Women Voters' and Columbus Juvenile Intervention Center's push to register and educate voters with Jen Miller- Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio and Kelvin Burrell- Superintendent off the Juvenile Intervention Center. A portion of Governor DeWine's remarks at the recent ribbon-cutting for the new Maysville Local School District's new school-based health center, funded with support from Ohio's Appalachian Children's Health Initiative. Ohio voter turnout expectations with political expert David Niven and an Ohio ballot breakdown.

00:00 Show open/ Columbus Metropolitan Library Media Specialist Ben Zenitsky on resources available for voters at the library, a new program providing after-school snacks for kids at some library locations, and the library's new CEO. 9:17 Christian Johnson, Program Manager in Leadership and Social Justice Department at the YWCA Columbus on the Kathy Duffy Espy Leadership for Social Change Program which engages young women at the beginning of their careers, helping them understand how discriminatory practices, policies, and beliefs produce various forms of inequity. 18:37 Face the State: Safety in Springfield with Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson. 32:49 Face the State: Issue One ballot language controversy with State Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson (D- Toledo), State Sen. Theresa Gavarone (R- Bowling Green), Chris Davey of Citizens Not Politicians, and Ohio Secretary of State Frank Larose (R). Explosive growth in Columbus due to the investment of companies like Intel and Amazon. A comparison with the city of Autin, TX in a similar situation with Jason Reece- a Vice Provost at Ohio State University, Don Deperro- President of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, and Leslie Pool- Mayor Pro Tem of Austin, TX.

00:00 Show open/ City of Columbus Inspector General Jaqueline Hendricks and Civilian Police Review Board Chair Brooke Burns on the newly created Columbus Department of the Inspector General that is intended to investigate cases of police misconduct. 14:45 Kate Ginnis, Senior Policy Advisor on Children's Health for Medicare and Medicaid 22:56 Face the State: Voter engagement ahead of the November election with Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, Director of The League Of Women Voters Jen Miller, and Chair Of National Trends And Services for the Columbus chapter of Links Davia Stevenson. 34:53 Face the State: The false claims of Haitian migrants eating pets and the attention it has focused on the city of Springfield with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R), Springfield City Manager Bryan Heck, the head of Springfield's Haitian Support Center Rose-Thomar Joseph, and some Springfield residents. The possible origins of the false claims.

00:00 Show open/ Holly Teegarden, Cannabis entrepreneur and founder of Mood RXtreats- a wellness program for women that incorporates responsible marijuana use for health benefits- on how to get started as a legal marijuana consumer. 16:17 Kelsey Goderwis- Pharmacy Team Leader for Kroger, on the importance of vaccines. 25:06 Face the State: Secretary of State Frank LaRose's efforts to ban foreign nationals and green card holders from contributing to state ballot campaigns. Findings of Governor Mike DeWine's juvenile justice working group. I-Gaming bill introduced. 32:51 Face the State: Unborn child tax credit with State Representative Gary Click (R- Vickery). House Bill 645 which aims to reduce property taxes for Ohio residents with Dani Isaacson (D) and Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano.

00:00 Show open/ Janet Gora, Mental Health America Collaborative Director on Mental Health First Aid. 14:31 Jim Lenahan, Technical Editor of AARP Magazine on tech options for Columbus seniors. 23:36 Face the State: Ohio's Democratic US Senator Sherrod Brown on the most important issues that need to be addressed in Ohio as he seeks re-election to his Senate seat. 34:34 Face the State: Ohio's Democratic US Senator Sherrod Brown on the most important issues that need to be addressed in Ohio as he seeks re-election to his Senate seat.

00:00 Show open/ Robert Lerman of The Urban Institute on how police apprenticeship programs help with recruitment. 11:22 Jennifer Lester Moffitt, United States Department of Agriculture Undersecretary, on the vital role that farmers markets play in the Columbus community 20:10 Face the State: Looking ahead to the November election with Democratic strategist Dale Butland and Republican strategist Terry Casey. 31:24 Face the State: The proposed Redistricting Amendment on November's ballot with Chris Davey of Citizens Not Politicians, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R), Republican strategist Terry Casey and Democratic strategist Dale Butland. A new effort to end the death penalty in Ohio with State Senator Michele Reynolds (R- Canal Winchester) and Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D- Upper Arlington). The push to add Nitrogen Hypoxia as a death penalty method in Ohio with Attorney General Dave Yost (R).

00:00 Show open/ City of Columbus Ransomware Attack with Daniel Maldet of CMIT Solutions. 11:01 Rawle Andrews Jr., Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation on teacher mental health training. 21:18 Face the State: exempting tips and gratuities from income tax with State Rep Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville); Verification of recent viral claims about crowd sizes at Trump and Harris campaign rallies, a plan to end Social Security, Tim Walz's and JD Vance's military records, and a voter registration cancellation website in Georgia. 33:22 Face the State: First Energy Settlement with State Rep. Sean Brennan (D- Parma), State Sen. Kent Smith (D- Euclid); The recent growth of Goodwill Columbus with CEO Ryan Burgess.

00:00 Show open/ Ohio Education Association President Scott DiMauro on the challenges facing and goals of educators in Ohio this school year. 12:18 George Baker, National Vehicle Security Lead at General Motors, on vehicle thefts. 21:30 Face the State: Legal sales of recreational marijuana in Ohio with Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted (R) and Tom Haren of the Ohio Cannabis Coalition. 32:19 Face the State: HB 68 ruling. Human Trafficking hotline with Ohio AG Dave Yost. Reaction to Vice President and Democratic Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris' choice of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as a running mate with Ohio House and Senate Minority Leaders Allison Russo (D- Upper Arlington) and Nicki Antonio (D- Lakewood), Democratic strategist Dale Butland, Lt. Governor Jon Husted (R), and Ohio Senator and Republican Vice-Presidential candidate JD Vance.