Podcasts about The Columbus Dispatch

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy shares summer observations on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we break down what we know so far about this offseason and more.

This week my guest is Phil Eil, an author and freelance journalist based in his hometown–and mind–Providence, RI.Phil's first book, “Prescription for Pain: How a Once Promising Doctor Became the ‘Pill Mill Killer'”, came out in 2024 and was hailed a riveting true-crime page-turner by the Columbus Dispatch. He's currently working on a new book about the history of the Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls, RI, a maximum-security prison that was hailed as an economic lifeline for Rhode Island's poorest–and geographically smallest–city and is now being used to house people detained by ICE and causing quite a stir in the local community.Phil was the news editor and staff writer at the alt-weekly, the Providence Phoenix, until the paper closed in 2014. Since then, he's contributed to VICE, the Atlantic, Men's Health, The Nation, Boston Magazine, and Huffington Post, and is a regular contributor to vital local independent news outlets including UpriseRI and the Rhode Island Current.We covered:-How his first clue that he wanted to be a journalist was that he loved writing papers in college (not something most people love)- The continuing education class he took that clicked his career path into place- How meaning and passion can make up for lack of profit- The news story he just broke- How he uses speaking to supplement his income- The link between AI and the spread of disinformation (a subject he speaks about)- A look at the financial realities of being a journalist in 2026- Why he doesn't get down when reporting on bleak topics- The prescription medication that was a game changer for himConnect with Phil at philipeil.com, or on Instagram @philip.eil or Bluesky @phileil.For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps Diebler’s recent press conference on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we break down what we learned from this and provide other news regarding this team in the offseason.

Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay speaks with Dispatch business editor Ben Lanka on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. In this edition, we discuss what the Crew has been up to since it’s on an eight-week World Cup break.

Columbus Dispatch reporter Sheridan Hendrix, photographer Adam Cairns answer reader questions about their extensive coverage of Brutus, the popular Ohio State Mascot. Vodcast moderated by digital editor Eleanor Kennedy. Full project: Being Brutus: A year behind the scenes with Ohio State's iconic mascot

Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay speaks with Dispatch business editor Ben Lanka on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. In this edition, we discuss the Crew’s recent coaching changes and where things stand with the team thus far into the 2026 season.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine returns to the Columbus Metropolitan Club for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, policy, and Ohio's future. In discussion with veteran Statehouse News Bureau journalist Jo Ingles, Governor DeWine reflects on his long career in public service while exploring the challenges and opportunities shaping Ohio today and tomorrow—from education and literacy to economic development, public safety, technology, and support for children and families. Featuring: Mike DeWine, Governor, State of Ohio The host is Jo Ingles, Journalist and Producer, The Statehouse News Bureau. This forum was sponsored by Ian Alexander Photography, The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, The Ohio State University, The Robert Weiler Company, and The United Way of Central Ohio. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was also supported by Downtown Columbus, Inc. and The National Veterans Memorial and Museum. If you would like to keep exploring this week's forum topic, our fantastic partners at The Columbus Metropolitan Library recommend reading Profiles in Achievement: The Gifts, Quirks, and Foibles of Ohio's Best Politicians, by William L. Hershey (2021). This forum was recorded before a live audience at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio on May 20, 2026.

What does it look like when a city comes together to celebrate history, art and community? In this episode of Yes, Columbus, Boxer and Sarah kick off the “A Celebration of US” series with Chris Hurtubise of the America 250-Ohio Commission and Jim Fischer of the Columbus Association for Performing Arts. Together, they explore how Ohio and Columbus are bringing America's 250th anniversary to life through statewide experiences, events and local collaboration — including the Palace Theatre's 100th anniversary. From arts and culture to community pride, this episode highlights how milestone moments help tell the story of Columbus.Jim Fischer, Communications Manager, CAPA - BioJim is the Communications Manager for CAPA. Previously, he was an arts writer in Columbus for about 30 years, primarily working with various Columbus Dispatch-related properties, including ThisWeek Newspapers and Columbus Alive. A native of Pittsburgh, he is a graduate of Otterbein College (yes, College, he knows it's a university now) and has made his home in central Ohio for 35 years. He is a Columbus Blue Jackets season ticket holder since the inaugural season, and is a co-founder of Beer & Hymns – Delaware, Ohio.Chris Hurtubise, Communications Director for America 250-Ohio - BioChris Hurtubise, Communications Director for America 250-Ohio, is an experienced senior marketing and communications leader with extensive experience including non-for-profit museum marketing, professional services and consumer packaged goods. She served as COSI's Senior Director of Marketing and Communications and in other roles for 24 years immersing her in attraction marketing, travel and tourism, mission-based messaging, and community-based initiatives. More recently she worked for two local start-ups - one focusing on global humanitarian engineering and the other an MBE-owned entertainment discovery platform. Chris is a native Ohioan from the Dayton area, a graduate of The Ohio State University and lives in Gahanna with her husband Larry and dog Maxi. Her two young adult children are pursuing their careers in healthcare and law. She enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, camping, and kayaking and is excited to help Ohio celebrate our contribution to the richness of America's story in 2026.

The AI economy in Central Ohio is creating entirely new businesses. At the same time, it's reshaping nearly every existing business. The key to both these upheavals? Visionary leadership of the human kind.  Will Columbus lead, follow, or just watch the AI revolution from the sidelines? Innovative leaders are determined to do just that - lead - and are racing to harness the power of AI to stay ahead of the competition. Can key players team up in Central Ohio to create a fertile business ecosystem that fuels AI innovation and nurtures the next generation of AI thinkers? Featuring: Shereen Agrawal, Executive Director, Center for Software Innovation, The Ohio State University Alex 'Fro' Frommeyer, Founder and CEO, Stack Health, and Chairman, Beam Benefits Tim Grace, Managing Director, Techstars Columbus The host is Carrie Ghose, Senior Reporter, Columbus Business First. This forum was sponsored by Roetzel & Andress. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was also supported by Downtown Columbus, Inc. and The National Veterans Memorial and Museum. If you'd like to keep exploring this week's forum topic, our fantastic partners at The Columbus Metropolitan Library recommend reading AI Startup Strategy by Adhiguna Mahendra (2023). This forum was recorded before a live audience at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio on May 13, 2026.

Doug Kelly of American Edge Project talks Data Centers with Fred. Doug's recent Columbus Dispatch op-ed says voting a ban on data centers for Ohio would be the wronge move. 

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about everything college basketball on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During the edition, we take the Schottenstein Center survey and discuss what’s on it.

As Central Ohio grows, the question isn't just how fast—but who benefits. In this timely conversation, leaders from economics, community development, and education explore what truly drives economic mobility, why generational poverty persists, and what it will take to create more equitable pathways to opportunity. From systemic barriers to promising solutions, we examine how Columbus can ensure prosperity is shared more broadly across the region. Featuring: Dr. Joyce J. Chen, Professor of Economics in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, The Ohio State University Will Crossley, Executive Vice President, The Woodson Center and President, The Piney Woods School Stephanie Hightower, President and CEO, The Columbus Urban League, and Co-Chair, The Equity Now Coalition The host is Rodney Dunigan, Evening Manager and Anchor, WSYX ABC6. This forum was sponsored by The Oakwood Management Company and The Robert Weiler Company. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was also supported by Downtown Columbus, Inc., The National Veterans Memorial and Museum, and by Tom Bolon and Keith Jones.  If you would like to keep exploring this week's forum topic, our partners at The Columbus Metropolitan Library recommend reading "Poverty, by America," written by Matthew Desmond (2023). This forum was recorded before a live audience at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio on May 6, 2026.

Dispatch Business editor Ben Lanka speaks with reporter Jordan Laird on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. In this edition, we discuss the latest news regarding the Columbus Crew and talk about the backstory behind the NWSL team.

What if the way we move is shaping the way we live — but not for the better? Join us with the authors of the new national bestselling book, Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile, and the hosts of the acclaimed podcast "The War on Cars" for a bold conversation about how automobiles have transformed cities, communities, and the climate — and what it might take to imagine a future beyond car dependency. Drawing on decades of advocacy, journalism, and urbanist insight, Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon unpack the costs of car culture — from divided neighborhoods and environmental impacts to public health and social inequity. We'll explore how transportation reform is central to building a more connected and livable society, and share stories of communities already leading the way. Featuring: Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, Co-Hosts, "The War on Cars" Podcast and Co-Authors, Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile (Published 2025 by Thesis, An Imprint of Penguin Random House) Devayani Puranik, Mobility Development Program Director, Central Ohio Transit Authority The host is D'Laveance Bert-Sims, Board Member, Transit Columbus. This forum was sponsored by Burgess and Niple, COSI, COTA, Ian Alexander Photography, and REALM Collaborative.  CMC's forum partners were The Center for Urban and Regional Analysis at The Ohio State University, Columbus Underground, and the 2026 COSI Science Festival. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was also supported by Downtown Columbus, Inc. and The National Veterans Memorial and Museum. If you finish Sarah and Doug's book Life After Cars, and you'd like to keep exploring this week's forum topic, our fantastic partners at The Columbus Metropolitan Library also recommend reading Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World, by Henry Grabar (2023). This forum was recorded before a live audience at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio on April 29, 2026.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks with special guest Jason Munz on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. In this edition, we talk about new Ohio State transfer Curtis Givens III.

In hour two, Mike & Jason chat with Michael Arace (1:45), former Columbus Dispatch journalist and current writer of The Disrespected about how the MLS' Columbus Crew was saved from relocation by a grassroots fan movement, and how it pertains to the Whitecaps, plus the boys discuss the Oilers going down 3-1 to the Anaheim Ducks with Sports 1440 Edmonton's Jason Gregor (29:05). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy speaks with special guest Matt Hartel on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. In this edition, we talk about how Matt won this year’s bracket challenge and much more about the Buckeyes.

Scott Mason talks with Joey Kaufman of the Columbus Dispatch about which Ohio State players the Jets' may want to pick in the 2026 NFL draft! Joey discusses the buzz around Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles and Caleb Downs being called special propects, Carnell Tate's path to possihly WR1 in this draft, a few day 2 and 3 caliber OSU prospects the Jets may consider.........and more! Check out the Play Like A Jet store and get your "Play Like A Jet" logo shirt RIGHT NOW! Hoodies, hats, mugs, etc.....also available! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/19770068-play-like-a-jet-logo-shirt?store_id=717242 To advertise on Play Like A Jet, please contact: Justin@Brokencontrollermedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Central Ohio has become a magnet for data center development, drawing global tech companies and fueling economic growth. But as these massive facilities expand, communities are grappling with big questions about energy demand, land use, infrastructure strain, and environmental impact. Leaders from industry, government, and academia explore the real trade-offs—and what it will take to balance growth with sustainability in one of the region's fastest-growing sectors. Featuring: Ryan Augsburger, President, The Ohio Manufacturers' Association Dr. Jeffrey Bielicki, Associate Faculty Director of Research, The Ohio State University Sustainability Institute Timothy Chadwick, Area Operations Manager for Ohio, Google Christopher Wyche, Columbus City Councilmember The host is Karen Kasler, Bureau Chief, The Statehouse News Bureau. This forum was sponsored by The Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, The Ohio Chamber of Commerce, and The Ohio Manufacturers' Association. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was also supported by Downtown Columbus, Inc. and The National Veterans Memorial and Museum. If you would like to keep exploring this week's forum topic, our partners at The Columbus Metropolitan Library recommend reading The Dark Cloud: The Hidden Costs of the Digital World by Guillaume Pitron (2023). This forum was recorded before a live audience at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio on April 22, 2026.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy speaks with a special guest on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we talk with Kentucky reporter Ben Roberts on the new player commitments to Ohio State.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks to Cal beat writer Jeff Faraudo on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we discuss Justin Pippen's Ohio State commitment.

We discuss the ongoing fight over abortion access, potential changes to Medicaid, a recent visit from former Vice President Mike Pence and the latest effort to rein in JobsOhio.

Across Central Ohio, more older adults are facing housing instability as rents outpace fixed incomes and affordable housing falls short. A local experimental program offering just $330 a month in rental support showed striking results—improved financial stability, health, and overall well-being. Can simple, cost-effective solutions like this scale up to prevent homelessness and strengthen Central Ohio communities? Featuring: Shannon Isom, President and CEO, The Community Shelter Board Tiara Ross, Columbus City Councilmember Marisa Sheldon, Director, Age-Friendly Innovation Center, The Ohio State University College of Social Work The host is Katie White, Director, Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging. This forum was sponsored by Community Shelter Board. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was also supported by Downtown Columbus, Inc. and The National Veterans Memorial and Museum. If you would like to keep exploring this week's forum topic, our fantastic partners at The Columbus Metropolitan Library recommend reading "And Housing for All The Fight to End Homelessness in America," by Maria Foscarinis (2025). This forum was recorded before a live audience at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio on April 15, 2026.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about new portal players on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we break down what Justin Pippen and Andrija Jelavic mean for the Buckeyes.

Happy Friday! Matt Fontana and Patrick Murphy co-host this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with the addition of Justin Pippen to the Ohio State basketball team from the transfer portal and what he brings to Columbus. We take a look at the depth in the Running Backs Room at Ohio State. Dan Hope of Eleven Warriors joins the show to talk Spring Football. Five Buckeyes are attending the draft, could we see four of them go top 10? The Big 12 is in a dispute on scheduling and Five-to-Play-Five in the College Football Pulse. Jeremiah Smith could've gotten paid a lot of money in the portal. Adam Jardy of the Columbus Dispatch chats with the guys on the addition of Justin Pippen. #Buckeyes and more!

Dispatch Business editor Ben Lanka speaks with reporter Jordan Laird on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. In this edition, we discuss everything we know about the possible NWSL expansion franchise and talk about the timeline for a potential announcement.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about how the transfer portal has opened on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. In this edition, we discuss what this means for the Buckeyes and the impact it has on specific players.

Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay speaks with Dispatch Business editor Ben Lanka on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. In this edition, we recap the latest happenings with the Crew and discuss their new coach.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about two key players on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we talk about Amare Bynum and John Mobley Jr. and discuss recent news about these players.

Drugs flow into Ohio's prisons in ways that are both brazen and clandestine.The brazen way is with visible and noisy drones making drops inside prison yards or provided by corrections officers themselves.The clandestine way is when contraband is smuggled inside prisons on tiny pieces of drug-soaked paper.Potent narcotics addict, and even kill, men and women trying to turn from a life of crime while housed in state-run, taxpayer-funded facilities, which are under constant surveillance.In the words of one prison official, keeping narcotics out of prisons is "like playing a game of Whac-A-Mole." You close off one route and another one pops up.Coming up on this hour of All Sides, reporters from the Columbus Dispatch and The Marshall Project discuss their year-long project: Smuggled.Guests:Laura Bischoff, investigative reporter, The Columbus DispatchDoug Livingston, staff writer, The Marshall Project-ClevelandChris Mabe, president, Ohio Civil Service Employees AssociationIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

Drugs flow into Ohio's prisons in ways that are both brazen and clandestine.The brazen way is with visible and noisy drones making drops inside prison yards or provided by corrections officers themselves.The clandestine way is when contraband is smuggled inside prisons on tiny pieces of drug-soaked paper.Potent narcotics addict, and even kill, men and women trying to turn from a life of crime while housed in state-run, taxpayer-funded facilities, which are under constant surveillance.In the words of one prison official, keeping narcotics out of prisons is "like playing a game of Whac-A-Mole." You close off one route and another one pops up.Coming up on this hour of All Sides, reporters from the Columbus Dispatch and The Marshall Project discuss their year-long project: Smuggled.Guests:Laura Bischoff, investigative reporter, The Columbus DispatchDoug Livingston, staff writer, The Marshall Project-ClevelandChris Mabe, president, Ohio Civil Service Employees AssociationIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about the transfer portal on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we discuss how Devin Royal has entered the portal and what this means for the Buckeyes going forward.

How Ohio is failing to stop drug smuggling and overdose deaths in state prisons Drug-related prison rule violations doubled in Ohio, from 2020 to 2024. It's a problem that leaders say is representative of the greater communities we all live in, but the outside world isn't subject to the same controls that incarcerated people are supposed to be subject to. A year-long investigation by journalists with the Marshall Project Cleveland and the Columbus Dispatch has revealed the alarming extent to which Ohio prison officials are failing at stopping drugs from being smuggled inside, and how those drugs are leading to inmate deaths. On the "Sound of Ideas" on Monday, we talk with those journalists and hear from some of their interviewees, including people who are currently serving sentences for their roles in Ohio's prison drug trade. Guests:- Doug Livingston, Staff Writer, Marshall Project Cleveland- Laura Bischoff, Ohio Politics and State Government Reporter, Columbus Dispatch- Alex Krotulski, Ph.D., Director of Toxicology & Chemistry, Center for Forensic Science Research and Education How prison gerrymandering impacts voting districts and what rights incarcerated people have when it comes to voting Voting rights experts say people who are incarcerated have been incorrectly represented by their governments for decades due to a practice called "prison gerrymandering," by which the Census counts individuals as residents of correctional facilities, rather than their homes prior to incarceration. Research shows this tends to boost the political power of districts that contain prisons, often in rural areas, and decrease the political power of urban communities and communities of color. On the "Sound of Ideas" on Monday, we dive into the issue of prison gerrymandering and voting rights for incarcerated people, in the latest installment of our "Law of The Land" series. Guests:- Emilia Sykes, Democrat, U.S. Representative for Ohio's 13th District- Kareem Crayton, the Brennan Center for Justice's Vice President for Washington, D.C.

We discuss the prevalence of drug smuggling in Ohio's prisons and what the state can do to stem the tide.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about Ohio State’s offseason on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we talk about what has happened in the last week since they were knocked out of the NCAA Tournament.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps the 66-64 loss to TCU on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we provide our takeaways from this game and talk about how this ended Ohio State’s season, knocking them out of the NCAA Tournament.

Happy Friday! You're in the office baby! Ohio State basketball is no longer after their first round exit vs TCU. Did you have a problem with the final play of the game? Adam Jardy of the Columbus Dispatch joins the show. We play Overs and Unders and Under Pressure. We already have the answers for who can and can't win the tournament. A former Buckeye says Ohio State basketball has the worst fans in sports. Madness happens live during the show. Dave Maetzold joins the show discuss Blue Jackets success. And we Tell the Truth.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy previews the upcoming matchup against TCU on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we provide what we learned during interviews and provide news and updates regarding the NCAA Tournament.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy previews the game against TCU on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we also talk about how former coach Thad Matta has retired.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy discusses where the Buckeyes fell in the first round of the NCCA Tournament on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we talk about Ohio State’s matchup against TCU and much more.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps the 71-67 loss to the Michigan Wolverines on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra Basketball podcast. During this edition, we provide our takeaways from this game and predict where the Buckeyes will fall in the NCAA bracket.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps the 72-69 victory over Iowa on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we provide our takeaways from this matchup and look ahead to when the Buckeyes face Michigan.

We discuss Gov. Mike DeWine's final State of the State, President Donald Trump's visit to southwest Ohio and why Sen. Jon Husted testified in a case tied to the House Bill 6 scandal.

We discuss the sudden resignation of former Ohio State University president Ted Carter and what comes next.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps Ohio State’s 91-78 victory over Indiana on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we discuss our takeaways from this game and senior Bruce Thornton.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps Ohio State's upset over No. 8 Purdue on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. We also discuss The Buckeyes storming the court.

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Indiana, Ohio, Utah and New York,A report on the conviction of Robert Walter Dean Fox for the murder of his father Larry D. Fox Sr. from the Tribune of Seymour, Indiana: https://tribtown.com/2026/02/20/son-murders-father-jury-trial-leads-to-guilty-verdict/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebookCNN's report on the attack of Nafiah Ikram and the arrest of Terrell Campbell: https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/12/us/new-york-acid-attack-arrest?cid=android_appA story from Fox News on the arrest of Caleb Flynn for the murder of Ashley Flynn: https://www.foxnews.com/us/ex-american-idol-contestant-staged-crime-scene-alleged-murder-wife-court-docsAn article from the Columbus Dispatch on the murder of Ashley Flynn: https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2026/02/20/ashley-flynn-husband-charged-tipp-city-killing-caleb-miami-county-american-idol-teacher-burglary/88774289007/A piece from NBC on the trial of Kouri Richins: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/utah-mom-who-wrote-kids-book-on-grief-on-trial-killing-husband/3988926/Find discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discountsCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following one of the greatest defensive seasons in Ohio State football history, defensive coordintor Matt Patricia is coming back for an encore. The Columbus Dispatch reported that Patricia reached an agreement on a contract extension to return to coach the Buckeye defense in 2026, and beyond.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the news, what it means for the 2026 Ohio State defense, and more.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps the 66-60 loss to Michigan State on that latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we provide our takeaways from this game and predict where the Buckeyes will go from here.

Ralph welcomes J.B. Branch (Public Citizen's Big Tech accountability advocate) to discuss some of the sectors that Big Tech is disrupting with artificial intelligence. Then, Steve, David, and Hannah speak to Russell Mokhiber about the latest issue of the Capitol Hill Citizen. Finally, Ralph speaks on the legacy of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.J.B. Branch is the Big Tech accountability advocate for Public Citizen's Congress Watch division. He leads Public Citizen's advocacy efforts on artificial intelligence accountability, consumer data and privacy rights, tech product safety, platform oversight, and child online safety protections.What's happening is these AI companies are taking a page out of the playbook of the social media days. When social media was brand new, they were trying to say that this technology is going to lead to people being more connected, it's going to lead to efficiencies, it's going to lead to overall positives. And in fact, there were times where you had big tech CEOs who were saying that a lot of this money was going to trickle down. And you look down, and you look up, and I'm not any richer because Facebook stock is soaring or Microsoft's is soaring. What we're really seeing is the same thing that's happened with these large tech companies—which is that they promised the world, they offer back very little, and in fact, what they offer up is a series of harms.JB BranchCongress has been really bought into AI. They're buying into this idea that it's a race for the world between us and China. So you have some congressional folks who believe that this is a race against China and that we need to harness this weapon. And then you have a lot of corporate money from these AI companies…They're dumping a lot of money into congressional races, to ensure that they're propping up candidates who align with this deregulatory scheme.JB BranchRussell Mokhiber is editor of the Corporate Crime Reporter and the Capitol Hill Citizen. He is also founder of singlepayeraction.org, and editor of the website Morgan County USA.I see [the Capitol Hill Citizen] philosophy along a couple lines. One is that it's not left right, it's top down. We consider both political parties corrupt to the core, but there's a rising tide of activism against both parties, against the institutional parties. And so, for example, in the current issue, we bristle against those who are what we call “negativo”. We're very “positivo”. So while we're living in very difficult times, there's a rising tide of activism challenging members of Congress, both current members in Congress as citizen activists and also as candidates…And so what we're seeing is this up-down resurgence from the bottom—populists of all stripes rising up against the technocratic billionaires who've brought us to this state.Russell Mokhiber[Jesse Jackson] was an advocate of non-violence, of self-reliance. And the amazing thing about him is how he appeared everywhere. I mean there was nothing remote about Jesse Jackson. He appeared everywhere. If the farmers were being driven into bankruptcy by agribusiness, he was there. If there need to be prisoners released in foreign countries, he was there… The thing that most people didn't realize is how much personal pressure he was under by his opponents. In those days, challenging certain conditions that we don't even know about now because of Jesse and other civil rights leaders' works, really upset the power structure. And they didn't take it lying down. So all these places he went to, he was very much under great pressure.Ralph NaderNews 2/20/26* Our top stories this week concern the continuing fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. First, the Columbus Dispatch reports Republican Senator Jon Husted of Ohio accepted more than $100,000 from Epstein associate Les Wexner. Husted's opponent in his reelection campaign, former Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown, blasted Husted for accepting this money and implied that Wexner's donations pushed Husted to initially vote against releasing the Epstein files. In damage control mode, the Husted campaign announced they would donate Wexner's campaign contributions to charity. Wexner himself appeared in front of the House Oversight committee this week. Wexner denied any wrongdoing, claiming that Epstein “conned” him and called him a “clever, diabolical … master manipulator.” Democrats on the committee were skeptical, with Congressman Robert Garcia stating “There is no single person that was more involved with providing Jeffrey Epstein with the financial support to commit his crimes than Les Wexner,” per the Hill.* In related news, the New York Times reports Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested for misconduct stemming from his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Specifically, he stands accused of passing along confidential information to Epstein while the disgraced former prince served as a British trade envoy. His brother, King Charles III is quoted saying he supports a “full, fair and proper process” to investigate these claims. The Times notes the striking disparity in the official response from law enforcement in the U.K. versus the U.S., writing, “The British authorities have moved aggressively to investigate the possibility of crimes emerging from the three million pages of correspondence with Mr. Epstein… police in the United States have not.”* Meanwhile in Los Angeles, prominent entertainment executive and sports agent Casey Wasserman has drawn fire from many LA politicians, including City Controller Kenneth Mejia, L.A. County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath, City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez and fellow Councilmember and mayoral candidate Nithya Raman over his ties to Epstein lieutenant Ghislane Maxwell, as revealed in the latest tranche of files. High-profile clients of Wasserman's agency immediately began to abandon the firm. High profile deserters include pop star Chappell Roan and Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach. Wasserman announced he would sell the agency shortly thereafter. However, Wasserman still chairs the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Committee. This week, LA Mayor Karen Bass weighed in to call Wasserman's behavior “abhorrent” and say that while she cannot fire him, it is her opinion that he should step down. Astonishingly, the LA28 board announced after a review of Wasserman's conduct that he should remain on as committee chair. This from LA Magazine.* Speaking of local boards, this week New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the appointment of six new members of the Rent Guidelines Board, including a new Chair. With these six appointments, comprising two-thirds of the total board, Mamdani is poised to deliver on one of his key campaign promises – a rent freeze for tenants in rent-stabilized apartments. These appointees range from experienced civil servants to academics to union organizers, among others. This is a major victory for Mamdani, and comes at a key moment when other items on his governing agenda are being challenged by budgetary constraints due to long-term mismanagement of the city's finances.* Another rent-related story comes to us from Minnesota. CBS reports the tenants union Twin Cities Tenants, along with five labor unions totaling over 25,000 workers, are calling for a statewide rent strike to pressure lawmakers to enact an eviction moratorium. This comes in the context of Operation Metro Surge, the federal government's sprawling immigration enforcement action which resulted in the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. As this piece notes, many residents of the Twin Cities stayed home from work during the operation, out of fear of being detained, resulting in many tenants being short on rent ahead of March 1st. According to an analysis by the University of Minnesota renters in the state have racked up between $27 and $51 million in rent debt since the onset of Metro Surge. This in addition to the average statewide rent debt of $44.6 million in any two-month period.* Turning to Gaza-related news, this week saw major updates in the legal drama of Palestine Action in Britain. On February 13th, AP reported that the country's High Court ruled the government acted unlawfully by outlawing Palestine Action and deeming it a terrorist organization. The Judges said that Palestine Action's activities did not meet the “level, scale and persistence” that would justify a legal proscription. However, the court allowed the government to keep the ban in place pending the government's appeal. The group was banned last June after breaking into a Royal Air Force base to protest the slaughter in Gaza. Despite this ruling in the group's favor, which came on the heels of a ruling dismissing charges against six Palestine Action activists, the BBC reports those activists will be retried by the government over their alleged role in causing damage to an Elbit Systems facility near Bristol. Charges against 18 other defendants accused of participating in the break-in will be dropped.* Meanwhile, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and one of the Catholic Church's highest officials, was asked to comment on President Trump's proposed Board of Peace, the international body intended to oversee the governance and reconstruction of Gaza. Pizzaballa replied “What do I think of the Board of Peace? I think it is a colonialist operation: others deciding for the Palestinians.” The Patriarch added “They asked us to enter. I've never had a billion (dollars),” referring to the $1 billion price for a permanent board seat, but “above all, this is not the Church's task: It is the sacraments, the dignity of the person.” This from OSV News. Pizzaballa has long sought self-determination for the Palestinians alongside peace in the region, even putting his own life on the line for that cause. Just after the October 7th Hamas attacks, Pizzaballa offered to exchange himself for the Israeli hostages in Hamas custody.* And in East Asia, NBC reports ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been found guilty of insurrection over his failed self-coup plot, which involved storming parliament and imposing martial law. The South Korean high court stopped short of accepting the prosecution's request for the death penalty – which they justified using the case law derived from the execution of King Charles Stuart of England in 1649 – and instead sentenced Yoon to life in prison. Decrying the verdict, Yoon's lawyers called the trial “nothing more than a mere formality to reach a predetermined conclusion.” Yoon has the right to appeal the ruling. Given the failure of American institutions to check the creeping authoritarianism in our political system, it is awe-inspiring to see it happen in a country that has struggled with authoritarian rule in its much more recent past.* Turning back to domestic news, Mike Selig, the chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) posted a strange video this week, claiming that “American prediction markets have been hit with an onslaught of state-led litigation,” and announcing that the CFTC will launch a legal campaign to block states from regulating sites like Polymarket and Kalshi by asserting that such regulation is the sole purview of the Commission. In the video, Selig argues that these sites “provide useful functions for society by allowing everyday Americans to hedge commercial risks, like increases in temperature and energy price spikes…[and] serve as an important check on our news media and our information streams.” A number of states have taken action to regulate prediction markets, including Nevada, along with Arizona, Michigan, New York and Illinois, to name just a few. One powerful constituency pushing for state-level regulation of prediction markets is the traditional gambling industry. Adam Greenblatt, CEO of sportsbook BetMGM, thundered in a recent interview “They pay no state taxes, there are no consumer protections, there are no penalties for underage play.” This from Axios.* Finally, we pay tribute to activist, civil rights leader, and political forefather of modern multiracial progressive politics, the Reverend Jesse Jackson. Jackson, who passed away this week at age 84, was a protégé of Martin Luther King and ran groundbreaking presidential campaigns in the 1980s assembling the “Rainbow Coalition,” which sought civil rights for racial and ethnic minorities and the LGBT community alongside a sweeping anti-poverty agenda. In the 1990s, Jackson was elected Shadow Delegate and then Shadow Senator for the District of Columbia. In the 21st century, Jackson took on an elder statesman role in progressive circles, continuing to lead the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and attending major protest events – including the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and 2024 pro-Palestine encampments – even after his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2017 and multiple COVID-related hospitalizations. Since his passing, Jackson has been eulogized by a host of prominent political figures, including Donald Trump, Curtis Sliwa, Bernie Sanders, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the Clintons, Reverends William J. Barber and Al Sharpton, the descendents of Martin Luther King, longtime Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa among many others. Like Ralph Nader, Jackson remained a leading light of the American Left during its lowest ebb in modern history. He followed his own iconic exhortation to “keep hope alive.” The least we can do is to carry on this legacy.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe