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Ohio State basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps the recent 82-62 victory over Maryland on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. In this edition, we share our takeaways from the matchup and preview the upcoming Michigan game.

Monique Tepe left the Big Ten Championship game at halftime, upset about "something involving her ex-husband." She was 200 miles away in Indianapolis when surveillance allegedly captured Michael McKee at her Columbus home on December 6th, 2025. According to the Columbus Dispatch, video showed him going into the home and leaving "a few hours later." Twenty-four days later, Monique and her husband Dr. Spencer Tepe were found shot to death in their second-floor bedroom. Their two young children—ages 1 and 4—were asleep in the house, unharmed. A newly unsealed affidavit details eight years of alleged threats. Witnesses told investigators McKee said he could "kill her at any time," that he would "find her and buy the house right next to her," that "she will always be his wife." These aren't the words of heartbreak. They're the words of ownership. Witnesses also told investigators that during the marriage, McKee allegedly strangled Monique and forced unwanted sex on her. Strangulation is the single greatest predictor of future lethality in domestic violence cases. Yet Columbus police confirmed there were no prior reports filed. No restraining orders. Nothing on paper. McKee, a vascular surgeon, was arrested at a Rockford Chick-fil-A eleven days after the murders. He's pleaded not guilty to four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary. If convicted, he faces life in prison. This episode examines the psychology of someone who refuses to accept that a relationship has ended, and the brutal reality that doing everything right—leaving, divorcing, rebuilding—doesn't always protect you from someone who never recognized your right to leave. December 6th wasn't the start. It was the final confirmation that he could reach her whenever he wanted.#MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #MichaelMcKee #UnsealedAffidavit #BigTenChampionship #DomesticViolence #TepeMurders #ColumbusOhio #TrueCrimeToday #AggravatedMurderJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Newly unsealed court documents reveal the chilling psychology allegedly behind the murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe. According to witnesses who spoke with investigators, Michael McKee made three statements to Monique during and after their marriage: that he could "kill her at any time," that he would "find her and buy the house right next to her," and that "she will always be his wife." These aren't the words of heartbreak. They're the words of ownership. The affidavit also reveals that surveillance allegedly captured McKee at the Tepes' Columbus home on December 6th, 2025—three weeks before the murders—while Spencer and Monique were 200 miles away at the Big Ten Championship game. According to the Columbus Dispatch, video showed him going into the home and leaving "a few hours later." Monique found out. She left the game at halftime, upset about something involving her ex-husband. Twenty-four days later, she and Spencer were found shot to death in their second-floor bedroom. Their two young children were asleep in the house, unharmed. Witnesses told investigators that during the marriage, McKee allegedly strangled Monique and forced unwanted sex on her. Strangulation is the single greatest predictor of future lethality in domestic violence cases. Yet Columbus police confirmed there were no prior reports filed. No restraining orders. Nothing on paper. McKee has pleaded not guilty to four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary. This episode examines what the unsealed documents reveal about the alleged planning behind these killings, and the brutal reality that doing everything right—leaving, divorcing, rebuilding—doesn't always protect you from someone who never recognized your right to leave.#MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #UnsealedAffidavit #DomesticViolence #TepeMurders #Strangulation #ColumbusOhio #TrueCrime #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Breaking details from the newly unsealed affidavit in the Michael McKee double murder case reveal that the accused killer was at his ex-wife's Columbus home on December 6th — while she and her husband Spencer were at the Big Ten Championship game 200 miles away.According to court documents, video captured McKee on the Tepe property that night. The Columbus Dispatch reports he entered the home and left "a few hours later." WOSU says he walked through the yard. Monique Tepe left the game at halftime, reportedly upset about "something involving her ex-husband."The affidavit paints a picture of eight years of alleged terror. Witnesses told investigators McKee forced unwanted sex on Monique, strangled her, and threatened to kill her "at any time." He allegedly said he would "buy the house right next to her" and that "she will always be his wife." Despite all of this, Columbus police confirmed there were no prior reports filed.On December 30th, three weeks after the December 6th incident, Spencer and Monique Tepe were found shot to death in their second-floor bedroom. Their children — ages 1 and 4 — were discovered unharmed. McKee's phone showed no activity for 17 hours. A silenced firearm was used. No forced entry.McKee was arrested at a Rockford Chick-fil-A on January 10th. He's charged with four counts of aggravated murder and has pleaded not guilty. The question now: what happened in those 24 days between December 6th and December 30th?#TrueCrimeToday #MichaelMcKee #TepeMurders #BreakingNews #ColumbusOhio #DomesticViolence #CourtDocuments #SpencerTepe #MoniqueTepe #TrueCrimeNewsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

The unsealed affidavit in the Michael McKee case reveals something prosecutors hadn't disclosed until now: McKee was at the Tepe home on December 6th — three weeks before he allegedly murdered his ex-wife Monique and her husband Spencer.The Tepes were at the Big Ten Championship in Indianapolis that night. Two hundred miles away. House empty. According to the Columbus Dispatch, video showed McKee entering the home and leaving "a few hours later." WOSU reports he walked through the yard. What everyone agrees on: he was there, and Monique somehow knew. She left the game at halftime.This wasn't random. Witnesses told investigators McKee had allegedly threatened Monique for eight years — that he could "kill her at any time," that she would "always be his wife." A silver SUV with stolen plates had been spotted near their home multiple times. Fresh scrape marks on the window where a sticker used to be.No forced entry on December 6th. No forced entry on December 30th.December 6th was reconnaissance. A test run. Twenty-four days later, he allegedly came back with a silenced firearm and executed the plan. Spencer was shot multiple times. Monique took at least one round to the chest. Their children slept through it.McKee has pleaded not guilty. He faces life in prison if convicted. But the question this affidavit raises isn't whether he did it — it's how Monique knew from 200 miles away that something was wrong. And why eight years of warnings still weren't enough.#HiddenKillers #MichaelMcKee #TepeMurders #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #DomesticViolence #Stalking #ColumbusOhio #TrueCrimePodcast #UnsealedDocumentsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

We discuss why Ohio is preparing for immigration enforcement in Springfield and a new trial starting in the House Bill 6 scandal.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps the recent 84-78 victory over Penn State on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra Basketball podcast. During this edition, we provide out takeaways from this Big Ten matchup and discuss some troubles the Buckeyes faced during this game.

We discuss Vice President JD Vance's visit to Toledo, a sharp drop in health care enrollment and legislation to ban 17-year-olds from getting married.

Ohio State men's basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy speaks with special guest Dylan Burkhardt on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we preview the upcoming Big Ten matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps the recent 82-74 victory over Minnesota on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra Basketball podcast. During this edition, recap our takeaways from this matchup and preview the upcoming game against Michigan.

Happy First Friday Edition of the Program!! The Ides of January. Buckeye Hoops Survives. The Bowness Bump is over. The Big Ten is here to stay. Baker (not our Baker) chose violence. The Ohio State Football 2026 Roster. The Owner of the Buffalo Bills is losing his Press Conference right now. ESPN's Jake Trotter, Columbus Dispatch's Adam Jardy, What's Up, Higher or Lower, Thing or Not a Thing, #HeyGuys, Your Officially Endorsed and 3 Things

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Robin Yocum about his latest thriller THE LAST HITMAN. Robin is known for his fiction set in the Ohio River Valley. He has authored two nonfiction books and six novels. His most recent novel, The Sacrifice of Lester Yates, was released in April of 2021 by Arcade CrimeWise, and was a finalist for the 2021 Dashiell Hammett Award for outstanding crime writing. Favorite Sons was named the 2011 Book of the Year for Mystery/Suspense by USA Book News. A Brilliant Death was a Barnes & Noble No. 1 bestseller and a finalist for both the 2017 Edgar Award and the Silver Falchion Award for best adult mystery. Yocum is also the host of the true-crime podcast, Dead Before Deadline, which features stories he covered when he was a police and investigative reporter for the Columbus Dispatch.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Ron takes a hard but hopeful look at the state of civil rights in America with Alicia Thomas Searcy, former Georgia state representative, CEO of Morgan Enterprises, and founder of the Center for Strong Public Schools.The conversation explores how Dr. King's vision holds up amid rising white nationalist rancor directly from The White House, attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and growing concerns about accountability in government. Alicia breaks down what DEI really means, why silence in the face of extremism is dangerous, and how economic pressures like affordability and healthcare are shaping today's political landscape.A well-written response to JD Vance's "hall pass" to white people was also worthy of a share today, from Columbus Dispatch op/ed writer Amelia Robinson, too. The hour also examines the fallout from Georgia's election interference case and what it could cost Fulton County taxpayers.The second half of the show, Ron reviews statements from today's MLK Day events at the new Ebenezer Baptist Church - from Governor Brian Kemp (virtually), along with Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens and the Reverend Senator Raphael Warnock. Tune in to catch the Ron Show weekdays from 4-6pm Eastern time on Georgia NOW! Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com.#TheRonShow #HearGeorgiaNow #AliciaThomasSearcy #MLKDay #CivilRights #DEI #GeorgiaPolitics #VotingRights #ProgressiveVoices

On December 30, 2025, a missed workday raised alarms. When dentist Spencer Tepe failed to show up for work, concern quickly escalated, leading police to a home in Columbus, Ohio, where Spencer and his wife Monique Tepe were found shot and killed. Their two young children were alive inside the house. There were no signs of forced entry. No struggle. This was not a random act.GoFundMe for Spencer and Monique's children: https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-spencer-and-moniques-children Sourceshttps://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/columbus-oh/spencer-and-monique-tepe-12689273Asma-Sadeque, S. (2026, January 2). Frantic 911 Calls Reveal Children of Slain Dentist and Wife Were Crying Inside Home Before Couple's Bodies Were Found. People.com. https://people.com/frantic-911-calls-reveal-children-slain-dentist-wife-crying-11878415Asma-Sadeque, S., & Flam, C. (2026, January 6). Ohio Dentist and Wife Killings: Police Release New Footage of Person of Interest. People.com. https://people.com/ohio-dentist-wife-killings-police-release-new-footage-person-of-interest-11878988Asma-Sadeque, S., & Rice, N. (2026, January 10). Ex-Husband Charged with Murder, Over a Week After Ohio Dentist and Wife Were Found Slain in Their Home Near Their Children. People.com. https://people.com/ex-husband-charged-murder-days-after-ohio-dentist-and-wife-found-slain-in-home-11880043Asma-Sadeque, S., & Spargo, C. (2026, January 7). What the 911 Calls from Slain Ohio Dentist's House Reveal About the Crime Scene. People.com. https://people.com/what-911-calls-slain-ohio-dentist-house-reveal-11879502Asma-Sadeque, S., & Spargo, C. (2026, January 9). Why Ohio Police Aren't Sharing Many Details About Dentist and Wife's Homicide Investigation. People.com. https://people.com/why-ohio-police-not-sharing-details-dentist-wife-homicide-11879854Bajaj, Y. N. (2026, January 11). ‘Why Michael David McKee…': Big motive question in Monique, Spencer Tepe's Ohio murder case. Hindustan Times. https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/why-michael-david-mckee-motive-question-in-monique-tepe-spencer-tepes-ohio-dentist-shooting-murder-case-101768077433308.htmlBruner, B. (2026, January 8). 911 call made from Tepe residence in April was not Monique, family says. 10TV.com. https://www.10tv.com/article/news/crime/911-call-made-from-tepe-residence-april-was-not-monique-family-says/530-0cb68aaa-3d14-4aa2-9be1-240c1fdbd79fCNN. (2026, January 3). A month before their 5-year anniversary, an Ohio couple was killed in the home where they exchanged vows. Here's what we know. CTV News. https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/a-month-before-their-5-year-anniversary-an-ohio-couple-was-killed-in-the-home-where-they-exchanged-vows-heres-what-we-know/Forensic and Sociological Analysis of the Weinland Park Double Homicide: The State of Ohio v. Michael David McKee. (2026).Gallion, B. (2026, January 2). Monique, Spencer Tepe shooting jolts Weinland Park neighbors. Columbus Dispatch. https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2026/01/02/columbus-double-homicide-lack-of-info-shakes-weinland-park-community/72134567007/Gayle, L. (2026, January 2). Ohio Dentist and Wife Found Dead Inside Home, 2 Young Children Unharmed in Suspected Murder. People.com. https://people.com/dentist-wife-found-dead-2-children-uninjured-inside-ohio-home-suspected-murder-11878309Lyons, J. (2026, January 10). Ex-Husband Charged With Murder in Weinland Park Homicide That Claimed Lives of Spencer and Monique Tepe. Ashland County Pictures. https://ashlandcountypictures.com/post/ex-husband-charged-with-murder-in-weinland-park-homicide-that-claimed-lives-of-spencer-and-monique-tepe/Piper, S. (2026, January 3). Athens dentist, wife found dead in Columbus home. The Post. https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2026/01/news-crime-athens-dentist-double-homicideQuinn, L. (2026, January 6). What We Know — and Don't — About Slayings of Ohio Dentist and Wife, Found Dead with Sobbing Children Nearby. People.com. https://people.com/what-we-know-dont-about-slayings-of-ohio-dentist-wife-11879021Shapiro, E. (2026, January 9). Police chief speaks out about mysterious murders of Ohio dentist, wife: 'Disturbing'. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/police-chief-speaks-mysterious-murders-ohio-dentist-wife/story?id=117565551Speakman, K. (2026, January 3). Brother-in-Law Remembers Dentist and Wife Found Shot to Death Inside Their Home: 'Never Saw Them Without a Smile'. People.com. https://people.com/brother-in-law-remembers-dentist-wife-shot-death-inside-home-11878696Tyagi, Y. (2026, January 11). Who Is Michael David McKee? Monique Tepe's Ex-Husband Charged With Killing Her And Spencer Tepe. Times Now. https://www.timesnownews.com/world/us/us-news/who-is-michael-david-mckee-monique-tepes-ex-husband-charged-with-killing-her-and-spencer-tepe-article-153428209

The Columbus Dispatch is one of several local organizations whose employees are making an effort to unionize. We're talking about the factors pushing Columbus employees toward unionizing on this hour of All Sides.

The Columbus Dispatch is one of several local organizations whose employees are making an effort to unionize. We're talking about the factors pushing Columbus employees toward unionizing on this hour of All Sides.

Police arrested Michael David McKee for murdering Spencer and Monique Tepe in Columbus, Ohio on December 30, 2025. McKee was previously married to Monique Tepe. He comes from Zanesville, Ohio.The probable cause affidavit in the murders of Monique and Spencer Tepe: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/26466258-2025cra-000517/?embed=true&responsive=false&sidebar=falseThe Columbus Dispatch's report on the murder of Angel Salguero Diaz featuring a quote from Detective Russell Weiner: https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/17/angel-salguero-diaz-shooting-death-columbus-hudson-street/73355839007/The Columbus Dispatch's report quoting Detective Russell Weiner as a community officer: https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2012/09/30/unreported-crime-isn-t-exclusive/23785996007/Files on a narcotics investigation involving Detective Russell Weiner: https://city-attorney.columbus.gov/pdf/press/1915wmound_tro.pdfFiles on a different narcotics investigation involving Detective Russell Weiner: https://city-attorney.columbus.gov/pdf/press/647_belvidere_tro.pdfA Department of Justice press release involving Detective Russell Weiner's shooting: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdoh/pr/local-woman-charged-federally-shooting-columbus-police-officer-participating-drugWe also relied on reporting from The Zanesville Times Recorder, the Cincinnati Post, and the The Journal News of Hamilton, Ohio, all accessed through Newspapers.com. 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.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps the recent 81-71 loss to the Washington Huskies on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we provide our takeaways from this matchup and talk about where the Buckeyes came up short.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about Gabe Cupps' performance during the game against Oregon on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast.

We discuss rumors about Columbus day cares, the U.S. attack on Venezuela and who Ohio's governor candidates chose as their running mates.

Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we discuss what’s currently happening with the Columbus Blue Jackets at this point so far into the 2025-26 season.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy speaks with special guest Gary Parrish on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we preview Ohio State’s upcoming game against North Carolina.

Downtown Columbus is changing rapidly, and local leaders are working to build a safer, more vibrant, and more connected urban core. We bring together experts from public safety, urban development, and community strategy to explore what it will take to strengthen the heart of the city. From new safety initiatives to long-term planning and partnership models, the conversation highlights how a thriving downtown Columbus drives Central Ohio's regional success. Featuring: Greg Davies, CEO, Downtown Columbus, Inc. Robin Davis, Executive Director, Safer Downtown Smith Weir, Deputy Chief of the Columbus Division of Police The host is Dawn Tyler Lee, former Deputy Chief of Staff with The City of Columbus, and Founder and CEO, Forrest Street Consulting. Amy Taylor, President of Downtown Columbus, Inc., presents opening remarks on the state of downtown. This forum was sponsored by Downtown Columbus, Inc., Event Marketing Strategies, MKSK, 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 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 Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America One Step at a Time by Jeff Speck (2022). This forum was recorded before a live audience at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio on December 17, 2025.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps last night’s 89-88 victory over West Virginia on that latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we recap our takeaways from this matchup and discuss where the Buckeyes go from here.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps the 88-80 loss to Illinois on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we provide our takeaways from this game and much more.

In a rare joint appearance, the mayors of Columbus, Findlay, Lima, and Toledo—Andrew J. Ginther, Christina Muryn, Sharetta Smith, and Wade Kapszukiewicz—take the stage for a powerful conversation on the future of urban leadership in Ohio. Together, these four leaders represent more than a million Ohioans—nearly 10% of the state's population. From economic growth and urban development to transit, public safety, and civic engagement, they share strategies for building stronger, more connected, and more resilient cities. Featuring: Andrew J. Ginther, Mayor, City of Columbus Christina Muryn, Mayor, City of Findlay Sharetta Smith, Mayor, City of Lima Wade Kapszukiewicz, Mayor, City of Toledo Your host is Stacia Naquin, News Anchor, WBNS 10TV. This forum was sponsored by The Ohio State University, The Ohio Mayors Alliance, 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 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 partners at The Columbus Metropolitan Library recommend reading "Silicon Heartland: Transforming the Midwest from Rust Belt to Tech Belt," by Rebecca A. Fannin (2023).  This forum was recorded before a live audience at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio on December 10, 2025.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps the recent 86-82 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. In this edition, we share our takeaways from this matchup and discuss where the Buckeyes go from here.

We switch gears this hour to Illini basketball. Adam Jardy from the Columbus Dispatch covers Ohio State Buckeyes basketball. He gives us the OSU side of things before tomorrow night's game. How will guys like Bruce Thorton and Amare Bynum match up with Illinois?  We also get "The Great" Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer's input. Kyle breaks down Illinois' win over Tennessee on Saturday, previews the OSU game, and tells us if he could take Jelly Roll in a fight. And the Bears lose at Lambeau. What went right and what went wrong against the Packers?

We discuss why childcare is so expensive in Ohio and what state officials are trying to do about it.

We discuss bills before Gov. Mike DeWine that could slash property taxes and change Ohio's recreational marijuana law.

Joey Kaufman of the Columbus Dispatch joins IndyStar's Zach Osterman for a BuckeyeXtra/Mind Your Banners crossover, previewing Saturday night's Big Ten championship game between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana. Kaufman and Osterman break down everything from the quarterback matchup, to these teams' dominant defense, to what a win would mean for both sides, its effect on the Heisman race and more. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/12/02/indiana-football-pat-coogan-leader-proven-winner-motivator-speeches-curt-cignetti-big-ten-cfp/87557306007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about the recent loss to Pittsburgh on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we talk about how damaging this loss was for the Buckeyes and look ahead to Big Ten play.

The arts are more than inspiration—they're critical infrastructure. Across Central Ohio, cultural organizations are using shared data and collaborative evaluation to show how the arts drive workforce readiness, economic development, public health, and community well-being. This forum spotlights the Central Ohio Arts Impact Initiative and a growing movement to position the arts as essential to the region's social and economic infrastructure. This week, we hear from arts leaders, data experts, and civic partners on how creative work is delivering measurable outcomes that align with Central Ohio's priorities to nurture vibrant urban suburban, and exurban communities. Featuring: Dr. Kimberlee Goodman, Executive Director, The McConnell Arts Center Angela Meleca, Chief Advocate Officer, Meleca Creative Advisors Priscilla R. Tyson, Former Columbus City Councilmember, Founder, Priscilla Tyson Consulting Your host is Sheri Chaney Jones, Co-Founder and CEO, SureImpact. 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're ready to keep exploring this week's forum topic, our friends at The Columbus Metropolitan Library recommend reading "Run It Like a Business: Strategies for Arts Organizations to Increase Audiences, Remain Relevant, and Multiply Money – Without Losing the Art," by Aubrey Bergauer. This forum was recorded before a live audience at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio on December 3, 2025.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps the recent 67-66 loss to the Pittsburgh Panthers on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra. During this edition, we provide our takeaways from this matchup and talk about where the Buckeyes go from here.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps last night’s 113-60 victory over Mount St. Mary’s on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. In this edition, we share our takeaways from the game and discuss where the Buckeyes go from here.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps the recent 91-58 victory over the Western Michigan Broncos on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we provide our takeaways from this game and talk about the LJ Smith commitment and what this means for the Buckeyes.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps the 64-63 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we provide our takeaways from this matchup and talk about what we learned from watching the Buckeyes.

We discuss the end of the federal government shutdown, the latest in the Ohio governor's race and a bill dealing with religious alternatives to health care.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about last night’s 75-53 victory over Appalachian State on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we provide our takeaways from this game and look ahead to what’s next for the Buckeyes.

In small towns, fear doesn't always hide in the shadows. Sometimes it writes letters. Sometimes it carries a shotgun. In this episode of DEVIANT, host Dan Szematowicz takes you inside two real American nightmares. In Circleville, Ohio, thousands of anonymous letters turn a quiet town inside out, exposing secrets, destroying lives and leaving behind a mystery that's never solved. In Skidmore, Missouri, a man named Ken Rex McElroy terrorizes his neighbors for years while the law looks away. And then, one July afternoon, the town decides to take justice into its own hands. Two towns. Two reckonings. One truth: when fear becomes unbearable, silence breaks. Follow on Instagram and TikTok @deviant.podcast. SOURCES: State of Ohio v. Paul Freshour (1983); Columbus Dispatch archives; Circleville Herald archives; Unsolved Mysteries (NBC, 1993); CBS 48 Hours (2021); In Broad Daylight by Harry N. MacLean; Kansas City Star and Washington Post archives; FBI and Missouri State Highway Patrol case summaries. Copyright 2025, Cold Open Media LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam recaps the 94-68 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra Basketball podcast. During this edition, we break down key takeaways from this matchup and talk about an in-game visit from the Podfather.

Happy Thursday Edition of the Program!! The Numbers say that maybe the Big Ten should undergo some Relegation. The Rise of Julian Sayin. The CBJ got bombed in Calgary but the Cavs and Donovan Mitchell were really good. We discuss Quentin Tarantino films. ESPN's Paul Finebaum, The Columbus Dispatch's Adam Jardy, What's Up, Emails, Thing or Not a Thing, Beat the House, and 3 Things

We discuss the Nov. 4 election in Ohio and what the results say about 2026.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps what happened in the 118-102 victory over IU Indy on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we break down the Buckeyes’ home opener and evaluate their performance.

We discuss what the federal government shutdown means for SNAP, problems at Central State University and how Ohio's congressional map could change for 2026.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps the victory over Ohio University on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we break down what we learned we learned from this exhibition game and much more.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy takes stock on the Anthony Thompson commitment on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we talk more about Thompson’s commitment to Ohio State and preview this weekend’s scrimmage against Ohio.

We discuss lawmakers' latest efforts to regulate marijuana and hemp and how the Ohio House wants to cut $2 billion in property taxes.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about how Anthony Thompson commits to Ohio on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we break down what this new commitment means for the Buckeyes and the upcoming roster.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy previews the upcoming secret scrimmage against Tennessee on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we talk about what we’d like to see on the court during this scrimmage and much more.