Episodes

  • March 1, 2026

    March 1, 2026
    Mar 1 2026
    00:00 Show open/ Investigative journalist Rico Moore of The Margin in Washington State draws parallels between ICE experiences in Tacoma and in Ohio. 12:09 Adero Robinson, CEO of Communities in Schools of Ohio, on surrounding students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. 22:56 Alexandria Both, Senior Researcher at Rent Café, on Columbus being ranked #7 in the nation and #1 in Ohio of the most livable metropolitan areas. 29:04 Face the State: Recap of the Les Wexner deposition in the Jeffrey Epstein case with Sen Andrew Brenner (R- Delaware).
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    41 mins
  • February 22, 2026

    February 22, 2026
    Feb 22 2026
    00:00 Show open/ Nicka Sewell -Smith, Senior Story Producer at Ancestry, on the challenges related to black genealogy and its connection to Central Ohio. 12:12 Dr. Aaron Lukenga discusses eye exams, contacts, and how to talk to your eye doctor. 19:00 Dr. Steven Katz, President of The American Association of Endondists on tooth pain. 25:48 Face the State: An interview with Ohio House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn (D- Cincinnati). The data center debate with State Rep. Gary Click (R- Vickery), State Rep. Sean Brennan (D- Parma), and US Senator Bernie Moreno (R- Ohio).
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    41 mins
  • February 15, 2026

    February 15, 2026
    Feb 15 2026
    00:00 Show open/ Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer for Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, on tax law changes. 8:11 Mike O'Hanlon, Director of Research at The Brookings Institute, on Columbus and the history and future of US defense initiatives. 23:13 Andrew Chimka from LinkedIn discusses how AI is helping Central Ohio small businesses find more qualified applicants faster. 31:03 Face the State: Portion of an interview with Ohio Speaker of the House, State Representative Matt Huffman of Lima.
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    41 mins
  • February 8, 2026

    February 8, 2026
    Feb 8 2026
    00:00 Show open/ Dr. Sarah Bosal, President of The American Academy of Family Physicians, on chronic health conditions and vaccines 6:24 Makers Social Owner Megan Pando on how her Columbus-owned and -operated business received an investment on the TV show Shark Tank. 16:24 Pet health with Dr. Dana Varble, DVM and Chief Veterinary Officer of the North American Veterinary Community and Gene O'Neil, CEO of the North American Veterinary Community 27:15 Face the State: Interview with Ohio Emergency Management Agency Director Sima Merick. End of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants in Springfield with Rep. Joyce Beatty (D- Ohio), Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther (D), and Sen. Bernie Moreno (R- Ohio).
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    41 mins
  • February 1, 2026

    February 1, 2026
    Feb 1 2026
    00:00 Show open/ Dr. Robert Cain, President & CEO of The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, on the growing number of institutions teaching osteopathic medicine. 17:59 Dr. Billy Hensley, President of the National Endowment for Financial Education, on teen financial education. 28:00 Dr. Rawle Andrews Jr, Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, on anxiety. 36:09 Face the State: Portion of an interview with US Sen. Jon Husted (R- OH).
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    41 mins
  • January 25, 2026

    January 25, 2026
    Jan 25 2026
    00:00 Show open/ Diana Welling, Director of the State Historic Preservation Office on Ohio's Historic Preservation Awards. 10:44 Drew Dollmatsch, Columbus Market Managing Director for Cancer-Free Kids, on a recent donation to fund pediatric cancer research at Nationwide Children's Hospital. 19:57 Dr Nicholas Wright, Affiliated Scholar at the Pellegrino Center for Clinical Bioethics- Georgetown University Medical Center and Non-Resident Fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies- National Defense University, on how war shapes the brain. 34:16 Face the State: Portion of an interview with Bowling Green State University Political Science Professor Dr. Nicole Kalaf-Hughes on U.S. Involvement in Venezuela.
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    41 mins
  • January 18, 2026

    January 18, 2026
    Jan 18 2026
    00:00 Show open/ Former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell discusses the reasons behind the rising cost of groceries and how targeted tariffs can make a difference. 8:58 Erica Reid - Acting Section Chief of The Blue Campaign at The Center for Countering Human Trafficking. 15:33 Todd baker - CEO of the Ohio State Medical Association on bills in the state legislature focused on physician advocacy and streamlining processes. 27:58 Face the State: Ohio's race for governor: running mates named, Gov DeWine's endorsement. An interview with Republican Ohio U-S Senator Jon Husted.
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    41 mins
  • January 11, 2026

    January 11, 2026
    Jan 11 2026
    00:00 Show open/ Dan Clare of the group Disabled American Veterans on efforts to help Central Ohio vets get jobs. 10:12 Maddie Twomey, Communications Director at Project Our Care, on healthcare concerns in the Columbus area. 19:09 Author Meg Groff on family court reform. 30:05 Face the State: Republican Strategist Terry Casey and Democratic Strategist Morgan Harper on the big political races coming up in 2026.
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    41 mins