Sometimes, the things that stir the most debate aren’t sweeping policy changes, but whether or not you have to pay a dollar to park near Brassica.

This week, we explore what’s resonating most in local media and what those stories reveal about the larger systems we’re all navigating.

From the rise of protests at the Statehouse to the ripple effects of new zoning policies, we covered how housing, development, and drone factories are shaping the future of Columbus. We unpacked the tension between growth and preservation, the impact of private equity on everything from chicken sandwiches to shopping malls, and why local progress sometimes depends on who’s still in the smoky back room.

Whether you care about affordable housing, have feelings about paid parking, or just want to understand why Columbus works the way it does, this conversation is a reminder that the local stories matter, because they’re not just local.

Shownotes

• Columbus Underground on YouTube
• Ohio Gov. DeWine signs higher ed bill regulating classroom discussion and banning diversity efforts (Ohio Capital Journal)
• Easton Town Center Converting 7 Parking Lots from Free to Paid (Columbus Underground)
• Joe DeLoss gets back to work (Columbus Business First)
• Defense Contractor Facility to Bring 4,000 Jobs to Columbus Area (Columbus Underground)
• Council to Vote on Zoning Changes for 161 Corridor (Columbus Underground)
• Trump’s Actions Already Having “Ripple Effects” on Columbus Development Projects (Columbus Underground)
• Columbus Sues Trump, DOGE, Over Tree Money (Columbus Underground)
• By the Numbers: Central Ohio Population Growing, More Housing Needed (Columbus Underground)

Full transcript on page 2.

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