Columbus Can't Wait

This week we talk to Jasmine Ayres, community organizer and former candidate for Columbus City Council representative in Ohio. In this episode we discuss the Census 2020, reflect on the non-indictments and miscarriage of justice in Breonna Taylor's case, and talk through the psychology of protesting and why it's still important. 

The census deadline is coming up. Regardless if you are undocumented, have a felony on your record, or even a warrant out for your arrest - you will not be punished for filling out the Census. The U.S. Census Bureau conducts a count of EVERYONE in the United States every 10 years. The Census governs the allocation of more than $675 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year for roads, schools, and other public institutions across our communities. It also determines the number of congressional seats and Electoral College votes. 

The Census takes less than 10 minutes to fill out and is available in 59 languages. Fill out the Census by September 30th online at my2020census.gov, over the phone at 844-330-2020, or in person at your nearest Columbus Public Library location.

Follow Jasmine Ayres @Ayres4Columbus @jasmineandretti

Hosted by EhKees & Tareya; Recorded & Edited by The Dreamcatchers Recording Studios; Executive Producer: Jenn Nielsen; Post Production Assistant: Callan Reese.

In today's episode we interview Morgan Harper. The former grassroots candidate for Ohio’s Third Congressional District (Columbus) pivoted to direct service during the pandemic and recently launched a new organization, Columbus Stand Up! 

Please join us as we catch up with her for the first time since the April primary.

Follow Morgan Harper @mh4oh 

Hosted by EhKees & Tareya

Recorded & Edited by The Dreamcatchers Recording Studios. 

Executive Producer: Jenn Nielsen; Associate Producer: Achinthya Sivalingam; Post Production Assistant: Callan Reese.

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Meet our hosts Tareya and EhKees.

Columbus Can’t Wait is a show that revolves around civic and social responsibility in Columbus, Ohio. Aimed at arming everyday people with knowledge about how local and state government works and the ways in which the federal government impacts their daily lives, our goal is to break the barriers of entry and make politics accessible for anybody looking to be engaged. We don’t believe that we can afford to just keep on telling people “go vote”, so we’re doing everything we can to help the people understand what they are voting on.

In regards to local Ohio politics -- we aren’t saying we have all the answers (or even all the questions) -- but we are saying that Columbus Can’t Wait to have these conversations any longer.

Audio Engineer: Callan Reese; Executive Producer: Jenn Nielsen; Associate Producer: Achinthya Sivalingam.