Council member Shayla Favor, candidate for Franklin County prosecutor, appears on the show to discuss her readiness to address criminal justice reform and public safety if she were elected. She also talks about her law background and journey in the city attorney’s office, her plans to address officer-involved shootings and delays in prosecuting murder cases, culture issues in the prosecutor’s office, choosing to run while on council and more.

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Natalia Harris chats with CCW about her journey as a lesser-known candidate among the Franklin County prosecutor contenders; her firsts, including becoming the youngest and first Black female city prosecutor of Cincinnati; her work for victim advocacy and human trafficking issues; the backlog in murder cases in Franklin County and the responsibility of the prosecutor's office, supporting alternative police responses through the office; and more.

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Our next few episodes of Columbus Can't Wait will feature the Franklin County prosecutor candidates answering the questions you have before the March primary.

This episode features Anthony Pierson, Franklin County's deputy chief counsel, discussing his transition from corporate law to prosecution, his approach to law and accountability, diversity in the legal profession and transparency in cases involving law enforcement. The conversation also gets into the trials of Adam Coy and Jason Meade, the Jayland Walker police shooting case and other questions the community has raised.

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The trial for Jason Meade, the sheriff's deputy who stands accused of murdering Casey Goodson Jr., began this week.

We first had Casey's mother Tamala on the show months after Casey's death 3 years ago. Since then the trial has seen multiple delays, but his family may soon get some semblance of justice.

Tune in as we're reminded of the details surrounding the case and the kind of person Casey was. We also hear what life has been like for Tamala since his passing and how we can support the family during the trial.

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Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.

Join us for the final episode of Season 5 as we chat with returning guest Commissioner Erica Crawley, kicking off with her background in Youngstown and facing scrutiny and expectations on what a politician "should" look like as a Black woman.

She also talks about her role as a commissioner, including funding critical initiatives, making tough decisions and navigating being overlooked. The episode later gets into Franklin County's new prison and the human-centered approach the commission took, plus more.

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Join us as we chat with Dr. Tina Pierce, a Columbus school board member running for reelection in November, as we explore her personal experience in Columbus City Schools, her commitment to educational empowerment, her professional and academic background in education and leadership in minority communities, and her role on the board. Plus, we'll tackle pressing issues like the upcoming school district's tax levy and the aftermath of last summer's teachers' strike.

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Nancy Day-Archauer, a candidate for Columbus City Council District 2 (parts of the West Side and Northwest Side), joins us on the show. She discusses her advocacy for the West Side, her insights into council districts, her views on housing, and the time she accidentally canvassed at a trap house.

We also delve into Nancy's background, which includes her journey from California to Ohio for ministry and her previous experiences running for City Council and the Ohio House in a red district. She also highlights the distinctions between herself and her district opponent, Luis Gil.

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In this episode, Sarah Ingles, Columbus school board candidate, shares her political background, including her time at the ACLU of Ohio and work as a union attorney. We explore the school board's influence, her desire to serve, the diversity of Columbus City Schools, plans for the teacher's union relationship, improved district communication, the November school levy, leveraging privilege for marginalized voices, and much more.

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Welcome to a special live edition of our podcast, where we tackle the upcoming November elections in Columbus, Ohio. We're joined by Jordan Hawkins from the Central Ohio Young Black Dems and Jeff Wiggins, host of the 'We Gonna Be Alright' video podcast on YouTube and a Digital News Contributor for The Young Turks. Together, they break down the major issues on the ballot in a way that's easy to understand.

Note: We're using new equipment for this episode, so the audio might not be up to our usual quality—thanks for bearing with us! Over the next month, we'll be dropping more election info to keep you in the know. Make sure you're registered by October 10th and ready to hit the polls on November 7th. Stay tuned for more live episodes throughout the year as we continue to break down politics. Don't miss out!"

22-year-old Brandon Simmons is running for the Columbus City Schools Board of Education. We talk about him getting engaged in the political process at a young age, his experience as a student at Columbus Alternative High School, plus his work and experience as an activist after the 2016 election.

He also delves into what he’s interested in seeing improved in schools, including building maintenance, graduation rates, literacy, support for teachers and improving the culture of the board. He also talks about the set up of the board and providing a new approach, his thoughts on sample ballots, the perception of CCS and more.

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