Topics: Lawmakers from Ohio consider the president’s tax deal; Kasich hints at how he will balance the state budget; US Officials Pull Ohio’s passenger rail money; Red Light Camera – a money grab or safety tool?; Lawmakers continue to fight to allow hidden guns in bars.

Topics: The Columbus Casino considers forgoing Columbus water; John Kasich’s Administration takes shape; Attorney General Elect Mike DeWine and healthcare reform; and other topics.

Topic: A Columbus on the Record Special - Disappearing Civility in American Politics.

Topics: A look at Central Ohio Earmarks; Republicans start to line up to challenge Senator Sherrod Brown in 2012; Lame Duck State legislature; Another Columbus City Council member leaves early.

Topics: The future of Ohio’s Rail Money; Looming budget cuts; Holding off on commission appointments; Richard Cordray's future - should Strickland fill the Supreme Court vacancy?; Fake TV ads and the federal debt.

Topics: Red Tide - The Rebulican Sweep analysis

Topics: From Ohio’s 12th Congressional District, Republican Congressman Pat Tiberi and his Democratic challenger Paula Brooks debate at WOSU@COSI Studios. Mike Thompson moderates. Also: Complete pre-election wrap-up; and a the casino now has its hand out.

Topics: From Ohio’s 18th Congressional District, Democratic Congressman Zack Space and his Republican challenger Bob Gibbs will debate at WOSU@COSI Studios. Mike Thompson moderates. Also: Kasich maintains 10 point lead in governor’s race; Does President Obama help or hurt Ted Strickland?; and Opponents to a Columbus charter change accuse supporter of misleading ads.

Topics: A moderated discussion featuring Steve Stivers and Mary Jo Kilroy, candidates for the 15th Congressional District of Ohio. Mike Thompson moderates. Also: Kasich ties Strickland to Fisher, and the deal with those independent groups that pay for political ads.

Topics: Analysis of 2nd Governor’s debate; Controversy erupts over using actors in political campaign ads; Analysis of US Senate race between Rob Portman and Lee Fisher; How should Columbus spend its casino money?