Columbus Perspective

00:00 Show open/ Dr. Kenneth Thorpe, Health Policy Management Chair at Emory University, on new legislative efforts that could address obesity and save individuals and institutions money.

7:35 Chef Jane Olivia on alternatives during Dairy-Free February

14:07 Face the State: Fears among Haitian immigrants in Springfield, US Sen. Bernie Moreno (R- OH) on immigration and asylum. Immigration attorney Rishi Oza. Reporting on a recent Columbus protest against ICE raids.

28:36 Face the State: Ohio Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Steve Stivers on President Trump's tariffs. Reporting on flat tax legislation at the state house, proposed changes to Ohio's recreational marijuana law, and a new effort to fight human trafficking.

00:00 Show open/ Findlay, OH Mayor Christina Muryn on the 93rd Winter Mayor’s Conference in Washington.

8:53 Rawle Andrews Jr., Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation on mental health training for teachers.

19:08 Face the State: Overview of the first week of the 2nd Trump administration; Ohio's JD Vance sworn in as Vice President; Jon Husted sworn in to take Vance's Senate seate; Democratic Strategist Morgan Harper and Republican Strategist Matt Dole.

35:47 Face the State: Interview with a local January 6th defendant who was pardoned by President Trump; details of a new bill at the statehouse that deals with higher education with State Sen. Jerry Cirino (R- Kirtland).

00:00 Show open/ Leigh Purvis, Prescription Drug Policy Principal at AARP on Medicare prescription drug caps.

6:33 Marc Selvitelli, CEO of NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Trade Association) on the usage, downsizing, and repurposing of office space in Columbus.

14:38 Face the State: Facts about the presidential inauguration, Ohio Republican party Vice Chair And Franklin County Republican party Chair Meredith Freedhoff on attending the inauguration. Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno (R) on the inauguration. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on possible ambassadorship.

26:05 Face the State: Central Ohio's new and historic economic development project. Ohio school funding cuts. MLK day history and information.

00:00 Show open/ Operation Warm Executive Director Grace Sika on getting coats, shoes, and socks to kids in need this winter.

6:57 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth and Families about the organization's purpose, history and services.

16:05 Kate Ginnis, Senior Policy Advisor on Children’s Health for Medicare and Medicaid

24:26 Face the State: Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D, Upper Arlington) and free tax filing.

00:00 Show open/ Dan Clare, Disabled American Veterans Chief Communications Officer on services available to veterans in Central Ohio.

7:34 USDA Under Secretary Jenny Moffitt on a $4 billion investment in USDA agricultural programs.

14:14 Face the State: US Senator-elect Bernie Moreno (R- OH).

29:00 Face the State: US Senator-elect Bernie Moreno (R- OH).

00:00 Show open/ Lauren Manaker, Dietician and Author from Nutrition Now, on the importance of infant nutrition.

7:17 Shelley Emling and Lisa Marcellino from AARP on an effort to address loneliness in women over age 60.

13:48 Face the State: An interview with Ted Carter Jr.- Ohio State University's 17th President.

27:35 Face the State: Ted Carter Jr.- Ohio State University's 17th President, a warning from experts about maintaining a balance on payment apps like CashApp.

00:00 Show open/ Actor Anthony Anderson on Type 2 Diabetes in the Black community.

8:47 Sarah Janssen, Editor in Chief of the 2025 World Almanac and Book of Facts. 16:00 Pharmacist Sherry Torkos on natural remedies for common ailments.

22:43 Face the State: End of the legislative session in the Ohio General Assembly with incoming Ohio Senate President Rob McColley (r- Napoleon).

34:50 Face the State: Recapping the conclusion of the 2024 lame duck session in the Ohio legislature with Jo Ingles, Statehouse Reporter and Producer for Ohio Public Radio and Television and Jeremy Pelzer, Politics Reporter for Cleveland.com.

00:00 Show open/ Derek Longmeier of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio on responsible gifting for kids. Richard Hunt, Executive Chairman at The Electronic Payments Coalition, on holiday credit card fraud.

11:50 Psychologist Dr. Christine Korol on "no contact" holidays for better mental health. Alexandra Rosander, Assistant Marketing Manager at OnStar on their Santa Tracker.

24:14 Face the State: House Bill 8, also known as the Parents' Bill of Rights. House Bill 660 which allows colleges and universities to pay students directly for their name, image, and likeness. The Ohio Assembly's attempt to give themselves a bigger raise than planned.

31:13 Face the State: A recap of the state assembly's recent activities with University of Cincinnati Political Science professor David Niven.

00:00 Show open/ Dr. Bruce Scott, President of the American Medical Association (AMA) on physician pay cuts and doctor shortages.

6:14 Dr. Janet Wright, Director of Programming and Science for The Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Division at The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) In Atlanta.

14:17 Face the State: Ohio Senate Minority Leader Senator Nickie Antonio (D- Lakewood) on the final days of the Ohio General Assembly's legislation session. Governor DeWine's announcement of driving simulators being set up in Springfield to address traffic safety issues involving Haitian migrants in the city and the deportation fears among Haitian migrants there.

26:54 Face the State: An interview with outgoing Ohio US Senator Sherrod Brown (D). Tech industry growth in Central Ohio.

00:00 Show open/ Alanna Shipley from Doordash on alleviating holiday stress by outsourcing.

5:13 Kevin Werner, Executive Director of Ohioans to Stop Executions.

15:26 Face the State: Ted Carter Jr.- Ohio State University's 17th President

29:14 Face the State: Ted Carter Jr.- Ohio State University's 17th President, a warning from experts about maintaining a balance on payment apps like CashApp.