Columbus Perspective

00:00 Show open/ Angela Damon, Executive Director of LOSS Community Services on the programs they have to help loved ones of those who die by suicide and an upcoming fundraiser they have planned.

16:25 Leda Hoffman, Artistic Director of The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio (formerly CATCO) on the reason for the organization's name change, their current production, and the shows they are putting up for the 2024-2025 season.

26:30 Ray Santos- team captain and setter for the Columbus Fury professional women's volleyball team.

34:51 Face the State: Updates on House Bill 68 which would ban gender-affirming healthcare for minors and prohibit transgender girls and women from playing on girls and women's scholastic sports teams, the re-introduction of Aisha's law, and a report on the housing crisis in Ohio.

46:35 Face State: Discussion of Governor Mike DeWine's Outcomes Acceleration for Kids Learning Network with Maureen Corcoran, Director of the Ohio Department of Medicaid, Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, Director of the Ohio Department of Health and Dr. Jeffrey Anderson, Chief Population Health Officer at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Also, a report on a new gun violence task force at the Statehouse.

00:00 Show open/ David Babner of the OhioHealth Cap City Half Marathon talks about this year's race.

11:06 Kristy Roby of JDRF on the organization's JDRF One Walk coming up in Columbus.

23:17 Micailah Brock of Mt. Carmel Fitness on how to transition to a more active and healthier lifestyle.

36:23 Face the State: More tragic fallout of the House Bill 6 / First Energy scandal. Ohio Senate Majority Floor Leader Rob Mccolley (R- Napoleon) on Governor Mike DeWine's State of the State address.

49:58 Face State: Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D- Upper Arlington) with her reaction to the State of the State address. House Bill 392 which would require nitrogen hypoxia for executions if lethal injection drugs are not available.

00:00 Show open/ John Pace, President and CEO of the Classic for Columbus and the upcoming

12:58 Brett Reiter, Festival Director for the Cinema Columbus Film Festival on what to expect at this year's screenings.

21:36 A portion of Governor Mike DeWine's State of the State address in which he talks about school reading programs, early childhood education, access to childcare, career tech education, and healthcare for Ohio's children.

41:26 Face the State: Sima Merick, Executive Director of the Ohio Emergency Management Agency with a look back at how state officials prepared for the huge influx of visitors during the April 8th solar eclipse.

49:24 Face State: Sima Merick on recovery efforts after deadly tornadoes hit Indian Lake in March. 10TV's Carla Rogner talks with experts from Ohio State University and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium about how animals interact with solar eclipses.

00:00 Show open/ Rob DuVall, Director of Events for Equitas Health discusses the upcoming AIDS Walk event and what the funds raised support.

13:21 Jennifer Martinez, Vice President Behavioral Health Operations- Ohio for the Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana on the new Fresh Start Recovery Center opening in Columbus to help pregnant women and moms who have substance use disorder.

25:19 Jesse Ghiorzi on the Summer of Soccer in Columbus which features many high-profile soccer teams and events.

37:11 Face the State: Ohio's House Bill 68, State Board of Education budget crisis, Columbus City Schools online dashboard, tornado relief funding for 11 Ohio counties, abortion medication debate in US SUPCO, anti-semitism on college campuses, latest on state charges against Larry Householder.

49:02 Face State: Matt Maclaren, Director of Travel and Tourism Policy for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce on the expected economic impact of the solar eclipse in Ohio, updates on the US Presidential race.

00:00 Show open/ Adero Robinson, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of City Year Columbus on the opportunity for young adults to serve their community while taking advantage of important professional development and networking opportunities.

14:57 Michael Buzzelli, Associate Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio on March Madness, the signs that gambling is becoming a problem, and what resources are available to help.

27:35 Columbus City Council's resolution calling for peace in Gaza.

35:08 Face the State: Doug Petcash recaps the primary election in Ohio.

46:01 Face the State with University of Cincinnati Political Science professor David Niven and Ohio State University Political Science Professor Emeritus Paul Beck on Ohio's Senate race in November, and a young Central Ohio pageant winner who is working to spread an anti-bullying message.

00:00 Show Open / Derek Grosso- Founder and CEO of the Columbus Young Professionals Club on A Taste of Columbus and a Toast to Wonderful Workplaces.

19:25 Dr. Chazz Dabbs- Bariatric Surgeon at Mount Carmel Hospital on the obesity epidemic.

36:41 Face the State with Dr. David Niven- University of Cincinnati Political Science professor on Ohio's Congressional and Presidential elections.

48:57 Face the State with young voters on the upcoming elections.

00:00 Show Open / Ben Zenitsky, spokesperson for the Columbus Metropolitan Library on the library's planned activities surrounding the April 8th total solar eclipse and the free eclipse viewing glasses all library branches will be giving away, while supplies last.

11:22 Stacie Boord, CEO of Shadowbox Live on their current production that focuses on social justice issues and the upcoming summer education activities available to local students.

24:09 Carrie Hay of the group Seeds of Caring. They engage children from 2-12 in service and volunteer activities to promote kindness and empathy.

36:35 Face the State with Bernie Moreno, one of the Republican candidates vying for the nomination to run against Democrat Sherrod Brown for a US Senate seat.

00:00 Show Open / Habiba Bankston, CEO of Dress for Success Columbus.

18:18 Dr. C. Dexter Wise III, Pastor of Faith Ministries Church and leader of the Do You Know Where Your Children Are? Initiative.

33:12 Face the State with Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, one of the Republican candidates vying for the nomination to run against Democrat Sherrod Brown for a US Senate seat.

00:00 Show Open / Kelley Griesmer, CEO of The Women's Fund of Central Ohio

17:39 Amy Hoying, Executive Director of Second and Seven

32:08 Carly D'Eon, Reporter for WBNS 10TV, with a deeper look into the Darnell Taylor story

36:06 Face the State with Ohio State Senator Matt Dolan, one of the Republican candidates vying for the nomination to run against Democrat Sherrod Brown for a US Senate seat

00:00 Show Open / Julia Carter and Ray Parnell from My Brother's Keeper program with the City of Columbus

11:16 Rita Fuller-Yates on Columbus Black History

37:58 Face the State with Aaron Sellers, Public Information Officer for the Franklin County Board of Elections

48:40 Face the State with Sharon Kennedy, Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court on the Rural Practice Incentive Program