Columbus Perspective

00:00 Show Open / Dr. Whitney Raglin Bignall, Associate Clinical Director for ‘On Our Sleeves’ at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, discusses concerns about social media use by kids.

16:00 Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, Director of the Ohio Department of Health, discusses the end of the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency.

25:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend looks at some of this month’s election results; Google’s expansion of data centers in Central Ohio; and an effort to end bullying at Logan High School in Hocking County.

51:00 Carole Johnson, Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, discusses help available for pregnant women and young mothers who are suffering from depression or anxiety.

00:00 Show Open / Lisa Courtice, President & CEO of the United Way of Central Ohio.

17:30 Governor Mike DeWine, speaking about Google’s new investments in Central Ohio.

22:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information about presidential politics; a group in Westerville helping war-torn Ukraine; and more.

49:00 Alan Shaw, CEO of Norfolk Southern, discusses the train derailment in East Palestine.

00:00 Show Open / Michael Shields, Researcher with Policy Matters Ohio, discusses Ohio’s minimum wage.

26:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend provides an update on the East Palestine train derailment; efforts to curb violence in Columbus; and a look at where all that revenue is going that the state is receiving from sports betting.

56:00 Courtesy of 10-TV, a feature on Columbus television legend Fritz The Nite Owl.

00:00 Leo Almeida, Director of Government Relations for the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network Ohio, discusses efforts to increase funding for cancer research, prevention and treatment.

15:30 Kathryn Bronsky, National Policy Manager for the USDA’s Plant Protection & Quarantine Program, discusses invasive pests in Ohio.

23:00 Cait Harley, Active Transportation Manager for the Ohio Department of Transportation, provides information about Ohio’s bike trails and more.

31:30 John Barker, President & CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association.

45:00 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth & Families, discusses a major project on the East side of Columbus his agency has undertaken.

00:00 Show Open / Sonya Thesing, Executive Director of Huckleberry House, which shelters and helps homeless youth in Columbus.

14:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend gets reaction from Ohio leaders about the indictment of former President Donald Trump; she’ll also provide information on Ohio’s new voter I-D and distracted driving laws; and talks with Governor Mike DeWine about the importance of childhood literacy programs.

42:00 Danielle Falconer, Area Vice President and Director of Donor Services at Versiti Blood Center of Ohio.

48:30 John Grey of Ashville, Ohio, who received a heart transplant at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in October of 2020.

00:00 Show Open / Governor Mike DeWine, from a news conference this week, discussing Ohio’s new distracted driving law.

5:00 Leah Fullenkamp, who lost her husband in a distracted driving accident in 2018.

12:30 Matt MacLaren, Director of “Ohio. Find it Here,” discusses Ohio’s hiking trails, kayaking opportunities and more.

25:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend talks with Governor Mike DeWine about rail safety; she’ll also provide information about colorectal cancer and an effort to end the death penalty in Ohio.

52:00 Steven Shields, a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Medina, discusses the importance of having an emergency fund.

00:00 Show Open / Dr. Douglas Scharre, Director of Cognitive Neurology at Ohio State University.

22:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend talks with Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and Rena Shak, the newly-appointed Director of the city’s Office of Violence Prevention; there’s also information about train safety; and an effort to make automated external defibrillators more available.

49:00 Athens Mayor Steve Patterson discusses issues his city is facing.

00:00 Show Open / Dr. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO of Trust For America’s Health, discusses the role of public health agencies in Ohio and the nation.

13:00 Andrew Ginther, Mayor of Columbus, discussing crime and policing in his State of the City address.

20:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend looks back at the last three years since the onset of the pandemic, from health care to education, and the business world.

51:00 Jennifer Pipa, Vice President of Disaster Programs for the America Red Cross.

00:00 Show Open / Susan Choe, Executive Director of Ohio Legal Help.

17:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend has information about train safety, plans to expand AMTRAK in Ohio, and the conviction of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder in his racketeering trial.

46:00 Derek Longmeijer, Executive Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio.

00:00 Show Open / Michael Stinziano, Franklin County Auditor, discusses the reappraisal of properties, which is wrapping up in Franklin County, and its impact on property taxes.

17:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information about the ongoing concerns over the toxic train derailment in East Palestine; an effort to make defibrillators more readily available at businesses, schools and other locations; and the growing need for childcare availability and support as central Ohio’s workforce grow.

46:30 Sarah Townes with Experience Columbus discusses local events and attractions.