Columbus Perspective

00:00 / Show Open / Ben Zenitsky, a spokesperson for the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

12:00 K.L. Allen, Chancellor of Western Governors University Ohio (WGU Ohio).

21:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents a look back on the life of former Secretary of State Colin Powell. She'll also present information about vaccine mandates; vaccines for kids age 5-11; and more.

46:00 Jeff Pullin, Public & Media Relations Manager for COTA, which is rolling out a new, more equitable fare system.

00:00 Show Open / John Pappas, State Advocacy Director for iDEA Growth, which represents sectors involved in online gaming and sports betting - an industry that could soon be legalized in Ohio.

26:00 Scott DiMauro, President of the Ohio Education Association, discusses how public educators in Ohio are navigating their way through the pandemic.

51:00 Leigh Purvis, Director of Health Care Costs and Access for AARP, discusses the high cost of 'specialty' prescription drugs.

00:00 Show Open / Judy Mobley, President & CEO of the Children's Hunger Alliance in Columbus.

13:00 Betsy Pandora, Executive Director of The Short North Alliance.

25:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Kevin Landers presents information on a number of topics, including a new anti-hazing law in Ohio; concerns about Ohio's statute of limitations; and the on-going debate over abortion rights.

49:30 Richard Meyer, Vice President of the American Gas Association, discusses natural gas prices for the upcoming winter heating season.

00:00 Show Open / Micaela Deming, Policy Director and Staff Attorney with the Ohio Domestic Violence Network.

23:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information about The Dr. Richard Strauss case and Ohio's statute of limitations; an anti-abortion bill at the Statehouse; the debate over vaccine mandates; and more.

43:30 Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, which held an event this week at Columbus State Community College.

00:00 Show Open / Jeff Pullin, Public & Media Relations Manager for COTA, discusses policy changes being made by that public transportation agency.

23:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information about COVID vaccination incentives and mandates and the effect on businesses; as well as information about an organization working to empower women to run for public office; and an update on the Dr. Richard Strauss case at Ohio State University.

50:00 Dr. Lori Pierce, President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, discusses cancer research.

00:00 Show Open / Dr. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO of Trust For America's Health, discusses her organization's annual 'State of Obesity' report.

13:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Angela An presents information about the redistricting fight in Ohio, the mask mandate debate, and the status of Hispanics in Ohio - September is National Hispanic American Heritage Month.

36:00 Dan Skinner, a health policy professor at Ohio University's campus in Dublin, discusses the ongoing opioid crisis in Ohio.

00:00 Show Open / Scott Anderson, Problem Gambling Coordinator with the Ohio Department of Health and Addiction Services and Ohio For Responsible Gambling.

22:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents segments about the mask mandate in Columbus, ride safety at Ohio's amusement parks and festivals, and the 20-year anniversary of 9/11.

43:30 Doniella Winchell, Executive Director of the Ohio Wine Producers Association.

00:00 Show Open / Comments from Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and Columbus Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika Roberts, from their news conference on Wednesday in which the mayor re-issued a mask mandate for the city.

09:30 Dr. Dan Waxman, Vice President and Senior Medical Director of the Versiti Blood Center of Ohio, discusses the need for more blood donors.

17:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Angela An presents information about the controversy surrounding Bishop Sycamore High School, redistricting, and abortion laws.

37:30 Becky Pringle, President of the National Education Association, discusses efforts to return to normalcy in schools

42:30 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth & Families, discusses suicide - September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

00:00 Show Open / U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) discusses the infrastructure package approved by the Senate that is now in the House, and also discusses the end of the war in Afghanistan.

08:00 Matt MacLaren, Director of 'Ohio - Find It Here' - provides information on fall attractions around Ohio.

19:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information on Afghanistan from the perspective of professors in Ohio; legislation at the Statehouse to ban vaccine mandates; and changes coming in pension plans for thousands of public employees in the state.

43:30 Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, Director of the Ohio Department of Health, provides an update on the coronavirus in Ohio.

50:00 Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, discusses school safety during the pandemic

00:00 Show Open / David Corey, Executive VP of the Bowling Centers Association of Ohio, discusses a proposal at the Statehouse to legalize sports betting in Ohio.

25:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Karina Nova presents information about the turmoil in Afghanistan - including comments from an Ohioan who served there and Ohio professors who discuss the plight of Afghan women. She'll also present an interview with Democrat Morgan Harper, who recently announced that she is running for the U.S. Senate seat being left open by Republican Rob Portman, who is not seeking re-election.

49:30 Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, Director of the Ohio Department of Health, provides an update on the coronavirus.