Columbus Perspective

00:00 Show Open / David Adams, architect of the Cincinnati Innovation District, which, like its counterparts in Columbus and Cleveland, has a goal to create 20,000 jobs over the next 10 years.

21:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents segments about vaccine incentives, legislation to legalize some fireworks in Ohio, and the incoming police chief for the City of Columbus.

49:30 Brooks Kenny, Executive Director of Us Against Alzheimer's, discusses a new drug approved for treatment.

00:00 Show Open / Kim Thiboldeaux, Executive Chair of the Cancer Support Community, discusses June 6th being National Cancer Survivors Day.

11:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents topics that include housing issues some people are having during the pandemic; efforts to pass anti-hazing legislation in Ohio; and what has happened in Columbus over the past year since George Floyd's death in Minneapolis. Plus, Franklin County Interim Commissioner Dawn Tyler Lee discusses her plans while in office.

34:30 Dr. Lori Pierce, President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, discusses advances in cancer research and treatment.

45:30 Dr. Phuong Huynh with the OSU Wexner Medical Center discusses the stigma of opioid addiction.

00:00 Show Open / Lieutenant Dawn Roberts with the Ohio Division of Parks and Watercraft discusses National Safe Boating Week.

19:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Angela An presents a number of topics, including incentives to get Ohioans vaccinated, fraud within Ohio's unemployment compensation system, and the issue of racism that Asian-Americans are dealing with.

42:30 Laurie Rubiner with the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids and Tammy Boyd from the Black Women's Health Imperative discuss efforts to reduce the use of e-cigarettes among youth.

52:00 Dr. LaShawn McIver with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services discusses financial assistance available while open enrollment continues on healthcare.gov.

00:00 Show Open / Kayla Griffin, Director of All Voting Is Local-Ohio, discusses proposed changes to Ohio voter laws.

14:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents segments about Ohio's vaccine lottery, sports betting, the effort to reduce robocalls, and more.

40:00 Dr. Sapna Thomas, a gastroenterologist with University Hospitals of Cleveland, discusses colorectal cancer - especially in younger women.

46:30 Sarah Reisinger, a Program Director with the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the need for volunteers to participate in a study on the efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines in cancer patients.

00:00 Show Open / Latoya Peterson, Associate State Director of Advocacy for Ohio AARP, discusses health and safety issues in the state's nursing homes.

13:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information about candidates running for Congress in Ohio; the Civilian Review Board in Columbus and what it can learn from a similar entity in Cincinnati; and the effort to reduce gun violence in Columbus.

41:00 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth & Families, discusses back-to-work issues while navigating the pandemic.

00:00 Show Open / Dr. Parker Huston, a psychologist with Nationwide Children's Hospital, discusses the hospital's "On Our Sleeves" Program, for which he is the Clinical Director.

24:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS-10TV, Tracy Townsend has information about efforts to reform police policies; the new Civilian Review Board in Columbus; and presents an interview with Northeast Ohio Democratic Congressman Tim Ryan, who is running for the U.S. Senate.

52:00 Matt MacLaren, Director of "Ohio. Find It Here" - the state's tourism division.

00:00 Show Open / Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, a psychologist based in the Washington, D.C. area, discusses a national campaign aimed at kids who are suffering mentally during the pandemic.

11:00 U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), discusses President Biden's infrastructure proposal and more.

16:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Karina Nova presents segments on police reform, as well as interviews with Central Ohio members of Congress and Ohio State University Political Science Professor Paul Beck.

42:30 Fernanda Villasenor and Katie Plat with the NYC-based Cities For Financial Empowerment Fund discuss a grant Columbus has received to offer free financial counseling for hundreds of residents.

Dr. Stephanie Zaza, President of the American College of Preventive Medicine, discusses the role of public health agencies in dealing with the pandemic.

George Hobor, Senior Program Officer with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, discusses an interactive web site that provides local information about health outcomes covering many diseases and conditions.

Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information about teens and Covid-19 vaccines, an interview with Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther, and a summer tutoring program available to students.

Rob Sexton, Legislative Affairs Director of the Buckeye Firearms Association, discusses Ohio's revamped 'Stand Your Ground' law.

00:00 Show Open / Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose discusses the upcoming May Primary, as well as a program overseen by his office aimed at protecting the privacy of domestic violence victims.

13:30 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) clashed with Dr. Anthony Fauci in a subcommittee hearing this week. The entire exchange, lasting nearly seven minutes, is here.

21:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend covers pandemic news; Ohio's expanded 'stand your ground' law; and more.

48:00 Heather Sever and Katy Wolfe with the Versiti Blood Center of Ohio discuss the current blood shortage in Central Ohio.

00:00 / Show Open / Greg Bewwick, Outreach Coordinator for the Fair Game Coalition of Ohio, discusses efforts to bring regulated sports betting to Ohio.

18:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Karina Nova covers a number of issues, including a recent controversial tweet from Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted, information About Covid-19 vaccines and clinical trials, efforts to crack down on hazing, and Ohio's new Stand Your Ground law.

44:30 Dr. Carol Osborne, a veterinarian from Chagrin Falls, discusses flea and tick prevention and other pet matters.