Columbus Perspective

00:00 Show Open / Ben Zenitsky, Media Specialist for the Columbus Metropolitan Library, discusses the library's status during the pandemic.

13:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Scott Light discusses a number of issues, including police reform, statues of Christopher Columbus, affordable housing, and whether political rallies and conventions should be held during the pandemic.

36:10 Kimberly Schwind, Sr. Manager of Public Affairs for AAA Ohio, talks about the latest travel trends.

52:15 Jamie Bussel, Senior Program Officer for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, discusses obesity in very young children (ages 2-4).

00:00 Show Open / Michael Wilkos, Senior Vice President of Community Impact for the United Way of Central Ohio, discusses how non-profit agencies in Franklin County are operating during the pandemic.

26:15 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Scott Light presents comments about Franklin County's criminal justice system from Public Defenders Zach Olah and Rena Passas. He'll also present Governor Mike DeWine's recent comments about "defunding" the police; and talk with former Franklin County Auditor Clarence Mingo and economist Rea Hederman from the Buckeye Institute.

49:25 Jennifer Miglionico, Vice President of Marketing for Hollywood Casino Columbus, discusses their procedures for keeping customers safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

00:00 Show Opening / Jeff Pullin, Public Information Officer for COTA, discusses adjustments being made by the public transportation service during the pandemic

18:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend talks with incoming Ohio State University President Kristina Johnson.

26:00 Portions of the announcement from Governor Mike DeWine and Health Director Dr. Amy Acton that she is stepping down from her post to become the Governor's Chief Health Advisor.

40:15 John Barker, President & CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association, with an update on how restaurants are doing since reopening.

00:00 Show Opens with State Rep. Brigid Kelly (D-Cincinnati), sponsor of a bill to allow sports betting in Ohio.

10:50 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Scott Light reviews Governor Mike DeWine's updates on the pandemic, as well as criticism over the state's unemployment compensation system. He also talks with Michael Jones, President-Elect of Columbus Realtors, and Hannah Halbert, Executive Director of Policy Matters Ohio.

36:00 Ben Miller, the Chief Strategy Officer with Well Being Trust, discusses deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide.

43:50 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth & Families, talks about therapists and how they deal with their own depression / pressure.

00:00 Show Open / Sara McQuaide, PR Manager of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority

12:15 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Scott Light talks to Congressional members Joyce Beatty (D-Columbus) and Steve Stivers (R-Upper Arlington), as well as Amy Rohling McGee, President of the Health Policy Institute-Ohio. Scott also presents a tribute to the late Annie Glenn from those who knew her well.

34:05 Gene Sperling, author and former chief economic advisor to Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama

00:00 Show Open / Jerry Snodgrass, Executive Director of the Ohio High School Athletic Association

27:20 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Scott Light presents comments about the pandemic from Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, and talks with Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown and Columbus State Community College President David Harrison

49:50 Dennis Blair with the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club talks about their "Field of Heroes" flag display for Memorial Day

On this week’s Columbus Perspective: Professor Mildred Solomon, President of the Hastings Center, discusses the ethics involved in battling the COVID-19 pandemic; Lisa Handler-Fugit is Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks – she speaks about the struggles that have come from feeding the needy in the time of a pandemic; on ‘Face the State,’ Tracy Townsend looks at the decision-making process that has gone in to re-opening Ohio’s economy; and Col. Vanessa Benson explains the partnership between Ford and the Department of Defense that is supplying personal protective equipment to National Guard reservists in Ohio.

00:00 Show intro / Scott DiMauro, President of the Ohio Education Association.

19:50 Charisse Penn, a recruiter with SAFY, a local foster parenting agency.

31:30 Courtesy of our sister station, 10-TV, Scott Light talks with, and highlights comments from, a number of political leaders and analysts, including Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted, State Representative Kristin Boggs (D-Columbus) and Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther.

49:45 Emily Allen with the AARP Foundation discusses how older workers are navigating the current situation.

00:00 Show Open / Dr. Nadine Gracia, Executive VP of the Trust for America's Health, discussing funding of public health in the U.S.

11:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Scott light talks with Ohio mayors and welcomes guests from the Buckeye Institute and Policy Matters Ohio to discuss how the pandemic is being handled by governmental entities.

33:00 U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams, discusses smoking and campaigns to help people quit.

44:20 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth & Families, provides an update on his agency's role in helping people deal with the pandemic.

00:00 Show Open / Lindsay Williams, Executive Director of the Ohio Children's Trust Fund, discusses child abuse and concerns about the impact that Ohio's Stay-at-Home order could be having.

22:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Scott Light talks with Congressman Steve Stivers, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and others, and also sends out a salute to local teachers who are working hard during the pandemic.

41:25 Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb talks about the impact the pandemic is having on local governments.