Jeffrey Epstein once lived in New Albany, forging strong personal and financial ties to Ohio billionaire Les Wexner, as well as connections to others in the state.

Wexner, named in the Epstein files as a potential “co-conspirator,” is set to be deposed at his home Wednesday by members of Congress. That’s in place of testifying in Washington.

Meanwhile, several statewide and local politicians, both Republicans and Democrats, have received campaign contributions over the years from Wexner and his wife.

Should they keep the money or return it? What’s the political calculus?

State lawmakers are back at work and are considering a mix of new and unfinished legislation.

We're talking about all of it on this week's Reporter Roundtable.

Guests:

• George Shillcock, reporter, WOSU Public Media
• Jessie Balmert, state government and politics reporter, The Columbus Dispatch
• Morgan Trau, Columbus bureau reporter, NEWS 5 Cleveland

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