Ohio’s child care crisis
Kathryn Poe, researcher with Policy Matters Ohio, discusses the report she has co-authored outlining Ohio’s childcare crisis and the recommendations for steps policymakers should take to address the challenges.
Perspective
"Perspective" is a weekly 30-minute program that offers in-depth coverage of the most important issues affecting central Ohioans. Kristie Kemper relies on her decades of experience in one-on-one conversations with newsmakers and experts on topics like housing, health and politics.
Pelotonia 2024
Joe Apgar, CEO of Pelotonia, shares details of the 2024 Race Weekend and discusses the impact the fundraising event has had on supporting cancer research in central Ohio.
Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Abdullah Mahmood, Coordinator of the Gambling Intervention Program at Maryhaven, discusses the increasing instances of problem gambling in Ohio and the resources available to help.
Fresh Start
Jennifer Martinez, VP of Behavioral Health Operations of Ohio, Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana, describes Ohio’s first Fresh Start Family-Focused Recovery Program for pregnant women and mothers with substance abuse disorders, opening later this year in Columbus.
Growing Homeownership
Leah Evans, president and CEO of Homeport explains how the Maude Hill Growing Homeownership Fund will help expand housing resources for historically disadvantaged populations in Columbus by making home ownership more affordable.
Childcare Crisis
Eric Karolak, CEO of Action For Children, discusses the group’s report The Tipping Point! which examines the childcare shortage in central Ohio and its impact on economic development.
Subminimum Wage
Kerstin Sjoberg, CEO of Disability Rights Ohio, explains the impact of a recent court decision on Ohioans with disabilities who earn subminimum wages and discusses the federal law that governs the policy.
Taking Care in Cold Weather
Chuck Gehring, president and CEO of Lifecare Alliance, has advice for older central Ohioans to stay healthy this winter and calls for volunteer Meals On Wheels drivers during this busy season.
Battling the opioid epidemic
Ingela Travers-Hayward, of Columbus, co-founder of the nonprofit This Must Be the Place travelled to various music festivals this past […]
Accelerating Angels
Lifelong entrepreneur Cindi Englefield and Mary McCarthy, co-founder of the Women’s Small Business Accelerator, have launched Accelerating Angels, Central Ohio’s only early-stage investment firm focused on investing in exceptional, high-growth women-owned businesses.