Columbus on the Record: Recent Episodes
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Hungry for more than headlines and short soundbites about our community? Watch Columbus On The Record for in-depth, thoughtful, and balanced analysis of the issues and stories affecting Columbus and Central Ohio. Mike Thompson, WOSU's news and public affairs director, moderates the program that features well-respected journalists and veteran political observers offering insight and analysis of the top stories of the week. In addition to featuring well-known journalists, Columbus On The Record will present panelists from outside the mainstream.
Topics: The fight over public employee collective bargaining; the role of unions in our economy; Mayor Coleman calls for stricter gun control laws.
Topics: The battle between unions and statehouse republicans; John Kasich and the traffic ticket; a proposal to expand Ohio’s private school voucher program; and Gov. Kasich’s private jobs plan moves forward.
Topics: Ohio Public Employee Unions fight for survival; Are Ohio Public employees overpaid? Abortion debate resurfaces at the statehouse; Calls for Ohio to withdraw from healthcare lawsuit. John Kasich and education reform.
Topics: The push to dismantle Ted Strickland’s Education Reform plan; GOP lawmakers set new, conservative agenda; Medicaid and the state budget; John Kasich brings some diversity to his administration; and sentencing reform gains momentum.
Topics: Analysis of State of Union address; growing concerns about privatizing Ohio development effort; calls for greater diversity in Kasich cabinet; Ohio’s Public Pension plans face changes; and casino developers may truck sewage to Marysville.
Topics: Government and Business Regulation; Ohioans like John Kasich, not his plans; The influence of lobbyists on state lawmakers; and the Ohio Supreme Court Justice calls for end of death penalty.
Topics: John Kasich’s first week on the job; The debate over the estate tax; Civility in politics; and the Columbus Mayor’s race takes shape.
Topics: The New GOP Congress and Ohio Lawmakers; John Kasich faces criticism for a lack of transparency; Ohio Republicans vow to cut taxes and erase deficit; and the pros and CONS of private prisons.
Topic: Mike Thompson interviews Governor Ted Strickland about his loss in November’s election, his term in office, the state of American politics, and the governor’s future plans
Topics: City, County take sewer service away from Columbus Casino Site; Public Safety Department critic to head the agency; Richard Cordray goes to Washington; Ted Strickland and George Voinovich say their farewells; Red0-light cameras spread in Columbus
Topics: Lawmakers from Ohio consider the president’s tax deal; Kasich hints at how he will balance the state budget; US Officials Pull Ohio’s passenger rail money; Red Light Camera – a money grab or safety tool?; Lawmakers continue to fight to allow hidden guns in bars.
Topics: The Columbus Casino considers forgoing Columbus water; John Kasich’s Administration takes shape; Attorney General Elect Mike DeWine and healthcare reform; and other topics.
Topics: A look at Central Ohio Earmarks; Republicans start to line up to challenge Senator Sherrod Brown in 2012; Lame Duck State legislature; Another Columbus City Council member leaves early.
Topics: The future of Ohio’s Rail Money; Looming budget cuts; Holding off on commission appointments; Richard Cordray's future - should Strickland fill the Supreme Court vacancy?; Fake TV ads and the federal debt.
Topics: From Ohio’s 12th Congressional District, Republican Congressman Pat Tiberi and his Democratic challenger Paula Brooks debate at WOSU@COSI Studios. Mike Thompson moderates. Also: Complete pre-election wrap-up; and a the casino now has its hand out.
Topics: From Ohio’s 18th Congressional District, Democratic Congressman Zack Space and his Republican challenger Bob Gibbs will debate at WOSU@COSI Studios. Mike Thompson moderates. Also: Kasich maintains 10 point lead in governor’s race; Does President Obama help or hurt Ted Strickland?; and Opponents to a Columbus charter change accuse supporter of misleading ads.
Topics: A moderated discussion featuring Steve Stivers and Mary Jo Kilroy, candidates for the 15th Congressional District of Ohio. Mike Thompson moderates. Also: Kasich ties Strickland to Fisher, and the deal with those independent groups that pay for political ads.
Topics: Analysis of 2nd Governor’s debate; Controversy erupts over using actors in political campaign ads; Analysis of US Senate race between Rob Portman and Lee Fisher; How should Columbus spend its casino money?
Topics: Discussion of Polls disparity; Early voting; the Tea Party impact; and the latest problems in the Public Safety Department.
Topics: Kasich promises to scrap Education Reform package; Ted Strickland's trade war; Passenger Rail - Ohio Pirg. says it will help economy, and Kasich says he'll scrap it.
Panelists: Reginald Fields, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio / TV; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist; and Mary Anne Sharkey, Public Affairs Consultant. Topics: Complete analysis of the debate between Governor Ted Strickland and John Kasich; Kasich pulls ahead in polls; The fallout from the corruption probe in Cleveland.
Panelists: Laura Bischoff, Dayton Daily News; Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; and Joseph Mas, Ohio Hispanic Coalition. Topics: John Kasich and other Republicans pull ahead in the polls; Democrats try to fire up the base; National Democrats consider pulling out of Ohio Congressional races; and Democrats try to hang on to the Ohio House of Represenatives.
Panelists: Ann Fisher, WOSU 820 AM; William Hershey, Dayton Daily News; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist; and Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: Gov. Strickland spares the life of condemned murderer; Businesses criticize Governor Strickland’s ad; The role of alternate candidates in elections; Concerns passenger trains will go too fast; and the benefits and dangers of youth sports.
Panelists: Bill Cohen, Ohio Public Radio; Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist; and Michael Daniels, Outlook Media. Topics: John Kasich proposes cutting regulations - Ted Strickland says already we did; Update on the US Senate Campaign; Ohio wins huge federal education grant; and remembering William Saxbe.
Panelists: Joe Hallett, Senior Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Karen Kasler, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio and TV; Michael Cole, Democratic Strategist; and Gene Krebs, Greater Ohio Policy Center. Topics: President Obama’s Visit to Ohio; John Kasich’s plan to privatize the Ohio Department of Development; Update on Central Ohio Congressional Races; Ted Strickland’s difficult death penalty decision.
Panelists: Reginald Fields, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; and Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: Columbus income tax – one year later; More problems for Strickland administrators: John Kasich’s new ad; Calls for a death penalty moratorium; and Prescription drug abuse.
Panelists: Jo Ingles, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Emily Riemer, reporter, ABC -6 / Fox 28; Joseph Mas, Ohio Hispanic Coalition; and Leah Sellers, Professor, Ohio Northern College of Law. Topics: Campaign finance reports; Gubernatorial debates are set; Implications for Ohio of California's overturning the state's gay-marriage ban.
Panelists: Laura Bischoff, Statehouse Reporter, Dayton Daily News; Joe Hallett, Senior Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Sandy Theis, Democratic Strategist; and Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: John Kasich’s first TV ad; Kasich continues to deal with Lehman Brothers past; Strategy of Candidates Debates; Closing State Income Tax Loopholes; and other topics
Panelists: William Hershey, Statehouse Reporter for the Dayton Daily News; Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Correspondent for The Associated Press; Dale Butland, Democratic Strategist; Michael Miller, Attorney, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: Kasich – Strickland Campaign update - State Budget as Campaign issue, Gingrich stumps for Kasich; Judicial campaign rules; Congressional Races update; 70/71 split reconstruction.
Panelists: Cathy Candisky, The Columbus Dispatch; Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio/TV; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist; and Leah Sellers, Professor, Ohio Northern College of Law. Topics: 1. Livestock care compromise. 2. Slots at tracks. 3. Using Tobacco Money. 4. Strickland v Kasich. 5. Portman v Fisher.
Panelists: Darrel Rowland, Public Affairs Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Correspondent, The Associated Press; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: A look at the current and future states of the Ohio Economy.
Panelists: Cathy Candisky, The Columbus Dispatch; William Hershey, Dayton Daily News; Dale Butland, Democratic Strategist; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist. Topics: Columbus City Council Privacy quest; Pension Double dipping; Campaign 2010 Update - Chicken Shack Flap; Republicans’ energy is high; Lebron James becomes a campaign issue?; Ballot Issues fail to make ballot
Panelists: Darrel Rowland, Public Affairs Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Correspondent, The Associated Press; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; and Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: The NRA – its influence and endorsement of Strickland; Update on the Race for Governor; Update on the Race for US Senate; and Horse tracks may look to postpone casino opening.
Panelists: Karen Kasler, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio/TV; Michael Miller, Former Franklin County Prosecutor; and Catherine Turcer, Legislative Director, Ohio Citizen Action. Topics: The looming state budget crisis; Stalled districting reform; Kevin Boyce faces ethics questions; Preferences for minority firms in government contracting; and Money and college football.
Panelists: Ann Fisher, WOSU 820am; Emily Riemer, ABC 6/ Fox 28; Sandy Theis, Democratic Strategist; and Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: Getting a speeding ticket based on “estimated” speed; The merits of prison inmate release work programs; An update on the campaign for governor; The stalled foreclosure bill; and Can judges have friends - facebook friends that is.
Panelists: Reginald Fields, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Jo Ingles, Ohio Public Radio; Michael Cole, Democratic Strategist; and Leah Sellers, Professor, Ohio Northern School of Law. Topics: The end of the Public Safety Director fight; The latest in Campaign 2010; Ohio Senate votes to allow hidden guns in bars; continued debate on casino rules; Government help for alternative energy.
Panelists: Laura Bischoff, Dayton Daily News; Bill Cohen, Ohio Public Radio; Gene Krebs, Greater Ohio; Joseph Mas, Ohio Hispanic Coalition. Topics: Confirmation of Public Safety Director Cathy Collins-Taylor; Lawmakers consider rules for new casinos; Mayor Coleman’s Arizona travel ban; Asking schools to police cyberbullying.
Panelists: Gil Price, The (Columbus) Call and Post; Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press; Michael Miller, Former Franklin County Prosecutor; and Lee Roberts, Democratic Strategist. Topics: Ted Strickland stands by his safety director, John Kasich, Lehman Brothers and Ohio pension losses; Democrats release own web ad featuring excessive chest hair; OSU - Nationwide reach management agreement; and other topics.
Panelists: Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio/TV; Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; and Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: Governor Strickland vs Inspector General Charles, and what's next for the winners and losers of Tuesday's Ohio Primary.
Panelists: Panelists: Ann Fisher, WOSU Radio; Joe Hallett, The Columbus Dispatch; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist, and Mary Anne Sharkey, Public Affairs Consultant.
Panelists: Reginald Fields, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Lyndsey Teter, The Other Paper; Michael Daniels, Outlook Media; and Leah Sellers, Ohio Northern School of Law. Topics: Passenger Rail Study Money; Campaign 2010 round-up; and Casino move supporters launch TV ads.
Panelists: Laura Bischoff, Dayton Daily News; Cathy Candisky, The Columbus Dispatch; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist, Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: Governor Strickland appoints Eric Brown as Ohio Supreme Court Justice; Jennifer Brunner and Lee Fisher, Ohio Tea Parties, passenger rail to move forward.
Panelists: Bill Cohen, Ohio Public Radio; William Hershey, Dayton Daily News; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist; Catherine Turcer, Ohio Citizen Action. Topics: Thomas Moyer; Campaign 2010 news - Kasich’s tax Return, Absentee Ballot requests - GOP sees gains among switching voters; Third Frontier; Arts Funding in Central Ohio.
Panelists: Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Reporter for the Associated Press; Gil Price, Managing Editor for the Columbus Call and Post; Michael Miller, Attorney and Former Franklin County Prosecutor; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: Census questionnaires; Federal money for foreclosure relief; New Senate and Governor polls; Casino updates, OSU tuition hikes.
Panelists: Reginald Fields, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Emily Riemer, ABC 6 / Fox 28; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: Healthcare-now what?; The scuttled sting at the governor's mansion; Update on the Democratic race for US Senate.
Panelists: William Hershey, Dayton Daily News; Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio / TV; Leah Sellers, Ohio Northern; and Sandy Theis, Public Relations Consultant. Topics: Lawmakers from Ohio and Health care reform; ODOT responds to passenger rail skepticism; the 'move the casino' campaign begins; the looming state budget crisis; and What movies should be shown in schools.
Panelists: Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch; Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press; Catherine Turcer, Ohio Citizen Action; Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: Employee Background Checks; Campaign News; Ohio and Climate Change Legislation; Bowling Alleys want slot machines.
Panelists: Laura Bischoff, Dayton Daily News; Cathy Candisky, The Columbus Dispatch; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; and Michael Miller, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: Let Ohio Vote secrecy; Smoking Ban enforcement; Gun regulations; ODOT head pushes passenger rail; Controversial firings at the Bureau of Workers Compensation.
Panelists: Joe Hallett, The Columbus Dispatch; Gil Price, The Columbus Call and Post; Dale Butland, Democratic Strategist; and Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist. Topics: 1. Consolidating School Districts 2. Churches, tax exemption and politicking 3. Campaign 2010 Round-up: Poll shows Strickland with slight lead; Poll shows Fisher with lead over Brunner, lots unsure.
Panelists: William Hershey, Dayton Daily News; Jo Ingles, Ohio Public Radio; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist; and Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: The Great Train Debate: Opposition grows, Strickland calls them “Cheerleaders for Failure”; Campaign 2010 Round up: Ohio’s Shrinking Democrats, Kilroy Launches Campaign, Pat Tiberi wants stimulus money he opposed.; “Me Too” Income Taxes - Worthington to ask voters to match Columbus income tax hike; Pro Life Orator controversy.
Panelists: Bill Cohen, Ohio Public Radio; Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch; Dale Butland, Democratic Strategist; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist. Topics: The latest news from the campaign 2010 ; Lawmakers agree to 3rd Frontier Compromise: City of Columbus launches new round of Downtown Planning; Inspector General criticizes former Ohio Public Safety Chief; Blue Jackets struggle on and off the ice.
Panelists: Cathy Candisky, The Columbus Dispatch; Reginald Fields, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Jerry Austin, Democratic Consultant; and Terry Casey, Republican Consultant. Topics: The West Side Casino; is it too easy to change the Ohio Constitution; impact of Mass. GOP Senate win on Ohio; and using fees and fines to balance government budgets.
Panelists: Ann Fisher WOSU’s All Sides with Ann Fisher; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist; and Michael Daniels, Outlook Media. Topics: Strickland and Kasich pick running mates; Legislative panel says plan to repeal income tax would cost cities and libraries billions; the money gap in the democrats race for US Senate; Efforts to find a compromise on the Columbus casino; Panel says urban areas need more economic help than suburban areas do.
Panelists: Joe Hallett, Senior Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Correspondent, Associated Press; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; and Michael Miller, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: Possible Casino Compromise; the influence of lobbyists; Strickland – Kasich gear up for Gov. campaign; the generosity of public employee pensions; and the return of disgraced congressman James Traficant.
Panelists: Ben Ferree, Reporter Capital University Chimes (student newspaper); Dan McKeever, Reporter, OSU’s The Lantern (student newspaper); Tom O’Hara, Faculty adviser to The Lantern. Topics: Issues facing the next generation of community/ political activists and journalists.
Panelists: Karen Kasler, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio and Television; Gil Price, Managing Editor, The Columbus Call and Post; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist; and Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: Lawmakers reach budget deal; Casino Developer determined to build in Arena District; Ohio Supreme Court rules cell phone information off limits to police; Few interested in running for Ohio Supreme Court; Lawmakers try to prohibit junk food from schools.
Panelists: William Hershey, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Dayton Daily News; Darrel Rowland Public Affairs Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; and Sandy Theis, Public Relations Consultant. Topics: Columbus casino opponents make their move; Columbus parking meter rate increase; Kasich pulls ahead of Strickland in latest poll and other topics.
Panelists: Bill Cohen, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Laura Bischoff, Statehouse Reporter, Dayton Daily News; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; and Mary Anne Sharkey, Public Affairs Consultant. Topics: GOP State Senators try to work out budget compromise; Slots at Racetracks plan is still alive; Calls to renew third frontier project; Tracking Sex offenders; clemency controversy.
Panelists: Doug Buchannan, Managing Editor, Business First; Dan Gearino, Business Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch; Deb Cummings, Ohio Department of Development; and Peter Ward, Business Professor, Ohio State University. Topic: The future of manufacturing in Ohio.
Panelists: Ann Fisher, WOSU 820; Joe Hallett, The Columbus Dispatch; Catherine Turcer, Ohio Citizen Action; and Michael Miller, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: GOP Senate considers tax cut delay; Ohio goes to one drug execution procedure; Casino developers propose legislation language; Fighting Domestic Violence; and Judicial Selection.
Panelists: Reginald Fields, Columbus Bureau Chief, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Jo Ingles, Reporter, Ohio Public Radio/TV; Jerry Austin, Democratic Strategist; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist. Topics: Polls show Republican gains in race for Governor and US Senate; Tax cut delay plan gets cool reception in Ohio Senate; Ohio and healthcare reform; Casino Developers make the rounds at the statehouse.
Panelists: Karen Kasler, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio/TV; Gil Price, Editor, The Columbus Call and Post; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist. Topics: Analysis of Tuesday’s election including a look at why the Casino proposal won and what’s next in the fight for and against expanded gambling in Ohio. Also, The possible Blue Jackets Bailout.
Panelists: William Hershey, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Dayton Daily News; Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press; Michael Daniels, Co-Publisher, Outlook Magazine; Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: House approves tax delay plan; Some endorse, others defer decisions on casino issue; Ohio Supreme Court hears obscenity case; legalizing medical marijuana.
Panelists: Bill Cohen, Ohio Public Radio; Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Joe Mas, Attorney, Franklin County Board of Elections. Likely Topics: Update on Ted Strickland’s tax delay plan; Issue #2 – Livestock Care Standards; GOP Senate Candidate Tom Ganley; Casino campaign faces fraud allegations.
Panelists: Reggie Fields, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Ann Fisher, WOSU 820; Michael Miller, Former Franklin County Prosecutor; Sandy Theis, Public Relations Consultant. Topics: The Troubles of Lethal Injection; Ohio Supreme Court Sides with Jon Husted; other topics.
Panelists: Joe Hallett, Senior Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Karen Kasler, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio / TV; Dale Butland, Democratic Strategist; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist. Topics: Governor Strickland calls for tax cut delay; Casino poll and Politics; Ohio passenger rail in hands of Obama Administration.
Panelists: Darrel Rowland, Public Affairs Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Correspondent, The Associated Press; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist. Topics: Supreme Court decides slots plan can go to ballot; Jennifer Brunner rules against Jon Husted; Republicans offer jobs plan; Pay day lenders find new ways around law limiting interest rates.
Panelists: Laura Bischoff, Statehouse Reporter, Dayton Daily News; Gil Price, Editor, Columbus Call and Post; Sandy Theis, Public Relations Consultant; Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: Ohio’s troubled lethal injection procedure; Passenger Rail Study; Slots and Casino Developments; Former Ohio Public Safety Director accused of ignoring illegal vehicle registrations.
Panelists: Cathy Candisky, Statehouse Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch; Bill Cohen, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist; and Joseph Mas, Attorney. Topics: Health Care Reform and Ohio’s Congressional Delegation; Obama’s Education Speech Controversy; Casino Campaign Ads; Efforts to Repeal the Estate Tax.
Panelists: Doug Buchanan, Managing Editor, Business First; Karen Kasler, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio / TV; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist. Topics: Tax rates; bailout money; tax incentives; government support for sports and the arts.
Panelists: Reginald Fields, Columbus Bureau Chief, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Emily Riemer, Statehouse Reporter, ABC-6 and Fox 28; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Catherine Turcer, Legislative Director, Ohio Citizen Action. Topics: Gutierrez plea; Casino Campaign; Women falling behind; and School Report Cards.
Panelists: Ann Fisher, Talk Host for WOSU 820; Bil Hershey, Statehouse Bureau Chief for The Dayton Daily News; Jerry Austin, Democratic Strategist; and Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Karen Kasler hosts. Topics: Slot machines; Senate race – Brunner vs. Fisher; Education issues on the November ballot; Kilroy Town Hall Meeting via phone; Cash for Clunkers program.
Panelists: Jo Ingles, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio, Darrel Rowland, Public Affairs Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: Lawmakers from Ohio and health care reform; Judge rules state cannot use tobacco money to balance budget; Cops for Casinos; Governor Strickland’s Clemency Decision on Jason Getsy.
Panelists: Joe Hallett, Senior Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Emily Riemer, Statehouse Reporter, ABC-6 / Fox- 28; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Michael Daniels, Co-Publisher, Outlook Magazine. Topics: Passage of the Columbus income tax increase; Paula Brooks announces plans to run for Congress; Democrats unveil voter reform package; Ted Strickland outpaces John Kasich in fundraising; The Resignation of the State Lottery Director.
WOSU News Director Mike Thompson moderates this debate between Columbus City Council Member Andrew Ginther, who represents supporters of the income tax increase, and Columbus attorney Bill Todd, who argues against it.
Gil Price, Managing Editor, The Columbus Call and Post; Darrel Rowland, Public Affairs Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; and Mike Miller, Attorney, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Mike DeWine enters the race for Ohio Attorney General; Casinos v. Racinos; Street level Impact of the state budget; and the last days of the Columbus income tax campaign.
Catherine Candisky, Statehouse Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch; Bill Cohen, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Joseph Mas, Attorney; Mary Anne Sharkey, Public Affairs Consultant. More questions about slots at racetracks; A last look at the state budget agreement; Temporary v. Permanent Columbus income tax increase; new developments in the 2010 statewide races.
Panelists: Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse correspondent, Associated Press; Reginald Fields, Columbus Bureau Reporter, The Plain Dealer; Herb Asher, Professor of Political Science, Ohio State University; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist. Topics: Ohio Budget stalemate; Gambling and slots get another look; Advertising and lobbying for the City Tax hike; Stivers and Kilroy 2010 race begins.
Panelists: Doug Buchanan, Managing Editor, Business First; Karen Kasler, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio / TV; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist. Topics: Tax rates; bailout money; tax incentives; government support for sports and the arts.
Panelists: Jo Ingles, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Darrel Rowland, Public Affairs Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; Mary Anne Sharkey, Public Affairs Consultant. Topics: Governor Strickland’s slot machine proposal; Outrage over state budget cuts; Ohio and federal climate change legislation.
Panelists: Cathy Candisky, Statehouse Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch; Karen Kasler, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio / TV; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist. Topics: Governor changes stance, now supports expanded gambling; Proposed Piketon Nuclear Power Plant; Study says more than half Ohio college grads to flee state; Should Columbus set aside 25% of income tax for Capital projects?
Panelists: Ann Fisher, Metro Reporter,The Columbus Dispatch; Emily Riemer, Statehouse Reporter, ABC-6 / Fox-28; Dale Butland, Democratic Strategist; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist. Topics: Passenger Rail in Ohio; Does Columbus need 6 police helicopters?; City Residency Rules; Prospects of a State Tax Hike; Lee Fisher Moves to the Left; and Marc Dann is fined.
Panelists: Laura Bischoff, Statehouse Reporter, Dayton Daily News; Joe Hallett, Senior Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: John Kasich's bid for governor; The proposed Blue Jackets arena tax; other topics.
Panelists: Karen Kasler, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio/TV; William Hershey, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Dayton Daily News; Dale Butland, Democratic Strategist; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist. Topics: Possible Blue Jacket bailout; State senate proposed budget cuts; Columbus faces 300 cop layoffs; GOP primary for governor; Gay Rights bill gains support in legislature.
Panelists: Reginald Fields, Statehouse Bureau Chief, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Emily Riemer, Statehouse Reporter, ABC-6 / Fox-28; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Joseph Mas, Attorney Topics: Summary of gambling proposals on the table; A look at the Brunner v Fisher race for the Democratic nomination for US Senate; City income tax hike update Proposal to raise speed limit to 70 MPH;
Panelists: Panelists: Darrel Rowland, Public Affairs Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Jeff Winbush, Political Blogger; Sandy Theis, Public Relations Consultant; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist Topics: Campaign for and against education reform intensifies; Marc Dann, one year later; Foreclosure Moratorium, Medical Marijuana; Flap over urban chicken coops.
Panelists: Bill Cohen, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Reporter, The Associated Press; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; Michael Miller, Attorney, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: John Kasich for Governor; Ohio's worsening budget crisis; Gov. Strickland steps up education reform campaign; Analyis of tax levy wins and losses.
Panelists: Bill Cohen, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Reporter, The Associated Press; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; Michael Miller, Attorney, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: John Kasich for Governor; Ohio's worsening budget crisis; Gov. Strickland steps up education reform campaign and other topics
Panelists: Cathy Candisky, Statehouse Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch; Reginald Fields, Statehouse Bureau Chief, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Mary Anne Sharkey, Public Affairs Consultant; Catherine Turcer, Legislative Director, Ohio Citizen Action. Topics: City and State Budget problems / deliberations; Changes in school funding plan would hurt Central Ohio Districts; Jennifer Brunner recommends election reforms.
Panelists: Guest Host - Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio and Television; Laura Bischoff, Statehouse Reporter, Dayton Daily News; Joe Hallett, Senior Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Joseph Mas, Chairman, Ohio Hispanic Coalition; Betty Montgomery, Former Ohio Attorney General and Auditor. Topics: School Reform Plan Changes; State Auditor predicts bigger budget deficits; Tea Party Protests
Panelists: Guest Host - Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio and Television; Bill Cohen, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Herb Asher, OSU Political Scientist; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist. Likely Topics: Bars want slot machines if horse tracks get them ; GOP’s growing complaints over education plan secrecy; Unclaimed Funds; Prison overcrowding.
Panelists: Jo Ingles, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Darrel Rowland, Public Affairs Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Michael Miller, Attorney, Former Franklin County Prosecutor; Sandy Theis, Public Relations Consultant. Likely Topics: Ohio Lawmakers learn to compromise; The merits of “sin taxes”; Jon Husted runs for Secretary of State; Proposed increase in hospital franchise fee; Prison Sentences and the death penalty .
Panelists: Bill Cohen, Statehouse reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Ann Fisher, Metro Columnist,The Columbus Dispatch; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist; Michael Daniels, Co-Publisher, Outlook Magazine. Likely Topics: What services should government provide for no additional fee? Other topics.
Panelists: William Hershey, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Dayton Daily News; Emily Riemer, Statehouse Reporter, ABC-6 and Fox 28; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist, Harvey Wasserman, Activist, Editor, The Free Press. Likely Topics: Proposal to charge insurance companies for police response to car accidents and other topics.
Panelists: Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Correspondent, The Associated Press, Sherri Williams, Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist. Topics: Proposal to raise the Columbus Income Tax; The new casino proposal; Payday lenders still charging big bucks; Mary Taylor spars with Ted Strickland; After years of urging us to recycle, SWACO needs more trash to balance its budget.
Panelists: Joe Hallett, Senior Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Joe Mas, Chairman, Ohio Hispanic Coalition; Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist.Likely Topics: Campaign contributions and judicial bias; Re-thinking term limits; On-line schools and classes and other topics. Using cameras to catch speeders; State Auditor Mary Taylor criticizes Gov. Strickland. Resurrecting rail traffic in Ohio.
Panelists: Cathy Candisky, Statehouse Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch; William Hershey, Statehouse Bureau Reporter, Dayton Daily News; Dale Butland, Democratic Strategist; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist. Likely Topics: How to spend the stimulus money. Gaming rivals team up on casino plan; Possible conflicts of interest in the US Senate Race; Possible changes to Governor Strickland’s Education Reform plan.
Panelists: Ann Fisher, Metro Columnist, The Columbus Dispatch; Emily Riemer, Statehouse Reporter, WSYX; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; Michael Miller, Attorney, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: Jennifer Brunner and Lee Fisher to run for US Senate; Ohio and the homeowner bailout plan; prison reform; governments sharing services.
Panelists: Cathy Candisky, Statehouse Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch; Bill Cohen, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: Governor Strickland's State of the State Address and public education funding reform plan.
Panelists: Darrel Rowland, Public Affairs Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Correspondent, The Associated Press; Michael Daniels, Co-Publisher, Outlook Magazine; Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: The 44th President of the United States; Disclosing political parties of judges and judicial candidates and others
Panelists: Ann Fisher, Metro Columnist, The Columbus Dispatch; Reginald Fields, Columbus Bureau Chief, The Plain Dealer; Jerry Austin, Democratic Strategist; Michael Miller, Attorney, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: George Voinovich’s retirement announcement; 2010 Races for Governor and Senate start to take shape; Columbus City Council appointment controversy; Yet another gambling proposal; Mayor Coleman’s union pay freeze request.