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 battle between unions and statehouse republicans; John Kasich and the traffic ticket; a proposal to expand Ohio’s private school voucher p...
Topics: Ohio Public Employee Unions fight for survival; Are Ohio Public employees overpaid? Abortion debate resurfaces at the statehouse; Calls for Oh...
Topics: The push to dismantle Ted Strickland’s Education Reform plan; GOP lawmakers set new, conservative agenda; Medicaid and the state budget; John ...
Topics: Analysis of State of Union address; growing concerns about privatizing Ohio development effort; calls for greater diversity in Kasich cabinet;...
Topics: Government and Business Regulation; Ohioans like John Kasich, not his plans; The influence of lobbyists on state lawmakers; and the Ohio Supre...
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 d...
Topic: Mike Thompson interviews Governor Ted Strickland about his loss in November’s election, his term in office, the state of American politics, and...
Topics: City, County take sewer service away from Columbus Casino Site; Public Safety Department critic to head the agency; Richard Cordray goes to Wa...