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North (Market) Graveyard

by Tim Fulton | Feb 28, 2023 | Development, Episode, Journalism | 0 |

In the land surrounding the North Market, there are bodies. “Any time you stick a shovel in the ground out there, you’re gonna find somebody,” says one expert. As developers prepare to erect the 31-story Merchant Building, Columbus Underground reporter Jesse Bethea has been covering the removal of remains from what was once the North Graveyard, a site that pre-dates Columbus. Today, we discuss what is happening at the site, the work that should have been done 150 years ago, and the opportunity that Columbus has to look back at its history.

The Ohio Midterm Election

by Tim Fulton | Nov 3, 2022 | Civics, Episode, Journalism, Politics | 0 |

At the risk of sounding like a broken record that you’ve heard before: Voting is important. On the occasion of next week’s midterm election, David DeWitt, the editor-in-chief of the Ohio Capital Journal sat down with the Confluence Cast this week to discuss how the political landscape has changed in the last two years, the Ohio Supreme Court races and the issues that will be decided as a result of them, the Ohio governor’s race, of course, the US senate race, and why it is so important to vote.

Alternative Transit

by Tim Fulton | Apr 5, 2022 | Business, Civics, Episode, Journalism, Transit | 0 |

How should eScooters, ride-hailing apps, and car-share services be considered in the conversation about alternative transportation? Can we think of them as a public good when they are for-profit entities? This week, Columbus Underground reporter Brent Warren discusses the options for last-mile transit that exist in Columbus, how they came to be, and the motivations and incentives for the companies that get us from point A to point B.

Matter News

by Tim Fulton | Oct 1, 2020 | Civics, Development, Episode, Journalism, Non-Profit, People, Politics | 0 |

What makes news in Columbus? From gentrification to policing to protests, Matter News is approaching issues with an approach meant to build trust while avoiding bias. In this week’s episode, Matter News’ Editor in Chief, Jaelynn Grisso, talks about their non-profit structure, how they choose and execute their coverage, and the importance of objectivity in reporting.

Ohio Capital Journal

by Tim Fulton | Mar 9, 2020 | Civics, Episode, Journalism, Non-Profit, People, Politics | 0 |

How should news outlets negotiate the changing digital landscape? David Dewitt, the editor of the newly-launch Ohio Capital Journal, sat down to discuss their nonprofit news model, the importance of non-partisan news, how to deal with commenters, and more.

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North (Market) Graveyard

The Ohio Midterm Election

Alternative Transit

Matter News

Ohio Capital Journal

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