Beyond the Beat
There’s a balance to be struck between storytelling and getting to the heart of what matters in writing. That’s especially true when writing about the arts. Since 2015, Grant Walters has been writing about comedy and music for Columbus...
Host and Creator Dino Tripodis
How much of ourselves should we put in our work? Today’s guest, longtime host, writer, comedian, and filmmaker Dino Tripodis has a creative journey that is uniquely his own, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Our conversation here...
Journalist, Legislator, and Author Michael Curtin
From context comes an understanding of everything. Today's guest, well-known Central Ohio journalist, politician, and author Michael Curtin, seems to have understood that from his early days as a reporter to his time as a legislator. In...
Franklinton’s Past, Present and Future
Shared experience enhances our sense of space. Over the summer, I had the opportunity to attend the annual Franklinton Board of Trade Gala, held at COSI. That night's keynote speaker was the well-known Central Ohio journalist, legislator,...
October News Roundup
Can a city that doesn’t know its history properly tell its own story? I posited that question to Columbus Underground writers Walker Evans and Susan Post this week to kick off the first installment in a series of free-flowing...
Candidate Andrew Ginther
Mayor Andrew Ginther is ready for round three. After serving the city of Columbus from the top political position for the past eight years, he's ready for four more. In today’s interview, Ginther talks more about police reform, housing...
Candidate Joe Motil
Joe Motil wants your support to become the 54th mayor of the 14th largest city in America. And he's going door-to-door and person-to-person in a grassroots effort to ask for that support. In today’s interview, Motil talks about his...
Candidate Lourdes Barroso de Padilla
When Lourdes Barroso de Padilla first won her seat on Columbus City Council in 2021, she was the first Latina to serve in the role — a role that she plans to continue as she runs unopposed for reelection to Council District 8 this...
Candidate Shayla Favor
Under the new City Council district system, District Seven encompasses Downtown, The Short North, German Village, Olde Towne East, Franklinton, Fifth by Northwest, and everything in between. Incumbent City Council member Shayla Favor is...
Candidate Melissa Green
Despite the challenges that the city faces, Melissa Green, council candidate for District Six, remains optimistic about the future of Columbus. In today’s interview, Green talks about her background in social work, program ideas, and the...
Candidate Nick Bankston
Nick Bankston, incumbent candidate for Columbus City Council District Five, discusses what brought him to public service, how he thinks about policy changes, and the importance of tax incentives for economic development. Shownotes Nick...
Candidate Farxaan Jeyte
Today, Farxaan Jeyte, candidate for Columbus City Council District Five, discusses his background, how he believes council can help better the city’s distressed neighborhoods, and the value of having a representative in each district....