There is hardly a day that goes by that nearly every one of us is not touched, in some way, by The Ohio State University. Our jobs. Our families. Our food, and our communities. To some extent, Ohio State is an integral part of Ohio’s economy, environment and society. Since the middle of 2014, the caretaker of Ohio State’s mission has been Dr. Michael Drake. He’s back for his fourth visit with all of our listeners, on this episode of Town Hall Ohio.
Feb 18, 2019•39 min
Sadly, we’re in a time where far too many folks seem to be on their worst behavior when discussing important topics. Ranting and yelling and their online equivalents, seems to have become the ways to share an opinion. In Ohio Farm Bureau, we believe there’s a better way to solve problems. Thoughtful, courteous discussion. Farm bureau’s annual Discussion Meet competition is intended to develop young people’s skills in working that way. This year’s Discussion Meet finalists are our guests, on this...
Feb 11, 2019•39 min
At the Mid-American Restaurant Expo, held in Columbus two weeks ago, you would expect to see vendors selling pizza ovens, deep fryers and ice cream machines. For the first time this year, the exhibit space made room for farmers from Ohio looking for more places to market their home grown goods. Find out more about this developing relationship between food producers and the restaurant industry on this week’s edition of Town Hall Ohio.
Jan 28, 2019•48 min
For the first time in eight years, Ohio has a new governor. We have a new republican house speaker, who largely can thank democrats for landing the job. We’ll soon begin the debate over Ohio’s next two year budget and the usual wrangling over dozens of policy issues. Today we look ahead to the year ahead in state government with three folks who pay attention to those things for a living. Our statehouse reporter roundtable, on this episode of Town Hall Ohio.
Jan 22, 2019•39 min
What’s in store for 2019 as far as economic issues? Your family budget, the economies of Ohio, nation and the world? Conditions facing governments and industries? Today we engage in our annual early year visit with Dr. David Berson, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist for Nationwide. We’ll talk about jobs, interest rates, securities, commodities and a host of other financial and policy topics. It’s all things economy, on this episode of Town Hall Ohio.
Jan 14, 2019•39 min
Today we continue the tradition of Town Hall Ohio's Greatest Hits. As we close out the year for 2018, we're going to go back an visit some of the highlights of this year's broadcasts: the election, farm and food issues, short and long term economic concerns and opportunities especially in rural areas. You're going to hear some pretty smart and interesting people who were in our studio over this past year. The 2018 Review, on this episode of Town Hall Ohio.
Jan 04, 2019•39 min
It’s estimated that somewhere around the year 336, Christmas became an official holiday. Then, in 1621 it was the very first Thanksgiving. So one could argue between those two events, the official holiday season was essentially born. It’s interesting to consider how that celebration has evolved over the years. Certainly it can’t resemble now much of what it looked like back then. But how do we keep alive that holiday spirit? Today we talk Christmas and all things holiday on Town Hall Ohio.
Dec 31, 2018•38 min
At the close of World War 1, Ohio farmers organized to preserve their livelihoods and lifestyles. In 1919, they gave birth to the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. And since its origin, Farm Bureau has gone on to significantly shape the culture and economy of the Buckeye state. Today, we celebrate the centennial of the state’s largest and most influential farm and food organization. We’ll hear from and about it’s leaders, it’s accomplishments and its plans for the future.
Dec 17, 2018•39 min
We live in a complicated world. We do what we can for ourselves, but so much of what affects our families, jobs and communities is seemingly outside of our control, or more to the point, under the control of politicians and bureaucrats. Today’s guest is uniquely qualified to talk about governance, the economy, national security and host of other big picture issues that we all should be better informed about. Matt Mayer of Opportunity Ohio, joins us, on Town Hall Ohio.
Dec 03, 2018•39 min
Hard numbers are hard to find, but one source indicates more than 80 million Americans participate in sports. Many of them are our kids and grandkids starting with little league and continuing through high school. With so many youngsters involved in dozens of different sports, it seems worth spending a little time thinking about how their participation is, or should be, impacting their minds and bodies and their future lives. I’m loosely calling today’s show “a parent’s guide to sports”, on Town...
Nov 26, 2018•39 min
In a state known for big cities and big stretches of flat, productive farmland, a part of our state we don’t often give a lot of attention to is Appalachian Ohio. That eastern and southern area of Ohio accounts for 40% of the state’s land mass, but only 17% of our population. It’s also an area that’s tough to economically thrive in. Today, we are joined by a couple of folks who want to help fix that. Revitalizing Appalachian Ohio, on this episode of Town Hall Ohio.
Nov 19, 2018•39 min
In 1870, the Ohio General Assembly chartered the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. The doors opened three years later, and five years after that, the college changed its name to The Ohio State University. While OSU now goes far beyond strictly an ag and mechanical focus, Ohio State remains a land grant institution, with community betterment a key purpose. OSU’s engineering and agricultural engineering programs remain crucial to that mission. On this episode of Town Hall Ohio, we talk abo...
Nov 12, 2018•39 min
For the past 10 years or so, the new player on the scene is the podcast. Online, on demand and as specialized as you could want. Alex Hastie is an attorney and the managing partner of Hastie Legal. He’s active in numerous community organizations and projects. And he’s a historian. Alex is on the Board of Trustees with the Ohio History Connection (formerly the Ohio Historical Society). His popular Ohio history podcast is “Ohio v. the World.” Today, we talk podcasting, on the radio, on Town Hall O...
Nov 05, 2018•39 min
Election Day is just over a week away. One of your biggest choices, if you’ve not already cast your ballot, is to decide who will serve the next four years as governor of Ohio. Today, you get to hear from democratic candidate Richard Cordray. Mr. Cordray’s visit follows up last week’s show with republican candidate Mike DeWine. What are Ohio’s biggest issues and how will they be handled? Hear what Richard Cordray has to say, on Town Hall Ohio.
Oct 29, 2018•39 min
Democrat Richard Cordray and Republican Mike DeWine want to be the next governor of the state of Ohio. Over the next two weeks, both candidates will talk with us about the challenges facing Ohio, their solutions and their vision for the state. We’re concluding our series of shows with the candidates for all statewide offices by spending an hour each with the two major party gubernatorial candidates. This week, Republican Mike DeWine is our guest, on Town Hall Ohio.
Oct 22, 2018•39 min
Election day is just a little over 3 weeks away. Do you know who you’ll vote for to serve as Ohio’s top law enforcement official? Democrat Steve Dettelbach and Republican Dave Yost both want to be your next attorney general. What do they believe are the top issues affecting Ohioans? How will they carry out their jobs? We’ll get into those topics and more as we continue our series of shows introducing you to Ohio’s statewide candidates. The race for Attorney General on this episode of Town Hall O...
Oct 15, 2018•39 min
As a taxpayer, you want someone to take good care of the money you provide to the state of Ohio. Today’s guests want that job. Democrat Rob Richardson and Republican Robert Sprague are the candidates for State Treasurer, who collects, invests and protects your tax dollars. You’ll hear them talk about issues important to Ohioans, and make their case for your vote. Our pre-election visits with the statewide candidates continue, on this episode of Town Hall Ohio.
Oct 08, 2018•39 min
National political pundits are saying that control of the U.S. Senate is up for grabs. Among the key states being watched closely ahead of the November election is Ohio. Incumbent democrat, Senator Sherrod Brown is facing off against republican challenger, Congressman Jim Renacci. Both Mr. Brown and Mr. Renacci sat down in the Town Hall Ohio studio to spend some time talking about key issues that probably will be on your minds when you vote. Ohio’s senate candidates, today, on Town Hall Ohio.
Oct 01, 2018•39 min
Ohio Representative Kathleen Clyde and Ohio senator frank LaRose are both seeking a new job. The same job. They want to be Ohio’s next Secretary of State. Today, we continue our series of pre-election shows in which you’ll hear first-hand from the statewide candidates. Today, we focus on the democrat and republican who wants to serve as Ohio’s Chief Elections Officer and leads the state’s programs that authorize businesses in Ohio. Kathleen Clyde and Frank LaRose, on this episode of Town Hall Oh...
Sep 24, 2018•39 min
While the vast majority of Americans live in urbanized areas, the vast majority of the United States is classified as rural. 72% of our nation’s landmass is rural, and 46 million people live there. Serving that community is the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and in particular, USDA’s rural development agency. Its head, Anne Hazlett, and its Ohio leader, Dave Hall, join Farm Bureau’s Yvonne Lesicko to talk about rural challenges and opportunities, on this episode of Town Hall
Sep 04, 2018•39 min
If you grew up or live in many parts of northeast Ohio (same with much of northwest and central Ohio) and you’ve ever driven the back roads, you’re probably familiar with the sight of a slow moving buggy being drawn by a horse. Ohio is home to more than 74,000 Amish, about a quarter of the nation’s total Amish population. On this episode of Town Hall Ohio, we’ll take a look inside Ohio’s Amish community.
Aug 27, 2018•39 min
In a few short months, Ohioans will head to the polls to elect a new Governor, Auditor, Treasurer, Secretary of State and Attorney General. We’ll also elect a U.S. Senator, Supreme Court Justices and numerous state lawmakers. Between now and election day, Town Hall Ohio plans to host the candidates for statewide office. Today, our guests are seeking your vote to be State Auditor: Republican Keith Faber and Democrat Zack Space.
Aug 20, 2018•39 min
For the past fifty years, many of Ohio’s best paying jobs have disappeared. Communities have suffered and state government appears to have been powerless to turn things around. Last week we talked about what happened and why, and today we’ll get into a bit more of that plus look at some potential solutions. We’ll also frame out some key questions that you should be asking Rich Cordray and Mike DeWine, who both want to be your next governor.
Aug 13, 2018•39 min
Between 1969 and 2016, Ohio lost 700,000 of its 1.4 million manufacturing jobs. The state has experienced zero job growth since 2001. More and more of the jobs we do have are not high paying positions. Our last seven governors have seen the challenge, and have not solved the problems. Today’s guests have issued an extensive analysis of what’s happened to the Ohio economy, and some key questions for whoever is our next governor. Today, they share it in detail, on Town Hall Ohio.
Aug 06, 2018•39 min
Tourism is big business for the Buckeye State. Last year, 219 million folks visited Ohio. Most came from within 300 to 500 miles and they spent a lot of money here. Getting them here is the job of Tourism Ohio, part of the state’s development services agency. Tourism Ohio’s director Matt MacLaren joins us to talk about the business of tourism, what’s being done to boost it, and to tell us about some of the fun things we can do and see, on this episode of Town Hall Ohio.
Jul 30, 2018•39 min
The Ohio State Fair is right around the corner. Starting Wednesday, Ohioans from all corners of the state will make the trek to Columbus to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the annual big event. This is the 165th edition of the state fair, and today we look ahead to all the fun with Fair Manager, Virgil Strickler and Fair Communications Director, Alica Shoultz. We’ll talk about the livestock, the concerts, the exhibits, and of course, the food. The great Ohio State Fair, today, on Tow...
Jul 23, 2018•39 min
Consider every product you use, every day--food, technology, vehicles, personal care. And beyond products, every social engagement, every political activity. Somewhere, at some time, a researcher was involved. Either in a pristine lab or maybe in a backyard garage, the knowledge that is the basis of most everything we have or do was developed by someone doing research. Guests Dr. Caroline Whitacre, retired senior vice president research, Ohio State and Jon Cartledge, business development, Battel...
Jul 02, 2018•39 min
From the grill hash slinger to the executive chef, someone has to put the food on your plate when you’re eating out. Becoming the next Bobby Flay, Rachael Ray or Cameron Mitchell is no small feat but Columbus State Community College can be of some help. Their growing culinary arts and hospitality program aims to train folks for careers but also to be a contributor to Ohio’s economy and communities. Columbus State’s President David Harrison joins Farm Bureau’s Adam Sharp today, on Town Hall Ohio.
Jun 25, 2018•39 min
The vision of farming is often romanticized. Days outdoors instead of at a corporate desk. Staining your hands with soil instead of printer ink. Well, for a growing number of people, it’s not a romantic notion. It’s reality. And it’s not always idyllic. New and small farmers are dotting the landscape across Ohio, Today’s guests are part of an Ohio State program to give these burgeoning farmers a boost. New and small farming in the buckeye state, today, on Town Hall Ohio.
Jun 18, 2018•39 min
Every day, mankind uses about 28 billion kilowatt hours of energy. For perspective, for the average American family to use that much, it would take roughly 2.5 million years. Add to that a growing world population and growing world economy, and you can see the challenges before us. Today on Town Hall Ohio, we’ll hear some industry experts’ thoughts on what it’s going to take to have the policies and practices in place to serve our state and nation’s energy needs.
Jun 11, 2018•39 min
