Columbus Perspective 97.1 The Fan

00:00 Show open/ Ohio Department of Jobs and Family services Director Matt Damschroder on Elder Abuse Awareness Month.
7:02 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth and Families about the organization's purpose, history and services.
16:22 Pet Safety in the heat with Dr. Rena Carlson, President of the American Veterinary Medical Association
25:53 Face the State: Ohio Legislative Black Caucus on proposed legislation that would repeal Ohio's death penalty laws. A bill to add the use of nitrogen hypoxia as a death penalty method in Ohio. Discussion of House Bill 531 to increase penalties for sextortion crimes and a senate bill to help human trafficking survivors expunge non-violent crimes from their records. Explanation of a bill that would change the nomination process for the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio following the FirstEnergy scandal. Legislation that would require hospitals to provide pricing transparency and the Strong Foundations Act which is aimed at helping new moms and babies. A Columbus City Council initiative to help mothers quit smoking during pregnancy and Ohio's share of a settlement over talc products with Johnson & Johnson. A proposed Amtrak route between Columbus and Chicago and coverage of a symposium on Artificial Intelligence recently held at the statehouse. Reporting on the special election recently held in Ohio's 6th congressional district and an interview with CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca about his new book.

00:00 Show open/ Doug Jackson, Administrator for Ohio's 988 Lifeline with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
11:58 Sarah Schott, Wildlife Communications Specialist with the Ohio Division of Wildlife on poisonous Hemlock in the state.
21:42 Face the State: Getting President Joe Biden on Ohio's November ballot, University of Cincinnati Political Science Professor Dr. David Niven on voter reaction to former president Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts in his hush money trial, important dates for the November general election.
32:37 Face the State: Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted (r)and Alexander Van Dyke of the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center and discussion of a new "zombie drug" called Medetomidine that is turning up on Ohio streets. New laws to regulate the sale of recreational marijuana in Ohio with Jason Erkes of Sunnyside Dispensaries and Rick Carfagna Senior VP Government Affairs, Ohio Chamber of Commerce. New state guidelines for cell phones in schools. Affordable housing in Ohio and the legacy of Dr. Hwa Wei Lee who some call "The Father of Ohio Libraries."

00:00 Show open/ Jami Goldstein, VP of Marketing, Communications, and Events for the Greater Columbus Arts Council on the 2024 Columbus Arts Festival and a new Public Art initiative the council is undertaking.
14:00 Herb Gillen, Organizer of the 2024 Columbus Air Show.
23:38 Face the State: Community Shelter Board President and CEO Shannon Isom on the increase in unhoused people in Central Ohio.
35:28 Face the State: An update on the temporary restraining order against House Bill 68, the Transgender Health Care and Women's Sports Bill. Also a bill that would add nitrogen hypoxia as an alternative method of execution for death row inmates in Ohio with state Attorney General Dave Yost, and new proposed legislation to help families pay for childcare.

00:00 Show open/ ONN's Jay fox with us Senator Sherrod Brown (D- OH) about the new Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act.
7:56 Pam Spring, Event and Volunteer Coordinator for A Special Wish Foundation of Central Ohio on their upcoming fundraiser A Summer of Brews for Wishes.
17:23 Face the State: City of Columbus' "Zone-In Initiative" with City Council President Pro Tem Rob Dorans.
29:29 Face the State: Braden's Law- a proposed bill to stop the online crime of sextortion with 10TV's Angela An and local mom Jennifer Markus, whose son took his own life after an online exchange. Governor Mike DeWine's signing of a law banning cell phones in Ohio schools, and groundbreaking for $456 million worth of renovations at the Ohio State Fairgrounds.

00:00 Show open/ Sherri Hamilton, CEO of the Ohio Black Expo, coming up Memorial Day weekend in Columbus. The event aims to improve quality of life, success, and well-being for African-Americans in Ohio.
12:18 Amy Handra, Director of Education & Engagement for the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts on the upcoming Marquee Awards for high school theatre students and other educational initiatives.
22:37 Face the State: The issue of getting President Joe Biden on Ohio's November ballot with University of Cincinnati political science professor David Niven. The Repeat Offender Act focused on illegal gun ownership with Ohio Rep. Josh Williams (R- Sylvania). A bill introduced that would make not wearing a seatbelt a primary offense with Andy Wilson, the Director of the Ohio Dept. of Public Safety. Ohio State University President Ted Carter Jr. on Pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus, the death at OSU's Spring commencement ceremony, and this year's controversial commencement address.
30:52 Face the State: Author Heather Cole on her book "Ohio's Presidents: A History and Guide".

00:00 Show open/ Dr. Lisa Hinkelman, Founder and CEO of RoX (Ruling Our eXperiences) on how the organization is working to help girls succeed in relationships, academics, careers, and life.
15:45 Kristine Cook, Adult Services Manager for the Columbus Metropolitan Library on the many resources available at the library to help small businesses and non-profits.
23:55 Face the State: Affordable housing in Ohio with State Sen. Michele Reynolds (R- Canal Winchester) and Sen. Hearcel Craig (D- Columbus).
35:09 Face The State: Governor Mike DeWine's reaction to campus protests over the war in Gaza and announcement of a sizeable economic investment in Ohio's Appalachian counties with Chillicothe mayor Luke Feeney.