https://www.spreaker.com/show/columbus-concerns
The guests on the program range from public policy makers, lawmakers and directors of non-profit organizations in the Columbus area.

Host: Mark Nuce

Columbus Concerns airs Sundays at 6a on North American Broadcasting Company stations - www.nabco-inc.com]]>enNewsNABCo Mediahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e13119af3b94921a00087da89d1b8cae.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/columbus-concernsTue, 11 Aug 2026 16:29:23 +0000Columbus ConcernsNABCo Mediawebmaster@nabcomedia.comColumbus Concerns is a public affairs presentation of NABCO in Columbus, OH.
The guests on the program range from public policy makers, lawmakers and directors of non-profit organizations in the Columbus area.

Host: Mark Nuce

Columbus Concerns airs Sundays at 6a on North American Broadcasting Company stations - www.nabco-inc.com]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/patches-of-light--73825845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73825845Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:26:48 +0000Columbus ConcernsFounder and CEO of Patches of Light, Mindy Atwood, talks about the organization she founded to help families of critically ill children with financial assistance.1803affairs,assistanc,charity,children,columbus,concerns,critically,family,financial,ill,light,local,of,organization,patches,podcast,withfalse212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fairfield-county-meals-on-wheels--73259722https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73259722Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:36:44 +0000Columbus ConcernsThe head of the Senior Hub/Fairfield County Meals on Wheels talks about programs for older adults in Fairfield County and the need for more volunteers to help deliver meals to elderly citizens.1801adults,citizen,columbus,concerns,county,elderly,fairfield,local,meals,older,on,podcast,programs,senior,seniors,volunteer,volunteers,wheelsfalse211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24th-annual-vettes-rods-and-classics-charity-car-show--73215415
Guest:  John Ondo.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73215415Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:18:56 +0000Columbus ConcernsThe 24th Annual Vettes, Rods and Classics Charity Car Show is in Gahanna on August 8, 2026 with proceeds going to Nationwide Children's Hospital.  Guest:  John Ondo.
Guest:  John Ondo.]]>180124th,affairs,annual,car,charity,children's,classics,columbus,concerns,gahanna,hospital,john,local,nationwide,ondo,podcast,rods,show,vettesfalse210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/columbus-zoo-new-aquarium-and-north-america-trek--72687798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72687798Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:01:01 +0000Columbus ConcernsColumbus Zoo Director Tom Schmid provided an update on the Zoo's plans for a new aquarium and phase two of the North American Trek area.1801america,animals,aquarium,columbus,concerns,director,new,north,phase,plans,podcast,schmid,tom,trek,two,update,zoofalse29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-special-wish-foundation--72295280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72295280Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:27:04 +0000Columbus ConcernsThe Executive Director of A Special Wish Foundation talks about the work of the organization and how they help children facing dangerous illnesses and their families1801charity,children,columbus,concerns,dangerous,director,executive,facing,foundation,help,illness,local,organization,podcast,special,wish,workfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-cross-blood-donation-and-disaster-relief--72168288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72168288Tue, 26 May 2026 13:11:51 +0000Columbus ConcernsRed Cross of Central and Southern Ohio Executive Director Karen Washbush talks about blood donations and disaster relief1801blood,central,charity,columbus,concerns,cross,director,disaster,donate,donation,donations,ohio,podcast,red,relief,southernfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/better-business-bureau-and-summer-scams--72069893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72069893Tue, 19 May 2026 14:40:39 +0000Columbus ConcernsThe head of the Better Business Bureau of Central and Southeast Ohio talks about summertime scams to avoid as well as the latest consumer news.1801affair,better,bureau,business,columbus,concerns,consumer,current,events,news,podcast,scams,shopping,summerfalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ymca-and-fitness-wellness--72018838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72018838Fri, 15 May 2026 11:05:35 +0000Columbus ConcernsYMCA of Central Ohio President/CEO Tony Collins and YMCA Hilliard Branch Director Patrick Russell discuss Y programs in central Ohio, focusing on fitness, wellness, child care and education.1801central,columbus,concerns,fitness,health,ohio,podcast,the,wellness,y,ymcafalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/walk-in-our-boots--71021064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71021064Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:55:03 +0000Columbus ConcernsThe 4th annual A Walk in Our Boots 5k walk and run will be held in Gahanna on May 2, 2026 to raise money to help homeless veterans. Mark sat down with guest Tom Kneeland to discuss this year's event.15532026,5k,boots,charity,columbus,concerns,donate,gahanna,homeless,may,money,our,public,raise,run,unhoused,veteran,veterans,walkfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/columbus-zoo-new-things-this-spring--70607826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70607826Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:07:50 +0000Columbus ConcernsColumbus Zoo President and CEO Tom Schmid gives an update on new things to see at the zoo this spring.1391affairs,ceo,columbus,concerns,conservation,event,local,new,news,podcast,president,schmid,spring,things,tom,zoofalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-heart-association-go-red-for-women--69785518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69785518Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:16:21 +0000Columbus ConcernsThe American Heart Association of Central Ohio talks about it's "Go Red for Women" campaign and the celebration of Heart Month in February.1801affairs,american,association,campaign,celebration,central,columbus,concern,concerns,february,health,heart,local,ohio,public,red,womenfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/girl-scout-cookie-season-2026--69440014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69440014Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:00:08 +0000Columbus ConcernsIt's Girl Scout Cookie Season 2026. Tammy Wharton, GSOH President and CEO talks about cookie sales and how those sales help fund programs for thousands of girls in Ohio.1801charity,columbus,cookie,fund,girl,girls,heartland,help,local,ohio,podcast,programs,sales,scoutsfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/columbus-zoo-conservation-and-wildlights--68538232https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68538232Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:18:16 +0000Columbus ConcernsColumbus Zoo President and CEO Tom Schmid talks about conservation programs at the Zoo as well as the upcoming Wildlights seasonal display1306columbus,concerns,conservation,holiday,lights,local,podcast,season,wildlights,zoofalse119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holiday-shopping-and-avoiding-scams--68434143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68434143Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:01:24 +0000Columbus ConcernsPresident and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Judy Dollison talks about holiday shopping and how to avoid scams online and how to shop with confidence.1802avoiding,better,bureau,business,columbus,concerns,holiday,local,podcast,scams,shoppingfalse118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-vietnam-traveling-memorial-wall-gahanna--67969433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67969433Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:13:36 +0000Columbus ConcernsRepresentatives from the American Legion Post 797 in Gahanna are hosting a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall this weekend at Veterans Park in Gahanna.1801797,american,columbus,concerns,gahanna,legion,memorial,post,traveling,veteran,vietnam,wallfalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/girl-scouts-of-ohio-s-heartland--67868063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67868063Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:51:37 +0000Columbus ConcernsGirl Scouts of Ohio Heartland COO Katie Poole talks about scouting in 2025 and how girls can get involved in their activities.1801affairs,columbus,concerns,couts,events,girls,heartland,involved,local,news,ohio,podcast,scoutingfalse116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/volunteer-firefighter-recruitment--67617742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67617742Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:40:22 +0000Columbus ConcernsThe State Fire Marshal's Office has created a new Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Portal to help rural departments who are experiencing a shortage of new volunteers.1786columbus,concerns,departments,fire,firefighter,help,local,marshal,office,podcast,portal,recruitment,rural,shortage,state,volunteerfalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suicide-prevention-month--67530486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67530486Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:32:46 +0000Columbus ConcernsGuests from the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County and North Central Mental Health Services talk about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and September being Suicide Prevention Month.1801false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-red-cross-august-blood-drive--67356465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67356465Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:19:13 +0000Columbus ConcernsRed Cross Regional Communication Manager Don Hawkins talks about the 'Rock N' Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive' and how August is the slowest month for much needed blood donations.1801august,blitz,blood,charity,columbus,cross,donate,donations,drive,manager,n',podcast,red,rock,roll,sleeve,up,yourfalse113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/better-business-bureau-of-central-ohio-school-and-tax-free-shopping--67270540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67270540Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:49:16 +0000Columbus ConcernsPresident and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio Judy Dollison talks about back to school shopping and how parents can take advantage of tax free shopping and how they can avoid shopping scams.1800better,bureau,business,central,free,ohio,scam,scams,school,shopping,taxfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nationwide-children-s-hospital--67112779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67112779Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:54:23 +0000Columbus ConcernsNationwide Children's Hospital Child Life Manager Karen McHugh Fornadel talks about how toys and play can help the kids at the hospital deal with a traumatic situation.1802cancer,charity,children,columbus,donate,drive,hospital,kids,natiwionwide,nch,podcast,toyfalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ncaa-athlete-pay--66549410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66549410Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:00:08 +0000Columbus ConcernsOhio State University Athletic Director Ross Bjork discusses the changes in college athletics that allow athletes to begin receiving direct payments from the university starting on July 1, 2025.1801affairs,athlete,athletes,athletic,bjork,college,columbus,concern,current,director,events,local,ncaa,ohio,paid,pay,podcast,ross,state,universityfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fraternal-order-of-police-and-the-protect-ohio-police-initiative--66419515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66419515Sun, 08 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000Columbus ConcernsMembers of the Ohio police union--the Fraternal Order of Police--are demanding that Ohio elected officials support officers and announce their "Protect Ohio Police" initiative. 1395affairs,and,columbus,concerns,current,fraternal,initiative,local,news,of,ohio,order,podcast,police,protect,thefalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/columbus-mayor-andrew-ginther-on-the-state-of-the-city--65725933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65725933Sun, 27 Apr 2025 13:00:07 +0000Columbus ConcernsColumbus Mayor Andrew Ginther gives his "State of the City" address for 2025 with a focus on housing, safety and security and Columbus neighborhoods.1801affairs,andrew,city,columbus,concerns,current,events,ginther,housing,local,mayor,news,nighrborhood,podcast,safety,security,statefalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-legion-post-and-homeless-veteran-benefit-5k-walk--65469988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65469988Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:00:07 +0000Columbus ConcernsMembers of the American Legion Post in Gahanna will hold their 3rd Annual 5K Run and Walk to benefit programs for homeless veterans.18015k,affair,american,benefit,charity,columbus,concerns,current,events,gahanna,homeless,legion,local,news,post,veteran,walkfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-dewine-state-of-the-state-address--64861888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64861888Sun, 16 Mar 2025 13:00:07 +0000Columbus ConcernsGovernor Mike Dewine talked about economic development and education issues during this week's State of the State address before a joint session of the Ohio General Assembly in Columbus.1801address,assembly,columbus,concerns,development,dewine,economic,education,general,governor,issue,issues,mike,of,podcast,politics,state,thefalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ohio-department-of-health-on-immunization--64749785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64749785Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:00:07 +0000Columbus ConcernsThe Ohio Department of Health reminds parents to get their children immunized against childhood diseases after the outbreak of measles in Texas, and the lower vaccination rates in Ohio and across the country. 1802children,columbus,concerns,department,health,immunization,measles,ohio,outbreak,texas,the,vaccinefalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morpc-mid-ohio-regional-planning-commission-on-central-ohio-growth--64495432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64495432Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:00:07 +0000Columbus ConcernsA representative of the Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission talks about how to manage the rapid growth of the central Ohio area when it comes to housing, transportation and infrastructure.1801affairs,central,columbus,commission,concerns,current,events,growth,local,mid,morpc,news,ohio,planning,podcast,regionalfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prevent-blindness-ohio--64346017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64346017Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:00:07 +0000Columbus ConcernsThe President and CEO of Prevent Blindness Ohio talks about the programs and activities of the organization and its mission to protect the eyesite of Ohioans of all ages.1801affairs,blind,blindness,columbus,concers,current,disability,eye,health,news,ohio,podcast,prevent,psa,public,resourcefalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dewine-proposes-two-year-budget--64249634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64249634Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:00:07 +0000Columbus ConcernsOhio Governor Mike DeWine proposes a two year, $218 billion budget for the State of Ohio that includes child tax credits and mandatory driver's education for teens and adults.1800affairs,budget,columbus,concerns,credit,current,dewine,drive,education,events,mandatory,news,ohio,podcast,public,tax,teenfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lifecare-alliance-meals-on-wheels--63877748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63877748Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000Columbus ConcernsThe CEO of Lifecare Alliance talks about the central Ohio Meals on Wheels program and how volunteers can help local residents get the food they need.1801affairs,alliance,columbus,concerns,current,events,food,help,info,lifecare,meals,news,on,podcast,public,volunteer,wheelfalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ohio-fire-marshal-festival--61251717
Guest: Ken Knouda from the State Fire Marshal's Office.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61251717Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:00:44 +0000Columbus ConcernsThe Ohio Fire Marshal Festival will be on September 14th, 2024, and will focus on fire safety and fun games and exhibits for kids and adults.  Guest: Ken Knouda from the State Fire Marshal's Office.
Guest: Ken Knouda from the State Fire Marshal's Office.]]>1801affairs,columbus,concerns,festival,fire,ken,knouda,marshal,marshal's,news,office,ohio,podcast,public,safety,statefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wall-that-heals-delaware-county-veterans-service--60956995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60956995Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:21:01 +0000Columbus ConcernsTwo representatives from the Delaware County Veterans Services Commission talk about the replica of the Vietnam Memorial known as "The Wall That Heals" which is coming to Delaware in September.1801columbus,commission,concern,county,delaware,heals,memorial,news,podcast,replica,representatives,services,that,veterans,vietnam,wallfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/columbus-concerns-elder-abuse-awareness--60493862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60493862Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:32:58 +0000Columbus ConcernsDirector Chanda Wingo and Assistant Director Caroline Rankin of Franklin County Office on Aging talk about World Elder Abuse Awareness Month and what resources are available to Franklin County residents.1799abuse,aging,announcement,available,awareness,columbus,county,elder,franklin,month,office,ohio,podcast,psa,public,resources,senior,service,talk,worldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/franklin-and-delaware-county-veterans-service-commissions--60160392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60160392Fri, 24 May 2024 13:13:32 +0000Columbus ConcernsOn this Memorial Day weekend, representatives from Veterans Service Commissions in Franklin and Delaware Counties discuss programs and services that are available to veterans and their families.1801columbus,commission,day,delaware,franklin,help,memorial,ohio,podcast,program,service,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/problem-gambling--59113169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59113169Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:00:02 +0000Columbus ConcernsNews Director Mark Nuce interviews Derek Longmeier, Executive Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio on March Madness betting and the future of gaming in Ohio.1801betting,derek,executive,future,gambling,gaming,interviews,longmeier,madness,march,mark,network,news,nuce,ohio,problemfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ohio-ecological-food-and-farm-association-organic-farming--58445932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58445932Sun, 28 Jan 2024 11:00:01 +0000Columbus ConcernsHost Mark Nuce talks with Reilly Wright with the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association about organic farming in Ohio and other food issues as the organization's annual conference takes place in Newark.1801affairs,association,columbus,concerns,current,ecological,events,farm,farming,food,local,ohio,organic,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/help-forhomeless-veterans--57440686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57440686Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:55:20 +0000Columbus ConcernsA local business, Hetter Heating and Cooling, is teaming up with the Veterans Administration to help homeless vets in the Central Ohio area1801administration,affairs,business,central,columbus,concerns,current,help,hetter,homeless,local,news,ohio,podcast,veterans,vetsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/delaware-county-veteran-services--57396531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57396531Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:33:27 +0000Columbus ConcernsBrian Gallagher with Delaware County Veteran Services talks about programs and help available to veterans in Delaware County and around Ohio1801affairs,columbus,concerns,county,delaware,military,news,ohio,podcast,public,services,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jdrf-of-southern-and-central-ohio-on-type-1-diabetes--57180390
Guests: Meggie Giancola and Kristy Emch-Roby]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57180390Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:00:02 +0000Columbus ConcernsTwo representatives of the JDRF of Southern and Central Ohio talk about Type-1 Diabetes and how the JDRF is funding research and innovations that impact the life of those living with the disease. Guests: Meggie Giancola and Kristy Emch-Roby
Guests: Meggie Giancola and Kristy Emch-Roby]]>1801central,columbus,concerns,diabetes,jdrf,ohio,podcast,southern,type-1falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cooking-through-columbus--57116843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57116843Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:13:53 +0000Columbus ConcernsColumbus Concerns host, Mark Nuce, interview the three authors of a book entitled "Cooking Through Columbus: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Through Columbus1798author,columbus,concerns,cook,cookbook,cooking,cookingbook,food,foodie,guide,local,ohiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/naloxbox-program-saving-lives--56734524'NaloxBox' program designed to save lives in an overdose situation
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56734524Sun, 10 Sep 2023 12:00:02 +0000Columbus ConcernsMcKayla Elliott of the Alcohol, Drugs and Mental Health Board of Franklin County talks about the 'NaloxBox' program designed to save lives in an overdose situation'NaloxBox' program designed to save lives in an overdose situation
]]>1801addisition,columbus,drug,nalobox,overdose,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-a-job-after-50--54130946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54130946Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:16:15 +0000Columbus ConcernsEmployment expert Dr. Carol Ventresca talks about how older workers can find jobs and the value of those who are 50+ in the workplace.180150,carol,dr.,employment,expert,find,jobs,older,senior,value,ventresca,worker,workersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/swaco-on-how-to-reduce-waste-consumption--53652055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53652055Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:09:31 +0000Columbus ConcernsA representative from SWACO--Hanna Greer-Brown-- talks about how to save food and keep discarded items out of the local landfill.1121columbus,concerns,consumption,current,events,green,how,landfill,local,on,podcast,reduce,swaco,to,wastefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-responders-bridge--53296003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53296003Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:30:01 +0000Columbus ConcernsFirst Responders' Bridge Executive Director Mick Yinger talks about the group's work to help first responders deal with stress and mental health issues.1468bridge,deal,director,executive,first,group's,health,help,mental,mick,ohio,podcast,responder,responders,responders',stress,talks,work,yingerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/long-term-plans-for-central-ohio-s-economic-growth--52802025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52802025Sun, 26 Feb 2023 12:30:01 +0000Columbus ConcernsMid Ohio Regional Planning Commission Executive Director William Murdock talks about the long term planning for central Ohio's economic growth through the year 2050 and beyond.1801central,columbus,concern,current,economic,events,for,growth,local,long,morpc,news,ohio,ohio's,planning,podcast,termfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sports-betting--52422662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52422662Sun, 15 Jan 2023 13:00:02 +0000Columbus ConcernsDerek Longmeier from the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio and Amanda Blackford of the Ohio Casino Control Commission talk about the first days of legal sports betting in Ohio and resources for problem gamblers.1799betting,cbus,columbus,concersn,current,events,gambling,help,local,news,podcast,prevention,problem,sports,talkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parkinson-s-foundation--52246462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52246462Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:57:19 +0000Columbus ConcernsMark Nuce talks with Lori Gum with the Parkinson's Foundation in central Ohio about the services that are offered to those dealing with the disease1801falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/franklin-county-veterans-service-commission--51825526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51825526Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:06:15 +0000Columbus ConcernsThe Director of the Franklin County Veterans Service Commission Buck Bramlish talks about services in our community for vets and their families.1798columbus,commission,concerns,county,franklin,local,news,ohio,podcast,service,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/furniture-bank--51694137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51694137Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:00:02 +0000Columbus ConcernsPhil Washburn, President and CEO of the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio talks about opportunities to donate used furniture to the needy of the Columbus area.1801bank,charity,columbus,concerns,donate,donation,furniture,local,needy,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lifecare-alliance-call-for-volunteers-meals-on-wheels--51683434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51683434Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:54:52 +0000Columbus ConcernsChuck Gehering from Lifecare Alliance in Columbus talks about the Meals on Wheels program and the need for more volunteer drivers.1801alliance,call,columbus,concerns,for,lifecare,meals,on,podcast,volunteers,wheelsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suicide-prevention--51333919https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51333919Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:30:02 +0000Columbus ConcernsMichelle Vargas, Director of the Franklin County Suicide Prevention Coalition, talks about resources available in Central Ohio to help prevent suicides.1800central,coalition,columbus,concerns,county,franklin,help,ohio,podcast,prevent,prevention,resources,suicidefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/addiction-recovery-in-central-ohio--51229352https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51229352Sun, 18 Sep 2022 13:00:02 +0000Columbus ConcernsThis week, Tom Thompson talks about The Refuge, a faith-based, non-profit addiction recovery program in central Ohio.1801addiction,cbus,central,columbus,concerns,ohio,podcast,recovery,refugefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interscholastic-equestrian-association--51092698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51092698Sun, 04 Sep 2022 10:30:02 +0000Columbus ConcernsColumbus Concerns focuses on the non-profit Interscholastic Equestrian Association which gives children of all economic means a chance to participate in equestrian sports.1799614,affairs,association,cbus,child,children,columbus,concerns,equestrian,interscholastic,local,podcast,public,service,servicesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/children-s-mental-health-awareness-month--49830300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49830300Tue, 17 May 2022 13:35:45 +0000Columbus ConcernsOhio Children's Trust Fund Executive Director Lindsay Williams talks about Children's Mental Health Awareness Month and the programs funded by the Trust Fund to help the state's parents.1202awareness,children's,columbus,concerns,health,local,mental,month,news,ohio,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-nuce-talks-with-maryanne-crist-with-the-midland-theatre--49728409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49728409Mon, 09 May 2022 14:43:40 +0000Columbus ConcernsColumbus Concerns host Mark Nuce talks with Maryanne Crist with the Midland Theatre in Newark about the history of the landmark and this year's arts presentations.534crist,mark,maryanne,midland,nuce,talks,the,theatre,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coach-mental-health-training-bill--49056489their student-athletes.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49056489Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:04:17 +0000Columbus ConcernsLocal lacrosse coach Matt Triplett talks about a bill before the General Assembly to require high school coaches to complete mental health training to help spot suicide risks among their student-athletes.their student-athletes.]]>1201assembly,athelete,awareness,bill,coach,columbus,concerns,general,health,high,local,mental,news,ohio,podcast,prevention,school,student,suicidefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-arms-counseling-talks-anxiety-and-depression-during-covid--48378472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48378472Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:03:27 +0000Columbus ConcernsAnn Hurst from Open Arms Counseling talks about anxiety and depression during the age of COVID.1187age,anxiety,arms,columbus,concerns,counseling,covid,depression,during,health,mental,of,open,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/veterans-services-in-franklin-county--47259005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47259005Sun, 07 Nov 2021 15:00:07 +0000Columbus ConcernsAhead of Veterans Day, we talk with the Director of the Franklin County Veterans Service Commission Buck Bramlish about resources for veterans in central Ohio1186armed,columbus,county,day,forces,franklin,military,program,service,verteran,vet,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mid-ohio-regional-planning-commission-on-their-gohio-commute-program--45873687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45873687Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:24:17 +0000Columbus ConcernsOn this week's Columbus Concerns, Mark Nuce interviews Patty Olmsted from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission on their "Gohio Commute" program to help central Ohioans find new ways to work through public transportation and ride sharing.1209city,columbus,commission,commute",concerns,"gohio,interviews,mark,mid-ohio,nuce,olmsted,patty,planning,public,regional,ride,rideshare,share,transport,transportationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mayor-ginther-discusses-the-stay-at-home-advisory-this-holiday-season--42141623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42141623Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:41:10 +0000Columbus ConcernsOfficials from the City of Columbus and Franklin County talk about the stay at home advisory issued to stop the spread of COVID-19 over the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond. Guests: Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther, Franklin County Commissioner John...1199awareness,columbus,concern,concerns,coronavirus,covid,covid19,current,events,franklin,ginther,local,newsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-state-of-ohio-is-considering-closing-bars-again-as-covid-cases-surge--42020987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42020987Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:31:43 +0000Columbus ConcernsThe State of Ohio is considering closing bars, restaurants and fitness centers again as COVID cases surge again.1200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kroger-pharmacy-manager-doc-lamberjack-talks-about-the-importance-of-getting-the-flu-vaccine--41878131https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41878131Mon, 09 Nov 2020 14:36:47 +0000Columbus ConcernsKroger Pharmacy manager Doc Lamberjack talks about the importance of getting the flu vaccine.1200about,doc,flu,getting,importance,kroger,lamberjack,manager,of,pharmacy,talks,the,vaccine.falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-dewine-and-infectious-disease-expert-dr-rick-lofgren--41758384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41758384Mon, 02 Nov 2020 15:09:38 +0000Columbus ConcernsGovernor Mike DeWine and infectious disease expert Dr. Rick Lofgren discuss the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio1201and,covid-19,dewine,discuss,disease,dr.,expert,governor,in,infectious,lofgren,mike,of,ohio,pandemic,rick,state,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/governor-mike-dewine-and-former-new-jersey-governor-chris-christie-on-wearing-masks--41644713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41644713Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:00:56 +0000Columbus ConcernsGovernor Mike DeWine and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie talks about the importance of wearing masks as Ohio hits record COVID-19 case numbers.1193about,and,as,chris,christie,dewine,former,governor,hits,importance,jersey,masks,mike,new,of,ohio,record,talks,the,wearingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/governor-dewine-went-on-a-speaking-tour-to-implore-ohioans-to-take-covid-19-precautions-amid-a-record-spike-in-cases--41425018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41425018Mon, 12 Oct 2020 18:27:43 +0000Columbus ConcernsGovernor DeWine went on a speaking tour of Ohio on Friday(10/9) to implore Ohioans to take COVID-19 precautions amid a record spike in cases.1202amid,covid-19,dewine,governor,implore,ohio,ohioans,precautions,record,speaking,spike,tour,wentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/governor-dewine-gives-an-update-on-the-outbreak-and-what-colleges-and-universities-are-doing--40781043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40781043Tue, 08 Sep 2020 19:55:03 +0000Columbus ConcernsOhioans have been living with COVID-19 for six months. Governor DeWine gives an update on the outbreak and what colleges and universities are doing to deal with the pandemic.1201colleges,dewine,doing,governor,outbreak,universities,updatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/columbus-city-schools-superintendent-talks-opening-schools-online-due-to-covid-19--40124899https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40124899Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:08:14 +0000Columbus ConcernsColumbus City Schools Superintendent Dr, Talisa Dixon, Mayor Ginther, Health Commissioner Dr. Myshika Roberts and City Council President Shannon Hardin talk about the decision to open school online because of the COVID-19 pandemic.1202city,columbus,covid-19,online,opening,schools,superintendent,talksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ohio-state-athletic-director-gene-smith-on-decision-to-play-a-conference-only-schedule--39428626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39428626Mon, 13 Jul 2020 18:17:54 +0000Columbus ConcernsOhio State Athletic Director Gene Smith talks about the Big Ten decision to play a conference-only schedule this year. And, Gov.DeWine on guidelines for restarting colleges and universities.1199athletic,conference-only,decision,director,gene,ohio,play,schedule,smith,statefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/governor-dewine-makes-a-statement-on-racism-and-police-brutality--28813099https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28813099Mon, 01 Jun 2020 13:39:53 +0000Columbus ConcernsGovernor DeWine makes a statement on racism and police brutality while--at the same time--denouncing the violence and vandalism of protesters in downtown Columbus.1204brutality,columbus,dewine,downtown,governor,police,protesters,racism,statement,time--denouncing,vandalism,violence,while--atfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/governor-dewine-announces-the-reopening-of-restaurants-and-personal-services-businesses--26913701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26913701Sun, 10 May 2020 13:00:11 +0000Columbus ConcernsGovernor DeWine announces the reopening of restaurants and personal services businesses in Ohio along with his restaurant committee chair Treva Brewer and personal services chair Debbie Penzone.1199and,announces,businesses,dewine,governor,personal,reopening,restaurants,servicesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plans-to-slowly-reopen-businesses-in-the-city-during-the-covid-19-pandemic--26518537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26518537Sun, 03 May 2020 13:00:18 +0000Columbus ConcernsColumbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and the city health commissioner Dr. Mysheika Roberts talk about plans to slowly reopen businesses in the city during the COVID-19 pandemic1196businesses,city,covid-19,during,in,pandemic,plans,reopen,slowly,the,tofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/update-on-covid-19-on-the-national-scene-and-the-latest-on-efforts-to-increase-testing-in-ohio--26199368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26199368Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:18:03 +0000Columbus ConcernsAn Update on Covid 19 on the National Scene and the Latest on Efforts to Increase Testing in Ohio120419,covid,efforts,increase,latest,national,ohio,scene,testing,updatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/federal-and-state-leaders-outline-plans-for-a-gradual-reopening-of-the-country-during-the-covid-19-pandemic--25802652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25802652Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:33:23 +0000Columbus ConcernsFederal and state leaders outline plans for a gradual reopening of the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Remarks from Dr. Anthony Fauci, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted.1197anthony,country,covid-19,dewine,dr.,during,fauci,federal,gradual,husted,leaders,mike,ohio,pandemic.,plans,reopening,state,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-aaron-sellers-with-the-franklin-county-board-of-elections-talks-about-absentee-voting--25158993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25158993Sun, 12 Apr 2020 14:00:21 +0000Columbus ConcernsGuest Aaron Sellers with the Franklin County Board of Elections talks about absentee voting for the new April 28th primary election date. Also, Job and Family Services Director Kim Hall on the delay in getting jobless benefits to unemployed Ohioans.1198aaron,absentee,elections,franklin,sellers,votingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-update-on-the-covid-19-pandemic-response-in-ohio-on-april-5th-2020--24886313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24886313Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:37:04 +0000Columbus ConcernsAn update on the COVID-19 pandemic response in Ohio from Ohio Adjutant General Maj. Gen John Harris and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted.1173adjutant,covid-19,gov.,harris,john,lt.,ohio,pandemic,response,updatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-update-on-the-covid-19-outbreak-in-ohio-with-governor-mike-dewine--24630723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24630723Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:27:31 +0000Columbus ConcernsAn update on the COVID-19 outbreak in Ohio with Governor Mike DeWine, Dr. Amy Acton from the Ohio Department of Health and Lt. Governor Jon Husted1209acton,amy,covid-19,department,dewine,dr.,governor,health,ohio,outbreak,updatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chuck-gehring-with-lifecare-alliance-on-the-need-for-more-meals-on-wheels-drivers--23979142https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23979142Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:22:20 +0000Columbus ConcernsWMNI's Mark Nuce talks with Chuck Gehring with Lifecare Alliance on the need for more Meals on Wheels drivers in central Ohio during the COVID-19 outbreak.809columbus,concerns,coronavirus,covid19,health,meals,wheelsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mayor-andrew-ginther-and-city-leaders-give-an-update-on-covid-19-prevention-measures-in-columbus--23910281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23910281Sun, 15 Mar 2020 20:44:47 +0000Columbus ConcernsMayor Andrew Ginther and city leaders give an update on COVID-19 prevention measures in Columbus.1191columbus.,covid-19,give,leaders,measures,prevention,updatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-19-update-with-dr-amy-acton-with-the-ohio-department-of-health--23685175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23685175Mon, 09 Mar 2020 18:41:35 +0000Columbus ConcernsCOVID 19 Update with Dr Amy Acton with the Ohio Department of Health118519,acton,amy,covid,department,dr,health,ohio,update,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/governor-mike-dewine-and-ohio-doh-director-dr-amy-acton-give-an-update-on-coronavirus-covid-19--23392999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23392999Mon, 02 Mar 2020 15:07:37 +0000Columbus ConcernsGovernor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton give an update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention and control efforts in Ohio.1180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/furniture-bank-of-central-ohio-executive-director-steve-votaw--22993853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22993853Sun, 23 Feb 2020 15:00:08 +0000Columbus ConcernsFurniture Bank of Central Ohio Executive Director Steve Votaw1194bank,central,director,executive,furniture,ohio,steve,votawfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jennifer-hughes-and-ami-deangelo-from-the-cystic-fibrosis-foundation-of-central-ohio--22771230https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22771230Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:00:17 +0000Columbus ConcernsNews Director Mark Nuce talks with Jennifer Hughes and Ami DeAngelo from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Central Ohio about research into the disease, new treatments and several upcoming fundraisers.1156central,cystic,disease,fibrosis,foundation,fundraisers.,of,ohio,research,treatmentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/self-defense-expert-rob-fletcher-talks-about-how-to-get-out-of-life-threatening-situations--19669756https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19669756Sun, 27 Oct 2019 12:00:10 +0000Columbus ConcernsSelf defense expert Rob Fletcher talks about how to get out of life threatening situations.1231defense,expert,fletcher,how,life,rob,self,threateningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tips-for-getting-a-job--19387523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19387523Mon, 07 Oct 2019 13:12:18 +0000Columbus Concerns2019 Flu shots and tips for getting a job11402019,columbus,concerns,flu,job,shots,tipsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/staying-secure-while-on-vacation--19200676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19200676Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:00:47 +0000Columbus ConcernsStaying Secure While on Vacation1110secure,staying,vacationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cystic-fibrosis-foundation-in-central-ohio-walk-and-fundraiser--19022533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19022533Sun, 08 Sep 2019 12:00:06 +0000Columbus ConcernsA look at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Central Ohio and their upcoming walk and fundraiser.1180central,cystic,fibrosis,foundation,fundraiser.,ohio,walkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helpline-the-suicide-prevention-hotline-for-delaware-and-morrow-counties--18958651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18958651Sun, 01 Sep 2019 10:00:05 +0000Columbus ConcernsHelpline--the suicide prevention hotline for Delaware and Morrow Counties1231counties,delaware,hotline,morrow,ohio,prevention,suicidefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/school-safety-center-in-columbus-as-a-way-to-prevent-school-violence--18887213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18887213Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:00:11 +0000Columbus ConcernsThe state of Ohio opens the School Safety Center in Columbus as a way to prevent school violence.1196center,columbus,ohio,opens,prevent,safety,school,violence.falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-pregnancy-health-and-dangers-of-teen-vaping--18856097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18856097Mon, 19 Aug 2019 13:56:46 +0000Columbus ConcernsWomen's pregnancy health and dangers of teen vaping1212dangers,health,pregnancy,teen,vaping,women'sfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gov-dewine-and-dayton-mayor-nan-whaley-press-conference-following-the-dayton-mass-shooting--18797974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18797974Mon, 12 Aug 2019 14:41:44 +0000Columbus ConcernsGov DeWine and Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley hold a press conference following the Dayton mass shooting.1158conference,dayton,dewine,mass,mayor,nan,press,shooting.,whaleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/summer-safe-driving-tips--18797973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18797973Mon, 12 Aug 2019 14:40:34 +0000Columbus ConcernsSummer safe driving tips1211driving,safe,summer,tipsfalsefull