Columbus Can't Wait

You Either Do Politics or Politics Do You. Conversations surrounding local politics and creating political literacy in Columbus, Ohio. Hosted by Tareya, shot and recorded at Statehouse Studio.

Columbus Can't Wait is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 76 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  What's Really Behind the Whitehall Recall? With Mayor Bivens, Councilmembers Harcar and Elmore

  Jun 16, 20261h 33m

  Whitehall is changing, and not everyone is happy about it. Mayor Michael Bivens and Councilmembers Harcar and Elmore join us to break down the citizen-led recall effort targeting city leadership, the misinformation fueling it and what's really at stake for the folks who call Whitehall home. For more information: yesforprogress.com Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.

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  Michael Cole, Ohio House Candidate, on School Board Challenges, Education Reform and the Fight for Ohio's Future

  Apr 23, 20261h 17m

  Michael Cole , candidate for Ohio House District 2, joins us to talk about growing up in Cleveland and how an early interest in politics led him to the school board, and now a run for the Statehouse. We get into Education Choice, the lack of buy-in for public education at the state level and why the school district is in the financial place it's in. He breaks down his work on the board, what he'd do differently, and what it looks like to advocate for public education with a Republican-led legislature at odds with it. Plus, the property tax conversation, the resolve he says is needed at the Statehouse, and how he’s thinking about managing Columbus' growth. For more on Michael Cole's campaign: cole4ohio.com Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.

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  Charity Martin-King, Ohio House Candidate, on Community Advocacy, Politics vs. Politicians and "Showing Up Authentically"

  Apr 20, 20261h 3m

  Charity Martin-King , candidate for Ohio House District 2, joins us to talk about her history of community work, taking up space as a Black woman in politics and why she sees this work as bigger than politicians. She shares her background working with youth and entrepreneurship, including the Urban Spirit coffee shop and in the nonprofit space, and how that shapes her approach to policy. We also revisit the murder of Makiah Bryant and what it means to protect Black girls. We get into school funding and lack of choice, and how she's thinking about tackling education more broadly. Plus, her takes on agriculture, renewable energy, data centers, rising utility costs, property taxes, minimum wage and accountability, including what it looks like to fight for our community while up against a Republican supermajority. Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman. For more info on Charity's campaign: campaign4charity.com

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  Chana Wiley on Grief, Accountability and the Crisis Response Fight

  Apr 14, 202644 min

  Chana Wiley, of Columbus Safety Collective and Ohio Families Unite for Political Action and Change , returns to CCW to talk about Issue 5 : the May ballot initiative aimed at changing how Columbus responds to mental health calls by sending trained responders instead of police. She shares the story of her brother, Jaron Thomas, revisiting his mental health episode, the moments leading up to his killing, and how she says police treated her in the aftermath. We also get into the turbulent journey to get this initiative on the ballot, the pushback she faced, and how police have responded. Plus, what this could look like if and when it passes, and what folks need to know before they vote. Read more about Issue 5 here: cbussafety.org/campaign Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.

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  Ohio Working Families Party on Progressive Politics and Challenging the Democratic Status Quo

  Jan 14, 20261h 18m

  Aleena Starks of Ohio Working Families Party and guest host Jasmine Ayers join us on the podcast for a conversation on progressive politics statewide. They explore the challenges of running as progressives, the flaws in traditional and establishment Democratic strategy and the importance of bringing in Black voters. They also talk about their personal journeys to progressive politics, building community power and the pressing need for authentic candidates. Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ for video. Hosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.

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