Columbus Perspective

Host Kate Burdett takes a weekly look at local and statewide issues impacting Columbus.

Columbus Perspective is a news podcast hosted by 97.1 The Fan, with 342 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.

97.1 The Fan hosts Columbus Perspective, a news show with 342 episodes published.

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  Columbus Perspective

  August 16, 2026

  Aug 16, 202641 min

  00:00 Show open/Math guru Vanessa Vakharia, author of "Math Therapy" discusses the importance of math and dedicated technology ahead of the upcoming school year.
 10:08 New online resources for those living with schizophrenia.
 21:47 Lisa Lawson, CEO of the Ammie E. Casey Foundation discusses how Ohio ranks statewide for children.
 32:14 Face the State: Portion of an interview with Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano regarding property valuations and taxes.

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  Columbus Perspective

  August 9, 2026

  Aug 9, 202641 min

  00:00 Show open/ Chas Kaplan, Founder & Director of the Columbus Food Truck Festivals shares details about this year's event.
 11:09 New trends in dairy at Columbus grocery stores.
 20:20 Licensed Clinical Social Worker Susan Shanske discusses how teens are not prepared to deal with adult healthcare decisions.
 29:43 Face the State: Democratic Strategist Morgan Harper and Republican Strategist Terry Casey on the November election.

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  Columbus Perspective

  August 2, 2026

  Aug 2, 202641 min

  00:00 Show open/ Pediatrician Dr. Michael Milobsky on vaccines for kids.
 9:57 Nick Burns, Senior Technical Expert at Google, on artificial intelligence advancements.
 20:19 Andy Esser from Edward Jones talks about the 5-2-9 plan for educational savings.
 26:39 Face the State: State Tourism Director Sarah Wickham on tourism opportunities in the Buckeye State. Details of bipartisan approach to saving social security.

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  Columbus Perspective

  July 26, 2026

  Jul 26, 202641 min

  00:00 Show open/ Show open/ Alicia Shoults, Deputy Director of Operations and Experience for the Ohio State Fair, previews what's in store at this year's fair.
 10:30 Jessica Fulton, Senior Fellow at The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, on consumer spending
 19:49 Mike Pniewski, Lucas County Engineer, discusses the intense competition for federal funding of road and bridge repair projects in Ohio.
 32:25 Face the State: Pastor Carl Ruby and Haitian Support Center Executive Director Viles Dorsainvil on the end of Temporary Protected Status for thousands of Haitian immigrants in Springfield.

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  Columbus Perspective

  July 19, 2026

  Jul 19, 202641 min

  00:00 Show open/ Dr. Michael Q. Bailey, President of The American Veterinary Medical Association, on pet health in the Summer.
 9:55 Dr. Craig Noblett, President of the American Assn of Endodontists, on dental health.
 18:20 Mihaela Buzec of Rent Café on Athens being named the best college town in the Midwest.
 24:16 "Kitten Lady" Hannah Shaw on saving shelter cats.
 33:38 Face the State: Portion of an interview about a state budget surplus with Office of Budget and Management Director Kimbery Murnieks.

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