Columbus on the Record » Darrel Rowland http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord Watch Columbus On The Record for in-depth, thoughtful, and balanced analysis of the issues and stories affecting Columbus and Central Ohio. Sat, 18 May 2013 00:55:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Watch Columbus On The Record for in-depth, thoughtful, and balanced analysis of the issues and stories affecting Columbus and Central Ohio. Columbus on the Record no Watch Columbus On The Record for in-depth, thoughtful, and balanced analysis of the issues and stories affecting Columbus and Central Ohio. Columbus on the Record » Darrel Rowland http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord The ‘Bain’ Of Mitt’s Existence http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/the-bain-of-mitts-existence-drug-testing-welfare-recipents/ http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/the-bain-of-mitts-existence-drug-testing-welfare-recipents/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 00:30:44 +0000 Mike Thompson http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/?p=3691 This week Mike Thompson and his panel look at Mitt Romney’s career as head of Bain Capital, the private equity firm credited with saving some companies and accused of gutting others. They’ll discuss what’s next in the election reform fight and whether welfare recipients should be tested for illegal drugs.

Panelists:

  • Laura Bischoff (Dayton Daily News )
  • Darrel Rowland (The Columbus Dispatch)
  • Sam Gresham (Common Cause Ohio)
  • Gene Krebs (Greater Ohio Policy Center)
]]> http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/the-bain-of-mitts-existence-drug-testing-welfare-recipents/feed/ 0 The Politics of Envy http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/the-politics-of-envy-and-making-college-affordable/ http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/the-politics-of-envy-and-making-college-affordable/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:30:53 +0000 Mike Thompson http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/?p=3463 This week Mike Thompson and his panelists look at the attacks on Mitt Romney for his controversial role in the investment firm Bain Capital. And they explore the reasons why college has become so expensive and what can be done to make it more affordable.

Panelists:

  • Karen Kasler (Oho Public Radio / TV )
  • Darrel Rowland (The Columbus Dispatch)
  • Dale Butland (Innovation Ohio)
  • Bob Clegg (Republican Strategist)
]]> http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/the-politics-of-envy-and-making-college-affordable/feed/ 0 Will Senate Bill 5 Survive The Referendum? http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/will-senate-bill-5-survive-the-referendum/ http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/will-senate-bill-5-survive-the-referendum/#comments Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:30:40 +0000 Scott Gowans http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/?p=2827 This week Columbus on the Record panelists discuss Senate Bill 5, the hotly-disputed bill that effects collective bargaining. While a referendum vote looks like a certainty, backers of the measure have tried and failed to subdivide the bill for the upcoming election in an effort to keep parts of it.

Also this week: Senate Bill 5 is causing public unions to make more concessions; the Ohio Senate quickly puts the breaks on a photo-id bill; the budget wrangling continues; and Ken Blackwell chooses not to run for senate.

Panelists:

  • Bill Cohen (Ohio Public Radio)
  • Darrel Rowland (The Columbus Dispatch)
  • Bob Clegg (Republican Strategist)
  • Janetta King (Innovation Ohio)

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We’ll also talk about John Kasich’s low approval rating and the resignation of the Ohio schools superintendent.

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Panelists:

  • Julie Carr Smyth  (The Associated Press)
  • Darrel Rowland (The Columbus Dispatch)
  • Brian Rothenberg (Progress Ohio)
  • Terry Casey (Republican Strategist)
]]> http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/complete-analysis-of-governor-john-kasichs-budget-2/feed/ 0 Ohio Public Employee Unions Fight for Survival http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/ohio-public-employee-unions-fight-for-survival/ http://wosu.org/2012/columbusontherecord/ohio-public-employee-unions-fight-for-survival/#comments Sat, 12 Feb 2011 01:30:20 +0000 Mike Thompson http://wosu.org/2012/cotr/?p=1363 This week on Columbus on the Record: Ohio Public Employee Unions are fighting for survival. Are Ohio Public Employees overpaid?

Panelists also discuss an abortion debate that has resurfaced at the Ohio Statehouse, calls for Ohio to withdraw a federal lawsuit challenging healthcare reform, and John Kasich’s plans to tackle education reform.

Panelists:

  • Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio/TV
  • Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch
  • Gene Krebs, Greater Ohio
  • Joseph Mas, Ohio Hispanic Coalition
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Panelists:
  • Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch
  • Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press
  • Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist
  • Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist
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Panelists:

  • Terry Casey, Republican Strategist
  • Laura Bischoff, Dayton Daily News
  • Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch
  • Joseph Mas, Ohio Hispanic Coalition
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Panelists:

  • Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch
  • Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press
  • Terry Casey, Republican Strategist
  • Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio
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The Mark Dan soga ends in court.

Panelists:

  • Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio / TV
  • Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch
  • Terry Casey, Republican Strategist
  • Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio
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Also discussed: Casino developments; Blue Jackets dealmaker; state budget negotiations; mileage reimbursement for state lawmakers; and developments in the 2010 campaign.

Panelists:

  • William Hershey, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Dayton Daily News
  • Darrel Rowland, Public Affairs Editor, The Columbus Dispatch
  • Terry Casey, Republican Strategist
  • Sandy Theis, Public Relations Consultant
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