Columbus On The Record

Obama Tries to Fire Up Democrats...And A Look At Governor Candidate Education Plans

WOSU’s Mike Thompson and the Columbus on the Record panel look at the top stories in the news this week including President Obama's trip to Ohio, the education plans of the candidates for governor, the latest in the Ohio U.S. Senate race and look at what policy makers can do to stop the Opioid Crisis in Ohio.

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Columbus On The Record - Off The Record Comments

WOSU News Director Mike Thompson and the Columbus on the Record panel share their “off-the-record” parting shots for the week.

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Hungry for more than headlines and short soundbites about our community? Watch Columbus On The Record for in-depth, thoughtful, and balanced analysis of the issues and stories affecting Columbus and Central Ohio.

Mike Thompson, WOSU’s news and public affairs director, moderates the program that features well-respected journalists and veteran political observers offering insight and analysis of the top stories of the week.

Columbus on the Record airs at Fridays at 8:30pm and repeats Sunday at 5pm. on WOSU TV.

Host Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and earned a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University and a Masters in Business Administration from Ohio State University. Mike has worked in public and commercial radio and television in New York, Massachusetts and Ohio.

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