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Columbus on the Record

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.

Mike Thompson host of Columbus on the Record 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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