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00:00 Show open/ George Baker, Vehicle Safety Lead at General Motors, on vehicle thefts. 11:34 Cicely Waters, Director of Communications for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, on a new program that hires veterans to be truck drivers. 20:57 Jordan Hebert from KABOOM gives the highlights of the 2026 State of Our Kids Study on children's mental health. 2327: Face the State: Getting ready for Election Day with Franklin County Board of Elections Director Antone White. National Veterans Memorial and Museum President Colonel Bill Butler gives an overview of the "Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors" exhibit featuring paintings by former president George W. Bush.

00:00 Show open/ Mike Sommers, CEO of the American Petroleum Institute on gas prices. 10:55 Tom Bullock, Executive Director of the Citizens Utility Board of Ohio on energy costs in Ohio. 23:28 Jane Clauss of the International Housewares Association with Fall living tips. 33:30 Face the State: Gas prices and a proposed fuel tax holiday with University of Cincinnati Political Science Professor David Niven.

00:00 Show open/ YWCA President and CEO Elizabeth Brown on the organization's 140th anniversary. 9:58 Dr. Paul Haut of the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Association on children's access to healthcare in Ohio. 19:21 John Goodwin of Humane World for Animals on puppy mills in Ohio. 27:39 Face the State: AI regulation with former Ohio Democratic Congressman Tim Ryan

00:00 Show open/ Dr. Antoinette Farmer -Thompson, President of Strayer University, on how higher ed must serve today's new norm of students using AI. 9:16 Steven R. Casstevens, Former President of International Assn of Chiefs of Police, on the impact heavier trucks with a sixth axle will have on Ohio. 20:28 Jennifer Carlson, AARP-Ohio Director, on the organization's mid-term survey. 29:11 Face the State: A veterans' benefit bill with State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D–Parma). Ohio's gubernatorial candidates on data centers.

00:00 Show open/Josh Protas, Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer for Meals on Wheels America, on senior hunger concerns. 9:20 Nurse Michelle Futrell, Director of Lung Cancer Screening Programs at the Lungevity Foundation, on early detection of lung cancer. 16:56 Eric Snyder, Senior Director of Govt Affairs for the Specialty Equipment Market Association, on new car technology legislation. 27:22 Face the State: The death of 20-Year-Old Haitian immigrant Pierre Damas Bel in Springfield, Ohio. Remembering the life and legacy of former long-time state lawmaker and businessman Ray Miller with state senator Hearcel Craig (D).

00:00 Show open/ Dr Robert Cain, President of the American Assn of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine 12:02 Nurses Donna Catamero and Rebecca Moran on complex cancer care. 22:07 Dr. Robin Zon, Immediate Past President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology on the effect that new Medicaid work requirements have on cancer patients in Franklin County. 29:06 Face the State: University of Cincinnati Political Science Professor, Dr. David Niven on political endorsements and a political ad that has caused debate.

00:00 Show open/ Dr Cassandra Crifasi, Co-Director of The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, on gun safety. 8:47 Columbus Native Angie Hicks, founder of Angie's List (now Angi), discusses home improvement trends. 18:36 Al Woodworth, Editor of Amazon Best Books of 2026 List, on the best books of the year. 29:17 Face the State: Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin announces he's running for mayor. Amy Acton's plan to fight corruption. Portion of an interview with farmer Scott Haerr on recent weather damage to his crops.

00:00 Show open/Jeff Wensing, President of the Ohio Education Association, discusses the challenges facing teachers. 12:15 Dr. Sally Kornbluth, President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, on the cost of cutting science research. 24:47 Dr. Heather Snyder, Senior Vice President for Medical and Scientific Relations for the Alzheimer's Association, on brain health. 33:41 Face the State: Portion of an interview with Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

00:00 Show open/ Stacy London and Nitika Chopra on behalf of Abbvie's "PSO Done" campaign for psoriasis sufferers. 11:37 Nunzia Mondo - Domestic violence victim and author of "My Silent Prison." 22:48 Mary Wiley on behalf of The Reid Wiley Foundation for Childhood Asthma and The American Lung Association. 31:21 Face the State: Special presentation recapping a recent Honor Flight event for Central Ohio veterans.

00:00 Show open/ Becky Pringle, President of the National Education Association on teacher appreciation. 11:54 Dr. Marc Hurlbert, CEO of Melanoma Research Alliance, on skin cancer. 21:54 Maya Feller, Registered Dietician, discusses diet suggestions for the more than 45,000 Columbus adults now taking GLP-1 medications. 31:28 Face the State: Mike Hochron with the Mid-Ohio Food Collective on how the nonprofit is combating summer hunger.