From the Newsroom: The Columbus Dispatch

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Sheridan Hendrix to discuss the mascot brawl that occurred between Rufus and Brutus 15 years ago. During this time, we discuss how Ohio State is set to face Ohio University in football for the first time since this event occurred.

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Samantha Hendrickson to discuss the Destination Medicine program and its impact on healing thousands of patients from over 120 countries.

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Sophia Veneziano to discuss gun violence and the death rates in Columbus.

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Max Filby to discuss how an Ohio family lost a son to an unsafe bunk bed. Even after a recall, the bed was still for sale online.

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Jim Weiker to discuss rental houses and their impact on Columbus neighborhoods.

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Danae King to discuss what happens to unclaimed remains and how one Columbus funeral home cares for them during their time of need.

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin to reflect on the five years since the George Floyd protests. During this interview, we discuss what has changed with policing since Floyd died in 2020 and what kind of impact this has had on Columbus.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with Nathan Hart to discuss climate change and its impact on Ohioans. Finally, we discuss what comes next and what changes can be made.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with education reporters Sheridan Hendrix and Cole Behrens to discuss Ohio’s math problem and whether it can be fixed in the state's education system.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Danae King to discuss how central Ohio uses Universal Basic Income concepts to target poverty. During this episode, we talk about how the program works in Ohio and if it's making any impact.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Shahid Meighan to discuss ShotSpotter, Columbus’ gunfire detection system. During this they talk about whether the more than $6 million system is worth the hefty price tag to operate it in the city of Columbus.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Dean Narciso to discuss Ohio’s rural solar fight and how it’s pitting neighbors and friends against each other.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Max Filby to discuss the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on Ohio and how it’s still evident today.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Jordan Laird to discuss what is next for Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein. Finally, we talk about insulin prices, and guns in Columbus and speculate if Klein might run for mayor in 2027.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Jim Weiker to discuss how Vertiv grew from a small refrigeration shop to one of Central Ohio’s largest companies.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Samantha Hendrickson to discuss how hundreds of thousands of rural Ohioans live in some form of healthcare desert, a geographic area where health needs go partially or completely unmet.

Two 911 calls provide scene details from a New Albany mass shooting at the KDC/ONE warehouse site in the 8800 block of Smith’s Mill Road.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with politics reporter Erin Glynn on how Ohio doesn’t require adults to take driver’s education. Next, we discuss how Gov. Mike DeWine wants more driving training and talk about how this could change in Ohio.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with dining reporter Bob Vitale to discuss how fresh fish and seafood make their way to Columbus, Ohio.