The Community's Conversation

The Community's Conversation


Latest Episodes

The High Stakes of Science Literacy and Education
May 04, 2022

Has science literacy ever been more important to Ohio than now?    Science literacy is critical to a healthy and growing Ohio economy. It’s even a social determinant of health: consider the value o

Good Health Is About More Than Medicine
April 27, 2022

Good health is about more than good medicine. Even communities with the latest in medical technology may struggle to improve the overall health of their nearby populations. That’s because other factor

The Ohio Governor’s Race - Meet the Democratic Candidates
April 20, 2022

CMC welcomes the Democratic candidates running for Ohio governor, who will face each other in the Democratic primary on May 3, 2022. The winner will appear on the November 2022 ballot alongside a Repu

Columbus Restaurants - What’s Hot, What’s New, and Who’s Still Thriving?
April 13, 2022

The pandemic took its toll on Columbus’ favorite activities, and no activity was more impacted than dining out in the city’s restaurants. If there’s one thing Columbus residents love, it’s the vibrant

Changing Demographics Are Creating a New Central Ohio
April 06, 2022

Once regarded as one of the most statistically average cities in America, Columbus has stepped on the accelerator in the last decade.  Almost every year Columbus adds the equivalent in population of a

Ohio’s Prosperity Linked to Workforce
March 24, 2022

Experts say there’s never been a labor market like the one we’re seeing now. Following a pandemic that upended the working world, Ohio’s current labor market is filled with openings for high-tech jobs

The Russian Invasion of Ukraine 
March 18, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is reshaping the international world order in real time. It has also created a life-threatening crisis for the Ukrainian people. What are the short-term and long-term i

Central Ohio's Role in Cell and Gene Therapy
March 16, 2022

This week’s CMC forum looks at the race to develop multi-million-dollar cell and gene therapies in Central Ohio.  Central Ohio is rapidly becoming a key player in cell and gene therapy, promising to

Afghans Settling in Ohio
November 10, 2021

Columbus, Ohio will soon welcome some 350 Afghan refugees, just part of the many thousands coming to the United States following with withdrawal of U.S. forces in 2021. Hear from leaders working to he

America’s Small Business Incubation Rate – and What Ohio Is Doing Right
November 03, 2021

America’s small business creation rate has been dropping for decades. The country’s entrepreneurial spirit seems alive and well, so what’s discouraging entrepreneurs from starting new small businesses