The Confluence Cast

The Confluence Cast


Latest Episodes

Why the Columbus Marathon Works
June 17, 2025

Marathons are more than just racestheyre complex productions, community rituals, and, at times, catalysts for civic pride.

Ability Matters
May 21, 2025

What does it take to build a more inclusive worldone where individuals with disabilities are supported not just in care, but in community and experience? In this weeks episode, I sat down with Krist

An Off the Rails Roundup
March 31, 2025

Sometimes, the things that stir the most debate arent sweeping policy changes, but whether or not you have to pay a dollar to park near Brassica.

Leadership Columbus
February 21, 2025

Leadership is more than just a titleits about influence, impact, and the ability to drive meaningful change. In this weeks episode, I sat down with Kate Bauer, the new Executive Director of Leaders

Ohio’s First Black Woman Lawyer Daisy Perkins
February 11, 2025

Daisy Perkins was Ohios first Black woman lawyer, a trailblazer who defied expectations and carved out a career in criminal defense at a time when both her race and gender made that nearly impossible

So You Want to Join City Council?
February 03, 2025

Cities dont run on autopilot. Every decisionevery budget, every policy, every voteis shaped by the people who step up to lead. A few months ago, I decided to see what it would take to be one of tho

The Best of Columbus 2024
January 02, 2025

editor-in-chief of Columbus Underground, to dive into the highlights of the Best of Columbus 2024 Readers' Poll. From the citys favorite new restaurants and bars to its most beloved cultural institut

Navigating Transitions with Matt Slaybaugh
December 06, 2024

Transitions can be transformative, but theyre often filled with uncertainty. In this weeks episode, I sat down with Matt Slaybaugh, an achievement skills coach, playwright, and former artistic direc

Crafting Curiosity with Holden Ellis
November 19, 2024

Holden Ellis, a creative studio in Columbus, just celebrated its 10-year anniversarya milestone that founder and CEO Josh Fitzwater describes as a testament to resilience, creativity, and teamwork. I

Empowering Communities with MORPC
November 15, 2024

Disparate problems can sometimes be addressed with common solutions. Like affordable housing and climate change. In this weeks episode, Columbus Underground co-founder and editor Walker Evans sat dow