Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins talks about the origins of Columbus' Oktoberfest, how the event has evolved in its 55-year history and what elements will be seen at this year's festival.

Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins talks about the origins of Columbus' Oktoberfest, how the event has evolved in its 55-year history and what elements will be seen at this year's festival.

"Life in the 614" is the weekly lifestyle podcast at the Columbus Dispatch, providing a taste of upcoming arts, entertainment and leisure activities in central Ohio.

"Life in the 614" is the weekly lifestyle podcast at the Columbus Dispatch, providing a taste of upcoming arts, entertainment and leisure activities in central Ohio.

Life in the 614

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Digital audio from The Columbus Dispatch in Ohio. Hear the latest interviews from news-makers, politicians, artists and musicians.

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Carla Epler talks about the return of Columbus' Oktoberfest, the family-ran event's origins

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Sophia Veneziano to discuss the 2025 Everyday Kindness Heroes who are serving central Ohio.

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Sophia Veneziano to discuss the 2025 Everyday Kindness Heroes who are serving central Ohio.

From the editor: Meet the 2025 Everyday Kindness Heroes who are serving central Ohio

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Bethany Bruner to discuss how Franklin County Common Pleas Court takes longer than the recommended six-month time frame for resolution. They also talk about how this fails the victims and leaves them without justice.

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Bethany Bruner to discuss how Franklin County Common Pleas Court takes longer than the recommended six-month time frame for resolution. They also talk about how this fails the victims and leaves them without justice.

From the editor: How Franklin County's legal backlog leaves justice on hold, fails victims

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Shahid Meighan to discuss the increasing number of Columbus police officers involved in vehicle crashes and how this trend has been rising since 2021.

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Shahid Meighan to discuss the increasing number of Columbus police officers involved in vehicle crashes and how this trend has been rising since 2021.

From the editor: Crashes among Columbus police officers have been increasing, data shows

Carla Epler talks about the return of Columbus' Oktoberfest, the family-ran event's origins

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