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

Columbus Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson speaks with Jen Miller, executive director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio on the latest edition of the Then What Happened podcast. During this episode we discuss Jen’s upbringing, why democracy is so important, and talk about how gerrymandering affects Ohio.

Columbus Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson speaks with Jen Miller, executive director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio on the latest edition of the Then What Happened podcast. During this episode we discuss Jen’s upbringing, why democracy is so important, and talk about how gerrymandering affects Ohio.

Why democracy is so important and breaking down gerrymandering with Jen Miller

"NIMBYism" and "economic segregation" aren't exactly household terms. They should be.

Understanding those terms and others may lead to solutions to the Columbus area's affordable housing crisis.

Dispatch Opinion Editor Amelia Robinson talked exclusionary zoning and several other topics with author Richard Kahlenberg for the latest episode of "The Then What Happened" podcast.

Columbus is featured in Kahlenberg's new book "Excluded: How Snob Zoning, NIMBYism and Class Bias Build the Walls We Don't See."

"NIMBYism" and "economic segregation" aren't exactly household terms. They should be.
Understanding those terms and others may lead to solutions to the Columbus area's<a href="https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/02/21/shelter-board-ceo-addresses-latitude-colonial-village-housing-crises/72660788007/"> affordable housing crisis.</a>
Dispatch Opinion Editor Amelia Robinson talked exclusionary zoning and several other topics with <a href="https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/2023/11/28/do-some-columbus-communities-have-snob-zoning-author-to-discuss-it/71665100007/">author Richard Kahlenberg</a> for the latest episode of "The Then What Happened" podcast.
Columbus is featured in Kahlenberg's new book "Excluded: How Snob Zoning, NIMBYism and Class Bias Build the Walls We Don't See."

Is your neighborhood zoned for snobbery?

Columbus Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson speaks with Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin on the latest edition of the Then What Happened podcast. During this episode we discuss public transportation in Columbus, talk about why affordable housing is so important, and mention what’s being done regarding gun control in the city.

Columbus Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson speaks with Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin on the latest edition of the Then What Happened podcast. During this episode we discuss public transportation in Columbus, talk about why affordable housing is so important, and mention what’s being done regarding gun control in the city.

Shannon Hardin talks transportation and housing in Columbus

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

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