Schmidt Hissrich, who grew up in Westerville, began her career on "The West Wing." Now, she is among very few women at the helm of fantasy television dramas.

Schmidt Hissrich, who grew up in Westerville, began her career on "The West Wing." Now, she is among very few women at the helm of fantasy television dramas.

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

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

From the Newsroom: The Columbus Dispatch - News and Interviews from Columbus, OH

From the Newsroom: The Columbus Dispatch

"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

The Latest News, Interviews and raw audio from the Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, Ohio.

Lauren Schmidt Hissrich discusses her role as showrunner of Netflix's "The Witcher"

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 Max Filby to discuss the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on Ohio and how it&rsquo;s still evident today.

From the editor: 5 years later, the pandemic's impact is still evident in Ohio

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 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.

From the editor: What's next for Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein?

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 Jim Weiker to discuss how Vertiv grew from a small refrigeration shop to one of Central Ohio&rsquo;s largest companies.

From the editor: A look behind the explosive growth of the Westerville company Vertiv

Lauren Schmidt Hissrich discusses her role as showrunner of Netflix's "The Witcher"

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