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

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 ho…

Is your neighborhood zoned for snobbery?

"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 autho…

Shannon Hardin talks transportation and housing in Columbus

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, an…

Did the sky fall in Michigan? How have legal abortion and marijuana changed that state?

Voters in Michigan approved measures in 2022 and 2018 similar to the abortion and marijuana issues on the Nov. 7 Ohio ballot. How has Michigan changed. Then What Happened podcast host Amelia Robinson chatted with Nancy Kaffer, the Detroit Free Press' editorial page editor.  

Can Columbus cure homelessness? A conversation with Shannon Isom

Columbus Dispatch Opinion and Engagement Editor Amelia Robinson speaks withShannon Isom, President and CEO of Community Shelter Board, on the latest episode of the “Then What Happened?” podcast. During this edition they talk about homelessness in Columbus, what efforts are being done to curb this,…

New Columbus Metropolitan Club CEO shares exciting plans for the organization’s next chapter and talks family upbringing

Columbus Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson speaks with the newly appointed Columbus Metropolitan Club CEO and president Sophia Fifner on the latest episode of the Then What Happened podcast. During this episode Sophia explains her exciting plans for the organization’s next cha…

Ann Fisher hanging up microphone, notebook after 40 years in the news business

Columbus Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson speaks with WOSU "All Sides" host Ann Fisher on the latest episode of the “Then What Happened?” podcast. During this edition we talk about making the switch from print to radio journalism, being shipped all over the place, and Jimmy Ca…

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium CEO talks favorite animal and outlook on wildlife conservation

Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson talks with Columbus Zoo and Aquarium CEO Tom Schmid on the latest edition of the “Then What Happened podcast?” During this episode we talk about Tom’s favorite Columbus Zoo critters - one very big and the other very, very small. Who he thinks…

Columbus Conversations: Women Achieving

Columbus Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson speaks to the dynamic women being honored as YWCA’s 2023 Women of Achievement on this live discussion panel.

'It means growth for Ohio.’ Eric Kearney on why the pie must be shared

Columbus Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson speaks with former state senator Eric Kearney on the latest episode of the 'Then What Happened' podcast. Kearney is director of diversity and inclusion for the Ohio Chamber and the CEO and president of the Greater Cincinnati and Northe…