In the fourteenth episode we are joined by Alex Bandar the founder and CEO of the Columbus Idea Foundry located in Franklinton. During this episode we talk about what a makerspace actually is, how the Idea Foundry got started, and what the newest Franklinton location is used you. Finally we discuss what innovation will look like for Columbus, and how the Idea Foundry could be apart of it.

In the fourteenth episode we are joined by Alex Bandar the founder and CEO of the Columbus Idea Foundry located in Franklinton. During this episode we talk about what a makerspace actually is, how the Idea Foundry got started, and what the newest Franklinton location is used you. Finally we discuss what innovation will look like for Columbus, and how the Idea Foundry could be apart of it.

You're growing up so fast, Columbus.

The city is now the 14th largest in the country. New restaurants open all the time. Apartment buildings seem to pop up out of nowhere. Fashion designers and entrepreneurs grab national headlines for their work. We wanted to look at what all this means. What will Columbus look like in 20 years? Where will people live, work, shop and play? Will cars drive themselves?

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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

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

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Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Jordan Laird to discuss Columbus City Council president Shannon Hardin and the profile piece we reported on him.

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Jordan Laird to discuss Columbus City Council president Shannon Hardin and the profile piece we reported on him.

From the editor: Shannon Hardin takes the gloves off, pushes back at status quo

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Emma Wozniak to discuss the Short North’s history, how it’s evolved, and what developers see for its future.

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Emma Wozniak to discuss the Short North&rsquo;s history, how it&rsquo;s evolved, and what developers see for its future.

From the editor: Does the Short North's reputation differ from reality?

Dispatch digital director Eleanor Kennedy speaks with court reporter Bethany Bruner on what we know regarding the murder investigation of Spencer and Monique Tepe.

Dispatch digital director Eleanor Kennedy speaks with court reporter Bethany Bruner on what we know regarding the murder investigation of Spencer and Monique Tepe.

Tepe murders: An update on the Columbus homicide, suspect Michael McKee 

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