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23. Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin on Black Lives Matter, systemic racism and police reform

Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin discuss Black Lives Matter, systemic racism and police reform

22. You’ve been raped? Sorry, but tort reform favors your rapist in court.

Attorney John Fitch has taken on the cases of two women who were raped. One was 15 years old when raped, and the other was 11. The juries awarded $3.5 million and $20 million, respectively, in the two cases for the trauma these women suffered and still suffer. But state law caps the damages a … Continue reading You’ve been raped? Sorry, but tort reform favors your rapist in court. →

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21. Allison Russo on HB 6, gerrymandering and dark money

State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) talks about how the movement to repeal HB 6 has slowed to virtual stand still. What’s the problem? In large part, gerrymandering and dark money.

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20. Why you should be concerned about dark money

Paul Beck, political scientist and professor emeritus from The Ohio State University, explains what dark money is, why it’s so powerful and why it’s probably here to stay.

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19. Are gun safety advocates trying to take your guns away?

Toby Hoover, founder and former executive director of the Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence, explains what it takes to reduce gun violence and why groups like hers are not trying to take away anyone’s guns.

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18. Why do Blacks suffer a higher infant mortality rate than Whites?

Patricia Gabbe, M.D, explains why Blacks have such a high infant mortality rate and why racism is a public health crisis.

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17. Is Ohio ready for the November elections?

Guest: Jen Miller, executor director, League of Women Voters of Ohio

Jen discusses all things voting—voter guides published by the League, how our voting system is protected against fraud, and what Ohio is doing to get ready for the November 2020.

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16. Police abuse—a few bad apples or a systemic problem?

Guest: Attorney James D. McNamara

Jim McNamara has prosecuted civil actions throughout the state of Ohio on behalf of citizens who have suffered from police abuse. Based on the cases he’s handled over the course of 40 years, Jim explains why police abuse exists, the breadth of the problem, and what it takes to effect … Continue reading Police abuse—a few bad apples or a systemic problem? →

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15. Drinking and driving—what might seem like a good idea never is

Guest: Attorney Jon Saia of Saia & Piatt

Jon Saia’s practice is focused on OVI defense. He’s one of the most knowledgeable attorneys in Ohio on this area of the law. Not only an accomplished attorney, Jon is certified by The National Highway…

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14. The DuPont story—one lawyer’s 20-year legal battle against a corporation’s pollution and cover up

Guest: Robert A. Bilott, partner at Taft Law.

For years, DuPont had been dumping in a landfill in Parkersburg, West Va., a man-made chemical commonly known as PFOA, which was recently linked to cancers and other diseases. But DuPont knew as far back as…

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