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The Columbus Metropolitan Club

Each week, the Columbus Metropolitan Club hosts a forum discussion on topics that range that gamut, from business to policy to social services and more. The discussions might feature a diverse panel of experts, or it could be an interview with a high-level community or business leader, with our customary audience Q&A at the end. Whether it's something that impacts the local community or has global implications, listeners walk away educated, informed, and engaged. (All forums are recorded live in Columbus, Ohio.)

Dec 4, 2019

From doorbells to refrigerators and pet food dispensers it seems like technology is everywhere!  And, when it comes to gifts, the tech gadgets and toys category provides an endless array of choices.  From gaming to VR we’ve invited some of our favorite techie experts to choose and review their favorites in...


Nov 6, 2019

It’s no secret that Columbus City Schools have struggled for many years.  The attendance scrubbing scandal of several years ago, continued poor grades on the statewide evaluations, the threat of a state takeover and an awkward 14-month long process to find a new superintendent after Dan Good’s retirement have left...


Oct 18, 2019

There are currently 698 LGBTQ elected officials in the US, a 25% increase over 2018. However, that is only .13% of all elected officials, countered against an LGBTQ population of approximate 4.5%.

To discuss the strides made and what it's like to be an LGBTQ person in political office, we welcome Annise Parker,...


Oct 9, 2019

There's no question that the rise of the internet, and eventually e-readers and smartphones, had an immense impact on the very purpose of brick and mortar libraries. Doomsayers predicted the end of print media in general and books and specific, and that, coupled with the Great Recession, saw staff layoffs and big...


Oct 2, 2019

Dayton has had a challenging year. In May, it was a controversial KKK rally in that garnered national coverage for its drama as much as the community's anti-hate response. Just a few days later, it was the tornadoes the wreaked havoc in area, causing widespread destruction, injuries, and even deaths. And then...