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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.)

Jun 26, 2019

On May 3, the US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio ruled that Ohio’s congressional districts, signed into law in 2011, constitute an “unconstitutional partisan gerrymander under the First and Fourteenth Amendments.”

The ruling required that the state must redraw district lines by June 14, but that...


Jun 19, 2019

Sports gambling is hugely popular throughout the world with an estimated $250 billion in bets made annually. The US already accounts for $40 billion of that, up from $20 billion in 2009, and is on pace to grow $10 billion annually.

However, it was only legal in the US in the state of Nevada - until May 2018 when the US...


Jun 12, 2019

Studies indicate that organizations with diverse leadership and staff are more innovative and successful. Central Ohio has a rapidly increasing, diverse population so business, government and nonprofits should adapt appropriately.

How can we build a thriving civic culture where varied perspectives come together to...


Jun 5, 2019

Prison populations are exploding. Overcrowded prisons lead to concerns about safety and human rights, not to mention the tremendous financial burden. Alongside this, we see an increase in drug-related incarcerations, especially those fueled by the opioid epidemic, which raises the perpetual discussion of the values...