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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 29, 2022

Jim Hackett is a native of London, Ohio, and served as President and CEO of the Ford Motor Company until 2020. Under Hackett’s leadership, Ford moved aggressively into the era of electric vehicles and brought a deeper focus on user-centered design methods.  

This CMC forum was recorded live on June 29, 2022.  


Jun 22, 2022

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium isn’t just one of Central Ohio’s most beloved attractions. It’s a fan favorite around the country and even internationally. 

However, events in the last several years at the Zoo have included turmoil and controversy, followed by the resignation of top Zoo executives. 

This week’s...


Jun 15, 2022

Central Ohio nonprofits have battled back from the pandemic, only to be met with new challenges, including the steepest inflation in years and a highly competitive labor market. This week, CMC examines the state of Central Ohio nonprofits with an expert panel.  

This CMC forum was recorded live on June 15, 2022.  


Jun 8, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted hospitals to cooperate in new ways. What did Central Ohio’s hospitals learn from the pandemic? How are hospitals preparing to meet tomorrow’s healthcare needs? This week, the Columbus MetropoliTEN Club welcomes an extraordinary panel featuring the CEOs of all four Central Ohio...


Jun 1, 2022

Ohio House Bill 616, introduced by two Republican state lawmakers, would mandate controversial changes to portions of Ohio’s Revised Code that sets standards for public schools.   

The bill is similar to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which banned instruction on gender identity and sexual...