The Confluence Cast Podcast
1) City Council Candidate Tiara Ross
What does it take to ensure that Columbus grows in a way that benefits everyone? That question is at the heart of this week’s episode of The Confluence Cast, featuring Tiara Ross, candidate for Columb...Show More
2) City Council Candidate Jesse Vogel
As Columbus continues to grow, so do the questions about who the city truly works for and how well its leaders are listening.
3) AI in Ohio
When we talk about artificial intelligence, the focus is often on big tech or headline-grabbing breakthroughs. But for Cas Maxwell, co-founder and CEO of AI Owl, the story is much closer to home.
4) Inside Wild Goose Creative: Art, Risk, and Meaning in Columbus
Columbus’ creative community often comes alive at the intersection of art, risk, and meaning; a space where organizations like Wild Goose Creative are working to make their mark.
5) The Columbus Music Commission’s Big Gig
How do we take a music community and turn it into a music economy?
6) A Different Lens on Economic Development
When you think about economic development, you might picture a groundbreaking, a ribbon-cutting, or a shiny new district. But more often, it looks like slow, steady puzzle-building.
7) The Politics and Promise of a Growing Region
Regional planning isn’t just about roads and rails. It’s about building the future of a place, one decision, one partnership, and one policy at a time. In this week’s episode, we sat down with Joe Gar...Show More
8) Why the Columbus Marathon Works
Marathons are more than just races—they’re complex productions, community rituals, and, at times, catalysts for civic pride.
9) Ability Matters
What does it take to build a more inclusive world—one where individuals with disabilities are supported not just in care, but in community and experience? In this week’s episode, I sat down with Krist...Show More
10) An Off the Rails Roundup
Sometimes, the things that stir the most debate aren’t sweeping policy changes, but whether or not you have to pay a dollar to park near Brassica.