Columbus Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson speaks with Jen Miller, executive director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio on the latest edition of the Then What Happened podcast. During this episode we discuss Jen’s upbringing, why democracy is so important, and talk about how gerrymandering affects Ohio ..read more

"NIMBYism" and "economic segregation" aren't exactly household terms. They should be. Understanding those terms and others may lead to solutions to the Columbus area's affordable housing crisis. Dispatch Opinion Editor Amelia Robinson talked exclusionary zoning and several other topics with author Richard Kahlenberg for the latest episode of "The Then What Happened" podcast. Columbus is featured in Kahlenberg's new book "Excluded: How Snob Zoning, NIMBYism and Class Bias Build the Walls We Don't See ..read more

Columbus Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson speaks with Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin on the latest edition of the Then What Happened podcast. During this episode we discuss public transportation in Columbus, talk about why affordable housing is so important, and mention what’s being done regarding gun control in the city ..read more

Voters in Michigan approved measures in 2022 and 2018 similar to the abortion and marijuana issues on the Nov. 7 Ohio ballot. How has Michigan changed. Then What Happened podcast host Amelia Robinson chatted with Nancy Kaffer, the Detroit Free Press' editorial page editor.   ..read more

Columbus Dispatch Opinion and Engagement Editor Amelia Robinson speaks with Shannon Isom, President and CEO of Community Shelter Board, on the latest episode of the “Then What Happened?” podcast. During this edition they talk about homelessness in Columbus, what efforts are being done to curb this, and why affordable housing for all is so important. Next, we discuss the burden and pride of being a black women in America, the new normal that Columbus faces, and what homelessness actually looks like ..read more

Columbus Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson speaks with the newly appointed Columbus Metropolitan Club CEO and president Sophia Fifner on the latest episode of the Then What Happened podcast. During this episode Sophia explains her exciting plans for the organization’s next chapter as it works to be more impactful and inclusive. Next, Sophia and Amelia talk about rhinestones, sequins, and crowns; the importance of listening to people you don’t think you have anything in common with; her passion for central Ohio and the challenges and opportunities that come with leadership ..read more

Columbus Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson speaks with WOSU "All Sides" host Ann Fisher on the latest episode of the “Then What Happened?” podcast. During this edition we talk about making the switch from print to radio journalism, being shipped all over the place, and Jimmy Carter. Next Ann shares the bad habit and good skills that led her to a life as a reporter, discuss why listening is so important, democracy dangling on the edge of a cliff and hear about Ann’s next adventures in her upcoming retirement ..read more

Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson talks with Columbus Zoo and Aquarium CEO Tom Schmid on the latest edition of the “Then What Happened podcast?” During this episode we talk about Tom’s favorite Columbus Zoo critters - one very big and the other very, very small. Who he thinks will be the next "Jack Hanna," how reindeer donated by the Wolf family helped started it all for the zoo, and why the zoo's tagline is changing from "empowering people" to "saving wildlife ..read more

Columbus Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson speaks to the dynamic women being honored as YWCA’s 2023 Women of Achievement on this live discussion panel ..read more

Columbus Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson speaks with former state senator Eric Kearney on the latest episode of the 'Then What Happened' podcast. Kearney is director of diversity and inclusion for the Ohio Chamber and the CEO and president of the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce. During this edition we talk about why creating opportunities for Black-owned businesses is important, Ohio’s future with Intel and Honda coming to the area and explain why DEI has to be more than just a training class and a trend.  Read More ..read more