Columbus Can't Wait
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsCCW features conversations around local politics in Columbus, Ohio. Aimed at arming everyday people with knowledge about how government works, our goal is to break the barriers of entry and make politics accessible for anybody looking to be engaged. We aren’t saying we have all the answers (or even all the questions), but we are saying that Columbus Can’t Wait to have these conversations any longer.
Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.
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Stephanie Hanna on diversity and reentry reform in Franklin County's courtrooms
March 14, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBOur final pre-primary interview is with Stephanie Hanna, candidate for judge in the only contested Franklin County Common Pleas Court judge race. As a lesser known name on the ballot, her interview highlights her interesting background starting as a Republican, transitioning to a Democrat and her realization on why it matters. She also gets into the uphill battle of the sample ballot (on which she's not endorsed on), her push for re-entry dockets in Franklin County, diversity on the bench an...
Shayla Favor on experience, criminal justice reform and identity
March 12, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBCouncil member Shayla Favor, candidate for Franklin County prosecutor, appears on the show to discuss her readiness to address criminal justice reform and public safety if she were elected. She also talks about her law background and journey in the city attorney’s office, her plans to address officer-involved shootings and delays in prosecuting murder cases, culture issues in the prosecutor’s office, choosing to run while on council and more. Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube...
Natalia Harris on her firsts, advocacy and being the underdog
March 08, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBNatalia Harris chats with CCW about her journey as a lesser-known candidate among the Franklin County prosecutor contenders; her firsts, including becoming the youngest and first Black female city prosecutor of Cincinnati; her work for victim advocacy and human trafficking issues; the backlog in murder cases in Franklin County and the responsibility of the prosecutor's office, supporting alternative police responses through the office; and more. Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on YouTube...
Anthony Pierson on balance, reform and ‘holding people responsible’
March 05, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBOur next few episodes of Columbus Can't Wait will feature the Franklin County prosecutor candidates answering the questions you have before the March primary. This episode features Anthony Pierson, Franklin County's deputy chief counsel, discussing his transition from corporate law to prosecution, his approach to law and accountability, diversity in the legal profession and transparency in cases involving law enforcement. The conversation also gets into the trials of Adam Coy and Jason Mead...
Justice for Casey: 3 Years Later w/ Tamala Payne
January 29, 2024 22:42 - 1 hour - 123 MBThe trial for Jason Meade, the sheriff's deputy who stands accused of murdering Casey Goodson Jr., began this week. We first had Casey's mother Tamala on the show months after Casey's death 3 years ago. Since then the trial has seen multiple delays, but his family may soon get some semblance of justice. Tune in as we're reminded of the details surrounding the case and the kind of person Casey was. We also hear what life has been like for Tamala since his passing and how we can support the ...
Erica Crawley's authentic style of politics
November 09, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 192 MBJoin us for the final episode of Season 5 as we chat with returning guest Commissioner Erica Crawley, kicking off with her background in Youngstown and facing scrutiny and expectations on what a politician "should" look like as a Black woman. She also talks about her role as a commissioner, including funding critical initiatives, making tough decisions and navigating being overlooked. The episode later gets into Franklin County's new prison and the human-centered approach the commission too...
Empowering education and educators w/ Dr. Tina Pierce
October 20, 2023 01:33 - 1 hour - 144 MBJoin us as we chat with Dr. Tina Pierce, a Columbus school board member running for reelection in November, as we explore her personal experience in Columbus City Schools, her commitment to educational empowerment, her professional and academic background in education and leadership in minority communities, and her role on the board. Plus, we'll tackle pressing issues like the upcoming school district's tax levy and the aftermath of last summer's teachers' strike. Subscribe to Columbus Can...
Housing, trap houses, and politics w/ Nancy Day-Archauer
October 12, 2023 10:01 - 1 hour - 158 MBNancy Day-Archauer, a candidate for Columbus City Council District 2 (parts of the West Side and Northwest Side), joins us on the show. She discusses her advocacy for the West Side, her insights into council districts, her views on housing, and the time she accidentally canvassed at a trap house. We also delve into Nancy's background, which includes her journey from California to Ohio for ministry and her previous experiences running for City Council and the Ohio House in a red district. Sh...
Sarah Ingles wants to use her privilege to advocate for Columbus schools
October 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBIn this episode, Sarah Ingles, Columbus school board candidate, shares her political background, including her time at the ACLU of Ohio and work as a union attorney. We explore the school board's influence, her desire to serve, the diversity of Columbus City Schools, plans for the teacher's union relationship, improved district communication, the November school levy, leveraging privilege for marginalized voices, and much more. Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon for video and oth...
BONUS: The November Election 2023 With Jordan Hawkins and Jeff Wiggins
October 09, 2023 00:18 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBWelcome to a special live edition of our podcast, where we tackle the upcoming November elections in Columbus, Ohio. We're joined by Jordan Hawkins from the Central Ohio Young Black Dems and Jeff Wiggins, host of the 'We Gonna Be Alright' video podcast on YouTube and a Digital News Contributor for The Young Turks. Together, they break down the major issues on the ballot in a way that's easy to understand. Note: We're using new equipment for this episode, so the audio might not be up to our...
Putting the student perspective on the school board w/ Brandon Simmons, Columbus school board candidate
October 05, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MB22-year-old Brandon Simmons is running for the Columbus City Schools Board of Education. We talk about him getting engaged in the political process at a young age, his experience as a student at Columbus Alternative High School, plus his work and experience as an activist after the 2016 election. He also delves into what he’s interested in seeing improved in schools, including building maintenance, graduation rates, literacy, support for teachers and improving the culture of the board. He a...
Food deserts, trade skills and prioritizing the future w/ City Council candidate Farxaan Jeyte
October 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBWelcome back to Columbus Can't Wait! Sorry for the delay, but we have a packed month ahead with candidates ahead of the November 2023 election. Up next is Farxaan Jeyte, who is running for City Council against Nick Bankston for District 5 (Northeast Side). He talks about coming to the U.S. as a refugee, using hip hop to learn English, negative perceptions he was taught about Black Americans, raising children who are less familiar with Somali culture, living in Linden, why he is running for ...
Unapologetically investing in Black people w/ Nick Bankston
September 14, 2023 11:22 - 1 hour - 197 MBTo kick off the second half of this season's CCW, we have councilmember Nick Bankston on the podcast. Join us for a engaging conversation with Nick, who shares his passion for local politics and the challenges cities face today. Nick talks about how the federal government affects city issues, the unique challenges of being a local politician, and his background in city hall. He also discusses political silos and maintaining solidarity in the Black community, and how to foster economic justic...
Realism and idealism in politics w/ Lourdes Barroso de Padilla
August 23, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBWe welcome councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla on the podcast to discuss her background growing up on the East Side of Columbus, being a child of immigrants, her take on the phrase "New Americans," her work for council, the sometimes necessary bureaucracy of local government, what issues she wants to address on council, districts, tax abatements and much more. Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Sta...
The hard work and heart work of politics w/ Shayla Favor
August 09, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBColumbus City Councilmember Shayla Favor joins us to discuss her work on council, serving as chair of the housing, health & human services, criminal justice and judiciary committees, the frustrations and opportunities she’s experienced as a Black woman in her role, the housing legislation she has spearheaded, the politics of council and more. Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executi...
Why no election should be unopposed w/ Joe Motil
August 03, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBSeason 5 of Columbus Can't Wait continues with an interview with Joe Motil, who is running against Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther in November's election. Joe talks about his experience in activism and running for office in the past, why no election should be unopposed, the difficulties he faces in running for office in Columbus, how he feels he has not gotten credit for some of his proposals, tax abatements, and more. Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon for video and other conten...
A one term councilmember? w/ City Council candidate Chris Wyche
July 20, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 133 MBChris Wyche is running for Columbus City Council District 1 in the November election. Chris talks about his background and experience, including with the New Leaders Council and AT&T, growing up in Boston and the differences between that city and Columbus, transit and preparing for the growth of Columbus, and his willingness to get things done regardless of the political challenges. Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon for video and other content. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recor...
What it means to be a State Rep. with Dontavius Jarrells
July 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBDontavius Jarrells represents Columbus in the Ohio House of Representatives. A Cleveland native, he has represented Columbus' 1st district since 2021. This past spring, he chatted with Columbus Can't Wait about his upbringing, what led him to run for state representative, what his office does, his involvement and accessibility to the community, his work so far in the House of Representatives, working across the aisle and more. Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreon for video and othe...
The call to serve the people with Rep. Latyna Humphrey
July 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBOhio State Rep. Latyna Humphrey, who represents the 2nd district in Columbus, joins us to talk about what a state representative does, her desire to serve and her unique journey from volunteering during the Flint Water Crisis to the Statehouse, bills she has been able to move through the general assembly and put into law (including legislation to assist returning citizens), working across the aisle, what bills she is currently working on and more. Subscribe to Columbus Can't Wait on Patreo...
Democracy in Ohio: Town Hall - Live Recording
June 26, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBIn this special episode, we bring you the live recording from our "Democracy in Ohio: Town Hall" event held on June 15. Listen in as we, your hosts EhKees & Tareya, alongside a group of experts and community leaders, delve into vital democratic issues. We cover key topics such as the upcoming August Special Election, recent State House Bills and how they impact you, and the urgent issues that require our attention now. Our panelists include Raphael Davis-Williams from Alpha Phi Alpha Frater...
What's happening in Columbus public education? w/ school board president Jen Adair
June 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBIn the second episode of this season's Columbus Can't Wait, we chat with Jennifer Adair, Columbus Board of Education president, about her experience growing up in Columbus, how she got involved in the school district and school board, the challenges on the school board—including last fall's teacher strike—what she would like to see changed in city education, the state's involvement in public education, and more. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Pr...
Police accountability and safety with Adrienne Hood, Columbus City Council candidate
June 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn the Season 5 debut of Columbus Can't Wait, Columbus City Council candidate Adrienne Hood discusses her experience growing up in Columbus, serving in the military as a U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, raising children in Columbus and losing her son Henry Green to police violence, accountability at the Columbus Police Department, why she decided to run for city council, her platform and what she would like to see changed in Columbus, and more. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded and shot at...
"Aiight, The Election Is Over. What Comes Next?" Featuring Morgan Harper and Cam Harris
November 23, 2022 13:24 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBThis special episode of Columbus Can't Wait was recorded just two weeks after the mid-term elections. Now that the dust has settled and the results are in, we know that the house has flipped, Georgia is headed to another runoff, the GOP ran the table in Ohio, Democrats kept the senate, the Red Wave was more like a splash, Pelosi is stepping down and Trump is Running again. But what does that really mean in the grand scheme of things? On this special edition episode of CCW, we were joined by...
"Why Does Everybody Keep Saying Democracy Is On The Ballot?"
November 04, 2022 18:49 - 1 hour - 70.6 MB“If we lose our democracy we won’t get it back.” This special episode focuses on the urgency of the upcoming midterm elections on November 8th where, among other issues, 3 Supreme Court seats are on the ballot and could change our states trajectory for a generation. Tune in to learn more about why your participation on Tuesday is vital! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message
S4E8: Rizo and The Dreamcatcher's Recording Studio
August 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIn our second to last episode this season, Columbus Can’t Wait spotlights the recording studio that makes this podcast possible, The Dreamcatcher’s Recording Studio. Rizo, who with David Mason is a part of a production group called The Dreamcatchers and co-owner of the Reynoldsburg-based studio, talks about living in Nashville, moving back to Columbus to be a part of the city’s growing arts and music scene, the changes and investment needed in the scene, music’s use in addressing political ...
S4E7: Black Disability Rights
August 18, 2022 12:20 - 1 hour - 151 MBEpisode 7 of this season is a two-parter, as we highlight the challenges disabled folks, particularly Black folks, face in different spaces. In part 1, we talk with Tabitha Woodruff and Travis Daluz-Cates of Disability Rights Ohio about the services it offers and the organization's policy work, including issues around racial issues and policing. They discuss the misconceptions around disability, how racial and cultural differences affect one's ability to get aid, how barriers affect these p...
S4E6: The Royal Oak Initiative
July 19, 2022 13:28 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBEpisode 6 of this season features Earn of The Royal Oak Initiative. Earn talks with us about his journey and how he came to start the initiative, the lessons to come out of chess, using chess to discuss leadership and attitude with young people, building culture for Black folks, winning and losing, planting cultural seeds, the meaning behind the name of the initiative and much more. Vote for us to win the Columbus Best Society & Culture Podcast Award: https://poll-maker.com/QQY1F2M Hosted...
S4E5: The Citadel with Khamall Jahi
July 04, 2022 16:19 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBEpisode 5 of this season’s Columbus Can’t Wait features Khamall Jahi of The Citadel, a Black-owned event venue with a mission to provide a safe space for people to create and thrive on the city’s South Side. Khamall talks about returning to Columbus from California and what that experience has taught him about himself and his path, the importance of having a space on the South Side; the process of creating the Citadel and challenges running the space, especially during COVID; civic engagemen...
S4E4: Bobby Fame & Yohannan Terrell
June 27, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBEpisode 4 of this season features Yohannan “Yogi” Terrell (Columbus Fashion Alliance, Warhol & WALL ST.) and Bobby Fame (Summer 614, The Forum, Headquarters bar) longtime figures in Black Columbus, who discuss their work creating, bringing up talent, uplifting Black creatives and encouraging Black ownership. The two longtime friends also discuss their early beginnings, their missions now and what kind of barriers continue to stand in their way, even as some of Black Columbus’ most successful...
S4E3: Replenish
June 14, 2022 20:01 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBOn episode 3 of this season's Columbus Can't Wait, Tareya and EhKees chat with Deja Redman and Monique McCrystal of Replenish and The Yoga Carriage. Redman and McCrystal discuss Replenish's mission to provide restorative care, revolutionize self-care, and build an intentional space that is more than just a spa. The group also discusses care as an education, giving yourself permission for self-care, prioritizing rest and much more. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers R...
S4E2: New Salem
June 06, 2022 21:02 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBEpisode 2 of this season's Columbus Can't Wait has Tareya and EhKees chatting with Adam Troy, Chief Engagement Officer of the Community Of Caring Development Corporation and Director of Missions at New Salem Baptist Church, about the church's history, the church's nonprofit Community of Caring Development Foundation, and the impact of the church. Adam talks about the church's responsibility to the community, their nonprofit's work in housing and food scarcity, creating connected communities...
S4E1: Youth to Youth
May 23, 2022 17:59 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBIn our first episode of Season 4 of Columbus Can't Wait, Tareya and EhKees talk with Vada Azeem and Brynn from Youth to Youth International. They discuss being a kid and getting into politics, and Brynn discusses her experience being neurodivergent and "fitting in." They also discuss what makes Youth to Youth different from other youth-targeted organizations, how the organization helps build life skills and how adults can be more supportive of Black youth. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineere...
S3E10: City of Grace
December 27, 2021 22:47 - 1 hour - 74 MB"We all have a little bit of hero and a little bit of human." In our final episode of Season 3 of Columbus Can't Wait, we talk with Pastor Mike and Pastor Rick from City of Grace church. We talked about the meaning behind the church's name and mantra of "no perfect people allowed," hypocrisy and attachment to tradition in the church, Millennials in the church, the community involvement and relevancy of the church, how both arrived to preaching and ministry, social justice, inclusivity, and ...
S3E9: Haus DaVinci
December 20, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBOn this week's episode, we had the pleasure of sharing space with Chris Poindexter, owner and founder of Haus DaVinci Hair Salon. Chris chats it up about how she got into the beauty industry, the importance of beauty and self-care in the Black community and salons for Black women specifically, the spiritual and cultural context the salon exists in, how identity is closely related to the Black woman's experience and the salon as a safe space and community space. The conversation delves into ...
S3E8: The BarberZone with Chevez Moman
December 13, 2021 17:51 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBThis week we stepped inside the barbershop with Chevez Moman of The BarberZone. "We touch everybody, from the pimp to the preacher." Chevez talks about the barbershop as an open and honest space for Black men, and the relationships nurtured there. That relationship, between the Black man and his barber, is often long-lasting, following them from adolescence to adulthood. Chevez also touches on mental health, the transparency clients often have with their barbers and stylists and keeping th...
S3E7: Quiqi
December 06, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBOn this week's episode of Columbus Can't Wait, we had the pleasure of speaking with Quiqi aka A.S.L. Princess, a DJ and curator who has helped solidify some of Columbus' most pivotal spaces. Quiqi breaks down her experience as an adolescent in Columbus, how the communities around her allowed her the space to come into her own and led to creative opportunities, her experience in Columbus nightlife as a trans woman, and she later breaks down how Black folks in Columbus could be more receptive ...
S3E6: Native Tongues
November 29, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBIn this week's episode, we talked to 3/4 of the team behind Native Tongues, Tripp Fontane, DJ Bern, and our very own, EhKees. Native Tongues provides a space for creative expression of all kinds, in an artists' "native tongue." The trio discusses curating a space for creatives, especially Black creatives, in Columbus; what it means to be a sacred space while also having principles for what is allowed in said space, and why that matters; showcasing high-caliber talent' being a space dictated ...
S3E5: We Are Linden
November 22, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBOn this week's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ralph Carter of We Are Linden. Ralph provides historical and cultural background on Linden, , and discusses advocating for Linden and offering resources, protecting the historically Black neighborhood and changes happening in the community, including the outcomes of gentrification and crime. Like many historically Black and/or working-class neighborhoods in Columbus, Linden has often been portrayed in a negative light. Ralph provi...
S3E4: Maroon Arts Group
November 15, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBThis week we spoke with an inspiring duo and two of the faces behind Maroon Arts Group: Marshall Shorts and Ekundayo Igeleke. The pair discuss MAG's founding and the incredible meaning behind its name, introducing and funding Black art in Columbus, providing space for Black artists and the limits of large public and private institutions when it comes to Black art. They also provide an update on progress made on the historic Pythian Temple, which was purchased by MAG this past summer and sta...
S3E3: Zora's House
November 08, 2021 14:24 - 1 hour - 186 MBIn this week's episode of Columbus Can't Wait, we chat with LC Johnson of Zora's House, reflecting on how and why the co-working and community space was created, providing a space for the city's women of color and how that particular term is applied, what it means to provide brave community spaces, and more. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Engineered at The Dreamcatchers Recording Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White and Jenn Nielsen. Associate Producer: Taijuan Nichole Moorma...
S3 Special Episode: Election Day 2021! Live with COYBD President Jordan Hawkins
November 01, 2021 22:27 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIt’s Election Day tomorrow and so this week, we’re releasing a special live edition of Columbus Can’t Wait with the President of the Ohio Young Black Democrats, friend of the show, Jordan Hawkins, to talk about what comes next after the election is over. This is a quick breakdown about what's on the ballot, why elections are important in between the presidential generals, what we should be doing next and more. Hosted by Tareya & EhKees. Recorded LIVE and NOT Engineered at The Dreamcatch...
S3E2: The Our Bar Episode W/ Marlon Anthony
October 25, 2021 13:25 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBIn this week's episode, we talked to Our Bar's Marlon Anthony about what happened to Columbus' favorite watering hole. The Olde Towne East neighborhood bar and lounge—named aptly as a space for the city's Black residents, but fully accepting of the wider community—quickly became a city gem since opening in 2019. But you couldn't tell that from how Our Bar was forced to close. The story behind Our Bar's "closing" is unfortunately nothing new for Black spaces, and reflective of the challenges B...
S3E1: Kaleem Musa
October 11, 2021 17:32 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBWelcome back to Columbus Can't Wait! We are in the lab again, kicking off Season 3 with friend of the show Kaleem Musa! Kaleem is a newly elected member of the Near East Area Commission who sets the season off with an energizing conversation on what’s necessary for Black spaces to thrive. This season is focused on Black voters, the spaces they congregate in, and how those spaces are impacted by policy. When electoral candidates campaign for Black votes, many segments of the community are le...
Special Episode: Council President Shannon Hardin
July 28, 2021 05:20 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBIn this special episode we speak with Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin. Born and raised on the south side of Columbus, Council President Hardin earned his bachelor’s degree from Morehouse College. He was appointed to Council in 2014, won election in November, 2015, and was reelected on in 2017. CP Hardin serves as the Chair of the Rules and Reference Committee - overseeing the legislative agenda, changes to Columbus City Code, and appointments - as well as Chair of the Small a...
S2 Finale: State Rep. Erica Crawley
June 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn our final episode of the season, we interviewed the incredibly inspiring State Representative Erica Crawley. Representative Crawley is currently serving Ohio House District 26 and is actively seeking the appointment to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners. This appointment will be announced next week on June 24th, 2021 at 6pm ET. Representative Crawley would become the first Black woman ever to serve in such a position in Franklin County and she has our full support for this critica...
S2E9: The Unbossed Network
June 09, 2021 12:55 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBWhen we started Columbus Can't Wait we understood the legacy and power of Black owned and operated media. We like to think that we're following in the footsteps of publications that have always inspired us such as Freedom's Journal, The North Star, and The Chicago Defender which paved the way for magazines like Jet, Essence, and Ebony and of course, the TV network BET. Without them there would be no CCW. That’s why on this week's episode we spoke with another local, Black independent media ...
S2E8: Morgan Harper
May 20, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBThis week we welcome back friend of the show, and former grassroots congressional candidate, Morgan Harper. Morgan has been a fierce advocate for addressing police violence in Columbus and has used her social media platform to draw national attention to the police murders of Casey Goodson Jr., Andre Hill and Ma'Khia Bryant. Reimagining public safety was a focus of her 2020 congressional platform in which she offered the following reforms and community-based solutions: Empower Citizens and C...
Special Episode: Mental Health
May 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBA bonus episode! Listen as we talk with therapists and first-time guests, Megan Torres and Boxx about how to cope (and find joy, too) in the face on ongoing racial injustice. Follow and support Megan @trustmeimasocialworker and Boxx @boxxjetson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/columbus-cant-wait/message
S2E7: Jasmine Ayres + Steve David
May 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBOn this week's episode we speak with community organizers and advocates of non-police responses: friend of the show, Jasmine Ayres, and first time guest, Steve David. Please follow Jasmine on IG @jasmineandretti and Twitter @Ayres4Columbus Please check out the Columbus Accountability Project and additional resources mentioned in this episode on our Patreon page which you can find here: https://www.patreon.com/columbuscantwait Hosted by EhKees & Tareya. Executive Producer: Jenn Nielsen; E...
S2E6: Hana
May 05, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBThis week we speak with Hana, one of the foremost organizers in Columbus. She is one of the founders of Black Abolitionist Collective Ohio and co-director for Central Ohio Freedom Fund. Hana has been organizing since 2016 when 13-year-old Tyre King was murdered by Columbus police officer Bryan Mason. Current List of Community Demands: The termination, arrest and indictment of officers Jason Meade, Andrew Howe and Nicholas Reardon for the murders of Casey Goodson Jr., Miles Jackson and Ma'...