Town Hall Ohio

Economist, professor, speaker, and futurist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, New Mexico State University, was the keynote speaker at the 2nd annual Ohio Farm and Food Leadership Forum, and took time to visit with Joe Cornely to discuss some of the items he shared with the audience. Length 39:20

It doesn't matter what business you're in, somebody isn't going to like you. But how'd you like to be the public face of a company blamed for generally poisoning the world's food supply. Janice Person, a spokesperson for Monsanto, talks about food, farming and bridge-building. Length 39;20

Food has moved from being the center of our plates to being at the center of our lives. Today's guest are food writers. Guest: Lisa Abraham, Columbus Dispatch, and Robin Davis, Kenyon College. Length 39:20

The aftereffects of the 2014 election. Why did the democrats take such as shellacking? With the GOP controlling the senate, what's in store in Washington? Will a couple of Ohioans run for the presidency? Guest: Political analyst, Paul Beck and Bloomburg reporter, Mark Niquette Length 39:20

What started as a kind of retirement program has grown by leaps and bounds. Today, some want it to expand while others want it to go away. The What's, How's, and Why's of Social Security. Guest: Darren Lutz, Public Affair Specialist, Social Security Administration. Length 39:20

Keeping workers safe, and helping to pay for their care when that doesn't happen is the job of Ohio's Bureau of Workers' Compensation. How do they do that at the most reasonable cost? Guest: Steve Buehrer, Adminstrator, OBWC, Dan Rapp, Sr. Director, Business Development, OFBF Length: 39:20

Most of us began our lives and many of us may end them in a hospital.These community institutions provide medical care, research, and jobs.Let's discuss patient care, policy issues and economics of hospitals. Guest: Mike Abrams, and Dr. Bob Falcone, Ohio Hospital Association. Length: 39:20

The United States Secretary of Agriculture was in Ohio recently to celebrate the land grant status of Central State, to visit a bioproducts conference, and of course to spend time with Town Hall Ohio listeners. Guest. Tom Vilsack, USDA Secretary of Agriculture. Length 39:20

For many of us the biggest investment we'll ever make is the purchase of a home. Because it's a lot of money, we better get it right. We're talking about real estate issues. Guest: Chris Hall, president, Ohio Association of Realtors, Bob Fletcher, CEO, Ohio Association of Realtors. Length: 39:20

Tamar Haspel of the Washington Post shares her thoughts and food and farming. Length 39:20

Science and related topics are where future jobs are. It drives our quality of life and is what keeps us safe and secure. Why is science under appreciated and what are the consequences. Dr. Stephen McConoughey, Ohio Academy of Science CEO, discusses this and more on Town Hall Ohio. Run time: 36.19

To attained the status of a Fortune 100 company, you've done some things right. To stay there, you need to adapt to change. Nationwide Insurance was founded by the Ohio Farm Bureau back in the 1920's. Guest: Mark Pizzi, Nationwide president and COO, and Jack Fisher, Exec. VP, OFBF, Length 39:20

Immigration reform, water quality, food and farm policy, care for veterans, all big issues for Ohioans and all on the plate these days of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown. Guest, Sen. Sherrod Brown, Jack Fisher, OFBF Exec. VP. Length: 39:20

The art and science of putting food on our tables has become increasingly complex. Making sure farmers can do their job is the job of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Guest: Bob Stallman, President, AFBF; and Julie Anna Potts, Exec. VP, AFBF. Length 39:20

Democrat David Pepper and Republican Mike DeWine would both like to be your Attorney General. What does the Attorney General do? and why do these gentlemen feel they should get the job? Length 39:20

The city of Toledo, a long symbol of rust belt decay, has been making a comeback, but last weekend close to half a million residents in that area were told to.not drink the water.Today we focus on the Toledo water crises and the relationship between farming and water quality. Length 39:20

Rep. John Patrick Carney (D), and Dave Yost (R) and current Ohio Auditor, are both wanting to be elected as the next Auditor of the state of Ohio. Both gentlemen share their thoughts on the role of government, and what they will do in office to make our lives better. Length 39:20

Ohio has 60 thousand miles of rivers and streams, and 265 thousand acres of lakes and ponds. Water is abundant and probably deserves more thought than we may give it. So a coalition known as Healthy Water Ohio was formed. The media learned more about the coalition, now so do you.

Whether you come for the rides, the livestock shows, the entertainment or for the food, you'll experience one of the great traditions of being a buckeye. Guest: Virgil Strickler, GM Ohio Expo Center, Alicia Shoultz, Ohio Expo Center. Length 39:20

Nov. 4 you will have the chance to cast your ballot for many state offices, including that of State Treasurer. Democrat - Rep. Connie Pillich, Republican - Treasurer, Josh Mandel, discuss various issues and explain why they are the best candidate for Treasurer. Length 39:20