Central Ohio Matters
Central Ohio Matters is a podcast where host Michelle Gatchell discusses the issues shaping Central Ohio's future. Each episode features in-depth conversations with local leaders, visionaries, and changemakers driving progress in Central Ohio. These conversations provide insights into the challenges facing our communities and the solutions being developed to move them forward.
Central Ohio Matters covers government policies, healthcare challenges, housing and business developments, transportation solutions, education, and innovation. It is your guide to understanding and engaging with the pulse of Central Ohio.
You can listen to Central Ohio Matters on WVXG 95.1 FM (Marion and Morrow Counties) and WDLR 96.7 FM, 1270 AM (Delaware, Franklin, Marion, and Union Counties).
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Central Ohio Matters
Who Owns Your Unclaimed Money? The Constitutional Battle Over Ohio's $5 Billion Fund
The controversial plan to use $1.7 billion from Ohio's unclaimed funds to build a Cleveland Browns stadium takes center stage in this episode. Attorney Mark Dan breaks down why this decision violates constitutional protections while explaining how citizens can search for and claim their own unclaimed money—money that rightfully belongs to them, not the state.
Beyond this political controversy, we dive into pressing summer health hazards with Delaware County Health Commissioner Garrett Ghiozzi. Learn why this year's tick season is breaking records, and how to remove a tick properly. Ghiozzi also shares surprising information about increased cases of rabies found in bats and the risks they pose, including what to do if you find one in your bedroom.
The conversation shifts to practical advice for managing summer electricity costs with AEP Ohio's Julia Ivinskis. Discover how Ohio's deregulated electricity market allows you to shop for better rates, and learn about the cutting-edge tools that let you track your home's energy usage down to 15-minute intervals—potentially saving you significant money during peak air conditioning season.
These three distinct conversations offer vital information for every Central Ohio resident: protecting your constitutional rights to unclaimed money, safeguarding your family's health from seasonal hazards, and managing your household budget during expensive summer months. Subscribe to Central Ohio Matters for more in-depth conversations about the issues shaping our region's future.