Columbus now has a contested race for mayor. City council president Shannon Hardin, tired of waiting his turn, wants to deny Mayor Andrew Ginther a fourth term.
Politically speaking – the gloves are coming off.
We're talking with Shannon Hardin about why now, his vision for the city, and whether this is really a good move for Columbus Democrats?
In other political news, Columbus City Council is considering changes to they way they are election, a Republican caucus memo warns that the data center issue could derail congressional candidates like U.S. Senator Jon Husted?
We'll discuss this and more on our Weekly Reporter Roundtable show.
Guests:
- Shannon Hardin, Columbus City Council President and candidate for mayor in 2027
- Mark Ferenchik, news director, WOSU Public Media
- Megan Henry, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal
- Shane Stegmiller, reporter, Hannah News Service
