WCBE Podcast Experience

This CMC forum spotlights the Central Ohio Arts Impact Initiative and a growing movement to position the arts as essential to the region’s social and economic infrastructure. Hear from arts leaders, data experts, and civic partners on how creative work is delivering measurable outcomes that align with Central Ohio’s priorities to nurture vibrant urban suburban, and exurban communities.

In this episode of Innovating Leadership Co-Creating Our Future, Amazon executives Kara Hurst and Sarah Mathew share how they approach some of the most pressing challenges in global business today: climate impact, water scarcity, customer expectations, AI-driven energy demands, and improving delivery across thousands of communities.

This week on The Internet Says it's True, we explore the bizarre true story of an invisible barrier inside a 3M manufacturing plant that workers could feel as they walked through a doorway. It sounds like science fiction, but it was actually caused by massive static electricity fields generated during high speed film production.

This CMC forum explores the direct link between children’s mental health and workplace performance, and the role employers, healthcare leaders, and advocates play in breaking the cycle of stress for families.

In this episode of Innovating Leadership Co-Creating Our Future, we explore how Amazon applies its logistics network, technology, and innovation to support communities during disasters and address food insecurity at scale.

In this episode of The Internet Says it's True, we explore how Jean-Baptiste Lully, the towering figure of French Baroque music, met an unexpectedly grim fate.

This CMC forum features a dynamic conversation with economists, business development experts, and resilient small business owners who are not just surviving—but thriving. We’ll unpack the data behind this confidence, explore the strategies fueling growth, and spotlight the entrepreneurial spirit that’s positioning Ohio as a national leader in small business success.

In this CMC fourm, we stagedive into what it would take to build that missing music ecosystem. Join artists, industry insiders, and civic leaders as they explore how strategic investment, coordinated efforts, and community support could help Columbus hit the high notes and claim its place on the national stage as a true music city.

This CMC forum explores what it means to lead with courage, build organizational independence, and maintain a steadfast commitment to dignity and equity — even in uncertain times.

Whether you’re a business leader, policymaker, educator, or engaged citizen, this CMC forum will challenge you to consider how we protect and invest in local news as a civic lifeline for Central Ohio.