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Soccer is a big deal around the world, but it's not exempt from perils of racism. We talk with Edward Akemi about the racism Black soccer players face, and what can be done about. omny.fm/shows/dispatch…

2021 has been marked by violent and racist attacks against Asian-Americans and we wanted to hear from a member of the community. @buckeyesam explains what it's been like looking over his shoulder and feeling unsafe. omny.fm/shows/dispatch…

COVID-19 made 2020 tough for students and parents. But we wanted to know what it was like for teachers, so we asked a kindergarten teacher to reflect on the past year. As she explained, it wasn't easy. omny.fm/shows/dispatch…

We've made it easier to find all of the "In Black and White" series episodes in one place! Be sure to go back and listen to past episodes you might have missed. dispatch.com/story/news/202…

@otherside_pod is featuring a series of podcasts called In Black and White. @100happymoments is our first guest columnist, and we talked to her about the legacy of racism in black home ownership. You'll learn a lot from this one!

We know everyone wants to forget about 2020, but we wanted to get former Columbus Mayor @MichaelBColeman on the George Floyd protests in the city and the need for police reform. This is Part 2 of a two-part episode, so be sure to check out Pt. 1 omny.fm/shows/dispatch…

We asked former Columbus Mayor @MichaelBColeman his thoughts on police reform and the protests that took place in Columbus after George Floyd's murder. The former mayor also shares shocking stories of his own experiences with racism as mayor. omny.fm/shows/dispatch…

Statics published by the Dispatch show that the newsroom staff DO NOT reflect the diversity of the communities they cover. @otherside_pod commends this new initiative to increase diversity among @DispatchAlerts staff and we hope to see tangible, quantifiable results soon.

We asked two of our interns, what it was like being a black journalist during the protests and what the Dispatch and other news publications can do to be more inclusive and diverse. A conversation everyone needs to hear! #BLM #GeorgeFloyd #NABJ omny.fm/shows/dispatch…

Justice system reform has gotten a lot of attention lately; before the coronavirus outbreak and the #GeorgeFloyd protests, we sat down with @CityAttyKlein to talk about bail reform, misdemeanor marijuana cases and why he instituted a diversion program. omny.fm/shows/dispatch…

Hey Othersiders! We hope you all are staying healthy and safe during the quarantine. Our new reality has disrupted our regular recording and posting schedule. We apologize for the delay but we are working on posting a new episode soon, so stay tuned!

What would Dr. King do? Check out our interview with @OhioState professor Dr. Pranav Jani, where he talks about the arrests of @cbusfreedom protesters during a Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday Breakfast. Jani says the arrests violated what King stood for. omny.fm/shows/dispatch…

In the 2nd half of our interview with Columbus Board of Education member James Ragland, we debate if tax abatements encourage gentrification. We also talk about whether teachers should be armed in the classroom. Not to be missed! omny.fm/shows/dispatch…

Check back next week for part 2!

James Ragland returns to talk about what's been going on since he joined the Columbus School Board. We discuss contract negotiations, teacher absences and how the district spends dollars outside of the community. This is pt. 1 of a 2 part episode. omny.fm/shows/dispatch…

Start the new year off with an truly inspiring story! @rod_blough shares with us what life is like living with Alzheimer’s disease. We also talk to @ALZCentralOhio about what you can do if you believe you have symptoms or a diagnosis. omny.fm/shows/dispatch…

Big thanks to @rod_blough , Tricia Bingham and @vincemcgrail for joining us in studio to talk about Alzheimer’s disease. Especially, Rod who shared with us his experience since being diagnosed. This episode will be out by Christmas so stay tuned!

Check out this fascinating interview with William Hammond, who showed up at a presidential debate carrying an AR-15 rifle, body armor and a whip. Yes, a whip! Talk about standing out in a crowd! omny.fm/shows/dispatch…

Do you know the story of Mum Bett? We didn't until Dr. Emily Krichbaum of ‘Remember the Ladies' schooled us. Learn about this courageous woman and why there needs to be more stories like hers taught in schools. omny.fm/shows/dispatch…

And make sure you don't miss this @DispatchAlerts podcast by @DispatchSully & Scot Kirk that features Farah. @otherside_pod omny.fm/shows/dispatch…