Panelists: Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse correspondent, Associated Press; Reginald Fields, Columbus Bureau Reporter, The Plain Dealer; Herb Asher, Professor of Political Science, Ohio State University; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist.
	Topics: Ohio Budget stalemate; Gambling and slots get another look; Advertising and lobbying for the City Tax hike; Stivers and Kilroy 2010 race begins.

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Hungry for more than headlines and short soundbites about our community? Watch Columbus On The Record for in-depth, thoughtful, and balanced analysis of the issues and stories affecting Columbus and Central Ohio. Mike Thompson, WOSU's news and public affairs director, moderates the program that features well-respected journalists and veteran political observers offering insight and analysis of the top stories of the week. In addition to featuring well-known journalists, Columbus On The Record will present panelists from outside the mainstream.