Panelists: Joe Hallett, Senior Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Correspondent, Associated Press; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; and Michael Miller, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: Possible Casino Compromise; the influence of lobbyists; Strickland – Kasich gear up for Gov. campaign; the generosity of public employee pensions; and the return of disgraced congressman James Traficant.

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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.