So, Let’s Talk Columbus with Michael Wilkos
A podcast about Columbus: where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re headed.
Columbus is changing—fast.
From neighborhoods and schools to jobs, housing and opportunity, the city’s future is taking shape right now.
So, Let’s Talk Columbus is your insider guide to understanding what’s happening and why it matters.
Hosted by Michael Wilkos
One of our community’s most trusted voices, this podcast goes deeper than the headlines. Each episode connects the dots between data, history and the everyday realities shaping life in central Ohio—all in a way that’s smart, surprising and refreshingly human.
For more than 100 years, United Way of Central Ohio has been working side-by-side with local partners, nonprofits and residents to build a stronger, more equitable community—one where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. This podcast is part of that mission: connecting people with the knowledge and perspective that lead to informed action and lasting impact.
No spin. No roundtables. Just conversations that make you see Columbus a little differently, and help you imagine what’s possible.
Ready to see our city in a whole new light?
Tune in, get curious and be part of the conversation.
About Michael
Michael Wilkos doesn’t just know Columbus—he lives and breathes it. For decades, community leaders have relied on his insight to understand the history, the issues and the trends affecting the city and where it’s headed. Known for his clarity, humor and curiosity, Michael makes complex topics click and keeps you hooked along the way.