So, Let’s Talk Columbus with Michael Wilkos

Episode 10: Behind the ALICE Numbers: A conversation with Melanie Hill

June 30, 2026·40 min
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Send us Fan Mail More than one in three households in Franklin County is working hard but still struggling to cover the basics. In this episode of So, Let’s Talk Columbus, Melanie Hill of United Way of Central Ohio helps unpack the ALICE data and what it reveals about the hidden financial hardship shaping our community. It’s a powerful conversation about the real cost of living, the people behind the numbers, and what it will take to make Columbus a place where more families can thrive.

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