It’s a packed Labor Day weekend in Columbus and The Big Picture is getting you ready for all of it. We’re counting down to Ohio State’s season opener against Ball State and breaking down what Buckeye fans should be watching for. Plus, BalletMet Artistic Director Remi Wortmeyer previews the company’s 49th season and its opening production, “Future Icons.” AAA’s Morgan Dean joins us with what travelers need to know before hitting the road for the holiday weekend, and we’re getting a preview of CBUS Soul Fest and the music, food and culture taking over Bicentennial Park. We’re also breaking down the growing controversy surrounding Columbus’ Flock license plate readers and why the city is pausing the technology.
FLOCK CAMERA CONTROVERSY 00:01-05:50
Columbus is pausing its use of Flock license plate readers following an investigation into alleged misuse of the technology by a police officer. We break down what investigators are looking into, Mayor Andrew Ginther’s call for a full audit and the growing debate over whether pausing the cameras could impact public safety.
BUCKEYE FOOTBALL IS BACK 5:53- 17:34
The wait is almost over! Ohio State kicks off its season Saturday against Ball State at the Shoe. We break down the matchup, including the nearly $2 million Ohio State is paying Ball State to play, and talk with Tyvis Powell about what Buckeye fans should be watching for as the season gets underway.
BALLETMET KICKS OFF ITS 49TH SEASON 17:36-22:26
BalletMet is getting ready for season 49 with “Future Icons,” featuring work from emerging choreographers from Japan, South Korea and Brazil. Artistic Director Remi Wortmeyer joins us to talk about bringing new voices to the Columbus stage, what makes this production different and what else audiences can expect this season.
LABOR DAY TRAVEL 22:27- 30:51
The unofficial end of summer means plenty of people are hitting the road. AAA’s Morgan Dean joins us with the busiest times to travel, what drivers can expect at the pump, what to check before leaving home and how to make safety a priority throughout the holiday weekend.
CBUS SOUL FEST 31:06- 38:42
Music, food and culture take over Bicentennial Park for CBUS Soul Fest. We’re talking with organizers about this year’s two-day celebration, the national and local artists taking the stage, the food visitors can expect and the festival’s larger mission of celebrating Black culture in Columbus.
A BIG SPORTS WEEKEND IN COLUMBUS 38:42-45:30
It’s not just the Buckeyes. From Ohio State football to the Clippers, the Crew and the Gay Softball World Series, Columbus is packed with sports this weekend. We run through what’s happening and what fans need to know as they make their Labor Day weekend plans, plus the weather forecast.