In a twist of events unfolding at Ohio State University, a Columbus podcaster, known for her connections with the recently resigned ex-OSU President Ted Carter, is under scrutiny for potentially receiving complimentary office space on campus as part of an alleged “inappropriate relationship.”
The university is currently probing the situation, particularly focusing on an LLC registered by Krisanthe Vlachos, who hosts “The Callout Podcast” where Carter has frequently appeared since 2024. This information was confirmed by OSU’s Chief Spokesman, Benjamin Johnson, who stated that the investigation is examining the use of public resources, including the business filing of Vet Earn USA LLC.
Documents reveal that this LLC was last registered under Vlachos at the same address as WOSU Public Media headquarters in Columbus, a facility reportedly owned by the university as of December 20. This 53,000-square-foot building, opened in 2021, features advanced TV and radio studios, content production areas, a media learning lab, and collaborative workspaces, as described by the WOSU website.
Despite the records indicating this registration, it remains uncertain whether Vlachos conducted any business from this location. WOSU, a public radio station serving Columbus and a branch of the university, has yet to respond to inquiries regarding the matter.
The 53,000-square-foot building opened in 2021 with “state-of-the-art” TV and radio studios, content production areas, a media learning lab and collaborative work spaces, according to the WOSU website.
It’s unclear what business, if any, Vlachos conducted out of the building. WOSU, a public radio station for Columbus and a subdivision of the university, did not immediately respond to inquiries.
The bombshell revelation marks the first time an OSU official has publicly addressed reports that Vlachos may have been the woman that Carter, 66, admitted to helping with her business by providing public resources and “inappropriate access” to university leadership.
Just hours after news of Carter’s resignation broke Monday, “Callout” sponsor JobsOhio pointed to Vlachos and Carter’s cozy relationship as “possibly connected” to his abrupt departure from the university.
“JobsOhio is aware Ted Carter resigned this morning as President of The Ohio State University and that this situation is possibly connected to a relationship between him and the host of a podcast for veterans, which we sponsored,” the economic development group said in a statement.
Carter – who has been married for nearly 45 years to his wife Lynda – has been a self-described “frequent flyer” on Vlachos’ veterans-focused podcast since 2024.
The disgraced OSU president had even traveled for and sponsored events she hosted, social media posts reveal.
Vlachos called Carter her “dear friend and mentor” alongside one especially cozy photo of the duo together at an event, where the podcaster wore an all-black leather get-up.
Vlachos called Carter her “dear friend and mentor” in a caption alongside a photo of them smiling
Carter and Vlachos have not responded publicly to the relationship allegations.
