A few more photos from Thursday's Driving Progress stop in Columbus, Ohio:

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After stopping in Toledo, Ohio, The Ed Show's Driving Progress truck headed to Columbus on Thursday. 

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Last night The Ed Show was live from Columbus, Ohio.  Check out these photos from the show:

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Eagerly anticipating the start of the show

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Ed warming up the crowd

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Ed invites Gov. Kasich to join him.

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AP Images

A the top of The Ed Show tonight, Ed invited Ohio Governor John Kasich to come on the program to explain why he wants to attack middle class workers.  For the second night in a row, Ed had an empty chair ready to go for the governor.  Watch the video here: 

Ed Show ace photographer Dickie Stocks

The Ed Show set, Columbus Ohio

Ed is getting ready for a big show in Columbus tonight.  If you are in the Columbus area, come by the Columbus Firefighters, IAFF Local 67 Union Hall.  There's still time to get a seat in the bleachers.  The show starts at 10p ET.

Ed Show ace photographer Dickie Stocks

Columbus Firefighters, IAFF Local 67 Union Hall in Columbus, Ohio

Ed Show ace photographer Dickie Stocks

The Ed Show set

Ed Show ace photographer Dickie Stocks

Inside the Columbus Firefighters Union Hall

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The Ed Show's Driving Progress truck hit the road yesterday with a stop in Toledo, Ohio.  Here are some photos of the folks that stopped by. 

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It started to rain but that didn't stop us

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When it started raining we moved the set indoors to Quimby's Restaurant in Toledo

And...it's showtime.  Or as Ed would say, "Let's get to work!" 

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Ed at the start of the show

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The audience was fired up

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Ed interviews Toledo Mayor Mike Bell

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If you're in Columbus, Ohio TONIGHT, drop by the Columbus Firefighters IAFF Local 67 Union Hall.  Say hi to our Driving Progress team and stick around for the show at 10p ET.

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Big Eddie and the team are busy putting together a great show for tonight We are all excited about coming to you live from Glass City. Due to rain in the forecast we are moving the set indoors to Quimby's Restaurant at 25 South Huron Street in Toledo. It's right across from home plate of the Mud Hens stadium. We've got lots of room, but it's first come first serve so show up early!

The Stage Is Being Set in Toledo!

The stage is being set. Big Eddie is on the ground in the Glass City and he is fired up for tonight's show. Come one come all to the corner of South Huron and Washington to see The Ed Show broadcast live at 10p eastern. We will be talking "American Jobs Act". We will be talking SB5. We will be talking manufacturing. We will be talking DIRECTLY to workers in Ohio who want to get back to work. Governor Kasich, please come on down!

The Ed Show is live from Ohio TONIGHT (September 14) and our Driving Progress truck is there too. 

Ed and the Driving Progress truck will be in Toledo at the corner of South Huron and Washington streets just across from the home of the Toledo Mud Hens, Fifth Third Field.  If you're in town, stop by and say hi.  The show starts at 10p ET.

Here are a few photos from when the Driving Progress tour stopped in New Orleans:

New Orleans clinic

The truck provided food for volunteers at the New Orleans clinic

New Orleans clinic

Ed meets Driving Progress and clinic volunteers

New Orleans clinic

Ed with clinic volunteers

NEXT STOP: Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, September 15.  We'll see you at the Columbus Firefighters Union Hall, IAFF Local 67 Union Hall.  Show starts at 10p ET.

We have finalized locations for next week's shows in Ohio. We will be in Toledo on Wednesday on the corner of South Huron and Washington streets just across from the home of the Toledo Mud Hens, Fifth Third Field. We are hoping for a big crowd, so if you're in town, stop by. Show starts at 10p et!

On Thursday we're in Columbus and the show will come out of the Columbus Professional Fire Fighter's, IAFF Local 67 Union Hall. Same thing, show starts at 10p et.

Columbus Professional Fire Fighter's, IAFF Local 67 Union Hall

Both shows are rain or shine, first come first serve. We are cordially inviting Governor Kasich to BOTH events (not holding our breath) but both shows will be all about working middle classers and their fight to repeal SB 5 (Issue 2).

Get ready Ohio.  The Ed Show is headed to your state where you are seeing that assault on middle class workers.  We recognize that it's your hard work that makes this country great and want to thank you for all that you do.

After kicking off our  Driving Progress tour in New Orleans, our truck will stop in Toledo on September 14th, at the corner of South Huron and Washington streets just across from the home of the Toledo Mud Hens, Fifth Third Field.  The second stop will be Columbus on the 15th at the Columbus Firefighters Union (IAFF). 

Keep watching The Ed Show and checking our website for more information.

On Tuesday, August 30, The Ed Show's "Driving Progress" truck said thanks to the volunteers at Saint Bernard Project, a non-profit organization that rebuilds homes for people displaced by Hurricane Katrina.  Here's what some of the people on site had to say about Saint Bernard Project:

Mary Jones &  son Paul

Helped by St. Bernard Project

Cynthia Dellavalle

Helped by St. Bernard Project

AnnaLynne McCord

 Volunteer / Actress, "Gossip Girl"