All Sides with Ann Fisher

Ohio knows how to put on a show. Whether it's an aerial singing performance or winning one of television's biggest drag shows, Ohio is represented.

On this edition of All Sides, we're talking about addressing consumer debt and what can be done individually and at the systemic level.

We're talking about how declining enrollments are causing college boom towns to go bust.

We'll hear from Misfits Market, an organization working to break the cycle of food waste. And we'll find out what local food banks are doing with surplus food from farms and grocery stores.

Old point-and-shoot digital cameras are trending once again. It might be time to bust out your old Canon or Sony from the attic.

When a woman in the Cuyahoga County Jail lost a pregnancy before 20 weeks, it was ruled a stillbirth, but one jail official said it didn't need to be reported because “the fetus the inmate was carrying was not incarcerated.”

Host Christopher Purdy and his guests preview arts and cultural events in and around Columbus, including the annual Columbus Arts Festival and performances by the Opera Project Columbus.

Pablo Picasso once said, "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist when he grows up." Three women in Ohio are working to solve Picasso's dilemma and we will meet them today for Fascinating Ohio.

We're talking about the latest state of downtown Columbus report on this hour of All Sides.

Access to legal assistance can be life changing for thousands of Americans forced to work their way through the legal system.

People of child-bearing age cite a number of reasons why they're waiting to have a family, including money worries and a generational shift in priorities.

There's already a sizable waiting list for the affordable, bare bones truck that customers can customize. Why is the Slate EV so inexpensive?

Europe is launching programs like “Choose Europe for Science” to try and bring American scientists across the Atlantic. With less scientists coming in, and more going out, is America experiencing a "brain drain"?

A new Superman and the final installment in the Mission Impossible franchise are expected to be two of the biggest blockbusters of the summer movie season. We'll preview what to expect at the local cineplex this summer and look at Ohio's film industry.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has ended his bid for governor. This leave Vivek Ramaswamy as the front-runner for the Republican nomination.

We say goodbye to book show panelist Nick White! Our favorite raconteur is joining the Harvard faculty!

Do you have problems the Master Gardeners could solve? We will take your calls.

LinkedIn is offering a new tool aimed at helping recent graduates land a new job.

Many programs providing community services are facing funding cuts. One of the latest communities being affected are the homeless. According to the latest numbers, homelessness in Franklin County increased by 7.4%.

We're talking with Allison Tyra, author of the new book “Uncredited." She's coming to Ohio later this week.

The Ohio Republican Party put its thumb on the scale for Vivek Ramaswamy, voting to endorse him for governor in 2026 over Attorney General Dave Yost and current lieutenant governor Jim Tressel.

We're talking with three guests who each have some fascinating interests.

We're talking about the legacy of Pope Francis, the challenges facing the church and what's involved in the real-life conclave.

The increase has led to many questions about treatments, causes and testing for ADHD.

Designed as a domestic version of the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps is one of the many government agencies affected by the Dept. of Govt. Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to cut federal spending.

Cedar Point is getting ready for riders to enjoy its new rollercoaster, Siren's Curse, the tallest, fastest, longest tilt coaster in North America.

We will hear from candidates Kate Curry-Da-Souza, Jesse Vogel and Tiara Ross to help you prepare to vote in Tuesday's primary election.

Tuesday is a primary election and six central Ohio school districts, some libraries and municipalities hope residents turn out to support their new requests for money or renew existing funding sources.

On this week's edition of Fascinating Ohio, we talk with author Marty Ross-Dolen, jazz drummer Jim Rupp and Cincinnati Zoo director Thane Maynard.

This week marks the 100th day of the second Trump administration.

John B. King Jr. served in President Barack Obama's cabinet as the 10th U.S. Secretary of Education.

We're getting an update on the status of Ohio's opioid settlement funds on this hour of All Sides.

Accused killer Luigi Mangione allegedly used a ghost gun to murder UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last December.

We'll learn about the tools at the disposal of the federal judiciary, and the way judges and courts influence the creation and implementation of policy.

With an upcoming conference on Bigfoot at Salt Fork State Park near Cambridge, Ohio, where does Bigfoot fit within Ohio history?

The Trump administration will back off on terminating the legal status of international students. The move comes after many students, including two from Ohio State, filed court challenges.

Host Christopher Purdy and his guests discuss recent and not-so-recent books and offer their recommendations for your next book club selection or nightstand read.

This week on Fascinating Ohio, we are talking with former Ohio State football player Jack Sawyer, Pursuit owner Nate DeMars and RedTree Tattoo Gallery owner Durb Morrison.

We will hear from a U.S. Supreme Court expert who says history offers insight into the ramifications of a potential clash between the nation's judiciary and the Trump administration.

On this edition of All Sides, we're talking about the challenges and advantages of joining the family business.

It's not just the Cleveland Browns who want a handout. The Bengals want one too. Who will be next?

We're learning the unspoken rules of Gen Z texting and how tone can be misinterpreted over text.

Tuesday marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day.

People have opinions, from school funding to libraries to building a domed stadium for the Cleveland Browns.

This week on Fascinating Ohio, we're meeting a mentor, a butterfly advocate, and a folk singer.

It wasn't until 1993 that women were required to be included in clinical trials.

Author Maggie Smith will talk about her career, her life in Columbus and her new book.

Libraries in Ohio are facing a double-whammy: less funding in the state budget and cuts at the federal level. Who will tell these stories and preserve this history now?

We're talking about how tariffs will affect the semiconductor industry.

We'll talk about conservation efforts that are underway to maintain the rural character of central Ohio.

There's a reason the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame resides in Ohio.