All Sides with Ann Fisher

The three guests on this week's edition of Fascinating Ohio are using their work as a means to help others.

David Sedaris is the author of more than a dozen books, including a children's book called Pretty Ugly. He has a second children's book coming out early next year.

Key stakeholders are discussing plans and projects for more green spaces in Columbus.

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's show recently came back to airwaves after he was briefly suspended over comments he made following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Public information on data centers is scant by design.

The Financial Planning Community Project was created five years ago to not only teach financial literacy, but it also offers free financial advice to college students.

The use of taxes, including property taxes, to pay for that education dates by to the America's original 13 colonies. We talk about the history of education funding in the United States and Ohio and where it is heading in the near future.

The U.S. Secretary of Education made a stop in Ohio last week to promote school choice and announce more than a hundred million dollars for charter schools here.

Join host Christopher Purdy and his guests for a preview of arts and cultural events happening in and around Columbus. We talk with leaders from Opera Columbus, BalletMet and The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio.

Columbus organizations are providing resources and support for our community on all fronts, including in the arts, mental health and professional development.

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, a broad feeling of unease and “where do we go from here” has overtaken much of the American public.

As pollinator gardens explode in popularity, municipalities across the state are rethinking existing ordinances on weeds and more.

Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin is a convert and it's part of his overall housing plan for the city.

Jimmy Kimmel's suspension brought a firestorm of protest, fueling concerns about free speech, the authority of the Federal Communications Commission and the leadership of the independent agency.

Here in Ohio, the town of Bellefontaine has become a model for revitalizing small towns.

In Ohio, there has been a growing debate over fairness when it comes to education. But what about outside of Ohio. How do other countries pay for a child's education? And how do other states pay for their K-12 public schools?

Ohio's current Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel formally announced Friday that he will not be running to become Ohio's next governor in 2026.

Nature is about to turn the page on a new season as summer comes to an end and fall begins.

We're talking with several women who are making it their mission to help others.

The American with Disabilities Act required equal opportunity in hiring, access to public places like restaurants and hotels, and promised an end to discrimination.

Some studies show that crime has increased, while F.B.I. reports show that crime has decreased.

Humanoid robots aren't just engaging in play. They are being put to work around the world.

How much does it cost to educate Ohio's school kids? We will break down where the money comes from and how much is currently being spent.

How will lawmakers meet the first looming deadline that requires passing a bipartisan map?

We have three unique stories from three unique individuals and the common thread is they each have ties to the Buckeye State.

We're talking about the business of company rebranding on this hour of All Sides.

Varsity Spirit owns most of the American youth cheerleading industry, and they are the ones behind the multi-million-dollar events.

The ruling highlights the constraints of a court system trying to keep up with rapidly evolving innovations like AI.

The United States has tried over the course of the war to get a peace negotiation between Ukraine and Russia.

Of the educational content recorded in the research from the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy, PBS content made up over 45%.

Annie Farmer, an alleged Jeffrey Epstein survivor, says Les Wexner supplied enormous amounts of Epstein's wealth and, as such, told reporters he should face ramifications.

A man chronicles his reading list over several decades, a woman shares her passion for aviation with young girls and one woman's passion for cartoons led her to leading a museum with a unique focus.

Sherrod Brown is throwing his hat back into the political ring with a run to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate.

Earlier this year, the Justice Department charged three people behind a company called PageTurner with allegedly cheating more than 800 authors out of $44 million.

One of the largest plastics recyclers in North America is located here in Ohio.

Sammy's Law is named after 16-year-old Sammy Chapman, who died from fentanyl poisoning. He obtained the drugs from a dealer through social media.

Redistricting and new congressional maps will be a top priority for Ohio lawmakers as they get back to work following their summer break.

Host Christopher Purdy and his guests discuss upcoming arts and cultural events happening in the central Ohio community.

This is Fascinating Ohio, a show from All Sides and WOSU where we talk to people from Ohio with an interesting story to tell.

We're talking about strategies and solutions for tackling the underlying issues that lead to students missing school.

What are your plans for final arrangements at the end of your life?

We're talking about the growing interest in careers in the trades during this hour of All Sides.

Ohio is home to a multi-billion-dollar biotech industry. It's a growing sector that already employs more than 60,000 people and pays them above-average salaries. We'll be taking a deeper dive into biotech in Ohio.

There has been a rise in antisemitism in Columbus since the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. One Jewish organization in Columbus has taken steps to protect the community, but some say those steps have gone too far.

Ohio State University Professor Angus Fletcher and researchers at OSU's Project Narrative are finding new ways to use our brains called Primal Intelligence. It respects intuition as legitimate intelligence, and it's a strategy they say AI will never defeat.

President Trump wants to end mail-in ballots. Democrat Allison Russo wants to be Secretary of State. And Gov. DeWine faces pushback for sending National Guard troops to DC. We will talk about it all on the Reporter Roundtable.

Crime novelist and former Columbus Dispatch reporter Robin Yocum joins us to discuss his book The Last Hitman. Plus host Christopher Purdy and guests as they discuss books and offer their recommendations for your next book club selection or nightstand read.

Every Thursday, we introduce several Ohioans who have an interesting story to tell as part of our Fascinating Ohio series.

In the new state budget, the Republican-led legislature cut millions of dollars earmarked for lead abatement efforts.

We're talking about the test and the fitness of America's children on this hour of All Sides.

Kennedy said the technology is ineffective, unsafe and unethical. But health officials and researchers are concerned.