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All Sides with Ann Fisher is a two-hour daily public affairs talk show designed to touch all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio.

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    • Jul 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from All Sides with Ann Fisher

    All Sides Weekend: Arts and Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 51:42


    We're talking to the CEOs of the Columbus Symphony, CAPA and the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

    National politics with Ken Rudin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 51:15


    President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill is expected to add $3 trillion to the national debt.

    Life and legacy of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart is highlighted in new book

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 51:22


    In a new book, author Laurie Gwen Shapiro details Amelia Earhart's life, legacy and marriage to a shameless promoter that ultimately sealed her fate.

    The state of micromobility in Columbus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 51:19


    Transportation takes many forms. Whether it's walking, driving, or mass transit, it's an important part of city life.

    Tech Tuesday: New automated system could bring changes to Major League Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 51:18


    A new automated balls and strikes system in Major League Baseball could bring major changes to America's national past time.

    The future of clean energy in Ohio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 51:20


    Will Ohio lose its clean energy momentum?

    How do private equity firms work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 51:21


    The mind-boggling deals private equity firms have made often buy out massive industry heads.

    Weekly Reporter Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 51:20


    WOSU Public Media is one of the hundreds of public broadcasters across the U.S. that will face cuts after the U.S. House of Representatives approved over $1 billion in cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting on Friday.

    All Sides Weekend: Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 51:16


    Classical 101 Host Christopher Purdy and his guests are sharing their latest book selections, which you can add to your summer book list.

    Fascinating Ohio: Teen Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 50:48


    On this week's edition of Fascinating Ohio, we're featuring three young people with interesting hobbies.

    What's the latest update on rail passenger service in Ohio?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 51:16


    The Ohio Rail Development Commission has completed a first-phase analysis for passenger rail connecting Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton.

    Have high costs ended America's love affair with the car?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 51:03


    Cars have been an important part of American life for over a century.

    What effect could recent Supreme Court decisions have on LGBTQ youth in Ohio?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 51:17


    The decisions could impact how LGBTQ issues are taught in schools.

    Tech Tuesday: Looking at the nation's weather technology following recent Texas floods

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 51:00


    What is the status of the nation's weather technology? And what conspiracy theories have spread across the country?

    How is top health officials' advice impacting people's decisions concerning vaccines?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 51:28


    From measles to COVID, what does conflicting guidance from top health officials mean for the future of vaccinations?

    What's being done to improve working conditions for nurses across the US?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 51:30


    Why are conditions for nurses so challenging, and what is happening to improve them? How will these problems affect the number of bedside nurses available nationwide?

    Weekly Reporter Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 51:00


    Gov. Mike DeWine has formed a property tax working group. Will these efforts bring the long-term relief Ohio property owners want?

    How will Six Flags' layoffs impact Ohio-based Cedar Point and Kings Island?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 50:47


    A year ago, Cedar Fair, the owner of Cedar Point and Kings Island, and many other amusement parks across North America, was merged with Six Flags as the parent company.

    What lies ahead for the Central Ohio Transit Authority?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 51:17


    COTA's President Monica Tellez-Fowler joins All Sides to discuss the latest transit developments and future plans.

    Tech Tuesday: What exactly is on the ocean floor?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 50:50


    The sediments on the ocean floor that have been untouched by humanity have far more importance than many might think.

    The importance of public lands to conservation in the United States

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 51:19


    We're talking about what the Trump administration wants to do with public lands across the U.S.

    Columbus Zoo and Aquarium President/CEO Tom Schmid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 50:42


    Columbus Zoo and Aquarium President and CEO Tom Schmid is joining for this hour of All Sides to detail all the latest happenings at the zoo.

    Weekly Reporter Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 51:20


    Everyone has a stake in the new state budget.

    Weekly Reporter Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 51:20


    There isn't much time to act before midnight on Tuesday when Gov. DeWine must sign Ohio's $60 billion budget.

    All Sides Weekend: Arts and Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 51:19


    Classical 101 Host Christopher Purdy and his guests preview upcoming arts and cultural events in Columbus.

    Fascinating Ohio: A Mount Everest climber, a kindness advocate and physician assistant Mr. PopZit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 51:30


    We are talking with a local mountain climber, a person who is improving the human condition with kindness and a physician assistant who has built a significant online following by educating viewers about his patients' skin ailments.

    What's going on with the CDC's vaccine panel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 51:38


    We'll get an update as the new members of the CDC's vaccine panel held their first meeting this week.

    An update on transportation issues in central Ohio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 28:47


    We will look into the future of driving conditions in Ohio and whether the state needs more driver's education.

    Discussing the ever-changing world of youth sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 51:20


    What responsibility do parents have when it comes to supporting and enrolling their children in sports, and what should they look out for in an ever-changing environment?

    Tech Tuesday: What's causing hesitation in hiring for many tech jobs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 51:51


    The tech sector was once considered a sure thing in the job market.

    How have gas stations grown and affected our current way of life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 52:10


    Buc-ee's, Sheetz and Wawa have become destinations offering freshly-prepared sandwiches, home goods and electric vehicle charging stations.

    Has the Short North become 'Festival Fatigued?'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 51:40


    Festivals can be a means of drawing tourists and providing an economic boost to a city or neighborhood. But can these events be too much of a good thing? We discuss whether the Short North and Columbus have become festival fatigued.

    Weekly reporter roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 51:41


    The Ohio House and Senate continue to hash out the details of the state budget. The details will determine how millions of dollars will be spent and how much you pay in taxes.

    All Sides Weekend: Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 51:27


    On this edition of All Sides Weekend, host Christopher Purdy and his guests share some excellent titles that will be perfect as your next summer read.

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exhibit explores SNL's impact on comedy, politics and music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 53:12


    One of the show's signature elements has been its take on political comedy.

    Local reaction to Trump administration's policies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 50:13


    An expert in national security law and the Constitution joins the show to discuss the president's recent use of the National Guard in California.

    Tech Tuesday: Cyberattacks are affecting communities across Ohio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 50:51


    Why are cyberattacks occurring so frequently, and what can we do to stop them?

    Rainy weather causing planting delays for Ohio farmers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 50:21


    On this edition of All Sides, we're talking about how recent rainy conditions and cooler temperatures are affecting Ohio farms.

    Addressing Ohio students' problems with mathematics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 50:51


    States across the country are putting millions of dollars into programs, such as math coaches and upgrading benefits. Ohio is not one of those states.

    Weekly Reporter Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 50:50


    House lawmakers disagree with major parts of the Senate plan and there's not much time to resolve differences.

    Fascinating Ohio: a wildlife educator, an acoustic guitarist and a restaurant owner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 51:07


    This week on Fascinating Ohio, we will meet television host and YouTube star Coyote Peterson, acoustic guitarist John Morgan and restaurant owner Victor Omar D'Angelo.

    Groundwater is having a major effect on Ohio's environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 51:18


    According to a study, Columbus is one of 28 major U. S. cities that are sinking. Groundwater extraction is the cause.

    Tech Tuesday: Database between federal gov't, software company to gather US citizens' info

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 52:24


    A new partnership between the federal government and the software company Palantir has been announced to compile a database containing the information of all Americans.

    Examining how social media sites are being used to spread hate speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 53:08


    Instagram has recently removed portions of its content moderation, and with the emergence of unrestricted platforms like Telegram and Discord, what was once something you only saw on underground hate forums has become mainstream.

    Discussing water safety as pool season gets underway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 51:16


    We will talk about the importance of swimming lessons and learning how to be safe in and around water.

    Weekly Reporter Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 51:16


    Hundreds of amendments introduced last week would affect everything from public school funding to state parks to Medicaid.

    Fascinating Ohio: 3 local mystery writers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 50:39


    We're talking with three notable mystery writers as part of our "Fascinating Ohio" series.

    National politics with Ken Rudin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 51:16


    The Trump administration continues to upend American institutions within the federal government and beyond.

    How will consumer finances, recent FAA troubles impact the summer travel season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 50:47


    With kids finishing the school year all across the country, the summer travel season is in full swing.

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    The state of Pride Month in the current political climate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 51:18


    Republican lawmakers in Ohio and elsewhere want to police everything from drag performances to bathroom protocol to library books.

    Tech Tuesday: How might federal government cuts impact scientific research already in progress?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 50:50


    Two scientists at Ohio State, the largest research university in the state, share their work and worries.

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