All Sides with Ann Fisher

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We're talking about what happened at the assembly, and what the local response was.

For some people, a favorite summer past time is enjoying a live music performance by their favorite artist.

Ohio Republican lawmakers are aiming to ban people from China, Russia and other countries they deem as adversarial from owning land in the state.

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.