All Sides with Ann Fisher

The state of Wyoming was put in the spotlight for a mining operation that uncovered rare Earth minerals, which the USA has largely relied on China for. With this discovery, the mineral industry in Wyoming could skyrocket.

Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant join us to discuss crime, perception versus reality), police reforms, recruitment and the pros and cons of police technology.

The last 10 years have seen a big jump in Lyme disease cases. Even singer Justin Timberlake just announced he's suffering from it. The rise is caused in part due to the migration of deer ticks which, are harder and smaller to see than dog ticks.

A Republican effort is underway to unseat the Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan over his alleged financial ties to the Chinese Communist Party and its military arm. The loudest voice calling for change is President Trump and Ohio U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno.

Each week on Thursday during Fascinating Ohio we introduce you to people doing interesting things. For this episode, we're reminding everyone that it's not just adults who do amazing things, kids are amazing too!

A recent report called “Out of Reach” by the National Low Income Housing Coalition showed that Columbus' rent is too high. To afford a typical two-bedroom apartment, Columbus renters must earn nearly $28 an hour, while the average income is only $22 an hour.

Recent developments have questioned the future of television. Cornerstones of networks, like long serialized programs and late-night shows, seem to be on the decline, but are households enthusiastic about the switch to all streaming?

Ohio State's football season is about to get underway, and the Buckeyes begin the season as the reigning national champs. Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork joins the show to talk about all sports, the Supreme Court ruling requiring colleges to pay athletes and more.

The move comes after a 2024 ransomware attack resulted in Columbus residents' private information being leaked to the dark web.

The hits keep coming for Intel, as the company works to rebound from financial losses.

New parental expectations are different for this generation. With the rise in the cost of childcare, and both parents working, grandparents are filling the role of a childcare provider.

Will Intel ever make computer chips in central Ohio?

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

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

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.

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

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

Will Ohio lose its clean energy momentum?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Everyone has a stake in the new state budget.

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

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

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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.