All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast

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.

In this episode, we revisit last week's Politics and a Pint event held at Seventh Son Brewing in Columbus.

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.

Following a recent meeting at the White House, President Donald Trump seems to have completely changed his stance on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.

On this hour of All Sides, we're talking about the current state of non-profits.

On this edition of All Sides, we're talking about youth soccer, how it's changed and how it became so big.

Dr. Amy Acton, a Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, is the former director of the Ohio Department of Health.

Join us as we discover coffee alternatives such as matcha, chai and juice around Columbus.

As the fall semester begins, we check in with the president of the Ohio State University Ted Carter.

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.