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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.

All Sides with Ann Fisher


    • Dec 12, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 1,795 EPISODES

    4.8 from 68 ratings Listeners of All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast that love the show mention: stay classy, columbus, fred, anne, balanced, local, intelligent, news, thoughtful, insightful, show, thank, great, listen, andrele.


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    The All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast is a truly exceptional show that has kept me engaged and informed since I first started listening in 2015. As a member of WOSU, I was initially drawn to the show and became hooked immediately. What sets this podcast apart is Ann Fisher's warmth and inquisitive approach to both local and national topics. She has a unique ability to make complex issues understandable and relatable, which has helped me gain a deeper understanding of so many different things.

    One of the best aspects of The All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast is the variety of topics covered. From the weekly reporter roundtable to conversations with Ken Rudin, each episode offers a wealth of information that is deeply informative. I always look forward to Tech Tuesdays and Wellness Wednesdays, as they provide insights into cool things happening in and around Columbus while incorporating national interests as well. This balanced approach to discussing topics is refreshing compared to traditional news outlets that often focus on negativity.

    Another great aspect of the show is Anne's excellent hosting skills. She asks relevant and insightful questions while remaining down-to-earth, making the conversation feel engaging and authentic. Additionally, I appreciate the inclusion of local stories that highlight what's happening in Columbus, such as features on the Columbus commons or scioto mile. These segments contribute to making The All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast an incredible resource for our community while also appealing to a wider audience.

    However, one downside I have noticed is that the sound levels on the podcast are low compared to other podcasts. As a result, listeners may have to turn up the volume more than usual when tuning in. Nonetheless, this minor inconvenience does not detract from the overall quality of the show.

    In conclusion, The All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast is an outstanding program that provides thoughtful and informative discussions on pressing issues of our time. It not only keeps its listeners informed but also inspires them to be engaged and proactive in their communities. Ann Fisher's retirement will undoubtedly be felt, but the show's continuation promises continued success. Thank you, Ann, for being such an engaged member of the Columbus community and for delivering such a valuable podcast.



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    Latest episodes from All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast

    All Sides Weekend: Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 51:09


    Classical 101 Morning Host Christopher Purdy and his guests are discussing some of their favorite books on this hour of All Sides Weekend.

    Fascinating Ohio: a vegan chef, an artist and a world traveler

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 51:07


    We're talking to a vegan chef, an artist and global traveler who all have ties to central Ohio.

    Columbus Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 51:29


    Dr. Mysheika Roberts is navigating a staff of 600 through uncertain times, as the president and federal health officials cast doubt on medical science, pull funding and rewrite decades of established health practices.

    Tech Tuesday: News giant CNN and prediction market Kalshi are joining forces

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 51:09


    What does the partnership between CNN and Kalshi mean? How have prediction markets grown so much and where are they going?

    Examining the impact of federal funding cuts on rural healthcare facilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 51:10


    Already strapped rural hospitals and clinics nationwide face some dire financial decisions. More than 100 facilities have closed their doors in recent years or consolidated.

    The evolution of Columbus documented in new book

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 51:09


    From redlining to the power of developers in present-day Columbus, we're looking at the evolution of the Arch City.

    Weekly Reporter Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 51:27


    Gov. Mike DeWine was asked last month if he had concerns about Senate Bill 50, which would extend the hours those teens could work from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the school year. At the time, he wouldn't preview what action he would take on the bill.

    Fascinating Ohio: Holiday gifts edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 51:53


    During this week's Fascinating Ohio, we're going to provide you with a few ideas on where to start looking for a unique, thoughtful gift.

    The dangerous consequences related to radon exposure

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 51:11


    One zip code in Newark has the nation's highest concentration of the radioactive gas. It's been linked to cancer and other serious health problems.

    Is casual the new formal in government?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 50:47


    Trends and traditions in government are changing. Whether it's dress codes, new perceptions of professionalism, the effects of COVID, or the use of social media, it seems casual is becoming the new formal.

    COSI and National Veterans Memorial and Museum CEO Dr. Frederic Bertley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 51:00


    Dr. Frederic Bertley will discuss his work leading COSI and the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.

    Tech Tuesday: Researcher discusses Columbus' gunshot detection tool's ability to prevent crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 51:07


    More than 170 cities across the country, including Columbus, have thousands of microphones embedded around town listening for the sound of one thing: gunshots.

    Examining the Trump administration's impact on foreign policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 51:05


    One area that has seen some of the biggest changes is South America.

    Holiday baking tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 51:02


    Just in time for the holiday season, Vaughn Vreeland, the talent behind the cooking section of the New York Times has released the new book Cookies: The Best Recipes for the Perfect Anytime Treat.

    Weekly Reporter Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 51:03


    Gov. Mike DeWine now says he regrets legalizing sports betting in Ohio.

    Tips for handling holiday season stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 51:01


    Join All Sides for a conversation about how to cope with the pressures of the holiday season.

    Weekly Reporter Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 50:47


    Some of the bills will head to Gov. DeWine's desk, while others need more work.

    All Sides Weekend: Arts and Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 50:46


    Creativity is always in the air in central Ohio.

    Fascinating Ohio: artists' edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 51:12


    We're meeting three Ohio artists who are expressing their creativity through non-traditional means.

    Can 50-year mortgages lead to more people becoming homeowners?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 51:08


    We're talking about mortgages and the Columbus housing market on this hour of All Sides.

    Author and researcher discusses findings regarding the issue of hunger in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 50:52


    This hour, Mariana Chilton, a long-time researcher and the author of the book The Painful Truth About Hunger shares what she's learned about hunger from those who experience it.

    How can the problem of hunger in America be solved?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 51:07


    During the shutdown, central Ohio food banks, community groups and Go Fund Me efforts rushed to fill the hunger gap, but it's a temporary fix, not a sustainable solution.

    Tech Tuesday: Exploring the problem of outer space debris

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 51:12


    How did all of these objects enter Earth's orbit? What are we doing about them right now and how urgent is the issue?

    What's the potential impact of redistricting on the 2026 midterm elections?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 51:12


    Here in Ohio, we will have a new map that passed unanimously, with Democrats saying it was the best of many bad options.

    What's behind the slowdown at fast food restaurants?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 51:11


    Columbus-based Wendy's has announced it will close 300 stores by the end of 2025.

    Weekly Reporter Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 50:48


    Along with reopening the government, Congress tucked a hemp ban into the bill, which could complicate Ohio's efforts to regulate it, causing worry among local business owners in the process.

    All Sides Weekend: Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 51:08


    The winter holiday season is fast approaching. This time of year is perfect for staying indoors, keeping warm and enjoying a great book.

    Fascinating Ohio: vegan edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 51:11


    We're learning more about three local vegan spots on this week's edition of Fascinating Ohio.

    National politics with Ken Rudin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 51:08


    The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could come to an end, but at what cost for both political parties?

    The push to expand public art in Columbus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 51:06


    The Greater Columbus Arts Council launched the Greater Columbus Public Art Strategy, the city's first plan to expand and fund public art across neighborhoods deprived of it.

    Author Beth Macy examines the U.S. political divide through the lens of her Ohio hometown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 51:06


    Can you unpack the changes happening in U.S. politics by examining one small Ohio town? For New York Times best-selling author Beth Macy, the answer is yes and it's personal.

    Advocates determined to keep US passenger rail on track

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 51:11


    Ohio lawmakers haven't always been supportive of passenger rail. However, advocates are determined to see that proposed plans connecting Ohio's largest cities, and beyond, stay on track.

    Advocates determined to keep US passenger rail on track

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 51:11


    Ohio lawmakers haven't always been supportive of passenger rail. However, advocates are determined to see that proposed plans connecting Ohio's largest cities, and beyond, stay on track.

    Weekly reporter roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 51:12


    As lawmakers negotiate in Washington to end the government shutdown, it's still a wait-and-see situation for more than a million Ohioans waiting for food assistance.

    Fascinating Ohio: an award-winning chef, a bat expert & a DIY craft creator

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 51:02


    On this edition of Fascinating Ohio, we're talking with some Ohioans about food, bats and crafts.

    New WOSU docuseries examines the wonder of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 51:03


    The project is a collaboration between WOSU Public Media, the Ohio History Connection, the National Park Service and a Tribal Advisory Council.

    The history of White House renovations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 52:18


    This hour of All Sides looks at the history of White House renovations and why the latest change has caused such an uproar.

    What's the current status of 'separation of church and state' in the US?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 51:06


    What are the downsides and the upsides of separating church and state, and is it something that should still be enshrined in the Constitution?

    Tech Tuesday: How is the government shutdown affecting the research sector?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 51:08


    With much of the support for research institutions coming from the government, when it's shutdown, researchers are struggling to figure out what to do next.

    How have money and legislative power shaped Ohio's energy policy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 51:07


    At one point, the state was among the leaders in clean energy policy, but there's been a retrenchment in those efforts and renewed investment in fossil fuels.

    Ohio's state parks shine in upcoming IMAX film

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 52:31


    From the Great Lakes to Hocking Hills, the IMAX film will allow viewers to experience the state in a new way.

    Weekly Reporter Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 50:45


    The seven-member Ohio Redistricting Commission took a deal on a congressional map that legislative leaders brokered behind closed doors.

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    Fascinating Ohio: a cartoonist, a food adventurer and author

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 51:08


    For this week's Fascinating Ohio, we're talking to a well-known cartoonist, someone whose work has been exposed to audiences both nationally and internationally and an author who is reflecting on the experiences of the younger generation.

    Meet the candidates in the Columbus City Council District 7 race

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 51:11


    We will hear from candidates Jesse Vogel and Tiara Ross.

    What's the story behind narrative medicine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 51:06


    What if the traditional way doctors gauge patient health misses the mark?

    Which indicators are the most accurate in determining the state of the economy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 51:10


    We're talking about economic indicators this hour and whether they accurately reflect the state of the economy.

    Tech Tuesday: What was behind the recent Amazon Web Services outage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 51:15


    The Amazon Web Services' outage affected scores of internet sites.

    The consequences of sharing food and dietary misinformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 51:13


    We will find out about the effects of unnecessary dietary restrictions and food misinformation.

    Untangled: Where do we go from here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 52:21


    Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are trying to reform property taxes, but is there a way to do that without leaving public K-12 schools in financial distress? We will hear from two Ohio lawmakers: Republican State Sen. Louis Blessing and Democratic State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney.

    Weekly Reporter Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 51:11


    “Where is the map?” That's what advocates for redistricting reform, and others, are asking Ohio's state leaders. So far, there have been two blown deadlines and no congressional map.

    Travel expert Rick Steves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 55:20


    Rick Steves says his goal is to equip Americans to venture beyond Orlando.

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