Podcasts about All Sides

For the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, it's prime time.The kids are out of school, the weather is sunny, and thousands of people each day visit one of Ohio's most popular tourist attractions.Thanks to a $50 million dollar gift, the largest ever received, expansion plans are shifting from dream to drawing board in the form of an aquarium.Meanwhile, a tax tussle with Liberty Township ends through legislative action, and recent fake bomb threats activate security measures.We catch up with Columbus Zoo and Aquarium CEO Tom Schmid on this hour of All Sides.Guest:Tom Schmid, president and CEO, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Three months into his new job as Ohio State University's 18th president, Ravi Bellamkonda joins All Sides for a wide-ranging interview.In just his first few months on the job, the university agreed to a $100 million settlement with nearly all of the remaining survivors of sexual abuse at the hands of former team doctor Richard Strauss.Ohio State also released a report which details the investigation into the circumstances that led to former President Ted Carter's abrupt resignation in March.Bellamkonda oversaw the commencement of more than 12,000 students in May.We're discussing these topics and more during this hour of All Sides.Guest:Ravi Bellamkonda, Ohio State University president

Therapy animals have started to become much more prominent in our society.Whether it is a therapy dog, equine therapy or reaping therapeutic benefits from lizards and rabbits, animals have been proven to be supportive for people.Therapy animals can provide both emotional and physical support. They can reduce stress, provide comfort and unconditional love and even strengthen muscles and provide guidance through streets and buildings.On this hour of All Sides, we'll hear from Dreams on Horseback to talk about their miniature horses and equine therapy, then the co-handlers of a community dog at a Columbus school, and then someone in charge of the animal assisted intervention at The Buckeye Ranch.Guests:Ellen Lee, director of development and marketing, Dreams on HorsebackMary Ely, equine science in mental health and learning specialist, Dreams on HorsebackBrelle Farrenkopf, associate head of the Lower School/director of early childhood at Columbus Academy/co-handler for community dogsStefan Farrenkopf, upper school English teacher at Columbus Academy/co-handler for community dogsHeather Syrus, clinical supervisor at The Buckeye Ranch

Next to pharmaceutical ads, you can't escape ads aimed at older Americans.Whether it's about healthcare, home maintenance, or life insurance, seniors are targeted by many organizations. However, not all these products and services are on the level.Because of their trusting nature, lack of experience with technology or distance from family members, seniors can be especially vulnerable to scams.Coming up on All Sides, we're speaking with an attorney and consumer advocate about how seniors can protect themselves from scams.But no matter your age, no one is immune to scams. Find out how to protect yourself too.Guests:Creola Johnson, President's Club Professor of Law, The Ohio State University Moritz College of LawKenyetta Bagby, manager, Office of Consumer Affairs, director of community outreach

Next to pharmaceutical ads, you can't escape ads aimed at older Americans.Whether it's about healthcare, home maintenance, or life insurance, seniors are targeted by many organizations. However, not all these products and services are on the level.Because of their trusting nature, lack of experience with technology or distance from family members, seniors can be especially vulnerable to scams.Coming up on All Sides, we're speaking with an attorney and consumer advocate about how seniors can protect themselves from scams.But no matter your age, no one is immune to scams. Find out how to protect yourself too.Guests:Creola Johnson, President's Club Professor of Law, The Ohio State University Moritz College of LawKenyetta Bagby, manager, Office of Consumer Affairs, director of community outreach

Birds can tell us a lot about our environment and the future.You've heard of the proverbial canary in the coal mine? In 2019, a grim report documented birds vanishing at an alarming and distressing rate.A new book, The Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds to Save the Planet offers a more optimistic update, noting the resurgence of some bird populations, and detailing remarkable conservation efforts taking place around the world, while not losing sight that some very real challenges remain.On this hour of All Sides, we'll hear author Scott Weidensaul's take on the future of birds and our planet.Guests:Scott Weidensaul, author, The Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds to Save the PlanetJulie Zickefoose, Ohio-based naturalist and author(photo: John Sandoy/Adobe Stock)

Birds can tell us a lot about our environment and the future.You've heard of the proverbial canary in the coal mine? In 2019, a grim report documented birds vanishing at an alarming and distressing rate.A new book, The Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds to Save the Planet offers a more optimistic update, noting the resurgence of some bird populations, and detailing remarkable conservation efforts taking place around the world, while not losing sight that some very real challenges remain.On this hour of All Sides, we'll hear author Scott Weidensaul's take on the future of birds and our planet.Guests:Scott Weidensaul, author, The Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds to Save the PlanetJulie Zickefoose, Ohio-based naturalist and author(photo: John Sandoy/Adobe Stock)

When Ohio native and Ohio State alum Brad Ryan's parents got divorced, it ripped his family apart.But he found a way to reconnect with his estranged grandmother by way of visiting all of America's national parks.The journey made them famous. At 93 years old, Grandma Joy became the oldest person to visit all 63 national parks, even the one in American Samoa. She achieved this goal thanks to her grandson and his Ford Escape, which took them across thousands of miles and through dozens of states.Ryan has turned their story of adventure and connection into a book: Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time.He joins us on this hour of All Sides to discuss his travels with his grandmother.Guest:Brad Ryan, author, Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time

On July 4, America will mark its 250th birthday.Across the country, states are planning celebrations highlighting their unique contributions to America.From aviation to presidents to music, Ohio has made significant contributions to America.On this hour of All Sides, we'll talk about Ohio's plans to celebrate America's semi-quincentennial.Guests:Todd Kleismit, executive director, America 250 — Ohio CommissionTaylor Tomu, community outreach manager, America 250 -- Ohio CommissionBobby Miller, director of production, Columbus Association of the Performing Arts

On July 4, America will mark its 250th birthday.Across the country, states are planning celebrations highlighting their unique contributions to America.From aviation to presidents to music, Ohio has made significant contributions to America.On this hour of All Sides, we'll talk about Ohio's plans to celebrate America's semi-quincentennial.Guests:Todd Kleismit, executive director, America 250 — Ohio CommissionTaylor Tomu, community outreach manager, America 250 -- Ohio CommissionBobby Miller, director of production, Columbus Association of the Performing Arts

When Ohio native and Ohio State alum Brad Ryan's parents got divorced, it ripped his family apart.But he found a way to reconnect with his estranged grandmother by way of visiting all of America's national parks.The journey made them famous. At 93 years old, Grandma Joy became the oldest person to visit all 63 national parks, even the one in American Samoa. She achieved this goal thanks to her grandson and his Ford Escape, which took them across thousands of miles and through dozens of states.Ryan has turned their story of adventure and connection into a book: Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time.He joins us on this hour of All Sides to discuss his travels with his grandmother.Guest:Brad Ryan, author, Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time

The Columbus metropolitan area is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States.The Central Ohio Transit Authority, better known as COTA, has many projects underway to make getting around the area easier.We're talking with COTA President and CEO Monica Téllez-Fowler to find out about those initiatives on this hour of All Sides.Guest:Monica Tellez-Fowler, president and chief executive officer, Central Ohio Transit Authority

The Columbus metropolitan area is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States.The Central Ohio Transit Authority, better known as COTA, has many projects underway to make getting around the area easier.We're talking with COTA President and CEO Monica Téllez-Fowler to find out about those initiatives on this hour of All Sides.Guest:Monica Tellez-Fowler, president and chief executive officer, Central Ohio Transit Authority

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for June 8, 2026. We open with Border Czar Tom Holman's revelation that the protesters outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark are not grassroots New Jersey residents — they are professional travel protesters identified by facial recognition as having shown up at ICE facilities across the country, many from Portland and Minnesota. We explain why this isn't surprising, why Nancy Pelosi herself coined the term astroturf back in 2010 to describe the exact same tactic, and why the left's first instinct is always to accuse their opponents of the strategies they're already executing. We also ask the question nobody in the media is asking — who is funding this, and why haven't the organizers been charged under the RICO Act for coordinating criminal activity across state lines? In our Top 3 Things You Need to Know, Spencer Pratt has apparently been eliminated from the Los Angeles mayor's race — after holding a clear second place on Election Day, his vote share in ballots arriving after Election Day collapsed from 28% to 19%, while Democratic socialist Nithya Raman went from third place to first, gaining 17 percentage points in post-Election Day ballots to overtake both Pratt and Karen Bass. The DOJ is in California investigating the election. Then a 200-page House Oversight Committee report accuses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz of covering up massive Medicaid fraud in his state — including ordering employees to stop investigating fraud in Somali immigrant communities to avoid appearing racist, and then turning the investigative apparatus against the whistleblowers themselves, photographing their cars, monitoring their phones and computers, and finding out where their children went to school. And a nonprofit filed a lawsuit to stop the UFC fight on the White House lawn, claiming it violates federal law and an environmental impact study wasn't conducted before the temporary stadium was built. We discuss President Trump walking out of his interview with Kristen Welker — and our American Mama Teri Netterville says what millions of Americans were thinking when they watched it. We talk about the growing gap between what the media is willing to report on Republicans versus Democrats, how the same anchor who challenges Trump's claim that Capitol Police let protesters into the Capitol has shown that footage on her own broadcast, and why after years of being asked to sit down with people who are going to misrepresent everything he says, the president finally said enough. We also weigh in on Steven Spielberg's new movie Disclosure Day, in which he says he believes aliens have been here, that they are here, and that his film will leave Christians questioning their faith in God. We respectfully decline. We also note that he seems considerably less eager to challenge the faith of groups that don't respond with patience. In our Digging Deep segment, Scott Pelley went to the New York Times after being fired from CBS and complained that his new boss suggested the public thinks CBS is biased — and Pelley demanded to know what evidence exists for that claim. We provide the evidence. Gallup's 2024 poll showed only 31% of Americans had any trust in mass media — the lowest since 1972. In 2025 it dropped to 28%. An Emerson College poll from 2025 found only 18% of Americans have a great deal of trust in national news organizations. Half of Americans believe news organizations deliberately mislead them. AllSides rates CBS with the same left-leaning bias as CNN, the New York Times, NPR, and the Washington Post. All of this was available on the first page of a single search engine query. We say if Pelley couldn't find it, he should have been fired for incompetence, not just insubordination. We cover WNBA player Breonna Turner's objection to the USA 250 anniversary patch on WNBA jerseys — because, she says, none of the players would have been free 250 years ago. We note that basketball wasn't invented until 1891, and more importantly, that America's 250th anniversary is a celebration not of perfection but of the principles in the Declaration of Independence that Martin Luther King himself called a promissory note — the promise that made her freedom possible. For our Bright Spot, the Department of Energy announced last week that a new nuclear reactor reached zero power fueled criticality at a lab in Idaho — the first reactor in 40 years to reach criticality in the United States — a month ahead of President Trump's July 4th deadline that most experts said was impossible. We explain what zero power criticality means, why micro-reactors are a game changer for energy independence, why the U.S. Navy has operated nuclear reactors on submarines and aircraft carriers since the 1950s with zero accidents, and why the future belongs to nations with abundant, affordable, and reliable energy. And we close with Hakeem Jeffries apparently trying to launch his own Contract with America — assembling a Democratic affordability agenda with AOC in charge of healthcare and a transgender member of Congress in charge of caregiving. We wish him luck. We also close with 1,000 avocado growers in the Mexican state of Michoacán setting a world record with 15,000 pounds of guacamole. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From heroin to healing to hosting.In 1994, Eric Zimmer walked through the doors of Maryhaven, an addiction treatment center in central Ohio, as a client seeking help for heroin addiction. Today, he is an author, teacher, speaker and the creator of "The One You Feed" podcast.Fifty million podcast downloads later, Zimmer shares what recovery really teaches.Zimmer has a new book called How A Little Becomes A Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life.He joins All Sides to talk about his new book. He will also discuss his journey from being a client at Maryhaven to returning decades later in recovery and now partnering with them around his new book.Guests:Eric Zimmer, author, How a Little Becomes a Lot/host of "The One You Feed" podcast

From heroin to healing to hosting.In 1994, Eric Zimmer walked through the doors of Maryhaven, an addiction treatment center in central Ohio, as a client seeking help for heroin addiction. Today, he is an author, teacher, speaker and the creator of "The One You Feed" podcast.Fifty million podcast downloads later, Zimmer shares what recovery really teaches.Zimmer has a new book called How A Little Becomes A Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life.He joins All Sides to talk about his new book. He will also discuss his journey from being a client at Maryhaven to returning decades later in recovery and now partnering with them around his new book.Guests:Eric Zimmer, author, How a Little Becomes a Lot/host of "The One You Feed" podcast

According to Ohio State Highway Patrol's crash database, since Jan. 1, there have already been more than 8,000 traffic crashes in Franklin County. Officials say that's a decrease from last year.In 2021, the City of Columbus launched its multi-year Vision Zero Action Plan, an initiative aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities by 2030.The results might be promising for highway traffic, however Columbus streets remain a significant risk for pedestrians and cyclists, especially on wide, high traffic roads like Morse Road and High Street.We will learn more about what changes the city is trying to make to improve traffic safety on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Katherine Swidarski, Vision Zero coordinatorAngela Harden, research and assistant professor, Ohio State University's School of Health and Rehabilitation SciencesGinger Tornes, founder, Friends and Families for Safe Streets Columbus

According to Ohio State Highway Patrol's crash database, since Jan. 1, there have already been more than 8,000 traffic crashes in Franklin County. Officials say that's a decrease from last year.In 2021, the City of Columbus launched its multi-year Vision Zero Action Plan, an initiative aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities by 2030.The results might be promising for highway traffic, however Columbus streets remain a significant risk for pedestrians and cyclists, especially on wide, high traffic roads like Morse Road and High Street.We will learn more about what changes the city is trying to make to improve traffic safety on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Katherine Swidarski, Vision Zero coordinatorAngela Harden, research and assistant professor, Ohio State University's School of Health and Rehabilitation SciencesGinger Tornes, founder, Friends and Families for Safe Streets Columbus

As of late, the news is no laughing matter.Yet, Peter Sagal has carved out a career helping us exercise our brains and our funny bones as host of NPR's weekly quiz show, “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!"But that's not his only gig. He's an author, marathoner and more.And he's coming to Columbus on June 7 for an evening of storytelling at the Southern Theatre.Sagal is talking with us on this hour of All Sides.Guest:Peter Sagal, host of NPR's “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!"

World Cup Soccer 2026: We look at the hype and the money behind this super-sized sports event.How has the United States' management failed/succeeded compared to past years, and why issues like ticket and hotel prices are driving tourists away.Although Columbus is not hosting official tournament matches, the city is heavily involved in World Cup festivities, featuring a pre-tournament friendly match, international base camps and city-wide watch parties. The Ecuador national team is also training in Columbus.And Columbus Crew midfielder Max Arfsten has been selected for the United States men's team for this year's World Cup. Also, former Crew star Cucho Hernandez will suit up for Columbia.We're talking about it all on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Michael Arace, sports journalist and founder, Disrespected MediaRyan Chen, assistant professor, sports leadership and management, Miami University(Amanda Loman / AP)

As of late, the news is no laughing matter.Yet, Peter Sagal has carved out a career helping us exercise our brains and our funny bones as host of NPR's weekly quiz show, “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!"But that's not his only gig. He's an author, marathoner and more.And he's coming to Columbus on June 7 for an evening of storytelling at the Southern Theatre.Sagal is talking with us on this hour of All Sides.Guest:Peter Sagal, host of NPR's “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!"

World Cup Soccer 2026: We look at the hype and the money behind this super-sized sports event.How has the United States' management failed/succeeded compared to past years, and why issues like ticket and hotel prices are driving tourists away.Although Columbus is not hosting official tournament matches, the city is heavily involved in World Cup festivities, featuring a pre-tournament friendly match, international base camps and city-wide watch parties. The Ecuador national team is also training in Columbus.And Columbus Crew midfielder Max Arfsten has been selected for the United States men's team for this year's World Cup. Also, former Crew star Cucho Hernandez will suit up for Columbia.We're talking about it all on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Michael Arace, sports journalist and founder, Disrespected MediaRyan Chen, assistant professor, sports leadership and management, Miami University(Amanda Loman / AP)

Fertility rates are declining around the world, and it's leading to dramatic generational and economic shifts.Plus, from babies to boomers. As the number of babies being born continues to fall, boomers are aging more gracefully than ever.This year, the post-World War II babies are turning 80 and they're changing old age for themselves and future generations.We're looking at why the U.S. has hit a record low fertility rate on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Wendy Manning, co-director, Bowling Green State University's National Center for Family & Marriage ResearchMichael Kuhn, Vienna Institute of Demography at the Austrian Academy of SciencesLuke Yoquinto, science writer and research associate, MIT Age Lab

Fertility rates are declining around the world, and it's leading to dramatic generational and economic shifts.Plus, from babies to boomers. As the number of babies being born continues to fall, boomers are aging more gracefully than ever.This year, the post-World War II babies are turning 80 and they're changing old age for themselves and future generations.We're looking at why the U.S. has hit a record low fertility rate on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Wendy Manning, co-director, Bowling Green State University's National Center for Family & Marriage ResearchMichael Kuhn, Vienna Institute of Demography at the Austrian Academy of SciencesLuke Yoquinto, science writer and research associate, MIT Age Lab

Memorial Day is coming up and America's summer movie season is starting to pick up.With major releases like Marvel's "Spiderman: Brand New Day," Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," and Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day," there's a lot to look forward to.What are some of the movies that might not see the reception studios expected and what are some of the biggest trends in the film industry this year?We're getting a preview of the summer movie season on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Scott Mantz, film critic, entertainment journalist and producerMel Starker, film critic, writer of Screen AddictionHope Madden, author and film critic with Madd Wolf(photo: Adobe stock)

Memorial Day is coming up and America's summer movie season is starting to pick up.With major releases like Marvel's "Spiderman: Brand New Day," Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," and Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day," there's a lot to look forward to.What are some of the movies that might not see the reception studios expected and what are some of the biggest trends in the film industry this year?We're getting a preview of the summer movie season on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Scott Mantz, film critic, entertainment journalist and producerMel Starker, film critic, writer of Screen AddictionHope Madden, author and film critic with Madd Wolf(photo: Adobe stock)

According to Zillow, the U.S. housing market is expected to plummet along geographic lines with most of the decline happening in the sun belt.East of the Mississippi River, the Midwest is becoming one of the country's hottest markets.We're looking at the central Ohio real estate market during this hour of All Sides.Guests:Qiana Jones, secretary, Columbus RealtorsNate Kinkopf, producing branch manager, Neighborhood Loans

According to Zillow, the U.S. housing market is expected to plummet along geographic lines with most of the decline happening in the sun belt.East of the Mississippi River, the Midwest is becoming one of the country's hottest markets.We're looking at the central Ohio real estate market during this hour of All Sides.Guests:Qiana Jones, secretary, Columbus RealtorsNate Kinkopf, producing branch manager, Neighborhood Loans

From AI to skills-based jobs, to a growing immigrant population, we're looking at what's redefining central Ohio's workforce and economy.We'll share powerful stories, elevate the voices most affected, and examine what's working and what's not.The discussion happened as part of WOSU's Inside: Reshaping Work Townhall.Host:Amy Juravich, host of All Sides with Amy Juravich, WOSU Public MediaPanel:Lisa Patt-McDaniel, CEO, AspyrChris Berry, CEO, Ohio XNadia Kasvin, director, US Together

From AI to skills-based jobs, to a growing immigrant population, we're looking at what's redefining central Ohio's workforce and economy.We'll share powerful stories, elevate the voices most affected, and examine what's working and what's not.The discussion happened as part of WOSU's Inside: Reshaping Work Townhall.Host:Amy Juravich, host of All Sides with Amy Juravich, WOSU Public MediaPanel:Lisa Patt-McDaniel, CEO, AspyrChris Berry, CEO, Ohio XNadia Kasvin, director, US Together

A working group is meeting weekly to determine a new location for a park on Columbus' southwest side.This comes after the city decided to use McCoy Park for a new soccer training facility.Officials say that guaranteeing this land for the training facility was essential to the city's bid for a professional women's soccer team.But how did this happen? Why did a piece of land near I-71 and Greenlawn Avenue become the deciding factor in whether or not Columbus got a women's soccer team?We're talking about it on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Jordan Laird, Columbus and Franklin County government reporter, The Columbus DispatchShannon Hardin, president, Columbus City CouncilLiz Reed, chair, Southwest Area CommissionJennifer Crayton, Columbus resident(photo: Jeff Dean / AP)

A working group is meeting weekly to determine a new location for a park on Columbus' southwest side.This comes after the city decided to use McCoy Park for a new soccer training facility.Officials say that guaranteeing this land for the training facility was essential to the city's bid for a professional women's soccer team.But how did this happen? Why did a piece of land near I-71 and Greenlawn Avenue become the deciding factor in whether or not Columbus got a women's soccer team?We're talking about it on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Jordan Laird, Columbus and Franklin County government reporter, The Columbus DispatchShannon Hardin, president, Columbus City CouncilLiz Reed, chair, Southwest Area CommissionJennifer Crayton, Columbus resident(photo: Jeff Dean / AP)

As the Midwest's fastest growing city, Columbus is undergoing many changes.There is a constant need for more housing.COTA has a new 5-year plan for expansion.And the skyline is changing. From downtown high-rises to bike lanes to new businesses, we're talking about the transit and development changes happening in and around Columbus on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Walker Evans, co-founder, Columbus UndergroundBrent Warren, reporter, Columbus Underground

As the Midwest's fastest growing city, Columbus is undergoing many changes.There is a constant need for more housing.COTA has a new 5-year plan for expansion.And the skyline is changing. From downtown high-rises to bike lanes to new businesses, we're talking about the transit and development changes happening in and around Columbus on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Walker Evans, co-founder, Columbus UndergroundBrent Warren, reporter, Columbus Underground

Certain cars are tied to specific decades. There were the muscle cars of the 1960s. The land yachts of the 1970s and the econoboxes of the 1980s.The cars were affordable and could be repaired easily. The inexpensive and reasonably priced family sedan has been replaced by SUVs, minivans and trucks that are larger, more technologically advanced, and expensive to repair.All Sides takes a look at what happened to the affordable car this hour.Guests:Clifford Winston, economist and senior fellow at the Brookings InstitutionEric Bowie, financial educator and host of the Smart Money Bro channel on YouTube(photo: Dave_7 / Flickr Creative Commons)

Certain cars are tied to specific decades. There were the muscle cars of the 1960s. The land yachts of the 1970s and the econoboxes of the 1980s.The cars were affordable and could be repaired easily. The inexpensive and reasonably priced family sedan has been replaced by SUVs, minivans and trucks that are larger, more technologically advanced, and expensive to repair.All Sides takes a look at what happened to the affordable car this hour.Guests:Clifford Winston, economist and senior fellow at the Brookings InstitutionEric Bowie, financial educator and host of the Smart Money Bro channel on YouTube(photo: Dave_7 / Flickr Creative Commons)

We've all heard the buzzwords: AI, automation, and hybrid.But behind the tech are the people who will actually drive our world forward.Join us for Untangled from All Sides as we look past the headlines to ask: Are we actually ready for the workers of tomorrow?From the classroom to the boardroom, we're mapping out the skills, the shifts and the mindset needed to thrive in a world that hasn't even been built yet.Is there such a thing as a 'future-proof' workforce? We're talking about how we prepare today's students for jobs that don't exist yet and how we ensure no one gets left behind.Guests:Scot McLemore, vice president for talent strategy, Columbus State Community CollegeLisa Gray, president, Ohio ExcelsMatt Damschroder, director, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

We've all heard the buzzwords: AI, automation, and hybrid.But behind the tech are the people who will actually drive our world forward.Join us for Untangled from All Sides as we look past the headlines to ask: Are we actually ready for the workers of tomorrow?From the classroom to the boardroom, we're mapping out the skills, the shifts and the mindset needed to thrive in a world that hasn't even been built yet.Is there such a thing as a 'future-proof' workforce? We're talking about how we prepare today's students for jobs that don't exist yet and how we ensure no one gets left behind.Guests:Scot McLemore, vice president for talent strategy, Columbus State Community CollegeLisa Gray, president, Ohio ExcelsMatt Damschroder, director, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

In addition to slashing the budget of National Parks, the Trump administration now plans to restructure the U.S. Forest Service by moving its headquarters, closing regional offices and reducing staff and research.On this hour of All Sides, we're talking about what this move, which critics are calling a “gutting,” will mean for America's public lands.Guests:Jory Heckman, senior reporter, Federal News NetworkGabrielle Berthel, forest advocate, Natural Resources Defense CouncilJim Pattiz, filmmaker, conservationist, co-founder, More Than Just Parks(photo: Michael Joseph Oswald)

In addition to slashing the budget of National Parks, the Trump administration now plans to restructure the U.S. Forest Service by moving its headquarters, closing regional offices and reducing staff and research.On this hour of All Sides, we're talking about what this move, which critics are calling a “gutting,” will mean for America's public lands.Guests:Jory Heckman, senior reporter, Federal News NetworkGabrielle Berthel, forest advocate, Natural Resources Defense CouncilJim Pattiz, filmmaker, conservationist, co-founder, More Than Just Parks(photo: Michael Joseph Oswald)

Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: The latest on Iran peace talks and examples of how the press is rooting against Trump. Julie Mastrine, Director of Communications and Bias Ratings at AllSides, enters the No Spin Zone to discuss the extreme bias on news aggregators and how the left is dominating the messaging. Why was the Cinco de Mayo parade in Chicago canceled? Bill reviews the immigration bill introduced in the House by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), called ‘The MAMDANI Act.' Final Thought: A look at Bill's Washington, D.C. itinerary.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In March, a California Jury ruled that Meta and YouTube were responsible for harming a young user with their addictive content algorithms.Social media is something we have all learned to depend on in the 21stcentury to facilitate our social interactions and keep in touch with community members.But are these apps built with our best interest in mind?Today on All Sides, we discuss the aftermath of the trial's verdict. What might the future of social media look like?Guests:Dr. Jacqueline Sperling, clinical psychologist/assistant professor, Harvard Medical SchoolCecilia Kang, technology reporter, The New York Times(photo: Jeff Chiu / AP)

In March, a California Jury ruled that Meta and YouTube were responsible for harming a young user with their addictive content algorithms.Social media is something we have all learned to depend on in the 21stcentury to facilitate our social interactions and keep in touch with community members.But are these apps built with our best interest in mind?Today on All Sides, we discuss the aftermath of the trial's verdict. What might the future of social media look like?Guests:Dr. Jacqueline Sperling, clinical psychologist/assistant professor, Harvard Medical SchoolCecilia Kang, technology reporter, The New York Times(photo: Jeff Chiu / AP)

What comes to mind when you think of pizza?A pie plastered with pepperoni? Cheese oozing from all sides. A crust that's buttery and thick or thin and crunchy.Your mind also may travel to Naples, Italy, which is pizza's modern birthplace. Or conjure up U.S. cities synonymous with the slice: New York, Chicago or Detroit to name a few.But don't (you dare) skip over Columbus, with its rich and delicious history.Did you know Pizza Today Magazine once named Columbus "Pizza Capital of the United States" repeatedly?Then there's this recent headline “Columbus is Among America's Great Pizza Cities.”We're discussing Columbus' slice of pizza history during this hour of All Sides.Guest:Jim Ellison, author, Columbus Pizza: A Slice of HistorySupport WOSU 89.7 NPR News during our spring membership drive and you can receive a copy of Columbus Pizza: A Slice of History Book or a Columbus Pizza package as a thank you gift.

A profanity-laden Truth Social post on Easter Sunday by President Trump has been one of the latest moves that has cries for invoking the 25thAmendment growing louder.In addition, President Trump threated to annihilate the country of Iran's entire civilization.As has become one of his usual tactics, the president backed down last Tuesday giving credence to the acronym TACO meaning Trump always chickens out.On this hour of All Sides, we're discussing national politics with "Political Junkie" podcast host Ken Rudin.Guest:Ken Rudin, host of the "Political Junkie" podcast(photo: Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP)

Travel expert Rick Steves has spent most of his life traveling the continent of Europe and sharing what he's learned with the rest of us.He's informed, entertained and guided travelers to the best nooks and crannies in dozens of European cities – both big and small. Steves joins All Sides today to talk about how to plan the perfect European getaway.Guest:Rick Steves, travel expert, PBS host

Columbus is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country. It's growing faster than any other city in the Midwest. The state capital has come a long way from its humble beginnings.On this edition of All Sides, we're talking with author Brent Warren about the evolution of Columbus, which is documented in his book Columbus in 50 Maps.Support WOSU 89.7 NPR News during our spring membership drive and receive Brent Warren's book Columbus in 50 Maps as a thank-you gift. Make a gift now at https://www.wosu.org/pledge.Guests:Brent Warren, reporter for Columbus Underground and author of Columbus in 50 Maps

Despite his death seven years ago, the specter of Jeffrey Epstein still looms large. Association with the sex trafficker and disgraced financier has resulted in the downfall and damaged reputations of many rich and powerful men.On this hour of All Sides, we delve into who Jeffrey Epstein was and why so many supposedly savvy people get ensnared by questionable people.Guests:David Enrich, deputy investigations editor, The New York TimesHolly Peterson, Wall Street Journal "Earn Your Luck" columnistRonald Riggio, professor, leadership and organizational psychology, Claremont McKenna College

Drugs flow into Ohio's prisons in ways that are both brazen and clandestine.The brazen way is with visible and noisy drones making drops inside prison yards or provided by corrections officers themselves.The clandestine way is when contraband is smuggled inside prisons on tiny pieces of drug-soaked paper.Potent narcotics addict, and even kill, men and women trying to turn from a life of crime while housed in state-run, taxpayer-funded facilities, which are under constant surveillance.In the words of one prison official, keeping narcotics out of prisons is "like playing a game of Whac-A-Mole." You close off one route and another one pops up.Coming up on this hour of All Sides, reporters from the Columbus Dispatch and The Marshall Project discuss their year-long project: Smuggled.Guests:Laura Bischoff, investigative reporter, The Columbus DispatchDoug Livingston, staff writer, The Marshall Project-ClevelandChris Mabe, president, Ohio Civil Service Employees AssociationIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

The State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience (SOAR) project is Ohio State University College of Medicine's attempt at creating a comprehensive mental health study for Ohio's population.Researchers have collected mental health data on many counties across Ohio.What the Framingham study did for heart disease is what the SOAR project wants to do for mental health.We're discussing the issue on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Scott Langenecker, PhD, professor and vice chair of research for psychiatry and behavioral health, The Ohio State University College of MedicineAnthony King, PhD, psychologist and associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral health, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center/director, STAR Trauma Recovery Center and Program for ResilienceIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.(Photo: Alex Green / Pexels)