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Middletown, Ohio is the home of the oldest documented continuously operated stained-glass studio in the United States.Their glass is acquired from all over the world and design techniques date back to the original owners.We’ll learn more about the history of the BeauVerre Riordan Studio.The Westcott House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1906. After interior alterations changed the floor plan in the 1940s the building fell into disrepair and was considered a lost Wright artifact. But in the early 2000s, the house was rescued. And it has now been open for tours and inspiration for more than 20 years.Loom Collective just opened in Clintonville. It's a community center focused on providing connection and touch to those deprived of it.Guests:Linda Moorman, owner, BeauVerre Riordan StudiosMarta Wojcik, executive director/curator of Wescott HouseChristie Holtzclaw, founder, Loom CollectiveIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

The Ohio State University has recently released its annual research numbers and it's looking good for all the Buckeyes out there.Ranking 12th in the nation, beating colleges like Yale and Harvard, Ohio State has proven its prowess as a research institution.However, this comes after a year of rocky conditions for researchers in the United States.From funding cuts to programs like the National Science Foundation, how is the state of research in the United States, and where does the state of Ohio fit into it?Guests:John Horack, vice president of research, Ohio State UniversityIan Morgan, post doctoral fellow, National Institute of HealthAnna Darling, Ohio State graduate student/member of investNscienceIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

Not long ago, gardens were designed simply to look beautiful.But today, we understand that the way we care for our land has real effects on the ecosystems around us.More and more gardeners are discovering that supporting biodiversity such as welcoming butterflies, birds, and pollinators doesn’t mean giving up on beauty. In fact, it can make our gardens even more vibrant and alive.Rebecca McMackin has spent years creating stunning landscapes in some of the most challenging places imaginable like urban parks, schoolyards and even the sidewalks of New York City.On this hour of All Sides, McMackin will share how anyone who stewards a piece of land can manage it in ways that are both beautiful and environmentally meaningful.Guest:Rebecca McMackin, horticulturist/garden designerRelated Link:Adventures in Ecological Horticulture with Rebecca McMackinIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.(Photo: syedaftab / Adobe Stock)

Artificial intelligence is about to be scaled up in a big way in health care. Is the medical field ready? Are we?Ohio is one of six states in a pilot program using AI to help decide whether certain medical procedures should be approved for Medicare.Across the U.S., healthcare systems are tapping into the technology by using AI to help with charting, diagnosing, surgeries, even caregiving.Proponents say AI is a necessary game changer, perhaps leading to lower costs.Others are more cautious, pointing to AI-related lawsuits and questions about how it will be regulated.Today on All Sides, an AI primer in medicine: from application to implementation to regulation.Guests:Todd Baker, CEO, Ohio State Medical AssociationAmy Andres, senior vice president of health strategy, Ohio Hospital AssociationBill Balderaz, CEO, FuturetyIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation, you can request an alternative format.(Photo: Song About Summer / Adobe Stock)

Technology plays a vital role in every facet of life and technology, or a lack thereof, is playing a role in the war between the U.S. and Iran.We will be discussing data centers in the region, supply chain issues, semiconductors, delivery services and more.AI has taken over digital spaces, but AI is also making its way into the physical world. Path Robotics is a company based in Columbus that is working to build large-scale welded parts using physical AI.Apple is coming out with a more affordable laptop called NEO, TCL has released a phone that features an anti-glare screen and Fortnite is being made available for downloading on mobile devices.We're digging into all of these topics on this week's Tech Tuesday.Guests:Andy Lonsberry, CEO/co-founder, Path RoboticsCarla Sertin, head of editorial content, WIRED Middle EastRussell Holly, director of commerce content, CNETIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format. (photo: Vahid Salemi / AP)

Food deserts are found in low-income and geographically-isolated areas with limited access to affordable, nutritious and fresh food.Across the U. S., they’re increasing. Here in Ohio, the largest number of food deserts can be found in rural areas.On this hour of All Sides, we’re talking about the reasons behind the increase and what’s being done to fortify food deserts.Guests:Marty Schladen, reporter, Ohio Capital JournalOhio Rep. Terrence Upchurch (recorded)Emily Rials, co-director, Columbus Food RescueMike Hochron, senior vice president of communications and public affairs, Mid-Ohio Food CollectiveIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.(photo: Joel Muniz / Unsplash)

Specific words, phrases, and jargon have become part of our vocabulary for a variety of reasons.They can reflect the culture at large, or they’re specific to a certain business, group or place.Terminology we associate with corporate America, such as "bandwidth," "leaning in," and "circling back," have, for better or worse, entered the lexicon. However, when has this corporate speak worn out its welcome?Mignon Fogarty, our guide to better grammar, joins us this hour to talk about buzzwords and their place in our culture.Guest:Mignon Fogarty, host, "Grammar Girl" podcast/authorIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation, you can request an alternative format.

Ohio State University President Ted Carter has resigned.This comes after the OSU Board of Trustees held a rare meeting on Saturday to discuss personnel matters. Carter was the university president beginning in January of 2024. He was hired after former President Kristina Johnson resigned after two years in the position.A statement from the university said Carter recently disclosed to trustees that he had an inappropriate relationship with someone seeking public resources to support her personal business, and offered to resign.Then, Gov. Mike DeWine prepares to give his final State of the State this week.Will lawmakers embrace his priority projects? They haven’t always in the past.President Trump is again pushing to restrict absentee voting; meanwhile, Ohio’s Secretary of State complies with an administration demand to turn over our voter registration data over the objection of Democrats.Teachers in Ohio aren’t happy. A national survey found their morale lags behind that of educators in other states. Almost half say they expect to leave the classroom in the next 10 years.The war in Iran continues. Ohio lawmakers want the two pension systems to divest their Iranian holdings. How is Vice President JD Vance, previously an anti-interventionist, selling the U.S. attack?Guests:Marty Schladen, reporter, Ohio Capital JournalLaura Hancock, politics and policy reporter, Cleveland.comNoah Blundo, executive editor, Hannah News ServiceIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

In 1977, Robin Bozian was the only woman attorney practicing law in Scioto County.Since then, she has spent 45 years as an attorney for Legal Aid, helping survivors of domestic violence and other marginalized groups.In retirement, she continues to take pro bono cases and we’ll learn more about her dedication to service.And, Stereo Lab, a vintage shop for cassettes, radios, and audio gear, has been repairing antiques for more than 50 years. We’ll learn more from the owner about their rich history.In October, the Royal Flamingo Coffee House was voted the second-best independent coffee shop in the country in USA Today’s 10 best list. The cafe offers a wide range of notes and flavors, all roasted by the owners themselves.Guests:Robin Bozian, former Legal Aid attorney/community volunteerScott Freshour, Stereo Lab ownerBryan Brzozowski, owner, Royal Flamingo CoffeeIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

GLP-1 medications are evolving quickly.There’s no longer just Ozempic and Mounjaro. There are more than five types of the drugs across at least one dozen different brands.Plus, a new pill version is hitting the market, which is easier to administer than the shots.As the drugs get cheaper and easier to take, people are asking questions about potential side effects, long-term safety and regulation.Some experts are also asking how appetite-suppressing medications are changing our relationship with food — and what that means for eating disorders and nutritionWe will unpack the updates, benefits and risks from a medical, nutrition and psychological perspective.Guests:Ken Alltucker, consumer health reporter, USA TodayDr. Aradhna Saraswat, physician/assistant professor, Center for Women’s Health, Wexner Medical CenterZoe Ross-Nash, PsyD, licensed clinical psychologist/certified eating disorder specialist/founder, Equilibrium Health AdvantageIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.(photo: David J. Phillip / AP)

The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics have just wrapped up, and they were exciting as always.Even more exciting was how much athletes from the Buckeye State showed up during the games.Ohio athletes dominated events like women’s and men’s hockey.Ohio also had athletes in sports like skiing and snowboarding.Who were the other big winners at the games, and how did Italy compare to the likes of Paris and Tokyo?Looking forward, is Los Angeles ready to bear the torch for the 2028 Olympic Games and what role will Columbus have in the summer games?Guest:Amy Bass, professor of sports studies at Manhattanville UniversityIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.(photo: Hassan Ammar / AP)

Legacy media has been undergoing rapid changes over the last 40 years.Layoffs at The Washington Post, the fading luster of CBS, the Tiffany network and the last call for mass market paperbacks are the latest disruptions.A Cleveland.com editorial saying the paper will use more AI in its story writing is causing a lot of buzz.On this hour of All Sides, we’re talking about what these changes will mean for our consumption of media.Guests:Dan Kennedy, professor of journalism, Northeastern UniversityDavid Bianculli, TV critic, Fresh Air w/ Terry Gross/professor, Rowan UniversityElizabeth Harris, reporter, The New York TimesIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.(photo: lensw0rld / Adobe Stock)

Ohio recently received large amounts of snow.When warmer weather came in, the snow melted, leading to dense fog and something unseen: pollution. This invisible effect of the melting snow has led to concern about local air quality.In 2024, the U.S. surgeon general called for adding warning labels to social media platforms explaining that they may be harmful to younger users.Social media companies are now being sued for the harm they have caused. We will get an update on the META trial.There is a shortage of memory chips used in consumer devices such as cellphones. Because of this shortage, cell phone prices are skyrocketing, and less people are buying them.Guests:Alec Kownacki, meteorologist, Michigan Department of EnvironmentKelly Stonelake, former Meta employee-turned whistleblower/tech accountability advocateRussell Holly, director of commerce content, CNETIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

As Ohio billionaire Les Wexner faces intense scrutiny over his ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, we look at the billion-dollar retail empire Wexner built in central Ohio, which gave rise to the fast-fashion trend, the mall as mecca, “sex sells” marketing campaigns, and high-end fashion shows.Social media posts from millennial women blame Victoria’s Secret and Pink for ushering in an era of hyper-sexualization and objectification, turning skinny models into iconic superstar “angels” and sending young girls to malls, clamoring for flashy, suggestive attire that manifested in long-term body issues and eating disorders for some.Along the way, Wexner raked in billions, gave away millions upon millions, and transformed his hometown and alma mater in the process.Guests:Tim Feran, freelance journalistChantal Fernandez, journalist/co-author, Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American IconRachel Rodgers, associate professor of applied psychology, Northeastern UniversityIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation, you can request an alternative format.(Photo: Evan Agostini Invision / AP)

Do you remember when Ohio was a blue state?Democratic strategist Dale Butland does. He spent 20 years working side by side with John Glenn and has a new book about a different era in Ohio politics.Butland has more than 45 years of experience in government and political communication. He spent about half his career working for the late U.S. Senator and astronaut John Glenn.The book is called When Ohio Was Blue.We’ll hear about Butland’s career, his time with John Glenn and his take on Ohio’s current political landscape.Guest:Dale Butland, Democratic strategist/author, When Ohio Was BlueIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

Ranking candidates 1-2-3 instead of picking just one is known as ranked choice voting.Some local municipalities in Ohio are considering using the voting method, although none currently do.A bill to ban ranked choice voting pre-emptively just passed the Ohio House and heads to the Ohio Senate.Universities not complying with an anti-DEI law could lose funding under a Republican bill meant to ensure compliance. The same loss of funding threat goes for school districts who sue the state.We compost food, so why not human bodies? A new bill would allow that option.In lighter news, Gov. Mike DeWine was asked his thoughts on the new Ohio-based reality show, “Love is Blind.”We're talking about all of these topics on this week's reporter roundtable.Guests:Andrew Tobias, state government and politics reporter, Signal OhioHaley BeMiller, political reporter, Columbus DispatchMegan Henry, reporter, Ohio Capital JournalIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.(Photo: Joe Shlabotnik / Flickr)

Spring is just a few weeks away and the Columbus arts scene is blossoming with activity.On this edition of All Sides Weekend, host Christopher Purdy is getting the inside scoop from several members of the Columbus arts community on what audiences can look forward to.Host:Christopher Purdy, Classical 101 morning hostGuests:David Baghat, director, Butterfly Guild for Nationwide Children’s HospitalChad Whittington, president/CEO, CAPALeda Hoffman, producing artistic director, Contemporary Theatre of OhioIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

On May 15, Columbus resident Robert Alt summited the tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest.Since then, his journey has continued. Now he has summited six of the seven highest peaks in the world.A local author is fusing history lessons with ghost stories to create a fun and interesting way to learn Ohio history.Having already written two books in his “Ohio Kids” series and coming out with a third, Logan Lyon is continuing his family tradition of finding new ways of teaching.Middletown, Ohio is the home of the oldest documented continuously operated stained-glass studio in the United States.Their glass is acquired from all over the world and design techniques date back to the original owners.We’ll learn more about the history of the BeauVerre Riordan Studio.Guests:Robert Alt, mountaineer/founder, Profound Climbing/president/CEO, The Buckeye InstituteLogan Lyons, author, The Chillicothe GhostsLinda Moorman, owner, BeauVerre Riordan StudiosIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

Columbus City Schools is addressing a budget shortfall by cutting more than 60 administrative positions, closing four buildings and making some busing changes.Despite these moves, projections still show the district will be out of money by 2030.School leaders say rising costs, property tax changes and reduced state funding have backed them into a corner.We’ll discuss what’s being done to get out of that corner with Columbus City Schools' Superintendent Angela Chapman.Guest:Columbus City Schools' Superintendent/CEO Angela ChapmanIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

Having spent more than 10 years as the president and CEO of the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Tom Katzenmeyer stepped down from his post in 2025.Late last year, it was announced that the GCAC board of trustees selected Mitch Menchaca as its new president and CEO.During the next hour, we’ll meet the arts advocate and fundraiser, who comes to Columbus from Phoenix, where he was the city’s arts and culture director.The GCAC board said they picked Menchaca because of his experience in securing funding and running grant programs.We’ll learn about his vision for the future of the Columbus arts scene.Guest:Mitch Menchaca, president/CEO, Greater Columbus Arts CouncilIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.