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The Ohio Casino Commission levied a $5 million fine against Kalshi prediction market for unlicensed sports gaming. The action comes as some GOP lawmakers press to change much of the 2023 law that made sports betting a billion-dollar industry in the state. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is on record as saying that legalizing sports betting is his biggest mistake in office. Plus we also take a look at key co...

The landscape of work is shifting rapidly, leaving workers and employers in Ohio and beyond to navigate a future defined by AI, evolving education paths, and the expectations of lifelong learning. In this new season of Untangled—part of WOSU Public Media’s Inside: Reshaping Work initiative —host Amy Juravich explores the challenges and opportunities of the modern workforce, starting April 20th on...

Tree planting in Columbus took a hit a few months back due to federal funding cuts. The city has lost some grant reimbursement money for trees that officials had been planning on. Tree planting may be a part of city planning that you might not think about very much, but Columbus has set many tree planting goals over the years. Regardless of the financial obstacles, volunteers, nonprofits, resident...

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 deli...

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,...

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 25 th Amendment 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...

Whether it’s glaciers, sand dunes, mountains or beaches, America’s National Parks are home to some of the most beautiful landscapes to be found in America. Travel writer Mike Oswald   has spent a great deal of time traversing and documenting all of them. He’s journeyed thousands of miles over hundreds of visits and distilled what he’s learned into books. His latest book is titled   Publi...

Spring has officially sprung and now it’s time to spruce up our gardens and beautify our spaces with flowers, vegetables, plants and trees. Ohio's Garden Sage Deb Knapke is back with expert advice on what to plant and when. Guest: Deb Knapke,  Ohio’s Garden Sage  Support WOSU 89.7 NPR News during our spring membership drive  and you can receive a ticket to WOSU's "Drinks and Dirt" event...

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 sprin...

We are shifting the focus away from celebrity chefs and big-city restaurants as we highlight the untold food stories in rural and small-town America. Hear from cookbook author and the host of "America the Bountiful" Capri Cafaro. She’ll discuss her travels through America’s backroads while exploring the nation’s diverse cultures, all while using food as a guide. Guest: Capri Cafaro,  creator/...

People want to be more present, and smartphones are largely responsible for taking us out of the moment. Consumer Reports home and technology reporter Courtney Lindwall recently bought the Nokia 2780 Flip in an effort to embrace “digital minimalism,” a movement that largely began to reclaim mental calmness from the chaotic digital realm. With new technologies like artificial intelligence and crypt...

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...

Communication is key, but the looks are changing. In our digital age of texting and emails, less spoken language means less emotion, tone and social cues. A study from the University of Missouri-Kansas City shows that each year we speak about 300 fewer words. As political polarization increases and arguments and debates dominate our dialogue, how do we re-learn the art of communication? Navigating...

What’s next in the state’s largest corruption case, following a hung jury in the trial of two former FirstEnergy executives? Weeks of testimony and more than a week of deliberations yielded no verdict. Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and former FirstEnergy Senior Vice President Michael Dowling were charged with bribery and corruption. A hearing on Wednesday could determine the next steps in the...

Allergy season is in full swing and more than 80 million Americans suffer with seasonal allergies. How does this year compare to years in the past? Are people going to be sniffling more, or is this year going to finally be a downturn in pollen? We'll get the answers from a local allergist. Conservation can take on many forms. It can involve protecting animals, plants, forests or any of Earth’s nat...

The city’s women’s volleyball team, Columbus Fury, has new owners. Married entrepreneurs Andrea Mitchell and Andy Sandler acquired100% of the team from the previous ownership group, which included Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and his parents. This comes at a time when The Greater Columbus Sports Commission is putting a greater emphasis on women’s sports, including trying to get a wome...

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 h...

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 w...

NASA plans to blast a crew back to the moon any day now, with Wednesday marking the earliest possible launch window. It’s been more than 50 years since the last moon mission, and the Artemis Two crew is the most diverse to orbit the lunar surface. When it comes to breaking barriers and records, former astronaut and current central Ohio resident Kathryn Sullivan knows a thing or two about that. The...

The recent strikes on Iran by the United States and its allies have resulted in one of the lowest-approved conflicts in history, according to recent polls of the American public. Further action is polling even lower, with most Americans deeply opposed to boots on the ground in Iran. How does the reaction to this war compare to past conflicts with the United States, and what makes this one differen...

Ohio and Ohioans star in Season 10 of “Love is Blind." We’ll talk with Ohio State professor and reality TV star Victor St. John, who made a splash and gained a wife during his time in the limelight. This hour, we’re exploring the enduring and growing popularity of reality TV. Guests: Victor St. John,  Ohio State professor /star of season 10 of "Love is Blind" reality TV series Kim Akass, prof...

The jury is still out in the corruption trial of two former FirstEnergy executives. The utility company's former CEO Chuck Jones and former lobbyist Michael Dowling are accused of bribing a top utility regulator. How many taxes can we propose getting rid of? Turns out, quite a few. Joining proposals to ditch property taxes and income taxes comes this one from an Ohio Republican: capital gains taxe...

Central Ohio is slowly warming up as spring is starting to take hold. Like so many spring flowers, the central Ohio arts community is blossoming. All Sides Weekend and Classical 101 Morning Host Christopher Purdy is talking with some leaders of the local arts community about what's to come during this spring season. Host: Christopher Purdy,  Classical 101 Morning Host Guests: Melissa Starker,...

Have you ever gotten confused while trying to measure something very precise with a ruler? If you have struggled with those tiny black lines on a ruler, you’re not alone. We will meet a local man who reinvented the standard ruler by adding colors. And then we’ll meet a landscaper who believes that good designs with native plantings can cure most of our environmental and emotional woes. And finally...

We're a few weeks away from Ohio’s May 5 primary, and the noise surrounding voting in America can be deafening. To hear President Trump tell it, our elections are corrupt and the federal government should get involved, but our Constitution gave that power to the states for a reason. Election officials across the U.S., including Ohio, say fraud is rare and non-citizen voting is rare, yet Republican...