All Sides with Amy Juravich

Eric Gnezda, the creator and host of the PBS show “Songs at the Center,” reflects on his life and career in a memoir. The book Stories at the Center: A Memoir of Miles, Music, and Meaning offers an intimate look at an unconventional entertainment career. Set against the backdrop of his passion for distance running, the book follows Gnezda as he jogs through his hometown of Worthington, reflecting...

Columbus is a fashion powerhouse. It’s home to major corporate brands, a test-market for retail innovation and has lots of emerging local designers. But what happens when clothing production gets out of hand? A new docuseries called "Tangled Threads" examines the fashion industry and traces the decisions that have led to an overabundance of clothing in thrift stores and landfills. We’ll speak with...

School leaders in central Ohio could feel pretty good about the marks they received on the state’s annual report card of achievement. In Franklin County, the average star rating was above 3.5. Some districts, like Upper Arlington and New Albany, boasted 5 stars. The state’s largest district, Columbus City Schools, beset with challenges from literacy rates to chronic absenteeism, also celebrated a...

Pickup vs. delivery has a new competitor when it comes to medical prescriptions. The Cleveland Clinic is taking prescription deliveries to the skies with the help of a drone-delivery company. WIRED has highlighted women in tech at the forefront of a 2026 special issue. Hear about the bright minds in tech who are working to improve diversity at the top of the tech industry. We are talking about out...

Columbus has seen record rainfall this summer and fall is shaping up to be soggy as well. What does that mean for your fall harvest? And what will still grow for the next few months? Two gardening experts join All Sides to discuss how all this rain has affected our growing season. Plus, we share tips on how to put your garden to bed for the winter. Guests: Mike Hogan, extension educator/associate...

In Washington, Republican Sen. Jon Husted breaks with President Donald Trump and calls for a quick end to the Iran War, citing high gas prices. State lawmakers return to Columbus this week to vote on pausing Ohio’s gas tax. Republicans want to hurry up legislation, but will Democrats go along? And where will the $700 million dollars come from to pay for it? As the November election nears, both Rep...

The fall season has officially arrived. The air is cooling down, but the energy remains hot as ever in central Ohio's arts community. All Sides Weekend Host Christopher Purdy is talking with three key players in the local arts scene. Columbus' Palace Theater is celebrating its 100th anniversary. ProMusica is preparing to launch its new season. BalletMet is premiering a new ballet centered on the l...

For artist and quilt maker Nancy Crow, inspiration comes from the world around her. From nature to everyday life, her work offers a fresh perspective through patterns and color. Her quilt compositions will be showcased at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio. Resilience is a lesson Tracy Tanner learned early in life. Her father stood up against police corruption in Cincinnati. She tells his story in...

While Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati are Ohio’s major metropolitan areas, the state has many smaller cities and rural communities. The members of the bipartisan Ohio Mayors Alliance hope the old cliche about a rising tide raising all boats rings true. Dozens of Ohio mayors are asking state lawmakers to refocus on the state’s core cities to help pay for municipal needs, including first-responde...

How do we define and maintain family in the modern age? Do we owe something to our families of origin? Proponents of a more traditional view of family see that children and parents have mutual obligations to each other. People who believe in a democratized version of kinship believe family can be found, rather than born into. How should mental health professionals handle familial disagreements? Ar...

The Toledo Blade newspaper will close after 191 years if a buyer isn’t found. Former sister paper The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was saved from a similar fate earlier this year. There’s been a seismic shift in the print media landscape, but social media is only partly to blame, as some of the damage is self-inflicted. As newspapers fold and trained reporters lose their jobs, what happens to journalis...

What if you could fight fire with sound? That’s the intriguing premise behind an Ohio startup betting big on sonic technology. Depending on who you believe, A.I. can either wipe out humanity or help the U.S. achieve dominance over China. Amid doomsday scenarios, researchers at Anthropic, Open AI, Meta and Google are sounding the alarm – on themselves and the power they’ve unleashed. Is Washington...

What comes to mind when you think of the word "gerrymandering"? Perhaps you think of legal battles? Ethical battles? Oddly drawn voting districts that combine communities together that are miles apart both geographically and ideologically? We know it's bad, but few of us fully understand how it actually works, how we got here, or how to fix it. A new book takes readers to the front lines of one of...

Whether its vinyl records, cassette tapes, VHS’ or Polaroid cameras, various analog legacy media have been making a comeback in the digital age. On this edition of All Sides, we’re talking about why people are seeking out legacy media, how our analog memories are being preserved and the psychological benefits of nostalgia. Guests: Annie Nickoloff, senior editor, Cleveland Magazine Dan Smith, owner...

A leading medical group endorses Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for governor over Democrat Amy Acton, a licensed physician. What does this mean for both campaigns? And do endorsements really matter? Steak 'n Shake is backing Sen. Jon Husted. What does that mean for his campaign? Plus, Ohio State and three other Ohio colleges received an “F” when it comes to free speech, according to a national ranking...

As the summer season prepares to depart, the leaves are turning and a chill is starting to fill the air. What better way to celebrate the coming of fall than curling up in a comfy sweater, enjoying some hot cider and reading a good book. Our monthly book panel joins host Christopher Purdy with their recommendations for your next book club selection or nightstand queue. Host: Christopher Purdy, Cla...

For children and their families dealing with a cancer diagnosis, there are a myriad of variables that have to be navigated. Ohio is working on helping families with that process, so that no family or child gets left behind. An organization called AngelWorks is also helping to achieve that mission. As society largely moves to being paperless, ancient methods of paper making contain rituals rich in...

Alexis Nikole Nelson, better known as the "Black Forager," is a social media sensation. And she just happens to call Columbus home. She joins All Sides to talk about her eagerly awaited first book. Happy Snacking, Don’t Die! is a one-of-a-kind collection of recipes and foraging wisdom that teaches you how to turn common plants, flowers and fungi into yummy, plant-based meals. This unique book is b...

Touch screens and added safety features are just two reasons cars are more complicated than they used to be. With so many onboard computer systems, it could leave drivers wondering whether they need to call computer repair or a mechanic. It's also one of the reasons drivers are rejecting new cars for older models. We're looking under the hood, kicking the tires, and learning about what it takes to...

Local control has been a bedrock of Ohio governance – with officials elected to represent villages, townships and cities. But if you ask many of those officials today, they’ll tell you that decisions they once made for their residents are increasingly being made by state lawmakers. As they watch data centers reshape their communities, hear candidates talk about property tax rollbacks, and wonder w...

When the Nancy Grace Roman Space telescope recently blasted into space, a group of Ohio State professors and students traveled to Florida and watched a project they’d worked on soar skyward toward a destination about 1 million miles away. One of the biggest media formats for anyone who attended school in the 20th century was the film strip. Now there’s a race against time to preserve these cultura...

Not only is Columbus State Community College transforming its campus, it’s changing downtown Columbus as well. New buildings and partnerships are happening at a rate the school hasn’t experienced before. From the Columbus Promise to the Buckeye Bridge, more students have access to higher education. At the helm of this transformation is CSCC President David Harrison. We’ll talk with him about how t...

Studies have shown that parent engagement in schools has a positive impact, including better school attendance and increased individual and classroom test scores. Parent involvement also provides protective factors for children, including less substance abuse. Organizations like the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) strive to build stronger relationships be...

Will the promise of $5,000 to every adult American secure a Republican victory in the November mid-terms? Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno says he’ll push to make President Donald Trump's $1 trillion promise a reality. We'll have an update on the governor's race. Ohio farmers sound off on tariffs and rising prices. It's all coming up on this week's reporter roundtable. Guests: Karen Kasler, bureau chief, O...

There’s no chance that a person who’s been to Columbus hasn’t come across a building designed by the firm Moody Nolan. The Schottenstein Center, Ohio Union, a few Columbus Metropolitan Library branches, and even the new terminal at the John Glenn Airport have all been designed by the Moody Nolan firm. The business was started by Curtis Moody, and now his son, Jonathan Moody, has carried on his fat...