All Sides with Amy Juravich

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...

What happens when new technologies are sold to public schools as indispensable learning tools? Today’s tech titans didn’t invent the sales pitch with their Chromebooks, iPhones, and laptops. Back in the day, Thomas Edison hailed his moving pictures as superior to books in helping students learn. A new book explores just what happens when technology and education collide. Guest: Natasha Singer, New...

Pike County is located in southern Ohio. Known for its beautiful landscape and industrial history, the county was struck with tragedy in 2016 when eight members of the Rhoden family were murdered. The investigation into the murders took more than two years, spanning across counties and states, eventually leading to the arrest of four members of the Wagner family. When Laura Paglin, a documentary f...

How often do opinion polls get it right and zero in on what Americans are actually thinking and feeling when it comes to elections? We've all seen political polls get it wrong, miss the mark and be an inaccurate barometer of public sentiment. With an election looming, polling is in overdrive. Could AI make polling more accurate? That's what a group at Ohio State is working to find out. Without que...

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther announced late last week that the city is suspending its use of Flock automatic license plate readers while investigating an officer’s potential misuse of the cameras. A USA Today investigation found that an officer searched for a single vehicle’s location more than 200 times using the city’s cameras. Will we get to see Ohio's governor candidates Democrat Amy Acton an...

Sometimes, it’s the people we least expect who will change the direction of our lives. For many, our parents teach us about the world and how to exist within it. But for others, family is found. Family can be found in many ways, for Richard Durate Brown, it was through his passion for art. Sports are a platform for athletes to speak out against racial injustice. The Civil Rights Movement was great...

Higher education is costing more and some say it's delivering less. In a world of fast-paced technology and micro-credentials, are public universities becoming relics of the past? A group of experts in higher education, including former Ohio State President Gordon Gee, will gather at Ohio State to discuss ways to modernize universities. From expanding AI to strengthening transparency. From rebuild...

Driverless trucks may seem to be a thing of the future, but it's coming faster than we think, and it's being tested right in our backyard. What does it mean for a truck to have no driver? How does it work? Is it safe? Meta will soon be signing a very large check: a $16.7 billion check to be exact with money flowing to dozens of states, including $319 million to Ohio. The tech giant also pledged to...

In many U.S. cities, you'll find a partnership between civic leaders, local businesses, and nonprofits working to better the community. Here in Ohio's capital city, it's known as the "Columbus Way." However, economic challenges and social forces have some feeling that local nonprofits are losing their way. We're talking about why it may be time to reimagine nonprofit leadership. Guests: Mark Barba...

The Cinema Columbus Film Festival has moved from May to September and it's an annual showcase for Ohio filmmakers. This year's topics are timely and topical, including a Columbus native of Haitian descent exploring the Haitian experience in America. Another filmmaker tells the story of Columbus through interwoven stories. An Ohio State University professor-turned filmmaker explores modern marriage...

From political attack ads to unexpected policy positions, we look at how the two candidates, Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, for Ohio's next governor are trying to woo voters. Stark differences emerge in the U.S. Senate race between Senator Jon Husted and former Senator Sherrod Brown and a grief-stricken family asks Husted's campaign to remove a political ad. We'll also look at...

There are so many ways to fix breakfast. But what makes a restaurant’s breakfast special, special? Columbus has some serious chef talent, and a food and travel writer is spotlighting that talent. Hardships can be a part of any life, but doing something with them and turning it into something positive can be difficult, but this is what one woman did. Math is difficult for many students. It can be v...

Columbus Blue Jackets fans are nothing if not loyal. They've rolled with many punches over the years, but it's been a summer of discontent for local hockey lovers. Firings, team shakeups and trade rumors have rattled, well, pretty much everyone who cares about the team. With training camp just around the corner, can the team end a six-season playoff drought? We are talking all things Blue Jackets...

The Black Lives Matter movement was monumental in calling out police brutality in our nation. It brought to light countless gruesome stories of victims and officers who dodged accountability. But the police force has had a long history of brutality against the Black community, even Black police officers. To fight back against the discrimination they faced, Cleveland police officers began the Shiel...

The phrase, "It's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there," sums up some people's feelings about the “downtown” of a city. According to a national study, city leaders' efforts to bring people back downtown have a long way to go. The most recent nationwide City Pulse survey found that nearly 75% of city residents say their central business districts offer a great experience but few...

Ohio State University researchers want your baby teeth and toenail clippings, but the reason why is not what you may think. Oilfield brine is a byproduct of oil and gas development and is used in some Ohio townships for ice melting and dust control on roadways. Researchers want to know more about the health effects of this brine, and they can figure that out with the help of your baby teeth, toena...

We are being surveyed constantly. Propped up on hundreds of telephone poles, stop signs, and rods are automated license plate recognition technologies. There are many types of surveillance technology, but Flock Safety is one making news as people in Columbus and across the country react to their use. These small devices capture license plate information, as well as bumper stickers and other items...

An upcoming musical event on September 1, Southern Oracles, will celebrate the South Side, an area of Columbus that is historically and artistically rich, vibrant and diverse. Through music and poetry, artists will pay tribute to beloved spots – from Boyd's Barbershop to Golden Donuts to Mae's Market. Guests: Scott Woods , poet, writer, author Jason Rawls , musician, DJ, and assistant professor of...

Columbus now has a contested race for mayor. City council president Shannon Hardin, tired of waiting his turn, wants to deny Mayor Andrew Ginther a fourth term. Politically speaking – the gloves are coming off. We're talking with Shannon Hardin about why now, his vision for the city, and whether this is really a good move for Columbus Democrats? In other political news, Columbus City Council is co...

Central Ohio students are headed back to class and that's a sure sign that summer is winding down. Despite the approaching change from summer into fall, the heat remains high among Columbus' creative community. Join host All Sides Weekend Host Christopher Purdy and his guests for a preview of arts and cultural events in and around the Columbus area. Included among this week's topics is a preview o...

Sports are a great equalizer: no one can cheat determination, teamwork and practice. The Final Third Foundation’s mission is to give all kids an equal playing field (or pitch) both literally and figuratively. Access to clean water can often be taken for granted. The clean water problem is oceanic, but Design Outreach is making waves to solve it. Some people believe that art is for the select few,...

Beware the beaver! Behind the smiling face of the cartoon beaver in the red baseball cap could be a rodent of ruthless ambition. Buc-ee's convenience stores, known for their clean restrooms, brisket and fueling stations, are suing a small Ohio corner store in Beavercreek over their mascot. From trademark legalities to corporate reputation, we're talking about the Ohio battle of the beavers. Guests...

Black Girl Rising Inc. is a Columbus-based nonprofit organization focused on research, advocacy and empowerment of Black girls. The group's research has extended across Ohio. The organization hosts events that focus on the safety, empowerment and mental health of Black girls throughout Ohio through events, conversations and conferences. Their first Think Tank started in 2015 and became a safe spac...

How could 16 siblings in the Siders family escape the notice of so many officials for so many years? The case, while extreme, brings to the forefront one family's multi-generational story of poverty, child marriage and attempts to live under the radar. But what about the larger questions the situation raises: Did the state fail this family? These children? How are child welfare advocates, state of...