All Sides with Amy Juravich

The TSA staffing at U.S. airports is currently operating without pay, understaffing and with overwhelmingly long lines. In addition, TSA staffers are quitting or calling out sick. President Trump is calling on ICE to come to the aid of the TSA, but will it be enough? We’re talking about ICE coming to the aid of the TSA at the nation’s airports. Guests: Andrea Sachs ,  Washington Post Travel r...

The race to become AI’s No. 1 AI model continues. Competitors include Grok, ChatGPT and Claude. One less famous company is Anthropic and their controversial idea of “constitutional AI.” COVID taught us the complexities of the supply chain, and what happens when there are disruptions. We will discuss technology and its role in shaping the supply chain with one of its leading companies, DHL. Known f...

At any given time, 400,000 children in the United States are in foster care. Their reasons for being in the system can include abuse, neglect or abandonment. Children typically age out of the system at age 18, though some states allow them to remain until 21, or in some cases 26. We’re talking about the foster care system and the challenges young people face when they age out of the system. Ohio o...

What’s next for intoxicating hemp products and THC drinks in Ohio? A new law took effect Friday that makes significant changes to marijuana use and bans low-level THC hemp products. The question has been raised after a last-minute ballot measure attempt failed. An Ohio House committee advances legislation to restore the state’s 24-hour waiting period before an abortion even though the restriction...

Spring has officially sprung. With a new season, the time is perfect to turn over a new leaf, or a new page, and begin a new book. Join All Sides Weekend host Christopher Purdy and his guests for some worthwhile suggestions on what you should read next. Host: Christopher Purdy,  Classical 101 Morning Host Guests: Kassie Rose,  WOSU Book Critic Kris Hickey, youth services coordinator,&nbs...

Providence House, a nonprofit organization in Cleveland, calls itself a crisis nursery, a facility that provides emergency shelter care to children whose parents/guardians cannot care for them due to crises. It’s the first of its kind in Ohio and one of the nation's longest-operating crisis nurseries. By day,   Charles Crabtree is a maintenance technician at Capital University, but within him...

A top intelligence official has resigned and on the way out said “Iran posed no imminent threat,” to the U.S. President Donald Trump ran for reelection on the promise of lower prices and no wars. Meanwhile, Trump and his administration are doing all they can to not call it a war. Prices have not come down and could be increasing as U.S. strikes on Iran continue. Also, could a blue wave happen in t...

Former Ohio State President Ted Carter became the eighth president or chancellor in the 18-member Big Ten conference to exit in a little over a year. Whether it’s business, politics or education, we’ve been seeing a crisis of leadership. On this hour of All Sides, we’re discussing why there is so much bad leadership within organizations and why unqualified people rise to the top. Guests: A.R. “Ela...

Here’s one thing Americans agree on: drug prices are out of control. In fact, it’s the fastest growing area of healthcare spending. Consider this: half the people in the U.S. take at least one prescription drug. Why isn’t there an easier fix? President Trump has launched TrumpRx, and touted its benefits on his recent trip to Ohio. He’s tapped into an issue with broad bipartisan support, but does h...

Few have done more to popularize and bring science to a level for everyone to understand than Neil deGrasse Tyson. He will host the “Cosmic Perspective” here in Columbus next week. But what does he have to say about the future of space exploration and about scientists here on Earth? We’re talking with him today on Tech Tuesday. When it’s a touch-screen world, everyone clicking through daily chats...

Spring is the season of renewal. That renewal can include cleaning and decluttering. While not everyone with an overabundance of stuff is a hoarder, it can take a physical and mental toll on our lives and loved ones. On this hour of All Sides, we’re talking about how to declutter and organize. Guests: Mary E. Dozier,  associate professor, department of psychology, Mississippi State University...

Ohio State University has a new president, just a few days after the previous one resigned. President Trump visited Ohio to talk about drug prices and the war with Iran. Senator Jon Husted testified in the FirstEnergy trial, where he said he didn’t recall details from a key meeting. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has delivered his final State of the State address. We're talking about all of these major top...

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 p...

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 Nation...

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 McMack...

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. Propon...

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...

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,&n...

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...

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...

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 b...

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 regulatio...

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 a...

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...

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 companie...