All Sides with Amy Juravich

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...

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...