All Sides with Amy Juravich

An effort to abolish property taxes in Ohio runs out of time — for now. The group collecting signatures to put an amendment on the November ballot to eliminate property taxes in Ohio says it has fallen short of the number needed to qualify. How big a problem is fraud in Ohio? It depends on who you ask. Trump administration officials traveled to Columbus last week to say it's widespread and signifi...

From heroin to healing to hosting. In 1994, Eric Zimmer walked through the doors of Maryhaven, an addiction treatment center in central Ohio, as a client seeking help for heroin addiction. Today, he is an author, teacher, speaker and the creator of "The One You Feed" podcast. Fifty million podcast downloads later, Zimmer shares what recovery really teaches. Zimmer has a new book called How A Littl...

"Take the Dough, We Gotta Know" is the name of a bipartisan bill requiring more oversight into the controversial EdChoice voucher program. But will it go anywhere with mere days until summer recess? Ohio doesn’t have enough oversight into EdChoice, the state-funded program giving families vouchers for their kids to go to private K-12 schools, according to two state lawmakers who say they want to c...

People have said “jazz is dead” for decades now, but Columbus is proof against that assertion. A Tribe for Jazz, a nonprofit organization, is on a mission to preserve the music's legacy and advance the future of jazz through visual storytelling, performances, education and community engagement. After his wife was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, a Columbus radiologist found himself...

According to Ohio State Highway Patrol's crash database, since Jan. 1, there have already been more than 8,000 traffic crashes in Franklin County. Officials say that's a decrease from last year. In 2021, the City of Columbus launched its multi-year Vision Zero Action Plan, an initiative aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities by 2030. The results might be promising for highway traffic, however Col...

World Cup Soccer 2026: We look at the hype and the money behind this super-sized sports event. How has the United States' management failed/succeeded compared to past years, and why issues like ticket and hotel prices are driving tourists away. Although Columbus is not hosting official tournament matches, the city is heavily involved in World Cup festivities, featuring a pre-tournament friendly ma...

As of late, the news is no laughing matter. Yet, Peter Sagal has carved out a career helping us exercise our brains and our funny bones as host of NPR’s weekly quiz show, “Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me!" But that’s not his only gig. He’s an author, marathoner and more. And he’s coming to Columbus on June 7 for an evening of storytelling at the Southern Theatre. Sagal is talking with us on this hour of...

Ohio law already requires voters to show a valid photo ID. So why do Republican lawmakers think that language needs to be written into the state constitution by a voter-approved amendment this November? Speaking of voting, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose experienced first-hand what happens when absentee ballots don’t arrive at the board of elections on time. A new prosecution team is tapped t...

Some colleges and universities are hesitant about students using AI, while others have embraced it. The University of Cincinnati has created its own version of an AI chatbot, BearcatGPT, becoming the first Ohio university to incorporate their own AI platform for their students. For most people, networking is vital to the progression of their careers. But is networking equal for all? We will talk a...

The arts are always in season in central Ohio. As the days are getting warmer, creative fever is also getting hotter for many in the local arts scene. Join host Christopher Purdy and his guests for a preview of arts and cultural events in and around Columbus. This week, Purdy and his guests preview the annual Columbus Arts Festival and the Columbus Symphony Picnic with the Pops. Host: Christopher...

This past November, Ohio inducted their first Muslim judge for the Franklin County Municipal Court. She has been practicing as a prosecutor in Lancaster and defense attorney with her own practice in Columbus for years. We’ll learn more about her journey pursuing law as a Bangladeshi Muslim woman. Founded in 2006, Wild Goose Creative is a nonprofit arts organization that serves as a community space...

Fertility rates are declining around the world, and it's leading to dramatic generational and economic shifts. Plus, from babies to boomers. As the number of babies being born continues to fall, boomers are aging more gracefully than ever. This year, the post-World War II babies are turning 80 and they’re changing old age for themselves and future generations. We're looking at why the U.S. has hit...

Memorial Day is coming up and America’s summer movie season is starting to pick up. With major releases like Marvel’s "Spiderman: Brand New Day," Christopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey," and Steven Spielberg’s "Disclosure Day," there’s a lot to look forward to. What are some of the movies that might not see the reception studios expected and what are some of the biggest trends in the film industry this...

School may be out soon, but the challenge for parents is how to keep kids reading over the summer. We check in on how the switch to the science of reading is going and how it’s reshaping literacy education. Gov. Mike DeWine pushed for the change, citing persistent lagging reading scores. How have colleges and universities changed how they teach reading teachers? And will it keep kids from falling...

Click on any social media platform, and you will be flooded with advertisements. Amongst the regular ads, there are also scams, including get-rich-quick schemes and fraudulent ads. These scams may not be a simple glitch in the system. It is rather an organized effort for Meta to get richer. Two journalists from Reuters uncovered the truth about Meta with their series “Meta’s Secrets of Success.” Q...

According to Zillow, the U.S. housing market is expected to plummet along geographic lines with most of the decline happening in the sun belt. East of the Mississippi River, the Midwest is becoming one of the country’s hottest markets. We’re looking at the central Ohio real estate market during this hour of All Sides. Guests: Qiana Jones, secretary, Columbus Realtors Nate Kinkopf, producing branch...

From AI to skills-based jobs, to a growing immigrant population, we're looking at what’s redefining central Ohio’s workforce and economy. We’ll share powerful stories, elevate the voices most affected, and examine what’s working and what’s not. The discussion happened as part of WOSU's Inside: Reshaping Work Townhall. Host: Amy Juravich, host of All Sides with Amy Juravich, WOSU Public Media Panel...

Gov. Mike DeWine moves to tighten Medicaid measures amid concerns about possible fraud. Ohio Republicans say, "What took so long"? Democrats say, "Where’s the proof to back up these allegations"? Meanwhile, the Trump administration tells states to combat fraud or lose Medicaid funding. School vouchers are back in the news as an appeals court weighs their constitutionality. It’s an issue that’s awa...

Classical 101 Morning Host Christopher Purdy and his guests are back to hold their monthly book discussion. They will share their recommendations on good titles you might want to add to your stack of must-reads. It's coming up on this edition of All Sides Weekend. Host: Christopher Purdy, Classical 101 Morning Host Guests: Kassie Rose, WOSU Book Critic Kris Hickey, youth services coordinator, Colu...

Every person deserves to have a place to call home. An overlooked aspect of homelessness is homeless youth. Youth that grow up on the streets often have no safe places to turn to and they depend on charitable organizations. We’ll learn more about the only youth homeless center in the Dayton area. Food banks might provide whole foods, but what about those who don't have the resources to cook their...

A working group is meeting weekly to determine a new location for a park on Columbus' southwest side. This comes after the city decided to use McCoy Park for a new soccer training facility. Officials say that guaranteeing this land for the training facility was essential to the city’s bid for a professional women’s soccer team. But how did this happen? Why did a piece of land near I-71 and Greenla...

What if you turned over almost all your daily tasks to AI? The time-consuming ones. The irritating ones. Would your life be better? Easier? Journalist Joanna Stern, always up for experimenting with the tech tools in our lives, did just that. She incorporated AI in nearly every aspect of her life, and her family’s. A robo-dog, check; an AI consult on her mammogram, check; an AI trainer and therapis...

As the Midwest's fastest growing city, Columbus is undergoing many changes. There is a constant need for more housing. COTA has a new 5-year plan for expansion. And the skyline is changing. From downtown high-rises to bike lanes to new businesses, we’re talking about the transit and development changes happening in and around Columbus on this hour of All Sides. Guests: Walker Evans,  co-found...

As summer is quickly approaching, the summer vacation season is upon us. Many people will take a week or two to let off some steam, re-set, and explore a new corner of the world. A little preparation before departure can reduce culture shock in foreign places. Part of this preparation can include apps that will allow people to pick where to eat and how transportation works in the destination they...

Certain cars are tied to specific decades. There were the muscle cars of the 1960s. The land yachts of the 1970s and the econoboxes of the 1980s. The cars were affordable and could be repaired easily. The inexpensive and reasonably priced family sedan has been replaced by SUVs, minivans and trucks that are larger, more technologically advanced, and expensive to repair. All Sides takes a look at wh...