All Sides with Amy Juravich

Deciding what to do after high school used to feel like a one-way street leading straight to a four-year university. Today, however, the rising cost of tuition and a shifting labor market have reopened the debate between the traditional college path and specialized trade schools. And now, the rise of artificial intelligence has added a complex layer to this age-old debate While a four-year degree...

Ohio’s primary voters have had their say, and now we move on to November’s general election. The governor’s race between Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton promises to be historic, expensive....and contentious. We’ll have the rundown of statewide and congressional candidates squaring off in the fall. Bottom line: No big surprises. Attorney General Dave Yost calls it quits, setting u...

This year marks the centennial of Route 66, the iconic American highway stretching from Chicago to LA and celebrated in story, song and television. It’s been over 30 years since the highway was decommissioned, but we will hear from one photographer who’s love of Route 66 has been memorialized in the form of stamps. A local author is fusing history lessons with ghost stories to create a fun and int...

All eyes are on the economy — watching oil prices, grocery costs and inflation. Nobody is watching it closer than the Federal Reserve, the body responsible for setting interest rates that affect everything from mortgages to car loans to business borrowing. And the most recent Fed meeting was a doozy, as Fed meetings go: members kept interest rates steady, but one faction dissented and that include...

Spring is finally here, and it's time to dust off those trowels and watering cans with the start of the gardening season. From edible plants to shrubbery, herbs, and flowers, gardening can be a rewarding and fun experience, but also stressful and nerve-racking. What are some of the best tips for new and experienced gardeners, and is there anything different this year than in the past? We will have...

Prevention is a powerful form of civic action: that's according to a new book that explores the “prevention gap” in society. Find out why adopting a true prevention mindset is essential to protecting public health and building a more resilient future. The Preventioneers: Diseases, Disasters, and the Discoveries that Changed Our World  by Dr. Barry R. Davis chronicles the work of people who re...

If you haven’t yet bought anything on TikTok Shop, odds are you will eventually. Through videos and clever user appeals it is moving merchandise. Both shoppers and retailers are taking notice. TikTok Shop is expected to make up a quarter of all U.S. social commerce sales by 2027. How are they doing it? More central Ohio police departments are scanning our license plates and our car’s make and mode...

Columbus is the only major U.S. city without a train station, but that could change. Interest in passenger rail connecting Ohio’s major cities and the bordering states is growing. On the heels of the recent Ohio Rail Summit, we’re talking about the latest updates on the push for passenger rail in Ohio. Guests: Marc Magliari,  senior public relations manager, Amtrak Paraq Agrawal,  chief...

A new report from the American Immigration Council shows that immigrants play a crucial role in Ohio’s economy. In 2023, immigrants earned $27.3 billion in income and paid $7.3 billion in local, state and federal taxes. Immigrants help fill Ohio’s workplace shortages. Hear from the City of Columbus about how they are connecting immigrants to in-demand jobs in central Ohio. And learn about the key...

The U.S. Supreme Court last week took on two issues that will directly affect Ohioans. One involves the future of Haitians in Ohio with temporary protected status. The other weakens the decades-old Voting Rights Act, a law intended to ensure more racially-balanced voting districts. The Ohio Supreme Court says AEP Ohio customers won’t get any money back after paying millions to support two aging co...

Humtown, a family-owned producer of 3D sand cores and molds, was founded in Columbiana, Ohio. Since its founding in 1959 as a small pattern shop, they have now become a global leader in 3D printing. The owner was recently awarded the honor of Ohio Small Businessperson of the Year. It is the Chamber Music Connection’s 35th anniversary. The nonprofit music academy has been teaching children and adul...

Pop-tarts, Cheerios, Eggo waffles, and Starbucks lattes. What do they have in common? They all now have protein versions of the original product. Walking through a grocery store and ordering at restaurants you can't help but notice protein this and protein that. But by the time you had the option to order off Chipotle’s high-protein menu, fiber came along. The risk of colon cancer is increasing in...

More than 200 data centers are located across Ohio. The rapid rate of data center expansion brings to the forefront a host of issues, from land use to power and water consumption to economic benefits. Today, we’re talking about the pros and cons and how Ohio is addressing them, as rural residents and others mobilize in hopes of bringing the issue to voters. Guests: Austin Baurichter, Brown County...

For years, computer science was the hottest college major, outpacing all others and was considered the golden ticket to a lucrative job. Then why has enrollment dropped significantly? Because computers aren’t going away. Dublin, Marysville and Union County have teamed up to create an innovation hub known as The Beta District. As the name suggests, it’s a place where new tech ideas get tested, twea...

While they weren’t designed with automobiles in mind, cities have been overtaken by cars. The dominance of cars on our streets and highways changed America. But can we get along without cars? We’ll speak with  Life After Cars  co-authors and “The War on Cars" podcast co-hosts Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon. They look at the damage cars have had on our society and better modes of transpor...

We’ve all heard the buzzwords: AI, automation, and hybrid. But behind the tech are the people who will actually drive our world forward. Join us for Untangled from All Sides as we look past the headlines to ask: Are we actually ready for the workers of tomorrow? From the classroom to the boardroom, we’re mapping out the skills, the shifts and the mindset needed to thrive in a world that hasn't eve...

Columbus and Franklin County offer up big bucks to bring a National Women’s Soccer League team to town, but not everyone is happy with the deal. What did we learn from the final report on Ted Carter’s hasty departure from Ohio State University? Ohio’s nursing homes are increasingly discharging patients to homeless shelters. Why is that? A primary election is days away. Early voting continues as ca...

Join host Christopher Purdy and his guests for their monthly book discussion. They’ll offer up their recommendations for your next book club selection or your nightstand book queue. They’ll also preview the Columbus Indie Bookstore Crawl happening this weekend as well as an early preview of this summer's Columbus Book Festival. Host: Christopher Purdy,  Classical 101...

What should we do today? That’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves at one point or another and no one has asked it more than parents. With growing kids constantly in need of excitement and stimulation, it can be hard to find a good variety of events and activities. A Columbus mom decided to tackle this issue head on by starting a blog that has grown in popularity. Whether you know it by the gian...

In addition to slashing the budget of National Parks, the Trump administration now plans to restructure the U.S. Forest Service by moving its headquarters, closing regional offices and reducing staff and research. On this hour of All Sides, we’re talking about what this move, which critics are calling a “gutting,” will mean for America’s public lands. Guests: Jor...

In 2025, Columbus was ranked as the fifth best beer city in the country. One of the contributors to that was BrewDog, which had opened breweries around Columbus and its surrounding neighborhoods. Just this year, however, it has changed leadership, and the way it operates in Columbus has completely shifted. What is the state of local breweries in Ohio, and what about beer on the national level? Are...

Nationally, one in six adults experience infertility during their lifetime, and one in eight women of reproductive age report that they or their partner required fertility services. As birth rates reach record lows in the U.S., federal efforts to promote pathways to parenthood accelerate. The Trump administration says it wants to make in-vitro fertilization more affordable and have it covered by m...

Just as some movies are notorious for their soundtracks (everyone knows the "Rocky" and "Jurassic Park" theme songs), music in video games is just as important. Sound design in video games is what makes virtual worlds come to life. Tech companies, digital devices and apps are reshaping childhood and education. Have Chromebooks been a positive influence on children’s learning and what do teachers h...

In March, a California Jury ruled that Meta and YouTube were responsible for harming a young user with their addictive content algorithms. Social media is something we have all learned to depend on in the 21 st century to facilitate our social interactions and keep in touch with community members. But are these apps built with our best interest in mind? Today on All Sides, we discuss the aftermath...

Across the country and here in Central Ohio, work is changing fast; creating new opportunities and real questions for workers, families, and employers navigating a complex moment. Artificial intelligence is transforming jobs across every industry. The immigrant workforce is becoming a vital part of our economy. And many people are reconsidering whether college is the only path to a stable, meaning...