All Sides with Amy Juravich

They say experience is the best teacher. For teens in high school, it can be easy to let AI do all the thinking for them. Who can blame them? Learning is hard work and tedious. Should kids learn the old-fashioned way, or is AI an unavoidable asset for education? Some people are constantly chasing after the next new technology. They must have the newest iPhone, smartwatch, laptop: the fastest, the...

It’s no secret that 250 years later, we are still trying to define “liberty and justice for all,” the values at the foundation of America’s creation. The dark parts of our nation’s history are charged with racism, corruption, police brutality, and inequality. Many of our institutions are still shaped by the same history. On a national level, a president who avoided punishment for his felony convic...

What makes an activist? What propels someone to get off the sidelines and get involved? For decades, 88-year-old actress and activist Jane Fonda has been either a guiding light or a lightning rod, depending on your views. A new book, written by an Ohio University professor, examines Jane Fonda's life through the lens of protest and movement-building, acting choices and, yes, the volatile Vietnam y...

Cleanup efforts continue after violent storms blew across Ohio last week, prompting Gov. Mike DeWine to declare a state of emergency and to deploy the Ohio National Guard. The weather is said to have caused at least one person's death. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down on Columbus' south side on Tuesday, yet no sirens or warnings alerted residents. Why? DeWine delays ex...

Summer is still in full swing central Ohio. As temps remain high, the weather (at times) can be unpredictable like the plot in a fantastic book. Now is the perfect time to embark on your next literary adventure. On This edition of All Sides Weekend, Host Christopher Purdy and his guests will share some titles that you may want to add to your list of must reads. Host: Christopher Purdy, Classical 1...

Since he was just a boy at Hilliard Davidson High School, comedian Fumi Abe used his jokes to ease the alienation of being one of the only Asians in his class. Years later, his comedy took him to Stephen Cobert, James Corden and Jimmy Fallon. Now, he’s coming back home to Columbus for his tour. After spending a month in Russia as a teenager, Emelia Sheeley decided she wanted to pursue a career of...

A confluence of factors from climate change to affordability are bringing residents back to the Midwest. Regions that saw an exodus of manufacturing and population are now seeing an influx of tech jobs, and residents. On this hour of All Sides, we're talking with a panel of experts about whether we're seeing the end of the Midwestern exodus. Guests: Bradley Schurman, demographic strategist, author...

Houses come with many inherent dangers, often involving wind, water, and fire. Today, we will talk about preventative measures you should take to protect yourself and your home, as well as what to do in an emergency. Ohio State is at the forefront of quantum science, embracing the new technology through research, a new partnership and forthcoming classes. Recently, it has seemed like almost everyt...

Cincinnati-based grocery-giant Kroger recently announced plans to purchase Giant Eagle. However, there are concerns that this purchase will change the supermarket landscape in Ohio, western Pennsylvania and beyond. We’ll look at the purchase and what it could mean for consumers and the supermarket industry. Guests: Dan Eaton, reporter, Columbus Business First Christine Bartholomew, law professor,...

A new PBS Kids Back-to-School special features a group of young children on their first day of kindergarten. The children are from diverse backgrounds and were inspired by the characters from Jacqueline Woodson's best-selling picture book The Day You Begin . The hour-long special and the book focus on finding the courage to connect with others even when you feel like an outsider. Join All Sides fo...

Today is the deadline to replace a candidate on November's ballot. But, Ohio Congressman Max Miller, under intense pressure to resign, remains defiant. He says he's not dropping out despite allegations of abuse from his ex-wife. Congress launched an ethics investigation in the case, at Miller's request, while Ohio's other Republican senator, Jon Husted joined the chorus for Miller to go. It looks...

The hospitality industry has gone through countless changes in recent years, and the local restaurant and taproom, Wolf’s Ridge Brewing has certainly not been immune to them. We'll learn more about how the father-and-son duo behind it all have evolved the business over the last 13 years. After caring for her first dog, Trooper Casie Goldstein decided dogs need a place where they can be cared for t...

Ohio's court-mandated drug rehabilitation program is featured in the movie "Union County." Written and directed by Columbus native Adam Meeks, and filmed in Union and Logan counties, we'll learn about the making of the movie, and hear from Meeks and the film's star Will Poulter. We'll learn how these specialized rehabilitation programs are helping to rebuild lives. Guests: Annette Deao, licensed c...

Making a home livable for a lifetime is not just a catchy phrase for Rosemarie Rosetti and her husband Mark Leder. Their passion for universal design was borne out of tragedy and necessity more than two decades ago. The custom home they built – not finding anything suitable on the Columbus market at the time--has served as a living laboratory, drawing thousands of people and attention from around...

When Ohio State football players take the field on Sept. 5, their uniforms will display a Chase Bank sponsorship patch. They're not only players, but promoters, and in some cases, wealthy athletes thanks to NIL deals. Such is the evolution of college football, especially at elite programs like Ohio State. And while football garners the most attention, Ohio State has 35 other sports it self-funds....

Just as some songs have parental advisory stickers, some songs are calling for a new system to tag AI-generated songs. How will songs be tagged correctly? And how can the process be uniformly implemented? You could say that staying cool this summer has been a hot topic. Air conditioning has the potential to save lives, but it also accounts for nearly 10% of global energy usage. We’ll learn how pas...

Cyclospora is a microscopic organism that is causing a big problem in the U.S. Cases of cyclosporiasis have been growing throughout the summer, with about 4,000 reported cases in Ohio alone. Federal health officials are still investigating the source. How much longer do we have to worry about the produce we eat? Have recent cuts to federal agencies played a role in the outbreak? This episode of Al...

There isn't anything much better than eating and cooking with the produce you grew in your backyard. Tomatoes, cucumbers, basil and strawberries are all things that Ohio gardeners have planted. But with gardening comes a lot of un-answered questions. Is what you grew in your backyard safe from the parasite causing stomach distress? How can you keep deer from eating your entire garden? How often sh...

It looks like federal officials are moving one step closer to deporting Haitians in central Ohio who no longer have temporary protected status. Action from ICE officials over the weekend contrasts with comments Gov. Mike DeWine made just days ago. Democratic governor candidate Amy Acton put out her first TV ad, months and many ads after her Republican challenger Vivek Ramaswamy. Ohio Senator Berni...

Before going viral, Tara DeFrancisco already had a list of talents she’s known for. She is a comedian, performer, actor as well as an educator and adjunct professor. Now, she’s best known for her social media accounts where she posts humorous and inspirational content. A Columbus-based poet planned a visit to Iceland, but she wasn’t expecting it to turn into one of her most successful exhibitions:...

Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware is closing its labor and delivery unit, diverting patients and babies to other OhioHealth hospitals that are farther away. The facility is hardly alone. More than 20 other hospitals in the state have taken similar steps. Among the reasons: fewer babies, not enough staff, costly to operate, etc. All of this is happening in a state still grappling with high matern...

Cartoons have been around for centuries. In more modern days, they fill our newspapers and bookshelves, showcasing both artistic and written talent. Cartoons, comics and graphic novels have all found their way into our lives, tackling tough subjects or just providing a good laugh. On Aug. 8, the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum at Ohio State will be holding the National Cartoonists Society...

Accessory Dwelling Units, better known as ADU's, are small, self-contained residential units that can be attached to a home or built as a separate structure, often as a small apartment or in-law suite. Columbus has released a new handbook for residents in building one on their property, though under current city code, building one could be very expensive. We’re looking at the role ADU's could play...

What happens if we manipulate the weather? That was a question that scientists addressed in a recent study about cloud brightening and its possible effects on the El Niño storms. The benefits could save entire towns from the storms, but the consequences could greatly outweigh the benefits. Stroke and spinal cord injuries affect millions of people. But breakthroughs in recovery have been singular....

The health of American Democracy is in decline. According to the McCourtney Institute for Democracy, only 27% of Gen Z strongly agree that democracy is the best form of government. Democracy can be found in many forms and political ideologies. Most recently, we’re witnessing the rise of Democratic Socialism. Zohran Mamdani, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are just some of the politici...