All Sides with Amy Juravich

We're less than a month away from the midterm elections.

With Democrats surging in the polls and the possibility of reliably red areas voting blue, could the Democrats take both the House and the Senate?

Some races, like the Ohio governor's race between Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton, could see historic results and reliably red areas could turn blue for the first time in decades.

We're talking about national politic...

It’s cookie-baking time! As part of our fall membership drive, Alex Copeland is back by popular demand with more creative cookie advice.

If there's one dessert that comes to mind to represent fall and winter, it's cookies! And for the holidays, decorated cookies are a staple.

From holiday parties to cookie exchanges to making memories with your kids, cookies are front and center for the next couple of months.

On this hour of All...

The Palace Theatre in downtown Columbus turns 100 this November.

The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) has lots of events planned to celebrate including a big concert.

The Palace was built in 1926 as a live performance venue that anchored Columbus' grand LaVeque Tower.

It drew large crowds for vaudeville and music shows. The theatre was nearly lost about 50 years ago.

On this hour of All Sides, we will discuss the eff...

For most Ohio State fans, Brutus Buckeye is simply the mascot on the sidelines.

But behind that giant Buckeye head are students who are balancing classes, early-morning workouts, practices and hundreds of appearances.

For an entire year, Columbus Dispatch journalists Sheridan Hendrix and Adam Cairns followed the Brutus team behind the scenes, from tryouts and mascot camp to football games, community events and a run at a national cha...

Paula Poundstone is no stranger to NPR listeners, especially fans of the weekly quiz show, “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me.” She's been a regular on the hit NPR show for years.

Poundstone is also a comedian, author, podcaster, former presidential correspondent for late night television and so much more.

She joins All Sides this hour to talk about her comedy tour and her upcoming visit to Columbus.

Guest:

• Paula Poundstone...

Who doesn’t love a good ghost story?

The kind of tale that sends shivers down your spine. Why do we love ghost stories? They connect us to the past, spark our imaginations, and remind us that the supernatural is always just a shadow away.

If you love spooky stories, you’re going to love this hour of All Sides. We’re talking about all things haunted in central Ohio.

WOSU is currently in the middle of our fall drive. W...

For more than a decade, WOSU’s magazine program "Broad & High" has introduced viewers to artists and musicians in the Columbus and central Ohio region.

The program has gone behind the scenes and explored the creative process of visual and performing arts.

This coming season will mark 14 years on the air.

Over the next hour, we’ll meet the creative team behind and in front of the camera for a preview of the upcoming sea...

The Levy for Developmental Disabilities in Delaware County has regularly appeared on the election ballot for years.

However, last May was the first time the ballot failed to pass by a narrow margin.

But the levy will be back on November’s ballot. This time it must pass for the DCBDD to continue providing services and programs for developmentally disabled individuals.

Along with Delaware County, 11 other Ohio counties are facing ...

What skills will matter most in a workplace are increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence?

A new Battelle study finds employers are putting more value on critical thinking, communication and adaptability.

How do you stay vigilant against scammers now that they have ever-more sophisticated ways of getting your money?

Scammers are using AI deep-fakes and cryptocurrency to trick people. We will learn how to protect ourselves.

Welcome...

The Ohio governor’s race this November features two major-party candidates with no prior elected experience.

Whoever wins will be one for the history books: Republican Vivek Ramaswamy would be the first Indian American elected as Ohio governor or Democrat Amy Acton would be the first woman elected to the position.

Add to that huge stakes politically as the midterms indicate how Americans truly feel about the trajectory of the c...

There are lots of current viral trends, from fun, squishy, addictive NeeDohs to Blind Boxes, with its mystery rewards for a price, to cuddly and creepy hyper-realistic dolls.

What are the crazes taking over the internet?

What makes them popular and in some cases controversial?

We're talking about what's driving the current viral trends on this hour of All Sides.

Guests:

• Katie Notopoulos, senior correspondent, Business Insider
• Dominic...

Ohioans get a 90-day pause on gas and diesel taxes as lawmakers –- and the governor — move at lightning speed.

Demonstrating what is possible when voters are unhappy, a close election is at hand, and Republicans dispense with discussion or debate.

President Donald Trump touched down in Dayton over the weekend to stump for Sen. Jon Husted and tried to rally supporters to get out the vote.

We're discussing what we learned fr...

The 2027 Ohio Teacher of the Year teaches second-grade students at French Run Elementary School in Reynoldsburg.

Taya Kidd is described as innovative, passionate and dedicated to her teaching. We will learn more about her journey.

And then finding harmonies behind a prison wall, hear from a filmmaker bringing a love of music to light on the big screen.

A writer, comedian and nonprofit leader has spent more than two decades championing...

Despite women making up half the population, women’s health has remained an enigma.

This is especially evident in the case of maternal mental health, which has been brought to the limelight with the Lindsey Clancy trial.

There’s a stigma surrounding postpartum depression, anxiety and psychosis. The stigma is worsened by the lack of awareness around the topic.

What can be done to improve the treatment of post-partum mental ...

Eric Gnezda, the creator and host of the PBS show “Songs at the Center,” reflects on his life and career in a memoir.

The book Stories at the Center: A Memoir of Miles, Music, and Meaning offers an intimate look at an unconventional entertainment career.

Set against the backdrop of his passion for distance running, the book follows Gnezda as he jogs through his hometown of Worthington, reflecting on a career defined by re...

Columbus is a fashion powerhouse.

It’s home to major corporate brands, a test-market for retail innovation and has lots of emerging local designers. But what happens when clothing production gets out of hand?

A new docuseries called "Tangled Threads" examines the fashion industry and traces the decisions that have led to an overabundance of clothing in thrift stores and landfills.

We’ll speak with the local talent working ...

School leaders in central Ohio could feel pretty good about the marks they received on the state’s annual report card of achievement.

In Franklin County, the average star rating was above 3.5. Some districts, like Upper Arlington and New Albany, boasted 5 stars.

The state’s largest district, Columbus City Schools, beset with challenges from literacy rates to chronic absenteeism, also celebrated a half-star increase.

Today,...

Pickup vs. delivery has a new competitor when it comes to medical prescriptions.

The Cleveland Clinic is taking prescription deliveries to the skies with the help of a drone-delivery company.

WIRED has highlighted women in tech at the forefront of a 2026 special issue. Hear about the bright minds in tech who are working to improve diversity at the top of the tech industry.

We are talking about outer space possibly being the next desti...

Columbus has seen record rainfall this summer and fall is shaping up to be soggy as well.

What does that mean for your fall harvest? And what will still grow for the next few months?

Two gardening experts join All Sides to discuss how all this rain has affected our growing season.

Plus, we share tips on how to put your garden to bed for the winter.

Guests:

• Mike Hogan, extension educator/associate professor of agriculture and natural...