All Sides with Ann Fisher
Weekdays 10 a.m. to noon on 89.7 NPR News. Rebroadcast weeknights from 8 to 10 p.m.
All Sides with Ann Fisher is a two-hour, daily public-affairs talk show designed to over time touch upon all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio. Listeners participate via telephone, e-mail, Facebook and Twitter to add to the conversations. As always at WOSU, the coverage is fair and balanced with a civil tone.
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A new study done by Ohio State identifies five different types of rural communities. We’ll find out what they are and the issues affecting rural communities and small towns in Ohio and around the nation. -
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed the executive order creating the Peace Corps, a radical idea of global citizenship that has stood the test of time over its 60-year history. We’ll discuss the Peace Corps and what it means to be a global citizen in today’s world.
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What is our relationship to science? Today we’ll look at how events like the pandemic and climate change have changed our attitudes towards science.
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Some of America’s longest-running Black-owned businesses call Columbus, Ohio home. We’re taking a look at the history of Black-owned businesses in the city and around the country, as well as where the community of businesses stands now.
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Some of the biggest breakthroughs and best-loved products originated with a mistake. We talk with author Terry O’Reilly about how to think about screwing up and will encourage you to accept mistakes and embrace the obstacles that may arise from these errors.
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The results of a 2020 Pew Research Study show there’s an increase in people saying health insurance should be provided by a single national program. We’ll look at whether single-payer health care is possible in the U.S.
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Retirement was a contributing factor to the Great Resignation. But after spending years devoted to a career or careers, what makes for a satisfying retirement? We’ll discover why you should plan for life after retirement and why it isn’t all about the money.
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A number of lawsuits have been filed challenging congressional district maps as racially discriminatory and illegal under the Voting Rights Act, however, the landmark piece of legislation isn't as strong as it used to be. Today we discuss the history and future of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Today on Wellness Wednesday, we’re taking a look at the role that mental health screenings play in suicide prevention and more.
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Today we discuss the evolving relationship between church and state and the role the Supreme Court has played in lowering the barriers between them.
