All Sides with Ann Fisher

11amValentine’s Day is just around the corner. Brett Fife, executive chef at Lindey's--one of the city’s premier dining destinations--joins us with a preview of Lindey’s plans for Valentine’s Day.  We also talk with our panel of restaurant reviewers.GuestsBrett Fife, executive chef at Lindey’sRich Terapak, Sr., WOSU Food CriticRich Terapak, Jr.,WOSU Food CriticMiriam Bowers-Abbot, Restaurant Reviewer for Columbus UndergroundChefs in the City Blog

10 amIn recent years, Ohio's become a leader in renewable energy, attracting over a billion dollars in clean energy investment. But a new study finds that a freeze on energy standards has solar and wind companies exporting work to other states. We'll take a closer look at Ohio’s alternative energy economy, and get reactions from those who say tough clean energy standards are hurting the state.GuestsTrish Demeter, managing director, energy & clean air programs at the Ohio Environmental CouncilBill Seitz, Ohio State Senator, 8th DistrictDan Gearino, energy reporter for the Columbus DispatchChristopher Nelson, CEO, WHE Generation

11amMany of the legislative achievements of the Johnson administration transformed the nation and remain controversial, including the Voting Rights Act, Medicare, Medicaid, and many others. This hour we examine the politics behind these sweeping changes and Johnson’s part in that history.GuestsJulian E. Zelizer, author of The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress, and the Battle for the Great Society

10amOne month into the new year, the US already has more measles cases than it did in all of 2012. Most are linked to an outbreak that began in California, but now measles has spread across the country and intensified an ongoing debate on vaccinations. This hour we’ll look at the controversy over vaccinations, personal freedom and public health.GuestsChristopher Ingraham, Washington Post Wonkblog reporterDr. Shandra Day, infectious disease specialist at Wexner Medical CenterDr. Jane Orient, executive director, Association of American Physicians and Surgeons

11 amOne in ten Americans owns a fitness tracking device, but a new study finds they’re not all accurate. We'll discuss which activity trackers are telling the truth, and why it matters for your health. We’ll also take a clear look at the cloudy condition of cataracts, and how technology is making their removal safer and easier than ever. Plus: how to prevent, manage, and even reverse diabetes.GuestsCedric Bryant, chief science officer at the American Council on ExerciseDr. Wesley Harnish, ophthalmologist at Eye Surgical & Medical Care in WestervilleDr. George King, director of research at Joslin Diabetes Center at Harvard University, author of The Diabetes Reset

10 amGovernor Kasich recently proposed a budget that includes a 23 percent cut in the state's income tax, and a half-cent increase on sales tax. He's also proposed a dollar-per-pack increase on cigarettes. This hour we'll talk about who benefits and who doesn't from the proposals, and we'll examine the role of taxes as a deterrent to tobacco use.GuestsJoseph Testa, tax commissioner, Ohio Dept of TaxationZach Schiller, research director at Policy Matters OhioShelly Kiser, director of advocacy, American Lung Association of OhioFrank Chaloupka, professor of economics, University of Illinois at Chicago

11 amMost people don’t expect much privacy online anymore; the NSA seems to be keeping tabs on just about everyone. But there are a host of spyware apps on the market allowing anyone to spy– and they’re not illegal. We’ll learn more this hour. We’ll also discuss the virtues of vinyl vs. CD sound quality as record sales skyrocket, and get the latest in gadgetry.GuestsKate Knibbs, staff writer at Gizmodo.comChris Kornelis, freelance journalistRussell Holly, tech blogger for Android Central dot com

10 amIt’s not just shopping, it’s an experience. And it’s now coming to Columbus. International retail giant Ikea announced it will build a new 350,000-square-foot store in central Ohio. Mayor Coleman has said this is the “No. 1 retail wish” for Columbus residents. We’ll talk about what appeals about this Swedish chain and what it could mean for our area.GuestsJoseph Roth, public affairs manager for expansion at IKEADoug Buchanan, managing editor, Columbus Business FirstBill Lafayette, economist and owner of RegionomicsChuck Palmer, retail consultant focusing on consumer behavior, VP of Strategy at John Ryan Inc

11 amThe City of Bexley is best known for its leafy streets, its good schools, and its robust Jewish population. But that neighborhood began as a Lutheran stronghold and Jews were excluded until 1920. Today, 1 in 5 Columbus Jews lives in Bexley. Twenty five years ago, it was 1 in 3.  We'll discuss Bexley’s historical-- and continued--significance for the Jews of Columbus.GuestsGordon Hecker, President of the Columbus Jewish FederationToby Brief, president of the Columbus Jewish Historical SocietyBen Kessler, mayor of Bexley, OHEVENTSunday, February 15, WOSU-TV presents Columbus Neighborhoods: Bexley

10 amLast Wednesday members of the Ohio Senate announced their legislative priorities, which include a plan to cut college costs by 5 percent, set up a drug prison where addicted inmates can get treatment, increase the 20-year statute of limitations on rape cases and address the Lake Erie algae issue. We'll talk about all that and more  this hour.GuestsCatherine Candisky, reporter for the Columbus DispatchChrissie Thompson,  state Capitol reporter, The Cincinnati EnquirerJo Ingles, reporter, for Ohio Public Radio  Statehouse New Bureau

11 amSometimes on All Sides Weekend we talk about books. Sometimes about music. This week, it’s both! We’ll hear from the co-hosts of the Rock and Roll Book Club and podcast about how they pick their books and what’s on their reading list. We’ll also talk to a local musician about his book on what it’s like to be nowhere near the Billboard charts.GuestsMark Dantzer, host of Rock and Roll Book Club podcastPat Buzzard, host of Rock and Roll Book Club podcastJoe Oestreich, author, musician, college professor

10 amOn Sunday over 100 million people will watch Superbowl XLIX. Most of those players are at the top of their game, but one helmet to the chest, or a cleat to the leg, and an athlete can lose everything. We’ll discuss what happens to pro football players–physically, financially and socially– when they’re no longer able to play, and how the NFL can help athletes off the field.GuestsJames A. Holstein, professor of sociology and faculty athletics representative at Marquette UniversityGeorge E. Koonce, Jr., played football for a decade with the Green Bay Packers, currently is VP of advancement at Marian UniversityRead about Koonce and Holstein’s new book: Is there Life after Football? Surviving the NFL

11 amFriends always have your back, and, as it turns out, your heart– in more ways than one. We’ll discuss the links between friendship and heart health. Then it’s a look at technology to predict who’s at risk for mental illness, and which treatments are likely to help. And we’ll learn why rest is not always best when it comes to concussion recovery.GuestsJean-Philippe Gouin, assistant professor of psychology at Concordia UniversityJohn Gabrieli, director of the Martinos Imaging Center at MIT’s McGovern InstituteDr. Danny Thomas, pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin

10 amPresident Obama recently put forth a plan to make a community college education free for all Americans. If approved, it might increase enrollment at schools such as Columbus State, which has seen enrollment fall in recent years. This hour we’ll talk about how two-year schools can adapt to the needs of the 21st century student.GuestsRob Jenkins, associate professor of English at Georgia Perimeter College, writes monthly community-college column for the Chronicle of Higher EducationDiane Walleser, vice president of enrollment management and student services, Columbus State Community College

11 amFears about technology's negative influence on society is nothing new. But a new study from Pew may be telling us to relax: frequent social media use does not correlate with higher stress levels. We'll learn more this hour. We'll also get some of the latest apps to keep kids entertained, and perhaps a little educated. And we'll check in on the world of gadgets.GuestsKeith N. Hampton, associate professor of communication, Rutgers UniversityJinny Gudmundsen, editor at TechWithKids.comRussell Holly, contributing editor for AndroidCentral.comApps for kids mentioned on the show:Elmo Loves YouPeg + Cat: The Tree ProblemKalley's Machine Plus CatsHoopa City