All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast

Today, All Sides broadcasts live from Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens as central Ohio and the country celebrate National Public Gardens Day. In addition to providing a space for relaxation, public gardens enable opportunities for education, environmental preservation, growing produce, and connections with social and arts events. Join us today as we discuss the history and importance of public gardens.

This weekend, rapper Childish Gambino released his new song "This Is America" and the accompanying music video. The video contains multiple layers that speak to the black experience in America and the influence that black artists have. Gambino's release is another entry in the long list of accomplishments made by black artists in just the past few months, from Beyonce headlining Coachella to Kendrick Lamar winning a Pulitzer for his album DAMN. Join us today as we discuss the influence hip-hop

On Monday, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a "zero tolerance" policy for immigrants entering the country without documentation. As a result of similar recent federal actions, immigrant parents have been separated from their children -- often U.S. citizens -- and have been forced to turn to other avenues for support, including churches. One such religious institution includes the Columbus Mennonite Church, which recently allowed Edith Espinal of Mexico to be the first undocumented

Today we take a look at the results of Ohio's primary races, and what the outcomes could mean for the general election come November.

While the number of minorities living in the U.S. is expected to exceed 50 percent by 2044, there is a significant lack in representation of these communities among medical researchers and study participants. Today we look into efforts being made to improve inclusion of minorities in such research, including a new study that will ensure 51 percent of its one million participants come from underrepresented groups. We then discuss the benefits of exercise on health with New York Times Well Blog

Facebook has announced plans to integrate a dating service onto their platform. This comes after the recent Cambridge Analytica scandal and has many experts unsure of whether Facebook has chosen the correct time for this release. NASA has also launched a new mission to Mars in an attempt to discover the origins of the planet through heat probes, marsquake readings, and sonogram pictures. Join us today as we discuss the potential risks of Facebook dating services, what NASA hopes to accomplish

Last week the leaders of North Korea and South Korea signed an agreement towards the denuclearization of the peninsula and to end the Korean War. The meeting between the leaders marked a drastic change in tone from Kim Jong Un and has raised hopes that peace in the region may become a reality. Join us today as we discuss what the agreement means for the two nations moving forward and for U.S. relations.

Today at 11 a.m. Cycling is evolving, and the changes are visible here in Ohio. New bike lanes, e-bikes, and sharrows are examples of infrastructures adapting to increased bike traffic. However, hazards such as distracted drivers and autonomous vehicles pose risk towards riders. Today we discuss the landscape of cycling.

Today at 10 a.m. Ohio's primary election day is this Tuesday. We'll look at all the races and the candidates that will be decided, and what it could mean for the general election come November. We'll also look at new requirements for pain patients to get opiates, bail reforms that could save Ohio taxpayers millions, and more with our panel of reporters.

Wine has been lifting spirits for thousands of years. Join guest host Clare Roth as she discusses wine and the perfect wine and food pairings.

The 2020 census has run into some hurdles as officials work towards preparing for the country wide survey. The Trump administration has suggested adding a question regarding the respondents citizenship status while the officials consider the cost of moving the mainly paper taken survey to an online platform. Join us today as we consider the issues concerning the 2020 census and how it could impact states and government funded programs.

It is said that Americans have butchered the English language since they declared their independence from England. According to author Lynne Murphy, this is strange considering many American phrases come from British English. She recently came out with an entire book documenting the irregularities of both languages. Today, we consider the differences between the two languages and where they originate.

The Columbus Landmarks group has taken initiative to educate high school students on the neighborhoods in which they live. The program is one of the many new learning and teaching strategies that schools have implemented in the modern era. Join us today as we discuss alternative learning in schools and the tools that teachers are giving students to better learn about their community.

In March, the most comprehensive penis transplant was performed on a US veteran at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The recipient has already shown signs of improvement as he is able to walk and is projected to make a full recovery. The surgery was made all the more difficult as the recipient has a rare blood type, leading to a smaller amount of possible donors. Today, we discuss men's health, the impact stress has on overeating, and Dr. Linda Stone's efforts to combat burnout in medical students through

A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one in 59 children are autistic. This is an increase from a 2014 estimate of one in 68, and continues to illustrate a rising prevalence of the developmental disorder over the past decade. We will look at the report's findings and the impact of autism in the country today.