All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast

On Monday, China retaliated against President Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs with a few of their own. The Chinese government put in place a 25 percent tariff on pork products and a 15 percent tariff on agricultural products such as fruit and wine. After the White House announced more tariffs, China responded with proposed tariffs on U.S. imports in 106 categories including soybeans, a multi-billion dollar industry in Ohio.

A memo created by Facebook vice president Andrew Bosworth has added to the social media company's recent troubles. The memo states that Facebook should continue to grow and "connect people," even if users are harmed as a result. This comes days after it was reveled data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica, obtained personal data from millions of Facebook users without their consent. We'll also look at the stories of women who made significant contributions to computer science, and the Internet as

The career outlook for perspective journalists isn't bright, with data from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics showing little growth for the profession coupled with low pay.

The contributions of women in science have often been lost to history. During WWII, women were able to break into fields historically dominated by men while so many served overseas.

Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor continues to take shots at her opponent in the Republican race for governor, Mike DeWine. Taylor's campaign aired television spots calling the attorney general a "liberal career politician." On the other side of the aisle, the Franklin County Democratic Party endorsed Richard Cordray in the Democratic gubernatorial race. We'll also look at the latest capital budget, the recent spike in opioid related deaths, and more with our panel of reporters.

Psychological experiments have been used for decades to dive into the minds of humans. Researchers have used them to learn more about how we think and act on our thoughts. A production of the play “Opening Skinner’s Box” at Wexner Center for the Arts delves into the stories behind the studies and considers the world of B.F. Skinner and his ilk. Today, All Sides Weekend host Clare Roth looks back at the most impactful psychological experiments of the 20th century and what we’ve learned.

A new study conducted by Ohio State University researchers has found that a third of homes surveyed in Columbus neighborhoods are considered food insecure. The children living in these environments in turn have a greater risk of health complications such as obesity and malnutrition. Join us today as we discuss food insecurity and the health problems it poses to children.

Poet and author Stephen Kuusisto has been legally blind since birth. He was raised to act sighted growing up. And that worked fine until he was 38 and nearly killed walking in front of a moving car. He couldn't go it alone anymore. That's when he met Corky, the guide dog that changed his life. Today we talk with Kuusisto about his new memoir.

Minority groups such as African Americans and Latinos are often overlooked by the mental health community. Lack of availability, cultural stigma of mental illness, and discriminatory practices are among the factors that affect access to proper treatment for minorities. We'll look at how these issues impact minority communities and what can be done to improve access to treatment.

Baby talk tends to sound silly and maybe even annoying to those who hear it. However, a new study has shown it can help infants learn to speak regardless of the language being spoken. Join us today as we discuss the benefits of baby talk, the role nutrition plays in weight loss and how to know the time is right to get a mastectomy.

Psychopaths are characterized by multiple traits including lack of empathy, overconfidence and inability to plan their future. Most of these traits can be explained by differences between the brain of a psychopath and that of the average person. A new study shows that while these traits are less desirable to some, they can work in favor for those who have them. Join us today as we discuss the minds of psychopaths and what they are more adept at achieving through their differences.

Twitter bots are often easy to spot with tweets in broken English and bios instructing you to click on sketchy links. While Twitter's response to these fake profiles is often slow, hackers are stepping up to the plate by creating bot hunting software. Join us today as we discuss Twitter bots, China's use of facial recognition software in public spaces and new technology on the market soon.

For less than three weeks, the city of Austin, Texas was rocked by random bombings conducted by Mark Conditt, a young white male. Many news outlets and law enforcement groups have been hesitant to call the crimes terrorism. Today, we consider what terrorism is defined as and the bias we have when discussing terrorism.

Fifty years after his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s message of nonviolence and inclusion rings as true as ever. The Baptist Minster preached love and acceptance in a time period where many reacted to injustice with violence and hate. Join us today as we discuss the legacy of Dr. King and what his message could teach us today.

Two Republican Ohio lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would ban all abortions. The ban would apply even in cases of rape, incest, or if the mother's life is at risk. The proposed legislation comes just days after a federal judge ruled an earlier Ohio abortion law as unconstitutional. We'll also look at the proposed "red flag" gun control legislation, the gubernatorial race, and more with our panel of reporters.