All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast

Physical education, or P.E., is more than just running laps or playing dodgeball. Research has showed physical activity during the school day can help improve student academic performance. We'll take a look at what Columbus City Schools are doing to keep students physically fit, and sharp in the classroom. Also, a look at how classical music is helping students and teachers relieve stress before the school day.

Educators have been forced to modify their classrooms as technology is increasingly adopted into schools. From Smartboards to Chromebooks, technology is quickly becoming a staple in American classrooms. Join us today as we broadcast from the Ohio Educational Technology Conference at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and discuss how technology is helping educators to personalize education plans for their students.

As the Winter Olympic Games in South Korea continue, cybersecurity officials have been combating hackers and other cyberattacks. We'll take a look at who's been targeted, who's potentially behind these attacks, and what is being done to prevent further breaches. We'll also take a look at how search engines are influenced by our own prejudices.

The recent deaths of Westerville Police Officers Eric Joering and Anthony Morelli has put a spotlight on the dangers officers face when responding to calls of domestic violence. The heightened emotional stress of these calls can pose extreme risks to all involved. Today, we look at the social and legal challenges domestic violence poses for victims and police officers.

The 23rd Olympic Winter Games are underway in South Korea. Today, we discuss the pressures that elite athletes can bear. Hyper-competitive parents, ruthless coaching, and lack of mental health education are challenges that athletes face at any level of competition. We'll talk with experts about these challenges, their consequences, and their solutions.

The Ohio House of Representatives has approved a plan to that will create new guidelines on how Ohio's Congressional map is drawn. The plan was passed by the Senate unanimously, and the issue will come before voters in May. Also, we'll take a look at Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's endorsement from the Republican Party, who was selected over Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor.

Today, join guest host Christopher Purdy to discuss the latest in arts and culture around Columbus.

The Amazon Go store has caused quite a stir with its new location in Seattle, Washington. The store streamlines service and eliminates long lines at checkout by allowing customers to gather purchases while cameras track them and later bill their Amazon accounts. Join us as we discuss how the store operates and how this technology will alter the future of the retail industry.

We hear, speak, read and write in the English Language every day, but getting all those grammar and syntax rules straight isn’t easy. Rules and word meanings change or are up for debate as our language continues to evolve. Join us as we take a swing at topics ranging from when to capitalize season names to the origin of the term gerrymandering.

On Wednesday, Senate leaders reached a spending deal that would add billions of dollars to defense and domestics programs. The deal now goes to the House of Representatives, where Democrats will demand action on the Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals Program, or DACA. They have until Thursday night to approve the budget and avoid another government shutdown. We take a look at these issues and more with the Political Junkie, Ken Rudin.

Olympic athletes train for years to get their bodies into peak condition and a shot at a gold medal. The physical demands of competition are intense, but many athletes and trainers say that the mental pressure to succeed is the biggest strain. Join us today as we discuss tactics Olympic athletes use to maintain a healthy mentality as well as the purposes and benefits of emotional support animals.

Finding a new life for former gang members and those who are transitioning out of prison can be difficult. Childhood trauma, social and financial inequality, and lack of job opportunities are factors that can lead someone back to a life of crime. We'll take a look at how these individuals can change their lives and we'll speak with those who are helping them with the transition.

Today at 11am Wine. Does it make you think of aroma, color, additives? Those are just a few of the components that wine experts must consider when they judge a bottle. How they use their senses to do their job is the subject of a new book. It tells the story of their struggles and what they give up to fully taste the wine.

Wine. Does it make you think of aroma, color, additives? Those are just a few of the components that wine experts must consider when they judge a bottle. How they use their senses to do their job is the subject of a new book. It tells the story of their struggles and what they give up to fully taste the wine. Author and journalist Bianca Bosker joins us to talk about her new book: Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who

Today at 10am With his term cut short by assassination and his legacy overshadowed by his successor's over the top personality, not much remains in the story of America's 25th president, William McKinley. A new book, however, shines light on who McKinley was and how his time in office changed America forever.