All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast show

All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast

Summary: All Sides with Ann Fisher is a two-hour daily public affairs talk show designed to touch all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio.

Podcasts:

 Football, CTE and Concussions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2973

As the football season picks up, we explore the effects of injuries players take on in the gridiron. New science on diagnosing a brain disease afflicting players is making headlines. We look at the impact that stands to have on the game.

 Hazing on College Campuses | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2977

Hazing has been part of the fabric of college life for centuries. Yet, year after year, incidents emerge where young people take these acts too far, sometimes to deadly results. Today, we examine the outlook of hazing on college campuses and their Greek life communities.

 Wellness Wednesday: Circadian Rhythm, Food Allergies | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2957

Coming up, we look at food allergies and the best practices for navigating a world with specific dietary needs. Also, explore how your body reacts to the rising and the setting of the sun. We'll wrap with a talk about the experience of head trauma.

 The Debate Over Gun Policy After Las Vegas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2960

After the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, guns are back in the news. We look at the six pending gun bills in the Ohio General Assembly and explore federal and state laws.

 Tech Tuesday: Talking Toys, Twitter Update and Facebook Ads | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2971

We look at the history and future of talking toys like Chatty Cathy and Teddy Ruxpin. Twitter looks to make a surprising update and Facebook continues to contend with ads created by Russia.

 Lowering the Costs of College | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2980

The Ohio State University recently announced plans to make tuition more affordable for low and middle income students. Today we look at the costs of college locally and nationally as well as what it takes to manage the costs of higher education.

 Weekly Reporter Roundtable | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 968

Friction between the Ohio Department of Education and The Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT) continues as one state report indicates ECOT reported inaccurate enrollment statistics that would level $19.2 million in penalties to the online charter school. At the Statehouse, Ohio legislators find conflict in proposing reform plans for the future of redistricting in the Buckeye State. We'll discuss these topics and more of the latest in state and national news with our panel of reporters.

 All Sides Weekend: Serial Killers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2974

This weekend the new thriller "My Friend Dahmer" about infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer will be screened at Cartoon Crossroads Columbus. The film and an upcoming Netflix series thrust the world of serial killers into the pop culture sphere. Today we look at the media depiction of serial killers and the curiosity surrounding them.

 Athlete Activism: #TakeTheKnee Protests | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2993

Last weekend, President Trump made a number of inflammatory statements concerning about professional athletes, particularly NFL players who chose to kneel during the national anthem over the last year. In response, the "#TakeTheKnee" protests expanded into a movement, putting a spotlight on the influence of athletes and their organizations in the national discourse on race, equality, and patriotism. Today, we discuss the evolution, outcomes, and trajectory of this ongoing phenomenon.

 Evolving Policing | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2978

Last year during this month, 13 year old Ty're King was shot by Columbus police. Now this year national and local incidents of violence and death occurring from police interactions with the Black communities continue to strain tensions between the two. Hear from community members, experts and police on what is or isn't changing with policing and learn about an event being held in memory King.

 Wellness Wednedsday: Dirty Food Habits, Female Athlete Triad, Excessive Sweating | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2989

Football season is here which also means tailgating. However double dipping and the five second rule at the pregame meal could spell danger in the form of food borne illnesses. This week on Wellness Wednesday, our dirty food habits, what’s safe, what’s not and why it matters. Also, how much should you sweat in a workout. Guests: Christine Yu, contributing writer, Outside Magazine Paul Dawson, professor of food safety at Clemson University Angela Ballard, Registered Nurse and Emergency Medical

 Opioids in the Workplace | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2979

The nation’s opioid crisis has been described as the deadliest drug epidemic in U.S. history. The crisis has permeated businesses across Central Ohio to treat work-related injuries or conditions protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act. A May survey of employers by the National Safety Council found that 71 percent have felt the impact of prescription drug abuse at work.

 Tech Tuesday: Artifical Intelligence, Dismantling Online Hate Groups | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2966

What we commonly know as "gay-dar" or the ability to determine someone's sexuality based off appearance has been actualized by a new artificial intelligence program. Hear more about the development. Also up today, the internet's complex relationship with terrorist groups.

 America’s Changing Religious Identity | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2978

The American religious landscape has changed rapidly. Hear from the author of "The End of White Christian America" and local religious leaders on how race and politics intersect with religion in America.

 The Vietnam War: Looking Back | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3016

The documentary series The Vietnam War directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick continues on WOSU TV nightly at 8pm through Thursday, September 28. Today, we are joined by a number of Vietnam veterans from around the central Ohio region. We'll discuss their service, experiences, and the lasting impact the war had on their local communities and the nation.

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