All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast

Health care remains in the forefront of political discourse at the state and national level. Republican leaders in the Ohio Legislature consider breaking with Governor Kasich by putting a freeze on Medicaid expansion. Meanwhile, some legal experts question the scope and possible outcomes of Issue 1, a proposed constitutional amendment expanding protections given to crime-victims and their families. We'll discuss these topics and more of the latest in state and national news with our panel of

Join guest host Christopher Purdy as he talks with a panel of experts about the latest in arts and culture around Columbus.

Coming out is a difficult experience for anyone who has to do it, but it can be especially challenging for those who have been in the closet for decades. Many LGBTQ individuals feel pressure to adhere to established gender roles and experience difficulty letting go of a familiar lifestyle, especially when they've kept their sexual identity secret for so long. This hour we talk with two authors who have written about living in the closet and coming out later in life.

Could you tell someone your life story in six words? Today we take a look at the Six Word Memoir project which offers participants a challenging yet poignant opportunity to share their stories. It's had contributions from Jimmy Carter, George Takei and Junot Diaz. We'll also discuss the project's newest theme: the immigration experience.

We get the latest news about what's happening in the nation's capital from Political Junkie, Ken Rudin. We'll discuss the latest in Obamacare reform effort, President Trump's speech to the United Nations, and Sean Spicer's cameo at the Emmys.

Flying. Extreme Speed. Super strength. Abilities like these make superheroes superhuman. Thanks to advancements in special effects, superheroes are more appealing than ever and comics are garnering more attention due to it. Films and comics are working to expand and diversify their audience, but ultimately what draws us to superheroes may not be superhuman at all. Today we're talking about the enduring appeal of superheroes, why we love them and how companies are working to expand their

Opponents of the Issue 2 Ohio ballot have raised $15.8 million and donated that money to a non-profit known as "Ohioans Against the Deceptive Rx Ballot Issue LLC. " If passed, Issue 2 will prevent Ohio from paying more on prescription drugs than the U.S. Veterans Administration pays. Coming up, we're talking about opioids and Issue 2 and the latest in state news with a panel of reporters.

Today at 11am The cost of college tuition is rising fast. And now fees, such as student activities and libraries, are adding to the growing cost. Ohio State has raised its tuition and fees cost for the upcoming 2017-2018 academic year. This raise will only impact the incoming freshman, and the cost will freeze at this price during the class's four-year period at the university. Listen in today to learn about the rising cost of college and what can be done to make it more affordable.

Today at 10am How much is the Oxford comma worth? According to the state of Maine, $10 million. That's how much Oakhurst Dairy had to pay their workers when a class action lawsuit caused the court to reconsider the meaning of Maine's overtime law due to a clause that was missing an Oxford comma. Join us today as we discuss this, the origins of certain colloquial phrases and grammar tricks and tips.

What we know about the period between life and death is limited. Much still remains a mystery. Often times it's assumed a patient in a vegetative state is not conscious. New research suggests otherwise. A new study estimates about 15 to 20 percent of people thought to be in a vegetative state have some form of consciousness. Today we are talking about neuroscience and consciousness of vegetative patients.

The White House political communication department seems to be in chaos. First, Sean Spicer resigned as press secretary after Anthony Scaramucci was hired as communications director. Then John Kelly was hired as chief of staff and fired Scaramucci just 10 days after the communications director started. This firing calls into question whether or not Spicer will still resign since the reason he cited for leaving was Scaramucci. Today we are talking about White House political communication,

The ability to have information about your genetic makeup right at your fingertips is here and affordable. A Silicon Valley company known as Helix is launching an app to make it possible for people to download and explore their genetics. Experts say this new app could change how we perceive people as healthy . Today we are talking about the DNA app store, NFL concussion research and technology and mental health.

The price of prescription drugs increased over 10 percent last year and the previous two years also saw a double-digit rise in the cost of pharmaceutical drugs. Sen. Bernie Sanders from Vermont plans to propose a new rule requiring pharmaceutical companies to sell their products at a fair price determined by taxpayer research. Coming up, we're talking about the larger issues of pharmaceutical drug prices in healthcare.

It took less than a day for the participants at DefCon, an annual computer security and hacking conference, to find vulnerabilities in five different types of voting machines. Although the hackers weren't able to alter the votes and needed physical access to hack the machines, the flaws found at DefCon could sprout future issues that make voting machines more susceptible to hackers. Coming up, we're talking about hacking voting machines, robocalls and the latest in tech.

The recent ride malfunction at the Ohio State Fair draws attention to amusement ride safety regulations. The accident resulted in the death of an 18-year-old man and injured several other passengers. As a result, the fair was closed for the remainder of the day and inspectors examined all the rides overnight. Today were are talking about amusement ride safety operations and inspections.