All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast

After a sexual assault, victims may be asked or choose to undergo an examination to collect any remaining evidence from the assault. This evidence is then collected into what is called a rape kit. Unfortunately for many victims, thousands of rape kits were not processed due to the cost before the aid of modern techniques. Now, Ohio authorities are working to process all backlogged rape kits.

The U.S Supreme Court has taken on a case to decide if partisan gerrymandering violates the Constitution. The case comes to the Supreme Court after three federal judges ruled Wisconsin's 2011 redistricting was unconstitutional because the map favored the Republican Party. Coming up, we're talking about the efforts to reform gerrymandering and congressional redistricting.

According to a new report 20 percent of baby food samples were found to contain lead. Now the Environmental Defense Fund is calling for the federal government and manufacturers to lower the amount of lead in food and increase regular testing for lead.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has put the brakes on a planned vote on the Senate overhaul of the Affordable Care Act. Legislative budget analysts have predicted that the measure would leave 22 million people without healthcare coverage. In Ohio, the issues of mental health care and addiction treatment are key.

Flying cars are a thing of the future, but now the future may not be too far off. With new advances in aerospace technology, companies are hoping cars will take flight in the next several years. The Paris Airshow began on Monday and featured flying cars. Coming up, we'll talk about the future of flying automobiles, robots in the workplace and what's new in technology.

A black LGBT organization held a protest at this year’s Columbus Pride Festival leading to the arrest of four protesters. The protesters were raising awareness for the violence that black and brown queer and trans people suffer. Coming up, we are discussing the protest at the Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and diversity in the LGBT community.

The cure to Alzheimer's may lie in prevention. For years, researchers have focused slowing or curing the neurological disease. But many have pivoted to the idea of preventing it before the symptoms emerge. Cardiovascular health and genetics play a role in many cases, but in the case of Alzheimer’s, prevention may be the best cure. Coming up, we are talking about new research into preventing Alzheimer's and how that research could impact healthcare costs in the future.

Last week Senate Republicans revealed the details of their new health care bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act. If passed, the new bill would include deep cuts to Medicaid. Plus, Attorney General Mike DeWine has officially announced he’s running for Ohio governor. Coming up, we are talking about the latest in state and national news with a panel of reporters.

Today guest host Christopher Purdy sits down with a panel of experts to talk about the latest in book news in the Columbus Area.

Political satire from "Saturday Night Live" to "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" pokes fun at politicians in segments that often go viral on the Internet. Often thought of as solely entertainment, studies have shown that political satire has a real impact on its viewers. Coming up, we're discussing the history of political satire and the impact it has today.

Fear, depression and other psychological dilemmas can all affect a patient’s ability to stop overeating and start a healthier lifestyle. With overeating contributing to more than 10% of the world’s population suffering from obesity, doctors and healthcare providers are looking for new ways to help their patients defeat overeating. Coming up, we're talking about overeating, how yoga can help back pain, and more fitness tips.

If Columbus City Council wants to ask residents to vote to expand the council, they must decide by the end of July. This will ensure it makes the ballot in November. The proposal would divide the city into districts and expand the council from seven to nine members, with each member representing a different district and elected at-large by all voters citywide. Today, we'll talk about the pros and cons of a possible city council expansion and structure change.

Terrorist organizations have taken full advantage of social media. These platforms allow the organizations to reach a wide audience with their message. Should social media platforms be held partially responsible when terror attacks strike? Coming up, we'll discuss social networks and terrorism, wireless technology and new technology.

Although medical marijuana was legalized in Ohio last year, the program still faces many roadblocks. As the state begins to accept licensing applications to grow medical marijuana, some cities have welcomed the idea while others have passed moratoriums on the drug. Coming up, we're discussing the economics of growing, processing and selling of medical marijuana in Ohio.

What do confederate monuments represent now? Some see them as a reminder of our nation's history with slavery and white supremacy. Others argue the monuments do reflect a period of our nation's history and that is why they should not be removed. This argument is part of a movement to remove confederate monuments from public spaces. Today, we talk about confederate monuments in New Orleans and Ohio.