All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast

Hospitals around the country are now required by federal law to release the prices of their services. That includes stays, procedures, and more, although some claim that the prices are misleading in the first place. Today on All Sides, the price of hospital stays, the task of eating vegan, and more.

More than 3,000 Ohio residents have activated their medical marijuana registry cards -- a necessary step in the process in the Buckeye State. Twenty-one conditions -- from post-traumatic stress disorder to glaucoma -- all of which are set forth in state regulations, qualify patients for medical marijuana in Ohio. We talk about how physicians and dispensary employees are prepared to manage the demand and the questions. Coming up, how medical marijuana works in Ohio.

AI Now, a New York University research institute, released a report airing concerns about the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, such as integration within everyday life. AI Now published 10 recommendations, including government regulation of AI facial recognition and truthful advertisement of this technology. Coming up, safety concerning AI, computers fitting clothes and more.

Ohio House Republicans today decide who among them will lead the next two-year session. Ryan Smith took over last spring and faces off against another former speaker Larry Householder, who has worked fiercely to attract the needed 50 votes for the job. Today on All Sides, the next Ohio House speaker, and more on our weekly reporter roundtable.

It’s a new year and that means another wave of new restaurants are set to open in Columbus over the next 12 months. But it also means saying farewell to the eateries we lost in 2018. Today on All Sides Weekend Chefs in the City, what’s gone, what has opened and where the Columbus food scene is headed.

It's winter, and that means you think there's not much left to do in your garden. Ohio's Garden Sage Debra Knapke, however, disagrees. As we settle into the ice, snow and cold temperatures of winter, what can we do to prepare for the next planting season? Today on All Sides, winter gardening and more with planting expert, Debra Knapke.

Ohio’s medical marijuana program is picking up steam after a delayed rollout in 2018. More than 3,500 Ohio residents have registered and the Ohio Department of Commerce officials predicts that product will be available within the month. For many, the next step is recreational pot. Coming up on All Sides, we take a look at how other states have moved from medical to recreational marijuana and how Ohio might - or not - follow suit.

The 2018 lame duck session of the Ohio General Assembly ended in a rare post-Christmas session that saw Republicans fail to muster enough votes to override a veto of the controversial so-called Heartbeat Bill. The measure would have banned abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detected. Its prospects could change in the coming year, however, as a new governor takes office. Coming up, a special new year reporters roundtable helps you catch up on Ohio politics and public policy.

Food allergies among children in the U.S. have risen in recent decades, and 2018 was no exception. That’s according to a new study out of Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, which found nearly eight percent of all U.S. children suffer from food allergies. Today on All Sides, food and allergies and children, arts in education as a prescription for health, and more on Wellness Wednesday.

After a seven-year run as the head football coach at Ohio State, Urban Meyer will be stepping down after the team’s final game on January 1st. Meyer cited health issues and his suspension earlier this year as reasons for his transition out of coaching. Today on All Sides, Meyer’s decision and the legacy he leaves behind at OSU.

Economists have warned about the possibility of another recession happening in the near future. While the unemployment rate continues to drop, fears still remain over the readiness of Ohio’s unemployment compensation fund, which pays jobless benefits to laid-off workers. Today on All Sides, we consider what happens when the next recession hits.

Join guest host Christopher Purdy for Columbus Metropolitan Library’s latest quick picks and more.

The Central Ohio housing market remains one of the hottest in the nation. Home prices continued to climb in Columbus over the summer, with the capital city sitting well and above the state average. That’s good news if you’re in the market to sell. Not so much if you’re looking to buy. Today on All Sides, traversing the real estate market in Central Ohio. Guests Rob Vogt , Real estate analyst based in Columbus, Vogt Strategic Insights Todd Helpbringer , President, Helpbringer Mortgage Services

Winter can be cold, rainy and cloudy, but when the night sky is clear, the months of December and January are among the best for stargazing. So grab your jacket, hat and gloves and head outside for a rare show. Today on All Sides, find out which star constellations are most visible in clear winter night skies. Guest: Tom Burns , former director of Ohio Wesleyan University Perkins Observatory

Stepping outside on an Ohio summer day means running into bugs at every turn. Some are beautiful such as lightning bugs or butterflies while others can be pests. Join us on All Sides as we discuss summer insects with Mark "The BugMan" Burman. Guests: Mark Berman, founder of BUGMAN Education