All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast

It's common knowledge that seafood is healthy, but what types of seafood are best and how to pick them out at the grocery store is not. Some varieties of seafood, such as scallops and tilapia, don't contain high amounts omega-3 fatty acids, which are one of the main nutrients associated with seafood. Today we'll discuss how to safely choose seafood, racial disparities in breast cancer rates and fatty liver disease. Guests: Carol DeSantis , Director, Breast and Gynecological Cancer Surveillance

Author and journalist Thomas Frank accurately predicted the outcome of the 2016 election. His most recent book, "Listen, Liberal" outlined the ways that the Democratic Party has failed to address the needs of working-class individuals during the past 24 years. Today we'll discuss the future of the Democratic Party and what it can do to still pursue its agenda in a GOP controlled Congress and White House. Guest: Thomas Frank , author, " Listen, Liberal " Event: Thomas Frank will be speaking at

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the invention of the microwave. The microwave revolutionized home cooking, and it would be difficult to find a home today that doesn't have one. Despite their widespread usage, however, many myths about the dangers of microwave radiation prevail. Today we'll talk about the history of the microwave and some radiation myths, how artificial intelligence and beauty intersect and other tech news. Guests: Timothy J. Jorgensen , Director of the Health Physics and

More than 71 percent of Ohio voters supported a new bipartisan system to redraw state legislative district lines. Issue 1 tackled gerrymandering at the Statehouse and won in all 88 counties in 2015. The issue was ultimately put on the backburner, with no action being taken by legislators in the Ohio House and Senate. The issue has been brought up again by Ohio Senator Frank LaRose (R-Copley), who introduced a joint resolution that would require districts to be redrawn according to new statehouse

Today at 11am. NASA recently discovered seven Earth-like exoplanets orbiting a star 40 light years away from Earth. Any one of the planets could possibly harbor life, but the three outermost planets lying in the star's "habitable zone" have the most likely chance. Whether they do or don't, this discovery will give scientists insight about the conditions under which life is able to evolve. We'll talk about this discovery and other space news this hour with a panel of guests.

In Lancaster, Ohio, the glass-making factory Anchor Hocking was the source of economic prosperity for almost a century. When it was taken over by the Newell Corporation in 1987 that prosperity began to dwindle, and now the town's economy is struggling to stay afloat. Today we'll discuss how that acquisition and economic greed may have contributed to the struggles of those in Lancaster.

On the Origin of Species, published in 1859 by Charles Darwin, was both criticized and praised and has since become a foundational component of modern biology. In a book entitled The Book That Changed America: How Darwin's Theory of Evolution Ignited a Nation, author Randall Fuller explores the influence of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species in 19th-century America. Today, we talk to Randall Fuller about how Darwin's book changed America in unexpected ways.

By the year 2040, the population of elderly people in Ohio is expected to grow by 50 percent, but the number of caregivers will not grow with it. This growing and diversifying age group has many implications on future policy regarding everything from economics to healthcare. Today we'll discuss what problems the aging population faces in central Ohio and what's being done to serve that community.

Studies have shown that disadvantaged teens who participate in mentorship programs are much more likely to succeed later in life than those who don't, but it can often be a struggle to match young mentees with adult mentors. In Columbus, organizations and individuals are working to connect these two groups in creative ways. Today we'll discuss how mentorship programs are impacting young people in Columbus with a panel of guests. Guests: Dr. Sarah Schwartz , Assistant Professor of Psychology,

This year more African-Americans than ever have been nominated for Oscar awards. Although this is a big step for the awards show that is historically dominated by white films, many still believe that the film industry needs to do much more to highlight diverse stories and experiences. Today we'll discuss how black cinema is on the rise and how the film industry can work to continue including more diverse voices and stories. Guests: Gil Robertson , co-founder and President, African American Film

Those who suffer from seasonal allergies may have noticed allergy season coming earlier and lasting longer every year. This phenomenon could be attributed to climate change, and it will likely only get worse in the years to come. Today we'll discuss the affect of climate change on allergy season, how wearable tech could soon affect health insurance plans and more. Guests: Dr. Leonard Bielory , specialist in allergy and immunology, Rutgers Center of Environmental Prediction Dr. Andrew D. Boyd ,

Columbus and Minneapolis have the largest Somali refugee populations in the United States. Both cities face different concerns when integrating refugees into their local population, and the both have taken different approaches to the integration challenge. Today we'll talk about what these cities may be able to learn from each other when settling refugees from Somalia. Stefanie Chambers , author, “ Somalis in the Twin Cities and Columbus: Immigrant Incorporation in New Destinations ” Jibril

Mark Zuckerberg published a more than 6,000-word-long manifesto on Thursday outlining the goals he has for Facebook and how he sees the social media platform developing to serve its users in the future. The manifesto has been critiqued for being vague and long, but it gives an idea of how Zuckerberg sees his company contributing to the spread of globalization and shaping communities across the world. Today we'll discuss Zuckerberg's manifesto, the past and future of WiFi and more. Guests: Steven

An Easton-area developer is set to receive a $68 million tax break for new construction. A small portion of that amount will funnel more money into the surrounding Linden neighborhood. Tax abatements such as these are often used to improve developing neighborhoods, but schools and residents may have to pay the price by paying more in property taxes and not receiving as many benefits. Join us today as we talk about the pros and cons of tax abatements with a panel of guests. Guests: Rick Rouan ,

Common wisdom suggests that children are to learn from adults, not the other way around. A new book challenges this belief and proposes the idea of childing - using the worldview children to foster development throughout adulthood. Today we'll discuss the idea of childing with the author of "The Philosophy of Childing: Unlocking Creativity, Curiosity, and Reason through the Wisdom of Our Youngest." Guest: Christopher Phillips, author, " The Philosophy of Childing: Unlocking Creativity, Curiosity