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:

 Off the Cliff | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3005

Released more than 25 years ago, the film Thelma and Louise defied the odds in ever getting made in the first place. And in the long run, it was a blip on the screen when it comes to films that feature women in strong protagonist roles. Of the top 100 grossing films in 2017, just one in four featured female leads. Today, we discuss the impact Thelma and Louise had on Hollywood and where the industry stands today in the continuing wake of the "Me Too" movement. Guest: Becky Aikman, author “Off

 Young Birders | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2966

Birding is about more than looking to the sky or the nearest thicket. The popular pastime also is focused on conservation of the habitat, the wetlands and wildlife areas that attract and harbor birds -- be they migratory or year-round denizens. That makes grooming the next generation of birders imperative for the likes of Kim Kaufman of the Black Swamp Bird Observatory in northwest Ohio. Kaufman started the Black Swamp Bird Observatory Ohio Young Birders Club, and her group has organized the

 Wellness Wednesday: Alcohol Related Deaths, Breakups, Flavored Tobacco and Vape | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2949

The Food and Drug Administration proposed restrictions on flavored e-cigarettes and tobacco products last week. Flavoring such products has become a staple in the tobacco and vaping industry to draw in customers. A new study published this week found that vaping likely leads to smoking. Today on All Sides, how flavoring tobacco and vaping products came to be, and more on Wellness Wednesday.

 Affordable Care Act in 2018 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2957

Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives in the midterms earlier this month. Their campaign messages focused heavily on healthcare for Americans. Now that they’re in power, Republicans chances to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act are squashed. Along with federal protection, Idaho, Nebraska, and Utah, voted to expand Medicaid in the most recent election. Today on All Sides, where healthcare stands in American and what to expect in 2019.

 Tech Tuesday: Facebook Scandal, Safe Online Shopping And More | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2923

Following a New York Times investigation into Facebook’s knowledge of Russian hacking, the tech giant is yet again in hot water. Facebook failed to disclose its knowledge of security breaches from Russian-linked accounts during the 2016 election. And when faced with backlash after the scandal started, the companies hired a firm from Washington, Definers Public Affairs, to discredit critics. Today on All Sides, Facebook’s latest scandal, safety while online shopping and more on Tech Tuesday.

 Ohio State President Michael Drake | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2956

The Ohio State Board of trustees last week listened to the testimonies of seven former students who accused former university physician Richard Strauss of sexual abuse. While the victims detailed their frustrations with Ohio State over the university’s handling of the investigation, the meeting marked the first time the trustees heard directly from the victims in a public setting. Beyond investigations, Ohio State continues serve students on campus. This Thanksgiving, Ohio State’s Office of

 Holiday Cooking, Turkey And More | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2954

Water, salt, bay leaves, and spices is all you need to brine a turkey for Thanksgiving. Brining is a key component of Thanksgiving preparation, as is the stuffing and cranberry sauce. Today on All Sides, holiday cooking, new recipes and old favorites.

 Reporter Roundtable | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2957

Republicans mostly sweeped Ohio’s midterm elections, but by narrower margins than in recent years, which suggests that although the blue wave didn’t manifest here, there was a ripple. Today on All Sides Weekly Reporter Roundtable we consider the numbers and look ahead.

 All Sides Weekend: Board Games Make A Comeback | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2956

Tabletop and board games, from Dungeons and Dragons to Monopoly, have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years. Today on All Sides Weekend with host Clare Roth, we discuss why we love them, even in the digital age.

 A Map Of Myself With Sara Rashed And Larry Smith | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2956

Denison University second-year student Sara Abou Rashed was exposed to violence, war and hatred at a young age growing up in Syria.

 2018 Midterm Election Results And More With Journalist Ken Rudin | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2957

The full depth of the blue wave that appeared to sweep much of the country outside of Ohio on Election Day is starting to be felt as the picture grows grimmer for Republicans. An at-first modest Democratic majority in the U.S. House has grown stronger with the party on track to gain as many as 40 seats when the counting is over. And the Democratic losses in the U.S. Senate are fewer after Arizona elections officials declared Democrat Kyrsten Sinema the winner on Monday. Coming up, political

 Dementia Care, Study On Same-Gender Couples And Strategies For Depression | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2885

The number of married or cohabiting same-gender couples in the United States increased by 45 percent between 2008 and 2014. But little is known about why their health tends to lag behind that of other Americans. The stress of discrimination toward societal minorities is the suspected culprit. Today on Wellness Wednesday, we hear about a first-of-its-kind study by Ohio State and Bowling Green State University to help explain the disparities.

 Amazon's Second Headquarters | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2961

Amazon has passed on central Ohio for its second major headquarters. The online retail giant instead chose two other sites, one in northern Virginia and the other in New York City for what has been touted as the single biggest economic development project in a generation. The new pair of east coast headquarters between them will see as many as 50,000 new jobs and $5 billion of investment. Today on All Sides, we measure the impact of a slit headquarters and how central Ohio fell short in the race

 Author Wil Haygood And Tigerland | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2919

In 1968, Columbus’s East High School was one of many segregated schools in Ohio. Columbus native and author Wil Haygood writes in his new book about his experiences growing up amongst racial tensions and witnessing the high school’s basketball and baseball teams win state championships, defeating richer, whiter schools across the state. Today on All Sides, we discuss “Tigerland: 1968-1969: A City Divided, a Nation Torn Apart, and a Magical Season of Healing,” with Wil Haygood. Guests : Wil

 Record-Breaking Women in Congress | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2957

Women are breaking records for political leadership in the U.S. after the latest election cycle. With results still coming in, at least 118 women will serve in the 116th Congress come the start of the new year. The next Congress will also feature a record number of women of color, the first Native American and Muslim women, and the youngest woman ever elected to a congressional seat. Today on All Sides, we discuss the future of women in politics.

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