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Weekly Reporter Roundtable: Fracking approved under acres of public land in Ohio Jul 06, 2026

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Over shouts from environmental activists, an Ohio commission gives the go-ahead for several bidders to frack under thousands of acres of public lands.

These areas include state parks, wildlife areas and a prison in leasing deals that bring millions into the state’s coffers.

Plus, a new law will speed up the state’s oil and gas permitting process among other changes.

Sen. Bernie Moreno wants to do what the Supreme Court didn’t: restrict automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S.

We check in on the governor’s race.

And how did Ohio observe America's 250^thbirthday?

Guests:

Sarah Donaldson, reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau
Jeremy Pelzer, chief politics reporter, Cleveland.com
Shane Stegmiller, reporter, Hannah News Service

(photo: Julia Grant / The Allegheny Front)

Fascinating Ohio: An author, safety entrepreneur and trauma researcher Jul 02, 2026

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After writing more than 150 books, Columbus native Michael J. Rosen is still not done. He continues writing children's books and adult poetry.

Beyond writing, he is an artist of many forms, and a teacher. We’ll learn about all of his trades and more.

Sometimes, it just takes one person to change something many people overlook. For Melanie Barrett, her late sister inspired her to create a company dedicated to making safe and stylish outerwear for people in wheelchairs.

Research suggests that African American girls are significantly exposed to more traumatic stressors than children of other racial groups.

That’s the statistic that inspires Black Girl Rising, a research project exploring urban adolescent African American girls’ experiences.

It's all part of this week's Fascinating Ohio.

Guests:

Michael J. Rosen, author
Melanie Barrett, founder, Bailey Bug
Fran Frazier, founder/executive director, Black Girl Rising

Former Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman Jul 02, 2026

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The architect of much of Columbus today is credited to four-time mayor Michael Coleman, who continues to influence the direction of Ohio’s largest metropolitan area.

We’re talking with him, as he steps away from his lobbying role, after helping to seal the deal on the city's National Women’s Soccer League, a move that was both cheered and criticized.

Coleman has also spent time recently helping to plan Ohio’s celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

Guest:

Michael Coleman, former Columbus mayor

Changing trends in workplace culture Jul 01, 2026

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It’s been six years since workplaces were completely upended by COVID-19.

Concepts like full remote work and a new trend, “micro-shifting," would have been foreign to workers only a decade ago.

However, completely shifting how people work has some questioning what works best for them.

From unorthodox schedules going against the traditional 9 to 5 to new methods in how work gets done, how are people working in 2026?

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Ohio's death penalty debate Jul 01, 2026

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Governor DeWine wants to abolish the death penalty in Ohio.

It’s a movement that’s gaining momentum nationally, but one that’s fraught with moral, religious and political considerations. Not to mention economic ones, too.

But where you come down on the issue depends on what justice looks like to you.

And the answer isn’t that simple. We’re peeling back the layers surrounding the debate on this hour of All Sides.

Guests:

Julie Carr Smyth, government and politics reporter, The Associated Press
Kevin Werner, executive director, Ohioans to Stop Executions
Rev. Dr. Crystal Walker, co-chair, Ohioans to Stop Executions
Louis Tobin, executive director, Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association

(photo: Kiichiro Sato / AP)

Tech Tuesday: The science behind FIFA's real grass requirement for all World Cup games Jun 30, 2026

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The World Cup is the most watched sporting event globally and is played every four years.

FIFA, the international governing body of soccer, mandates that the game is played on real grass pitches. The maintenance of real grass fields can be a logistic and scientific feat, but turf grass specialists are up to the task.

With an increasingly globalized world, new standards and mandates make it increasingly confusing to complete your pre-trip checklists.

It is hard to keep all your travel information in one place—or at least it used to be.

Smart glasses are becoming increasingly stylish and affordable. Maybe the next pair of sunglasses you buy will be able to take videos and let you listen to music.

Americans now spend more than $1,300 on subscriptions annually. Xbox is raising prices again due to a global memory shortage.

We're talking about all these topics on this week's Tech Tuesday.

Guests:

John Sorochan, distinguished professor, plant sciences, University of Tennessee
Cara Laban, creator, TravelReddi app
Russell Holly, Director of Commerce Content, CNET

Many Ohio schools permanently close as the academic year ends Jun 30, 2026

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When the school year wrapped up, it also marked the end of the line for several Columbus City Schools buildings.

The district plans to shut down eight buildings over the next few years to plug a massive budget deficit.

CCS is not alone. Cleveland is closing 18 of its school buildings. It’s not just K-12 schools feeling the squeeze.

Several smaller colleges are staring down mergers or total closures.

People are calling this era of education “The Big Shrink.”

We're discussing the topic on this hour of All Sides.

Guests:

Conor Morris, reporter/producer, Ideastream Public Media
Dr. Russell Brown, chief of strategy and performance, Columbus City Schools
Ethan Ris, associate professor, Higher Education Administration, University of Nevada, Reno

Examining the influence of AI in higher education Jun 29, 2026

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“Know your enemy” seems to be the new approach to artificial intelligence.

At first, academic institutions reacted to AI with fear and concern. Now, AI is being integrated and accepted across universities.

Last year, the California State University System entered into a contract with OpenAI to provide students, faculty and staff with ChatGPT Edu. The contract was recently renewed despite many students and professor encouraging the university not to continue the deal.

Just recently, here in Ohio, the University of Cincinnati did the same, offering BearcatGPT to all their students and faculty for free.

Ohio State University is no exception. The AI Fluency initiative is in full swing and has recently broadened into the Arts and Humanities AI Institute.

Should universities conform to AI in academic spaces? What are the potential negative consequences of AI use in higher education?

We're taking a deep dive into the subject of AI's impact on higher education on this hour of All Sides.

Guests:

Linda Kinstler, reporter, New York Times
Chris Coleman, director, Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design, Ohio State
Martha Kenney, women and gender studies professor, San Francisco State University
Martha Lincoln, anthropology professor, San Francisco State University

Weekly Reporter Roundtable: What's next for Haitian immigrants in Ohio after TPS is struck down? Jun 29, 2026

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What happens to the thousands of Haitian immigrants in Ohio and elsewhere after the Supreme Court gave the green light for immediate deportations?

The court ruled 6-3 along ideological lines in a case challenging the decision by former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to end temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian nationals.

Gov. Mike DeWine goes against his fellow Republicans by striking down a bill that would’ve forced mail-in voters to show photo ID.

These topics and lots more are being discussed during this week's Reporter Roundtable.

Guests:

Kathryn Mobley, education and political reporter, WYSO
Jo Ingles, senior reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau
Laura Bischoff, politics and state government reporter, The Columbus Dispatch
Susan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal

(photo: Luis Andres Henao / AP)

All Sides Weekend: Arts and Culture Jun 26, 2026

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The summer season has officially arrived in central Ohio.

Along with the regularly high temperatures, there is plenty of creative heat moving through the local arts community.

For this week's edition of All Sides Weekend: Arts and Culture, join Classical 101 Morning Host Christopher Purdy and his guests for a preview of arts and cultural events happening around central Ohio.

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