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Brad Ryan shares story of visiting all of America's national parks with his grandmother Jun 17, 2026

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When Ohio native and Ohio State alum Brad Ryan’s parents got divorced, it ripped his family apart.

But he found a way to reconnect with his estranged grandmother by way of visiting all of America's national parks.

The journey made them famous. At 93 years old, Grandma Joy became the oldest person to visit all 63 national parks, even the one in American Samoa. She achieved this goal thanks to her grandson and his Ford Escape, which took them across thousands of miles and through dozens of states.

Ryan has turned their story of adventure and connection into a book: Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time.

He joins us on this hour of All Sides to discuss his travels with his grandmother.

Guest:

Brad Ryan, author, Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time

What's Ohio’s contribution to America’s 250th anniversary celebration? Jun 17, 2026

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On July 4, America will mark its 250^thbirthday.

Across the country, states are planning celebrations highlighting their unique contributions to America.

From aviation to presidents to music, Ohio has made significant contributions to America.

On this hour of All Sides, we’ll talk about Ohio’s plans to celebrate America's semi-quincentennial.

Guests:

Todd Kleismit, executive director, America 250 — Ohio Commission
Taylor Tomu, community outreach manager, America 250 -- Ohio Commission
Bobby Miller, director of production, Columbus Association of the Performing Arts

Tech Tuesday: Central Ohio recycling plant pauses operations after multiple EPA violations Jun 16, 2026

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There are many different methods that companies use to recycle those plastic water bottles you toss in the blue bin. One of those ways is called chemical recycling.

But one company that was doing chemical recycling in central Ohio, is both using heat -- and taking heat and is now suspending operations.

In the new Toy Story 5 movie, it’s a battle for play time between beloved toys Woody, Buzz and the gang – and a tablet named Lily Pad.

It’s a dilemma that’s playing out in real life, and that got us wondering about tech, animation, and pop culture.

Apple promised in 2024 we would have AI-operated Siri. Two years later, they are finally delivering: not only new AI features, but also compensation for some customers who were told their new iPhones would have those features.

We're discussing these topics during this week's Tech Tuesday.

Guests:

Doug Swift, assistant professor, Denison University/reporter, The Reporting Project
Tiffany Knoell, associate teaching professor, Department of Popular Culture, Bowling Green State University
Russell Holly, director of commerce content, CNET

(photo: Keith Srakocic/AP)

Central Ohio Transit Authority President and CEO Monica Téllez-Fowler Jun 16, 2026

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The Columbus metropolitan area is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States.

The Central Ohio Transit Authority, better known as COTA, has many projects underway to make getting around the area easier.

We're talking with COTA President and CEO Monica Téllez-Fowler to find out about those initiatives on this hour of All Sides.

Guest:

Monica Tellez-Fowler, president and chief executive officer, Central Ohio Transit Authority

Columbus Landmark's 2026 Most Endangered Sites list Jun 15, 2026

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Columbus Landmark has released its 2026 Most Endangered Sites list.

Included are the Fairwood Elementary School on Columbus’ east side and the Beacon Building downtown.

The buildings are a connection to the city’s past, provide character, and attract development and tourism.

However, while they may appear solidly built, letting them sit abandoned leaves them vulnerable to vandalism, declining property values, and loss of revenue for the city.

Coming up, we’re talking about the most endangered sites in the city and what can be done to save them.

Guests:

Chris Hune, CEO of Columbus Landmarks Foundation
Dale Ward, construction manager with Small Nation
Frank Quinn, director of preservation for Heritage Ohio

Weekly reporter roundtable: FBI raids offices of Ohio voter rights group Jun 15, 2026

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The FBI searched the Cleveland offices of Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a group that organizes political and voter engagement activities for left-leaning and progressive causes.

Before Ohio lawmakers left for their summer recess, they made a big push to try to crack down on types of welfare fraud, with new restrictions on both Medicaid and SNAP benefits.

However, their efforts to eliminate tax credits for data centers were hampered by a 40-year, 100% sales tax credit agreed to by then-Gov. John Kasich’s administration during his second term. That tax break to Google, Amazon and Meta and other companies has cost the state an estimated $2.3 billion.

We'll discuss this and more on the Weekly Reporter Roundtable show.

Guests:

Karen Kasler, bureau chief of the Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau
Andrew Tobias, state government and politics reporter for Signal Ohio
Megan Henry, reporter for the Ohio Capital Journal

(Photo: Samantha Hendrickson/AP)

All Sides Weekend: Books Jun 12, 2026

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The heat is on here in central Ohio. As the temperatures rise, many people are seeking relief. Part of the plan can include a good book, whether you read outdoors by the pool or inside under a fan or central air.

All Sides Weekend Host Christopher Purdy and his guests will share some book suggestions you might want to consider adding to your stack of must-read titles.

Host:

Christopher Purdy, Classical 101 Morning Host

Guests:

Kassie Rose, WOSU Book Critic
Kris Hickey, youth services coordinator, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Michelle Hermann, author and Ohio State professor of English emerita

Weekly Reporter Roundtable: Ohio property tax amendment petitioners lack needed signatures Jun 08, 2026

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An effort to abolish property taxes in Ohio runs out of time — for now. The group collecting signatures to put an amendment on the November ballot to eliminate property taxes in Ohio says it has fallen short of the number needed to qualify.

How big a problem is fraud in Ohio? It depends on who you ask. Trump administration officials traveled to Columbus last week to say it's widespread and significant.

For years, Ohio State has fought hard to limit the financial damage of the sex abuse committed by former OSU team doctor Richard Strauss. Last week, came word that the fight is nearing its end.

We're talking about all of these topics on this week's reporter roundtable with guest host, WOSU Public Media's Director of Radio Mike Thompson.

Guest Host:

Mike Thompson, host of the Snollygoster podcast and Columbus on the Record

Guests:

Jo Ingles, senior reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau
Jessie Balmert, state government and politics reporter, The Columbus Dispatch
Shane Stegmiller, reporter, Hannah News Service

Recovery journey from drug addiction: Eric Zimmer discusses his new book Jun 01, 2026

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From heroin to healing to hosting.

In 1994, Eric Zimmer walked through the doors of Maryhaven, an addiction treatment center in central Ohio, as a client seeking help for heroin addiction. Today, he is an author, teacher, speaker and the creator of "The One You Feed" podcast.

Fifty million podcast downloads later, Zimmer shares what recovery really teaches.

Zimmer has a new book called How A Little Becomes A Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life.

He joins All Sides to talk about his new book. He will also discuss his journey from being a client at Maryhaven to returning decades later in recovery and now partnering with them around his new book.

Guests:

Eric Zimmer, author, How a Little Becomes a Lot/host of "The One You Feed" podcast

Weekly Reporter Roundtable: Will school voucher bill proceed before Ohio lawmakers' summer recess? Jun 01, 2026

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"Take the Dough, We Gotta Know" is the name of a bipartisan bill requiring more oversight into the controversial EdChoice voucher program. But will it go anywhere with mere days until summer recess?

Ohio doesn’t have enough oversight into EdChoice, the state-funded program giving families vouchers for their kids to go to private K-12 schools, according to two state lawmakers who say they want to change that.

Senate Bill 443, introduced last Wednesday by Sen. Bill Blessing (R-Colerain Twp.) and Sen. Kent Smith (D-Euclid), would establish a dozen new accountability measures.

Data centers in Ohio will no longer enjoy a key tax break at least for now.

The pause, announced by Gov. Mike DeWine comes as lawmakers discuss the industry’s future here.

As resident anger over data centers builds and lost revenue from combined incentives tops $1 billion, which is far more than was previously known.

A pastor turned Ohio lawmaker pushes a bill named for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The Ohio Supreme Court weighs in on a massive solar project in Madison County on land partially owned by Bill Gates.

Calling all STEM students: the state has $26 million in college scholarships for you.

We're digging into all of these topics on this week's Reporter Roundtable.

Guests:

Sarah Donaldson, reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau
Laura Hancock, politics and policy reporter, Cleveland.com
Jake Zuckerman, reporter, Signal Ohio

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