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Fascinating Ohio: a jazz nonprofit leader, a radiologist, an anti-poverty program leader May 28, 2026

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People have said “jazz is dead” for decades now, but Columbus is proof against that assertion.

A Tribe for Jazz, a nonprofit organization, is on a mission to preserve the music's legacy and advance the future of jazz through visual storytelling, performances, education and community engagement.

After his wife was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, a Columbus radiologist found himself in need of help and information.

His experience led him to create EnergizeCare, an organization offering support for caregivers and individuals living with early-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

Since its creation in 2011, Marion Matters has helped more than 300 people out of poverty. The organization provides individuals with skills and training through educational programs and coaching. We will learn more about what the work they do.

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

Guests:

Stephanie Matthews, executive director, A Tribe for Jazz
Dr. Ken Vitellas, founder, EnergizeCare
Natalie Longmeier, executive director, Marion Matters

Is enough being done to prevent serious traffic crashes in central Ohio? May 28, 2026

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According to Ohio State Highway Patrol's crash database, since Jan. 1, there have already been more than 8,000 traffic crashes in Franklin County. Officials say that's a decrease from last year.

In 2021, the City of Columbus launched its multi-year Vision Zero Action Plan, an initiative aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities by 2030.

The results might be promising for highway traffic, however Columbus streets remain a significant risk for pedestrians and cyclists, especially on wide, high traffic roads like Morse Road and High Street.

We will learn more about what changes the city is trying to make to improve traffic safety on this hour of All Sides.

Guests:

Katherine Swidarski, Vision Zero coordinator
Angela Harden, research and assistant professor, Ohio State University's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Ginger Tornes, founder, Friends and Families for Safe Streets Columbus

What's Columbus' connection with this year's World Cup? May 27, 2026

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World Cup Soccer 2026: We look at the hype and the money behind this super-sized sports event.

How has the United States' management failed/succeeded compared to past years, and why issues like ticket and hotel prices are driving tourists away.

Although Columbus is not hosting official tournament matches, the city is heavily involved in World Cup festivities, featuring a pre-tournament friendly match, international base camps and city-wide watch parties. The Ecuador national team is also training in Columbus.

And Columbus Crew midfielder Max Arfsten has been selected for the United States men’s team for this year's World Cup. Also, former Crew star Cucho Hernandez will suit up for Columbia.

We're talking about it all on this hour of All Sides.

Guests:

Michael Arace, sports journalist and founder, Disrespected Media
Ryan Chen, assistant professor, sports leadership and management, Miami University

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'Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me!' host Peter Sagal May 27, 2026

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As of late, the news is no laughing matter.

Yet, Peter Sagal has carved out a career helping us exercise our brains and our funny bones as host of NPR’s weekly quiz show, “Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me!"

But that’s not his only gig. He’s an author, marathoner and more.

And he’s coming to Columbus on June 7 for an evening of storytelling at the Southern Theatre.

Sagal is talking with us on this hour of All Sides.

Guest:

Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s “Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me!"

Weekly Reporter Roundtable: GOP lawmakers want voters to decide on amendment to photo ID law May 26, 2026

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Ohio law already requires voters to show a valid photo ID.

So why do Republican lawmakers think that language needs to be written into the state constitution by a voter-approved amendment this November?

Speaking of voting, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose experienced first-hand what happens when absentee ballots don’t arrive at the board of elections on time.

A new prosecution team is tapped to retry two former First Energy executives after the first trial ended in a mistrial.

Gov. Mike DeWine has more than 200 days left in his term and said at a recent press event that he’s proudest of his efforts to help children.

We're digging into all of these topics on a special Tuesday edition of the Reporter Roundtable.

Guests:

Jeremy Pelzer, chief politics reporter, Cleveland.com
Susan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal

Tech Tuesday: University of Cincinnati creates its own version of an AI chatbot based on mascot May 26, 2026

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Some colleges and universities are hesitant about students using AI, while others have embraced it.

The University of Cincinnati has created its own version of an AI chatbot, BearcatGPT, becoming the first Ohio university to incorporate their own AI platform for their students.

For most people, networking is vital to the progression of their careers. But is networking equal for all?

We will talk about the factors that play into successful networking and if networking sometimes leads to nowhere, especially in the tech industry.

And we're discussing two recent lawsuits. The first one is Elon Musk's against OpenAI, which was lost due to the timeliness of the suit. The second one is against many kids' dream vacation, Disney, and what it means for the parks.

It's all part of the discussion for this week's Tech Tuesday.

Guests:

Bharath Prabhakaran, vice president and chief digital officer, University of Cincinnati
Ethel Mickey, author and assistant professor of sociology, University of California at San Bernadino
Russell Holly, director of commerce content, CNET

All Sides Weekend: Arts and Culture May 22, 2026

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The arts are always in season in central Ohio.

As the days are getting warmer, creative fever is also getting hotter for many in the local arts scene.

Join host Christopher Purdy and his guests for a preview of arts and cultural events in and around Columbus.

This week, Purdy and his guests preview the annual Columbus Arts Festival and the Columbus Symphony Picnic with the Pops.

Host:

Christopher Purdy, Classical 101 Morning Host

Guests:

Jami Goldstein, chief strategy officer, Greater Columbus Arts Council
Jonathan Parrish, vice president of artistic planning and programs, Columbus Symphony
Eric Gibson, Opera Project Columbus

Fascinating Ohio: A municipal court judge, nonprofit executive director and urban researcher May 21, 2026

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This past November, Ohio inducted their first Muslim judge for the Franklin County Municipal Court.

She has been practicing as a prosecutor in Lancaster and defense attorney with her own practice in Columbus for years.

We’ll learn more about her journey pursuing law as a Bangladeshi Muslim woman.

Founded in 2006, Wild Goose Creative is a nonprofit arts organization that serves as a community space for artists.

They recently announced a new executive director, a curator with years of experience in nonprofit programming and arts education.

Research suggests that urban 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.

Guests:

Ajmeri Hoque, Franklin County Municipal Court Judge
Janelle Bonfour-Mikes, executive director, Wild Goose Creative
Fran Frazier, founder, Black Girl Rising

Why has the US hit a record low fertility rate? May 21, 2026

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Fertility rates are declining around the world, and it's leading to dramatic generational and economic shifts.

Plus, from babies to boomers. As the number of babies being born continues to fall, boomers are aging more gracefully than ever.

This year, the post-World War II babies are turning 80 and they’re changing old age for themselves and future generations.

We're looking at why the U.S. has hit a record low fertility rate on this hour of All Sides.

Guests:

Wendy Manning, co-director, Bowling Green State University's National Center for Family & Marriage Research
Michael Kuhn, Vienna Institute of Demography at the Austrian Academy of Sciences
Luke Yoquinto, science writer and research associate, MIT Age Lab

Summer movie season preview May 20, 2026

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Memorial Day is coming up and America’s summer movie season is starting to pick up.

With major releases like Marvel’s "Spiderman: Brand New Day," Christopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey," and Steven Spielberg’s "Disclosure Day," there’s a lot to look forward to.

What are some of the movies that might not see the reception studios expected and what are some of the biggest trends in the film industry this year?

We're getting a preview of the summer movie season on this hour of All Sides.

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