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More protein? More fiber? What diet trends should you follow? Apr 30, 2026

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Pop-tarts, Cheerios, Eggo waffles, and Starbucks lattes. What do they have in common? They all now have protein versions of the original product.

Walking through a grocery store and ordering at restaurants you can't help but notice protein this and protein that.

But by the time you had the option to order off Chipotle’s high-protein menu, fiber came along.

The risk of colon cancer is increasing in younger ages, and fiber is a key factor. About 95% of American adults and children do not consume the recommended amounts. This has gained attention on social media.

Social media has surfaced terms like protein and fiber “maxxing,” focused on consuming high amounts of these nutrients.

It's true, protein and fiber are both very important. But how much is too much? And how do we know which social media diet trends to trust and which ones are just junk?

Guests:

Ari Bond, lab operations analyst and human nutrition instructor, Ohio State University
Candace Pumper, registered dietitian, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Daiva E. Nielsen, PhD, Canada Research Chair in Ingestive Behavior/associate professor, School of Human Nutrition, McGill University

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Are data centers good for Ohio? Apr 29, 2026

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More than 200 data centers are located across Ohio.

The rapid rate of data center expansion brings to the forefront a host of issues, from land use to power and water consumption to economic benefits.

Today, we’re talking about the pros and cons and how Ohio is addressing them, as rural residents and others mobilize in hopes of bringing the issue to voters.

Guests:

Austin Baurichter, Brown County attorney leading anti-data center amendment effort
Jeffrey Bielicki, associate professor/research lead on sustainable energy, Ohio State Sustainability Institute
Dan Diorio, vice president of state policy, Data Center Coalition

Tech Tuesday: What's behind the drop in computer science majors? Apr 28, 2026

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For years, computer science was the hottest college major, outpacing all others and was considered the golden ticket to a lucrative job.

Then why has enrollment dropped significantly? Because computers aren’t going away.

Dublin, Marysville and Union County have teamed up to create an innovation hub known as The Beta District.

As the name suggests, it’s a place where new tech ideas get tested, tweaked and launched involving smarter and safer mobility.

We’ll learn more about this initiative.

Parents can now see what topics teens are exploring with AI.

Guests:

Shira Ovide, technology reporter, The Washington Post
Doug McCollough, executive director, The Beta District
Russell Holly, director of commerce content, CNET

Can we free ourselves from our dependency on cars? Apr 28, 2026

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While they weren’t designed with automobiles in mind, cities have been overtaken by cars.

The dominance of cars on our streets and highways changed America. But can we get along without cars?

We’ll speak with Life After Cars co-authors and “The War on Cars" podcast co-hosts Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon.

They look at the damage cars have had on our society and better modes of transportation. But is a life without cars possible in Columbus?

Guests:

Sarah Goodyear, co-host, "War on Cars" podcast/co-author, Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile
Doug Gordon, co-host, "War on Cars" podcast/co-author, Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile

(Photo: Alexander Popov / Unsplash)

Untangled: Planning for the workers of tomorrow Apr 27, 2026

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We’ve all heard the buzzwords: AI, automation, and hybrid.

But behind the tech are the people who will actually drive our world forward.

Join us for Untangled from All Sides as we look past the headlines to ask: Are we actually ready for the workers of tomorrow?

From the classroom to the boardroom, we’re mapping out the skills, the shifts and the mindset needed to thrive in a world that hasn't even been built yet.

Is there such a thing as a 'future-proof' workforce? We’re talking about how we prepare today’s students for jobs that don't exist yet and how we ensure no one gets left behind.

Guests:

Scot McLemore, vice president for talent strategy, Columbus State Community College
Lisa Gray, president, Ohio Excels
Matt Damschroder, director, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

Weekly Reporter Roundtable: Columbus has mixed reaction after NWSL team announcement Apr 27, 2026

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Columbus and Franklin County offer up big bucks to bring a National Women’s Soccer League team to town, but not everyone is happy with the deal.

What did we learn from the final report on Ted Carter’s hasty departure from Ohio State University?

Ohio’s nursing homes are increasingly discharging patients to homeless shelters. Why is that?

A primary election is days away. Early voting continues as campaign ads and rhetoric heat up. Polling shows key races are close and votes cast for one Republican longshot candidate for governor won’t count.

Plus, the push to abolish property taxes: where things stand as opponents join forces.

We're talking about all of these key issues on this week's Reporter Roundtable.

Guests:

Mark Ferenchik, news director, WOSU Public Media
Haley BeMiller, state government and politics reporter, The Columbus Dispatch
Jake Zuckerman, reporter, Signal Ohio
Susan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal

All Sides Weekend: Books Apr 24, 2026

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Join host Christopher Purdy and his guests for their monthly book discussion. They’ll offer up their recommendations for your next book club selection or your nightstand book queue.

They’ll also preview the Columbus Indie Bookstore Crawl happening this weekend as well as an early preview of this summer's Columbus Book Festival.

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