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Tech Tuesday: Several companies competing to have the top AI model Mar 24, 2026

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The race to become AI’s No. 1 AI model continues.

Competitors include Grok, ChatGPT and Claude. One less famous company is Anthropic and their controversial idea of “constitutional AI.”

COVID taught us the complexities of the supply chain, and what happens when there are disruptions. We will discuss technology and its role in shaping the supply chain with one of its leading companies, DHL.

Known for its massive deals, Amazon’s annual spring sale is coming up.

Guests:

Maxwell Zeff, senior writer, WIRED
Mark Kunar, CEO, DHL Supply Chain, North America
Russell Holly, director of commerce content, CNET

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Aging out of the foster care system Mar 24, 2026

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At any given time, 400,000 children in the United States are in foster care.

Their reasons for being in the system can include abuse, neglect or abandonment.

Children typically age out of the system at age 18, though some states allow them to remain until 21, or in some cases 26.

We’re talking about the foster care system and the challenges young people face when they age out of the system.

Ohio offers a Bridges program to help young adults with the transition from foster care to being an independent adult.

Guests:

Maggie Stevens, president & CEO, Foster Success
Kara Wente, director, Ohio Department of Children and Youth

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Weekly Reporter Roundtable: What’s next for intoxicating hemp products and THC drinks in Ohio? Mar 23, 2026

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What’s next for intoxicating hemp products and THC drinks in Ohio?

A new law took effect Friday that makes significant changes to marijuana use and bans low-level THC hemp products.

The question has been raised after a last-minute ballot measure attempt failed.

An Ohio House committee advances legislation to restore the state’s 24-hour waiting period before an abortion even though the restriction is currently blocked in court.

Ohio has become the 19^thstate to ban ranked choice voting.

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

Guests:

Sarah Donaldson, reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau
Andrew Tobias, reporter, Signal Ohio
Morgan Trau, reporter, News 5 Cleveland

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All Sides Weekend: Books Mar 20, 2026

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Spring has officially sprung. With a new season, the time is perfect to turn over a new leaf, or a new page, and begin a new book.

Join All Sides Weekend host Christopher Purdy and his guests for some worthwhile suggestions on what you should read next.

Host:

Christopher Purdy, Classical 101 Morning Host

Guests:

Kassie Rose, WOSU Book Critic
Kris Hickey, youth services coordinator, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Michelle Herman, professor emerita creative writing, Ohio State University

Fascinating Ohio: a crisis nursery director, an artist and service dog trainer Mar 19, 2026

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Providence House, a nonprofit organization in Cleveland, calls itself a crisis nursery, a facility that provides emergency shelter care to children whose parents/guardians cannot care for them due to crises.

It’s the first of its kind in Ohio and one of the nation's longest-operating crisis nurseries.

By day,Charles Crabtree is a maintenance technician at Capital University, but within him beats the heart of an artist whose work is on display.

4 Paws for Ability is a facility in Xenia that trains service dogs for veterans, children and those with disabilities. Each dog is specifically trained to each person's needs. The organization matches 12 service dogs annually.

We'll get to know all of these people on this edition of Fascinating Ohio.

Guests:

Natalie Leek, president/CEO, Providence House
Charles Crabtree, artist/maintenance technician, Capital University
Jennifer Lutes, executive director, 4 Paws for Ability

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Political journalist Ken Rudin Mar 19, 2026

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A top intelligence official has resigned and on the way out said “Iran posed no imminent threat,” to the U.S.

President Donald Trump ran for reelection on the promise of lower prices and no wars.

Meanwhile, Trump and his administration are doing all they can to not call it a war.

Prices have not come down and could be increasing as U.S. strikes on Iran continue.

Also, could a blue wave happen in this year’s midterm elections?

We’re talking national politics with Ken Rudin, host of the "Political Junkie" podcast.

Guest:

Ken Rudin, political journalist/host of the "Political Junkie" podcast

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Why is there so much bad leadership within organizations? Mar 18, 2026

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Former Ohio State President Ted Carter became the eighth president or chancellor in the 18-member Big Ten conference to exit in a little over a year.

Whether it’s business, politics or education, we’ve been seeing a crisis of leadership.

On this hour of All Sides, we’re discussing why there is so much bad leadership within organizations and why unqualified people rise to the top.

Guests:

A.R. “Elango” Elangovan, associate vice-president, executive lead of OGE and UVic's Global Engagement Strategy, University of Victoria, British Columbia
Galen Emanuele, team, culture and leadership expert/founder, Shift Yes

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What's causing high drug prices in the US? Mar 18, 2026

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Here’s one thing Americans agree on: drug prices are out of control.

In fact, it’s the fastest growing area of healthcare spending. Consider this: half the people in the U.S. take at least one prescription drug.

Why isn’t there an easier fix? President Trump has launched TrumpRx, and touted its benefits on his recent trip to Ohio.

He’s tapped into an issue with broad bipartisan support, but does his namesake solution work as advised?

We’re talking about prescription drugs and sticker shock and how Ohio is trying to provide relief.

Why can other countries deliver drugs for lower prices?

Guests:

Juliette Cubanski, deputy director, program on Medicare policy, KFF
Ben Link, vice president of pharmacy, 3 Axis Advisors
Tracy Ramey, chapter lead, OhioInsulin4all

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Tech Tuesday: Neil deGrasse Tyson Mar 17, 2026

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Few have done more to popularize and bring science to a level for everyone to understand than Neil deGrasse Tyson.

He will host the “Cosmic Perspective” here in Columbus next week.

But what does he have to say about the future of space exploration and about scientists here on Earth?

We’re talking with him today on Tech Tuesday.

When it’s a touch-screen world, everyone clicking through daily chats and tasks, what about those who can’t see the screen? How do they navigate digital life?

Amazon unveils a new personality for Alexa: Meet her adults-only "Sassy" side.

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