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The fast evolution of GLP-1 medications raises questions about safety and side effects Mar 05, 2026

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GLP-1 medications are evolving quickly.

There’s no longer just Ozempic and Mounjaro. There are more than five types of the drugs across at least one dozen different brands.

Plus, a new pill version is hitting the market, which is easier to administer than the shots.

As the drugs get cheaper and easier to take, people are asking questions about potential side effects, long-term safety and regulation.

Some experts are also asking how appetite-suppressing medications are changing our relationship with food — and what that means for eating disorders and nutrition

We will unpack the updates, benefits and risks from a medical, nutrition and psychological perspective.

Guests:

Ken Alltucker, consumer health reporter, USA Today
Dr. Aradhna Saraswat, physician/assistant professor, Center for Women’s Health, Wexner Medical Center
Zoe Ross-Nash, PsyD, licensed clinical psychologist/certified eating disorder specialist/founder, Equilibrium Health Advantage

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(photo: David J. Phillip / AP)

Ohio athletes' at the Winter Olympics Mar 04, 2026

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The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics have just wrapped up, and they were exciting as always.

Even more exciting was how much athletes from the Buckeye State showed up during the games.

Ohio athletes dominated events like women’s and men’s hockey.

Ohio also had athletes in sports like skiing and snowboarding.

Who were the other big winners at the games, and how did Italy compare to the likes of Paris and Tokyo?

Looking forward, is Los Angeles ready to bear the torch for the 2028 Olympic Games and what role will Columbus have in the summer games?

Guest:

Amy Bass, professor of sports studies at Manhattanville University

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(photo: Hassan Ammar / AP)

The evolving landscape of legacy media Mar 04, 2026

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Legacy media has been undergoing rapid changes over the last 40 years.

Layoffs at The Washington Post, the fading luster of CBS, the Tiffany network and the last call for mass market paperbacks are the latest disruptions.

A Cleveland.com editorial saying the paper will use more AI in its story writing is causing a lot of buzz.

On this hour of All Sides, we’re talking about what these changes will mean for our consumption of media.

Guests:

Dan Kennedy, professor of journalism, Northeastern University
David Bianculli, TV critic, Fresh Air w/ Terry Gross/professor, Rowan University
Elizabeth Harris, reporter, The New York Times

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(photo: lensw0rld / Adobe Stock)

Tech Tuesday: Melting snow leads to poor air quality Mar 03, 2026

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Ohio recently received large amounts of snow.

When warmer weather came in, the snow melted, leading to dense fog and something unseen: pollution. This invisible effect of the melting snow has led to concern about local air quality.

In 2024, the U.S. surgeon general called for adding warning labels to social media platforms explaining that they may be harmful to younger users.

Social media companies are now being sued for the harm they have caused. We will get an update on the META trial.

There is a shortage of memory chips used in consumer devices such as cellphones. Because of this shortage, cell phone prices are skyrocketing, and less people are buying them.

Guests:

Alec Kownacki, meteorologist, Michigan Department of Environment
Kelly Stonelake, former Meta employee-turned whistleblower/tech accountability advocate
Russell Holly, director of commerce content, CNET

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Victoria's Secret's sexualized culture Mar 03, 2026

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As Ohio billionaire Les Wexner faces intense scrutiny over his ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, we look at the billion-dollar retail empire Wexner built in central Ohio, which gave rise to the fast-fashion trend, the mall as mecca, “sex sells” marketing campaigns, and high-end fashion shows.

Social media posts from millennial women blame Victoria’s Secret and Pink for ushering in an era of hyper-sexualization and objectification, turning skinny models into iconic superstar “angels” and sending young girls to malls, clamoring for flashy, suggestive attire that manifested in long-term body issues and eating disorders for some.

Along the way, Wexner raked in billions, gave away millions upon millions, and transformed his hometown and alma mater in the process.

Guests:

Tim Feran, freelance journalist
Chantal Fernandez, journalist/co-author, Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon
Rachel Rodgers, associate professor of applied psychology, Northeastern University

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(Photo: Evan Agostini Invision / AP)

Democratic strategist Dale Butland chronicles his work with the late Sen. John Glenn Mar 02, 2026

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Do you remember when Ohio was a blue state?

Democratic strategist Dale Butland does. He spent 20 years working side by side with John Glenn and has a new book about a different era in Ohio politics.

Butland has more than 45 years of experience in government and political communication. He spent about half his career working for the late U.S. Senator and astronaut John Glenn.

The book is called When Ohio Was Blue.

We’ll hear about Butland’s career, his time with John Glenn and his take on Ohio’s current political landscape.

Guest:

Dale Butland, Democratic strategist/author, When Ohio Was Blue

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Weekly Reporter Roundtable: Ohio lawmakers could ban ranked choice voting Mar 02, 2026

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Ranking candidates 1-2-3 instead of picking just one is known as ranked choice voting.

Some local municipalities in Ohio are considering using the voting method, although none currently do.

A bill to ban ranked choice voting pre-emptively just passed the Ohio House and heads to the Ohio Senate.

Universities not complying with an anti-DEI law could lose funding under a Republican bill meant to ensure compliance. The same loss of funding threat goes for school districts who sue the state.

We compost food, so why not human bodies? A new bill would allow that option.

In lighter news, Gov. Mike DeWine was asked his thoughts on the new Ohio-based reality show, “Love is Blind.”

We're talking about all of these topics on this week's reporter roundtable.

Guests:

Andrew Tobias, state government and politics reporter, Signal Ohio
Haley BeMiller, political reporter, Columbus Dispatch
Megan Henry, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal

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(Photo: Joe Shlabotnik / Flickr)

All Sides Weekend: Arts and Culture Feb 27, 2026

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Spring is just a few weeks away and the Columbus arts scene is blossoming with activity.

On this edition of All Sides Weekend, host Christopher Purdy is getting the inside scoop from several members of the Columbus arts community on what audiences can look forward to.

Host:

Christopher Purdy, Classical 101 morning host

Guests:

David Baghat, director, Butterfly Guild for Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Chad Whittington, president/CEO, CAPA
Leda Hoffman, producing artistic director, Contemporary Theatre of Ohio

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Fascinating Ohio: a mountain climber, author and stained-glass studio owner Feb 26, 2026

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On May 15, Columbus resident Robert Alt summited the tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest.

Since then, his journey has continued. Now he has summited six of the seven highest peaks in the world.

A local author is fusing history lessons with ghost stories to create a fun and interesting way to learn Ohio history.

Having already written two books in his “Ohio Kids” series and coming out with a third, Logan Lyon is continuing his family tradition of finding new ways of teaching.

Middletown, Ohio is the home of the oldest documented continuously operated stained-glass studio in the United States.

Their glass is acquired from all over the world and design techniques date back to the original owners.

We’ll learn more about the history of the BeauVerre Riordan Studio.

Guests:

Robert Alt, mountaineer/founder, Profound Climbing/president/CEO, The Buckeye Institute
Logan Lyons, author, The Chillicothe Ghosts
Linda Moorman, owner, BeauVerre Riordan Studios

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Columbus City Schools' Superintendent Angela Chapman Feb 26, 2026

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Columbus City Schools is addressing a budget shortfall by cutting more than 60 administrative positions, closing four buildings and making some busing changes.

Despite these moves, projections still show the district will be out of money by 2030.

School leaders say rising costs, property tax changes and reduced state funding have backed them into a corner.

We’ll discuss what’s being done to get out of that corner with Columbus City Schools' Superintendent Angela Chapman.

Guest:

Columbus City Schools' Superintendent/CEO Angela Chapman

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