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Improving treatment for postpartum mental health disorders Oct 01, 2026

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Despite women making up half the population, women’s health has remained an enigma.

This is especially evident in the case of maternal mental health, which has been brought to the limelight with the Lindsey Clancy trial.

There’s a stigma surrounding postpartum depression, anxiety and psychosis. The stigma is worsened by the lack of awareness around the topic.

What can be done to improve the treatment of post-partum mental health disorders?

Join us for a discussion about mental health with women’s health experts on this hour of All Sides.

Guests:

Tonya Fulwider, executive director, Mental Health America of Ohio
Nicole Hollingshead, clinical psychologist in women’s behavioral health, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
Dr. Casia Horseman, psychiatrist, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center

photo: Greg Derr / Pool The Patriot Ledger via AP

Eric Gnezda, creator and host of the PBS show 'Songs at the Center,' discusses his life in new book Sep 30, 2026

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Eric Gnezda, the creator and host of the PBS show “Songs at the Center,” reflects on his life and career in a memoir.

The book Stories at the Center: A Memoir of Miles, Music, and Meaning offers an intimate look at an unconventional entertainment career.

Set against the backdrop of his passion for distance running, the book follows Gnezda as he jogs through his hometown of Worthington, reflecting on a career defined by resilience, persistence and artistic purpose.

Gnezda's narrative traces a path from a challenging childhood with a disabled father to his adolescence, where he first discovered his passion for songwriting.

Guests:

Eric Gnezda, creator & host of "Songs at the Center"/author, Stories at the Center: A Memoir of Miles, Music, and Meaning

How clothing choices impact the environment Sep 30, 2026

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Columbus is a fashion powerhouse.

It’s home to major corporate brands, a test-market for retail innovation and has lots of emerging local designers. But what happens when clothing production gets out of hand?

A new docuseries called "Tangled Threads" examines the fashion industry and traces the decisions that have led to an overabundance of clothing in thrift stores and landfills.

We’ll speak with the local talent working on the series on this hour of All Sides.

Guests:

Nicholas Breyfogle, professor and chair, Department of History, Ohio State University
Lisa Goldsand, founder, Circular Thrift LLC
Tasha Lewis, associate professor, Department of Human Sciences, Ohio State University

Examining state report card ratings for central Ohio school districts Sep 29, 2026

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School leaders in central Ohio could feel pretty good about the marks they received on the state’s annual report card of achievement.

In Franklin County, the average star rating was above 3.5. Some districts, like Upper Arlington and New Albany, boasted 5 stars.

The state’s largest district, Columbus City Schools, beset with challenges from literacy rates to chronic absenteeism, also celebrated a half-star increase.

Today, we’re digging through the data, for a truer picture of how Ohio’s schools are doing. Because not every district had reasons to celebrate. And even those that did, had room for improvement.

Plus, how does Ohio stack up to the rest of the nation?

Guests:

Cole Behrens, K-12 education reporter, The Columbus Dispatch
Aaron Churchill, Ohio research director, Thomas B. Fordham Institute
Morgan Scott Polikoff, education professor, USC Rossier School of Education and co-director, USC EdPolicy Hub

Tech Tuesday: The Cleveland Clinic is using drones to deliver prescriptions to patients Sep 29, 2026

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Pickup vs. delivery has a new competitor when it comes to medical prescriptions.

The Cleveland Clinic is taking prescription deliveries to the skies with the help of a drone-delivery company.

WIRED has highlighted women in tech at the forefront of a 2026 special issue. Hear about the bright minds in tech who are working to improve diversity at the top of the tech industry.

We are talking about outer space possibly being the next destination for Google data centers.

It's all coming up on this week's Tech Tuesday.

Guests:

Lindsey Amerine, chief pharmacy officer, The Cleveland Clinic
Katie Drummond, WIRED global editorial director
Russell Holly, director of commerce content, CNET

Fall gardening tips Sep 28, 2026

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Columbus has seen record rainfall this summer and fall is shaping up to be soggy as well.

What does that mean for your fall harvest? And what will still grow for the next few months?

Two gardening experts join All Sides to discuss how all this rain has affected our growing season.

Plus, we share tips on how to put your garden to bed for the winter.

Guests:

Mike Hogan, extension educator/associate professor of agriculture and natural resources, Ohio State University
Deb Knapke, author/educator and Ohio's Garden Sage

Weekly Reporter Roundtable: Sen. Jon Husted breaks with Trump, calls for an end to war in Iran Sep 28, 2026

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In Washington, Republican Sen. Jon Husted breaks with President Donald Trump and calls for a quick end to the Iran War, citing high gas prices.

State lawmakers return to Columbus this week to vote on pausing Ohio’s gas tax.

Republicans want to hurry up legislation, but will Democrats go along? And where will the $700 million dollars come from to pay for it?

As the November election nears, both Republican and Democratic candidates zero in on voters’ economic concerns.

A court rules that Ohio can require proof of citizenship when registering to vote at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

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

Guests:

Andrew Tobias, state government and politics reporter, Signal Ohio
Laura Hancock, politics and policy reporter, Cleveland.com
Morgan Trau, statehouse reporter, WEWS News Five Cleveland

All Sides Weekend: Arts & Culture Sep 25, 2026

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The fall season has officially arrived.

The air is cooling down, but the energy remains hot as ever in central Ohio's arts community.

All Sides Weekend Host Christopher Purdy is talking with three key players in the local arts scene.

Columbus' Palace Theater is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

ProMusica is preparing to launch its new season.

BalletMet is premiering a new ballet centered on the life of film legend Marilyn Monroe.

Host:

Christopher Purdy, All Sides Weekend and Classical 101 morning host

Guests:

Chad Whittington, CEO, CAPA
Janet Chen, CEO, ProMusica
Remi Wortmeyer, artistic director, BalletMet

Fascinating Ohio: A quilt maker, an author and a school director Sep 24, 2026

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For artist and quilt maker Nancy Crow, inspiration comes from the world around her.

From nature to everyday life, her work offers a fresh perspective through patterns and color. Her quilt compositions will be showcased at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio.

Resilience is a lesson Tracy Tanner learned early in life. Her father stood up against police corruption in Cincinnati. She tells his story in her new memoir Truth Teller, a story of family, adversity and resilience.

What does it take to build a school that meets students where they are? More than a decade ago, Martin Griffith helped turn that vision into reality with Franklinton High School on Columbus’ west side.

We’ll hear about how he built a school with a mission to prepare students for life.

These are our guests on this week's Fascinating Ohio.

Guests:

Nancy Crow, artist/quilt maker
Tracy Tanner, author, Truth Teller: How A Real American Family Overcame Adversity with Love, Respect, and Resilience
Martin Griffith, founder/executive director, Franklinton High School

Ohio Mayors Alliance looks to strengthen the state’s core cities Sep 24, 2026

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While Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati are Ohio’s major metropolitan areas, the state has many smaller cities and rural communities.

The members of the bipartisan Ohio Mayors Alliance hope the old cliche about a rising tide raising all boats rings true.

Dozens of Ohio mayors are asking state lawmakers to refocus on the state’s core cities to help pay for municipal needs, including first-responder salaries and city redevelopment grants.

Every city has different plans and priorities, but they all want to unite in a call for increased investment from the state.

Coming up on this hour of All Sides, we’re talking about the Ohio Mayors Alliance’s core cities strategy and how it could strengthen Ohio.

Guests:

Keary McCarthy, executive director, Ohio Mayor Alliance
Joe Begeny, mayor of Reynoldsburg
Christina Muryn, mayor of Findlay

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