Best WOSU Radio Podcasts (2025)

Trends and traditions in government are changing. Whether it's dress codes, new perceptions of professionalism, the effects of COVID, or the use of social media, it seems casual is becoming the new formal.

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COSI and National Veterans Memorial and Museum CEO Dr. Frederic Bertley 51:00

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Dr. Frederic Bertley will discuss his work leading COSI and the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.

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Tech Tuesday: Researcher discusses Columbus' gunshot detection tool's ability to prevent crime 51:07

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More than 170 cities across the country, including Columbus, have thousands of microphones embedded around town listening for the sound of one thing: gunshots.

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Examining the Trump administration's impact on foreign policy 51:05

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One area that has seen some of the biggest changes is South America.

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Holiday baking tips 51:02

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Just in time for the holiday season, Vaughn Vreeland, the talent behind the cooking section of the New York Times has released the new book Cookies: The Best Recipes for the Perfect Anytime Treat.

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Weekly Reporter Roundtable 51:03

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Gov. Mike DeWine now says he regrets legalizing sports betting in Ohio.

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Tips for handling holiday season stress 51:01

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Join All Sides for a conversation about how to cope with the pressures of the holiday season.

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Weekly Reporter Roundtable 50:47

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Some of the bills will head to Gov. DeWine’s desk, while others need more work.

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All Sides Weekend: Arts and Culture 50:46

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Creativity is always in the air in central Ohio.

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Fascinating Ohio: artists' edition 51:12

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We're meeting three Ohio artists who are expressing their creativity through non-traditional means.

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Can 50-year mortgages lead to more people becoming homeowners? 51:08

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We’re talking about mortgages and the Columbus housing market on this hour of All Sides.

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Author and researcher discusses findings regarding the issue of hunger in America 50:52

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This hour, Mariana Chilton, a long-time researcher and the author of the book The Painful Truth About Hunger shares what she’s learned about hunger from those who experience it.

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How can the problem of hunger in America be solved? 51:07

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During the shutdown, central Ohio food banks, community groups and Go Fund Me efforts rushed to fill the hunger gap, but it’s a temporary fix, not a sustainable solution.

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Tech Tuesday: Exploring the problem of outer space debris 51:12

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How did all of these objects enter Earth's orbit? What are we doing about them right now and how urgent is the issue?

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What's the potential impact of redistricting on the 2026 midterm elections? 51:12

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Here in Ohio, we will have a new map that passed unanimously, with Democrats saying it was the best of many bad options.

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What's behind the slowdown at fast food restaurants? 51:11

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Columbus-based Wendy’s has announced it will close 300 stores by the end of 2025.

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Weekly Reporter Roundtable 50:48

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Along with reopening the government, Congress tucked a hemp ban into the bill, which could complicate Ohio’s efforts to regulate it, causing worry among local business owners in the process.

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All Sides Weekend: Books 51:08

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The winter holiday season is fast approaching. This time of year is perfect for staying indoors, keeping warm and enjoying a great book.

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Fascinating Ohio: vegan edition 51:11

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We’re learning more about three local vegan spots on this week's edition of Fascinating Ohio.

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National politics with Ken Rudin 51:08

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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could come to an end, but at what cost for both political parties?

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The push to expand public art in Columbus 51:06

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The Greater Columbus Arts Council launched the Greater Columbus Public Art Strategy, the city’s first plan to expand and fund public art across neighborhoods deprived of it.

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Author Beth Macy examines the U.S. political divide through the lens of her Ohio hometown 51:06

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Can you unpack the changes happening in U.S. politics by examining one small Ohio town? For New York Times best-selling author Beth Macy, the answer is yes and it’s personal.

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Advocates determined to keep US passenger rail on track 51:11

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Ohio lawmakers haven’t always been supportive of passenger rail. However, advocates are determined to see that proposed plans connecting Ohio’s largest cities, and beyond, stay on track.

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Weekly reporter roundtable 51:12

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As lawmakers negotiate in Washington to end the government shutdown, it’s still a wait-and-see situation for more than a million Ohioans waiting for food assistance.

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Fascinating Ohio: an award-winning chef, a bat expert & a DIY craft creator 51:02

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On this edition of Fascinating Ohio, we're talking with some Ohioans about food, bats and crafts.

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New WOSU docuseries examines the wonder of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks 51:03

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The project is a collaboration between WOSU Public Media, the Ohio History Connection, the National Park Service and a Tribal Advisory Council.

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The history of White House renovations 52:18

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This hour of All Sides looks at the history of White House renovations and why the latest change has caused such an uproar.

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What's the current status of 'separation of church and state' in the US? 51:06

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What are the downsides and the upsides of separating church and state, and is it something that should still be enshrined in the Constitution?

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Tech Tuesday: How is the government shutdown affecting the research sector? 51:08

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With much of the support for research institutions coming from the government, when it's shutdown, researchers are struggling to figure out what to do next.

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How have money and legislative power shaped Ohio’s energy policy? 51:07

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At one point, the state was among the leaders in clean energy policy, but there’s been a retrenchment in those efforts and renewed investment in fossil fuels.

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Ohio's state parks shine in upcoming IMAX film 52:31

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From the Great Lakes to Hocking Hills, the IMAX film will allow viewers to experience the state in a new way.

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Weekly Reporter Roundtable 50:45

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The seven-member Ohio Redistricting Commission took a deal on a congressional map that legislative leaders brokered behind closed doors.

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Fascinating Ohio: a cartoonist, a food adventurer and author 51:08

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For this week's Fascinating Ohio, we're talking to a well-known cartoonist, someone whose work has been exposed to audiences both nationally and internationally and an author who is reflecting on the experiences of the younger generation.

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Meet the candidates in the Columbus City Council District 7 race 51:11

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We will hear from candidates Jesse Vogel and Tiara Ross.

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What's the story behind narrative medicine? 51:06

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What if the traditional way doctors gauge patient health misses the mark?

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Which indicators are the most accurate in determining the state of the economy? 51:10

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We’re talking about economic indicators this hour and whether they accurately reflect the state of the economy.

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Tech Tuesday: What was behind the recent Amazon Web Services outage? 51:15

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The Amazon Web Services' outage affected scores of internet sites.

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The consequences of sharing food and dietary misinformation 51:13

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We will find out about the effects of unnecessary dietary restrictions and food misinformation.

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Untangled: Where do we go from here? 52:21

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Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are trying to reform property taxes, but is there a way to do that without leaving public K-12 schools in financial distress? We will hear from two Ohio lawmakers: Republican State Sen. Louis Blessing and Democratic State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney.

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Weekly Reporter Roundtable 51:11

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“Where is the map?” That’s what advocates for redistricting reform, and others, are asking Ohio's state leaders. So far, there have been two blown deadlines and no congressional map.

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Travel expert Rick Steves 55:20

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Rick Steves says his goal is to equip Americans to venture beyond Orlando.

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New book 'Buckeye Brotherhood' details Ohio State football team's 2024 championship season 55:24

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This is a different Buckeye team from the roster of veterans who stuck around to win the 2024 national title.

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Tips on decorating cookies from Alex Copeland, owner of Columbus' Plenty O’Cookies 55:24

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We’re talking all about cookies this hour with Alex Copeland, the cookie artist behind Columbus' Plenty O’Cookies.

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National politics with Ken Rudin 55:22

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We're talking about the major national political headlines, including President Donald Trump's work to secure a peace agreement in the Middle East.

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'America's Test Kitchen' hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison 55:24

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"America's Test Kitchen" hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster dispense advice and test recipes from the show’s kitchen space in Boston’s Seaport District.