Best WOSU Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Fascinating Ohio: A dance teacher, a creative mental health advocate and a young professional 51:08

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Columbus organizations are providing resources and support for our community on all fronts, including in the arts, mental health and professional development.

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How do people move forward after political violence? 51:08

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In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, a broad feeling of unease and “where do we go from here” has overtaken much of the American public.

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What's the controversy around pollinator gardens? 51:10

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As pollinator gardens explode in popularity, municipalities across the state are rethinking existing ordinances on weeds and more.

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New plan will use church land to develop housing in Columbus 51:05

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Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin is a convert and it’s part of his overall housing plan for the city.

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Tech Tuesday: Jimmy Kimmel returning after suspension due to Charlie Kirk comments 51:12

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Jimmy Kimmel's suspension brought a firestorm of protest, fueling concerns about free speech, the authority of the Federal Communications Commission and the leadership of the independent agency.

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A central Ohio organization is setting the standard for small-town revitalization 51:11

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Here in Ohio, the town of Bellefontaine has become a model for revitalizing small towns.

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Untangled: Looking outside Ohio for education funding solutions 51:12

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In Ohio, there has been a growing debate over fairness when it comes to education. But what about outside of Ohio. How do other countries pay for a child’s education? And how do other states pay for their K-12 public schools?

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Weekly Reporter Roundtable 51:11

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Ohio's current Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel formally announced Friday that he will not be running to become Ohio's next governor in 2026.

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All Sides Weekend: Books 50:49

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Nature is about to turn the page on a new season as summer comes to an end and fall begins.

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Fascinating Ohio: an advocate for Kenya, a grief adviser and apraxia awareness champions 52:15

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We're talking with several women who are making it their mission to help others.

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The status of disability rights in Ohio 51:05

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The American with Disabilities Act required equal opportunity in hiring, access to public places like restaurants and hotels, and promised an end to discrimination.

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What is the real state of crime in America? 45:59

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Some studies show that crime has increased, while F.B.I. reports show that crime has decreased.

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Tech Tuesday: Hundreds of human-like robots compete in the first World Games 50:52

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Humanoid robots aren’t just engaging in play. They are being put to work around the world.

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Untangled: The Cost of Learning 51:00

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How much does it cost to educate Ohio’s school kids? We will break down where the money comes from and how much is currently being spent.

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Weekly Reporter Roundtable 51:05

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How will lawmakers meet the first looming deadline that requires passing a bipartisan map?

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Fascinating Ohio: Great American Recipe chef, nonprofit leader, author 51:10

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We have three unique stories from three unique individuals and the common thread is they each have ties to the Buckeye State.

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What lessons can be learned from Cracker Barrel’s rebranding attempt? 51:27

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We’re talking about the business of company rebranding on this hour of All Sides.

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Examining the evolution of youth cheerleading 51:09

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Varsity Spirit owns most of the American youth cheerleading industry, and they are the ones behind the multi-million-dollar events.

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Tech Tuesday: A landmark anti-trust ruling is made against tech giant Google 51:11

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The ruling highlights the constraints of a court system trying to keep up with rapidly evolving innovations like AI.

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Can a peace agreement be reached between Russia and Ukraine? 51:43

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The United States has tried over the course of the war to get a peace negotiation between Ukraine and Russia.

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The relationship between children's educational TV and literacy skills 51:12

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Of the educational content recorded in the research from the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy, PBS content made up over 45%.

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Weekly Reporter Roundtable 51:13

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Annie Farmer, an alleged Jeffrey Epstein survivor, says Les Wexner supplied enormous amounts of Epstein’s wealth and, as such, told reporters he should face ramifications.

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Fascinating Ohio: 'What Dan Read' daughter, a trailblazing pilot and cartoon museum curator 50:45

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A man chronicles his reading list over several decades, a woman shares her passion for aviation with young girls and one woman's passion for cartoons led her to leading a museum with a unique focus.

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National politics with Ken Rudin 51:08

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Sherrod Brown is throwing his hat back into the political ring with a run to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate.

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How do writers safeguard their work and avoid exploitation in the publishing industry? 51:03

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Earlier this year, the Justice Department charged three people behind a company called PageTurner with allegedly cheating more than 800 authors out of $44 million.

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How is recycling being used to extend the lifecycle of plastics in Ohio? 51:08

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One of the largest plastics recyclers in North America is located here in Ohio.

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Tech Tuesday: Teen's death from fentanyl inspires law that would monitor minors' online activity 51:09

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Sammy’s Law is named after 16-year-old Sammy Chapman, who died from fentanyl poisoning. He obtained the drugs from a dealer through social media.

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Weekly Reporter Roundtable 51:08

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Redistricting and new congressional maps will be a top priority for Ohio lawmakers as they get back to work following their summer break.

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All Sides Weekend: Arts & Culture 51:06

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Host Christopher Purdy and his guests discuss upcoming arts and cultural events happening in the central Ohio community.

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Fascinating Ohio: PetFBI leaders, an international forester and a Robinson Crusoe explorer 51:06

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This is Fascinating Ohio, a show from All Sides and WOSU where we talk to people from Ohio with an interesting story to tell.

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What's causing chronic absenteeism for some Ohio students? 51:05

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We're talking about strategies and solutions for tackling the underlying issues that lead to students missing school.

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The current trends in end-of-life planning 51:07

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What are your plans for final arrangements at the end of your life?

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Interest in trade careers grows as office work is threatened by AI 51:04

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We’re talking about the growing interest in careers in the trades during this hour of All Sides.

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Tech Tuesday: Biotech in Columbus 50:43

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Ohio is home to a multi-billion-dollar biotech industry. It’s a growing sector that already employs more than 60,000 people and pays them above-average salaries. We’ll be taking a deeper dive into biotech in Ohio.

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Rise in antisemitism in Columbus 51:11

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There has been a rise in antisemitism in Columbus since the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. One Jewish organization in Columbus has taken steps to protect the community, but some say those steps have gone too far.

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How to overcome AI with Primal Intelligence 51:15

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Ohio State University Professor Angus Fletcher and researchers at OSU’s Project Narrative are finding new ways to use our brains called Primal Intelligence. It respects intuition as legitimate intelligence, and it’s a strategy they say AI will never defeat.

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Weekly reporter roundtable 51:12

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President Trump wants to end mail-in ballots. Democrat Allison Russo wants to be Secretary of State. And Gov. DeWine faces pushback for sending National Guard troops to DC. We will talk about it all on the Reporter Roundtable.

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All Sides Weekend Books with crime novelist Robin Yocum 51:11

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Crime novelist and former Columbus Dispatch reporter Robin Yocum joins us to discuss his book The Last Hitman. Plus host Christopher Purdy and guests as they discuss books and offer their recommendations for your next book club selection or nightstand read.

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Fascinating Ohio: a Broadway actress, a US Navy Rear Admiral and an indie rock writer 51:41

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Every Thursday, we introduce several Ohioans who have an interesting story to tell as part of our Fascinating Ohio series.

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The continuing efforts to remove lead from Ohio's water supply 51:10

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In the new state budget, the Republican-led legislature cut millions of dollars earmarked for lead abatement efforts.

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Donald Trump is reviving the presidential fitness test 51:09

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We’re talking about the test and the fitness of America’s children on this hour of All Sides.

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US Secretary of Health RFK Jr. cancels nearly $500M in research funding for mRNA vaccines 51:13

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Kennedy said the technology is ineffective, unsafe and unethical. But health officials and researchers are concerned.

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Tech Tuesday: The future of Intel in question after CEO Lip-Bu Tan meets with President Trump 51:41

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Following a recent meeting at the White House, President Donald Trump seems to have completely changed his stance on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.

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Discussing the state of non-profits 51:02

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On this hour of All Sides, we’re talking about the current state of non-profits.

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The increasing popularity of youth soccer 51:09

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On this edition of All Sides, we’re talking about youth soccer, how it's changed and how it became so big.

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Ohio governor candidate Dr. Amy Acton and the weekly reporter roundtable 51:13

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Dr. Amy Acton, a Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, is the former director of the Ohio Department of Health.

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Fascinating Ohio: The creators of coffee alternatives 51:07

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Join us as we discover coffee alternatives such as matcha, chai and juice around Columbus.

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Ohio State President Ted Carter 51:06

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As the fall semester begins, we check in with the president of the Ohio State University Ted Carter.

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Tech Tuesday: Rare Earth minerals mining and the Tea app 51:14

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The state of Wyoming was put in the spotlight for a mining operation that uncovered rare Earth minerals, which the USA has largely relied on China for. With this discovery, the mineral industry in Wyoming could skyrocket.

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Crime in Columbus: Police Chief Elaine Bryant discusses perception versus reality 51:11

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Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant join us to discuss crime, perception versus reality), police reforms, recruitment and the pros and cons of police technology.