All Sides Weekend: Books
On this hour of “All Sides,” Classical 101 Host Christopher Purdy will host a panel of book experts on the best books for summer reading.
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May 18, 2012
Chefs in the City: Two Restauranteurs Talk About Gourmet Cuisine
Chef Hubert Keller is known best for his world-renowned restaurants, among his many successes. Chef Magdiale Wolmark is bringing gourmet cuisine to Columbus, as the Proprietor of TILL Dynamic Fare. On this hour of “All Sides,” the Chefs will discuss their restaurant successes.
May 17, 2012
Healthy Lifestyle For Former Addicts/Celebrity and Addiction
Former addicts face many challenges… On this segment of “All Sides,” we’ll talk about how former addicts can choose healthy lifestyles with two programs made specifically for recovery from addiction. Then, actress Carrie Fisher has faced many issues, including addiction and depression… We’ll talk with Ms. Fisher about her lifestyle recovery.
Inside the Rise and Fall of Must See TV
Before the Internet and DVR, we made appointments to watch our favorite shows and the last great era arguably was driven by the NBC powerhouse in its golden era of NBC Entertainment, from Cheers to Seinfeld to Friends. On this hour of “All Sides,” we’ll talk with the man who ushered NBC Entertainment from the bottom to the top in “Must Watch TV.”
May 16, 2012
Football: Long Term Injuries, Helmet Safety, Ethical Issues
Many football players are suffering from long-term injuries due to safety issues, especially with helmets. On this hour of “All Sides,” we’ll discuss football’s safety and ethical issues.
The Privization of Colleges and Universities in America
Many colleges and universities, including Ohio State, are looking to privatize certain functions of their day to day governing. On this hour of “All Sides,” we’ll discuss the potential advantages and problems with privatization of public universities.
May 15, 2012
Tech Tuesday: OSU Football Stadium, Consumerism and Gadgetry
The Ohio State University is revamping the scoreboard at Ohio Stadium over the summer… What will be changed? Then, Google has come up with models of self-driving cars that are currently being tested in Nevada… How will these cars operate? And finally, we’ll get an update on the latest gadgets.
Obama’s Gay Marriage Support and the African American Community
President Obama announced his support for same-sex marriages last week. On this hour of “All Sides,” we’ll talk about the reactions to his new support throughout the African American community, especially in religious sections.
May 14, 2012
Third Grade Reading/Remedial Reading Programs
Governor Kasich proposed a third grade reading guarantee, but it hasn’t been approved by the legislature. What are the supplemental and remedial programs for struggling readers now? What would be done differently if the third grade reading guarantee were in place?
Cleveland Casino Opening’s Impact on Gambling
Now that the first Ohio Casino is opening… What is going to happen going forward to legalized gambling in Ohio?
May 11, 2012
All Sides Weekend: Summer Movies
On this hour of “All Sides Weekend,” WOSU Midday Host Amy Juravich will host a panel of movie buffs to talk about the upcoming summer movie season.
Black History: Aftermath of 1968 Orangeburg Massacre
In 1968, a crowd of black students gathered at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg to protest segregation of the city’s only bowling alley when police arrived and opened fire, killing three and wounding 27 students. The incident went almost unnoticed. We’ll talk to an author from Orangeburg who has written a book on the history.
May 10, 2012
Young Adult Fiction Comes of Age
Young adult books like “The Hunger Games” and “Twilight” are now being read by not only young adults, but adults of all ages. Young adult fiction has taken the book world by storm, and it will only get bigger as hits keep releasing. On this hour of “All Sides,” we’ll talk with Ohio-born authors about their books of young adult fiction.
Supernovae Reveal Accelerating Universe/Obama on Same-Sex Marriage
Last October, three U.S.-born scientists won the Nobel prize in physics for the discovery of the accelerating expansion of the universe through observations of distant supernovae. Scientist Adam Reese joins us to talk about the discovery. Then, Ohio lawmakers repealed an election bill that was supposed to go before voters on Nov. 6. But why?
