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.
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May 16, 2012
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?
May 9, 2012
The Joys of Birding for All Ages
As birds return to our area in central Ohio this spring, we’ll talk with bird experts Bill Thompson III and Julie Zickefoose about the joys of birding for all ages.
Two Points of View on Immigration Reform
There will always be a lot of buzz surrounding politicians and their immigration policies. On this segment of “All Sides,” we’ll look at two points of view on comprehensive immigration reform. Then, postpartum depression can affect any woman after any pregnancy, no matter their age, race or background. But how do women find help for it?
May 8, 2012
Tech Tuesday: Media and Politics, Holographic Artists and Gadgets
During this Presidential year, social media pages are revving up with political ads and politician’s page updates. Then, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival featured a surprise guest this year, a rapper named Tupac who died years ago, through a hologram. And finally, we’ll cover the CTIA: All Things Mobile Conference in New Orleans.
Breakthroughs in Research on Autism and Fragile X Syndrome
More than a billion dollars has been spent on autism research during the last 10 years. But what causes autism? Some in the field of autism research say that the question marks may soon be replaced with some answers. On this hour of “All Sides,” we’ll talk about the latest breakthroughs in the field.
