All Sides with Amy Juravich

Health care is among the affordability issues on Ohioans' minds.

Last week came news that the state saw the largest decline in Affordable Care Act enrollment in the country.

Campaign donations and endorsements are rolling in for Ohio’s two candidates for governor: GOP hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy got a $5 million check from trillionaire Elon Musk.

Challenger Amy Acton notches her own historic haul as a Democrat.

While in Washington, one Ohio senator seeks to punish Canada for the wildfire smoke that blew our way.

And there's a move to make daylight savings time permanent.

We're talking about all of these topic during a special Tuesday edition of the Weekly Reporter Roundtable.

Guests:

• Jessie Balmert, state government and politics reporter, Columbus Dispatch
• Andrew Tobias, state government and politics reporter, Signal Ohio
• Sabrina Eaton, Washington bureau, Cleveland.com

(photo: Rebecca Blackwell / AP)

The summer season is in full effect.

The time is perfect to pick your next book for your trip to the beach or for a day by the pool.

Host Christopher Purdy and his guests will share ideas on books you might want to add to your list of must-reads.

Host:

• Christopher Purdy, Classical 101 Morning Host



Guests:

• Kassie Rose, WOSU book critic
• Kris Hickey, youth services manager, Whetstone Branch, Columbus Metropolitan Library
• Jilian Ober, curator, Next Chapter Book Club, Nisonger Center, Ohio State University

We have heard the phrase, “the youth are our future” many times. But what about the youth of our present?

Every week on Fascinating Ohio, we share the stories of inspiring adults. This week, we are highlighting four talented teens from here in the Buckeye state.

First, we’ll meet 4-H Ohio’s Teen of the Year, Sadie Wilhelmy. As a 4-H member in Brown County, she has taken on several leadership positions, mentors younger members and advocates for change.

We’ll meet two students, Michael Broadhurst and Kyle Meadows, who are interns for the Short North Stage. They have also performed in several roles at the theater.

We'll also talk with another performer. On social media, he's known as Brody the Bagpiper and he performs at community events around the Columbus area.

Guests:

• Sadie Wilhelmy, 4-H Teen of the Year
• Kyle Meadows, Short North Stage intern
• Michael Broadhurst, Short North Stage intern
• Brody Alexander, Brody the Bagpiper

The United Supreme Court ruled on June 25 that the Trump administration was allowed to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of more than 300,000 Haitians in the United States.

Recently, the work permits for Haitians with TPS were extended to July 24, while lower courts fully implement the Supreme Court ruling.

There are between 10,000 and 15,000 Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, which is a significant portion of the city’s overall population of about 60,000.

The Haitian Community Network in Columbus estimates there are about 30,000 Haitians in Columbus with about 18,000 of them here on TPS.

We will discuss what the impending July 24 date means for Haitians in Springfield and in Columbus and their employers.

Guests:

• Jessica Orozco, senior associate reporter, Springfield News-Sun
• Emily Brown, assistant clinical professor of law/director of the Immigration Clinic at Ohio State University
• Yola Lamarre, external relations coordinator, The Haitian Community Network

(photo: Luis Andres Henao / AP)

The history of the Columbus music scene runs far and deep.

Jazz and swing took over Columbus streets in the 1920s, followed by rock, soul and swing, in the 60s, ending the 20th century with punk, indie and rock.

Now in 2026, you can find almost every genre and instrument being played in Columbus.

Columbus was the starting point for many successful musicians such as jazz artist Rahsaan Roland Kirk, duo Twenty-One Pilots and country band Rascal Flatts.

Now, it is a place that is nurturing new musicians that are hoping to one day make it big like their fellow Buckeye stars.

Today, we will hear about all sides of the Columbus music industry, from venues to nonprofit organizations that make music possible for many.

Guests:

• Walker Evans, co-founder, Columbus Underground
• Charlie Jackson, co-owner, Natalie's Grandview
• Amy Holihan, executive director, Music Columbus

(photo: Chris Pizzello/AP)

The United States Postal Service, in the words of the postmaster general, is out of money.

The federal independent agency generally relies on no tax money, and is largely funded by stamps, packages and other sales.

It’s once again staring at a $1 billion shortage. The forever stamp now costs 82 cents, but who’s writing and mailing letters anymore.

Now there’s a political battle over its future, and the use of mail-in ballots.

Has the postal service, with its rich history, outlived its mission?

We're talking about the future of the postal service on this hour of All Sides.

Guests:

• Esther Fung, reporter, The Wall Street Journal
• Aileen Day, co-host, People of Agency podcast

Fertility rates in the U.S. have fallen by 22% since 2007. This also happens to be the year the iPhone was introduced to the world by Apple.

The less time people spend connecting in person, the less likely people are to have babies. But the question is can the reasoning really be that simple?

The motto for justice in democratic countries is “innocent until proven guilty,” but what if it were the other way around?

Algorithms and data analytics being used in policing raise troubling concerns about privacy, autonomy, and freedom.

Guests:

• Hernan J. Moscoso Boed, macro economist/associate professor of economics, University of Cincinnati
• Matt Burgess, senior writer, WIRED
• Russell Holly, director of commerce content, CNET

A Short North business owner wrote an open letter, published in Columbus Underground, to the city council.

On behalf of business owners and residents, the letter's author would like to see Columbus leaders take action to help people living on the streets.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Development, Columbus saw a 3% increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness in 2025.

We’re looking at the current state of the unhoused in Columbus on this hour of All Sides.

Guests:

• Robin Davis, executive director, Safer Downtown
• Betsy Pandora, president and CEO, Short North Alliance
• Shannon Isom, president and CEO, Community Shelter Board
• Hannah Jones, deputy director of community development, City of Columbus' Department of Development

The hormone testosterone is figuring prominently in conversations about the “manosphere.”

Politicians and influencers are turning to testosterone and peptides in pursuit of an idealized masculine image.

On this hour of All Sides, we’re talking about the national obsession with testosterone.

We’ll meet actor and screenwriter Brock Yurich. His movie Test, filmed here in Ohio, follows one man’s personal battle with steroid abuse.

Guests:

• Dr. Benjamin Bring, board-certified physician in family and sports medicine, Ohio Health
• Brock Yurich, actor, model, screenwriter of the film Test

(photo: Jim Norrena Act Out Photography)

More bills become law with the stroke of Gov. DeWine's pen, including a conservative-backed idea called the "Success Sequence." It will now be taught to children starting in the 6th grade.

Just what is it and why is there opposition?

Listen up, drivers: If police pull you over for any reason, you must provide your name, address and date of birth, because under a new law you can't withhold personal information.

Due to new digital safeguards, SNAP recipients will get new cards with electronic chips, and Medicaid home health workers must check in electronically.

Survivors of sexual violence looking to move in order to stay safe can’t break their leases under Ohio law. A bipartisan bill would change that.

One million dollars in emergency state funds may be headed to Vinton County to help 16 siblings living in what authorities called deplorable conditions.

It's the last call to claim unclaimed funds earmarked for the Cleveland Browns' new stadium complex.

We're talking about all these major political topics on this week's Reporter Roundtable.

Guests:

• Karen Kasler, bureau chief, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau
• Haley BeMiller, Columbus Dispatch
• Noah Blundo, executive editor, Hannah News Service