All Sides with Amy Juravich

Cleanup efforts continue after violent storms blew across Ohio last week, prompting Gov. Mike DeWine to declare a state of emergency and to deploy the Ohio National Guard.

The weather is said to have caused at least one person's death.

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down on Columbus' south side on Tuesday, yet no sirens or warnings alerted residents. Why?

DeWine delays executions set for January of 2027 after he leaves office.

We're also talking about sports betting in Ohio. Why is prop betting still going strong despite a push to end it?

What could a federal change mean for Head Start?

It's all coming up on this week's Reporter Roundtable.

Guests:

• Sarah Donaldson, reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau
• Susan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal
• Jake Zuckerman, reporter, Signal Ohio

Summer is still in full swing central Ohio.

As temps remain high, the weather (at times) can be unpredictable like the plot in a fantastic book.

Now is the perfect time to embark on your next literary adventure.

On This edition of All Sides Weekend, Host Christopher Purdy and his guests will share some titles that you may 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
• Thao Thai, author, The Seekers of Deer Creek

Related Link:

• All Sides Weekend Book List - Aug. 14, 2026

Since he was just a boy at Hilliard Davidson High School, comedian Fumi Abe used his jokes to ease the alienation of being one of the only Asians in his class.

Years later, his comedy took him to Stephen Cobert, James Corden and Jimmy Fallon. Now, he’s coming back home to Columbus for his tour.

After spending a month in Russia as a teenager, Emelia Sheeley decided she wanted to pursue a career of international service.

For almost 10 years, she has been involved with the Riverview International Center, assisting new Americans in the Riverview Drive neighborhood with their basic needs.

We’ll meet the executive director of PBJ Connections, an organization providing professional behavioral health therapy for families through several forms of counseling, including horses.

The discussions are all part of this week's Fascinating Ohio.

Guests:

• Fumi Abe, comedian
• Emelia Sheeley, executive director, Riverview International Center
• Holly Jedlicka, executive director, PBJ Connections, Inc.

A confluence of factors from climate change to affordability are bringing residents back to the Midwest.

Regions that saw an exodus of manufacturing and population are now seeing an influx of tech jobs, and residents.

On this hour of All Sides, we're talking with a panel of experts about whether we're seeing the end of the Midwestern exodus.

Guests:

• Bradley Schurman, demographic strategist, author, founder/CEO of Human Change
• Bart Elmore, environmental and business history professor, Ohio State University
• Jason Reece, city and regional planning professor, Knowlton School of Architecture

Houses come with many inherent dangers, often involving wind, water, and fire.

Today, we will talk about preventative measures you should take to protect yourself and your home, as well as what to do in an emergency.

Ohio State is at the forefront of quantum science, embracing the new technology through research, a new partnership and forthcoming classes.

Recently, it has seemed like almost everything is rising in price. Gas, electricity, and now PC Motherboards. In other gaming news, the return of Grand Theft Auto with its 6thgame will debut a preview on Netflix on August 27.

Then, we will discuss the unveiling of the new Google Pixel 11, which will be happening this week.

And, there are new ways to keep your home safe, specifically your outdoor gates and garage. Learn more about these outdoor alarm systems, as well as other tech news.

Guests:

• Paul Hope, home expert and deputy content editor, Consumer Reports
• Jay Gupta, physics professor, Ohio State University
• Shawnta Jackson, executive director, QuSTEAM Consultant
• Russell Holly, director of commerce content, CNET

Cincinnati-based grocery-giant Kroger recently announced plans to purchase Giant Eagle.

However, there are concerns that this purchase will change the supermarket landscape in Ohio, western Pennsylvania and beyond.

We’ll look at the purchase and what it could mean for consumers and the supermarket industry.

Guests:

• Dan Eaton, reporter, Columbus Business First
• Christine Bartholomew, law professor, University at Buffalo School of Law
• Ricky Volpe, professor of agribusiness, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

A new PBS Kids Back-to-School special features a group of young children on their first day of kindergarten.

The children are from diverse backgrounds and were inspired by the characters from Jacqueline Woodson's best-selling picture book The Day You Begin.

The hour-long special and the book focus on finding the courage to connect with others even when you feel like an outsider.

Join All Sides for a conversation about belonging and what it feels like to make connections with others as a child and an adult.

Guests:

• Jacqueline Woodson, author, The Day You Begin
• Pat Enciso, professor, Ohio State University's Department of Teaching and Learning
• Greg Walton, professor of psychology, Stanford University

Today is the deadline to replace a candidate on November's ballot. But, Ohio Congressman Max Miller, under intense pressure to resign, remains defiant. He says he's not dropping out despite allegations of abuse from his ex-wife.

Congress launched an ethics investigation in the case, at Miller's request, while Ohio's other Republican senator, Jon Husted joined the chorus for Miller to go. It looks like voters may have the final say.

Residents in one Pickaway County city take their case against data centers to the Ohio Supreme Court and win.

Meanwhile, how are candidates navigating the thorny issue on the campaign trail: green-light all, press pause, or outright bans?

In a new opinion piece, Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy pledges free electricity and lower property taxes as part of his data center policy plan.

We're discussing all of it on this week's Reporter Roundtable.

Guests:

• Karen Kasler, bureau chief, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau
• Marty Schladen, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal
• Noah Blundo, executive editor, Hannah News Service

photo: Joe Maiorana/AP

The hospitality industry has gone through countless changes in recent years, and the local restaurant and taproom, Wolf’s Ridge Brewing has certainly not been immune to them.

We'll learn more about how the father-and-son duo behind it all have evolved the business over the last 13 years.

After caring for her first dog, Trooper Casie Goldstein decided dogs need a place where they can be cared for that pet parents can also trust. She founded two pet-centered businesses all for the love of dogs!

When 18-year-old Brooke Gates visited Liberia for the first time two years ago, she visited a school where a young student asked her for help with tuition.

Now, a rising sophomore at the University of Cincinnati, she has helped more than 50 K-12 students pay their tuition through the Brooke Gates Foundation.

We're talking with all of them on this edition of Fascinating Ohio.

Guests:

• Bob and Alan Szuter, owners, Wolf's Ridge Brewing
• Casie Goldstein, founder, The Wag and All Paws Retreat
• Brooke Gates, CEO, The Brooke Gates Foundation

Ohio's court-mandated drug rehabilitation program is featured in the movie "Union County."

Written and directed by Columbus native Adam Meeks, and filmed in Union and Logan counties, we'll learn about the making of the movie, and hear from Meeks and the film's star Will Poulter.

We'll learn how these specialized rehabilitation programs are helping to rebuild lives.

Guests:

• Annette Deao, licensed chemical dependency counselor/grants and specialized docket administrator, Logan County Court of Common Pleas
• Adam Meeks, writer/director, Union County, Columbus native
• Will Poulter, actor/producer, Union County