All Sides with Amy Juravich

We’ve all heard the buzzwords: AI, automation, and hybrid.

But behind the tech are the people who will actually drive our world forward.

Join us for Untangled from All Sides as we look past the headlines to ask: Are we actually ready for the workers of tomorrow?

From the classroom to the boardroom, we’re mapping out the skills, the shifts and the mindset needed to thrive in a world that hasn't even been built yet.

Is there such a thing as a 'future-proof' workforce? We’re talking about how we prepare today’s students for jobs that don't exist yet and how we ensure no one gets left behind.

Guests:

• Scot McLemore, vice president for talent strategy, Columbus State Community College
• Lisa Gray, president, Ohio Excels
• Matt Damschroder, director, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

Columbus and Franklin County offer up big bucks to bring a National Women’s Soccer League team to town, but not everyone is happy with the deal.

What did we learn from the final report on Ted Carter’s hasty departure from Ohio State University?

Ohio’s nursing homes are increasingly discharging patients to homeless shelters. Why is that?

A primary election is days away. Early voting continues as campaign ads and rhetoric heat up. Polling shows key races are close and votes cast for one Republican longshot candidate for governor won’t count.

Plus, the push to abolish property taxes: where things stand as opponents join forces.

We're talking about all of these key issues on this week's Reporter Roundtable.

Guests:

• Mark Ferenchik, news director, WOSU Public Media
• Haley BeMiller, state government and politics reporter, The Columbus Dispatch
• Jake Zuckerman, reporter, Signal Ohio
• Susan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal

Join host Christopher Purdy and his guests for their monthly book discussion. They’ll offer up their recommendations for your next book club selection or your nightstand book queue.

They’ll also preview the Columbus Indie Bookstore Crawl happening this weekend as well as an early preview of this summer's Columbus Book Festival.

Host:

• Christopher Purdy, Classical 101 Morning Host

Guests:

• Kassie Rose, WOSU Book Critic
• Kris Hickey, youth services coordinator, Columbus Metropolitan Library
• Bryan Loar, owner, Cover to Cover book store

Related Link:

• Check out this week's list of recommended books.

What should we do today?

That’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves at one point or another and no one has asked it more than parents.

With growing kids constantly in need of excitement and stimulation, it can be hard to find a good variety of events and activities.

A Columbus mom decided to tackle this issue head on by starting a blog that has grown in popularity.

Whether you know it by the giant Playmobile figure outside its door while driving on High Street or by the colorful car that bears its name, Robbie's Hobbies is a central part of the central Ohio community.

Now more than 20 years old, the business has been an oasis for hobbyists of all ages and has created a community based on enthusiasm and passion.

After deciding to move to a large space down the road, Prologue Bookstore in the Short North Arts District faced the problem of how to transport the thousands of books held on the shelves of the store.

Their solution: a human chain that passed every book down the street to the new location.

Guests:

• Julie Miller, founder, “What Should We Do Today?”
• Rob Rosati, founder, Robbies Hobbies
• Dan Brewster, founder, Prologue Bookshop

For "Take Your Child to Work Day," Amy welcomes her special guest co-host (her son) Ari Juravich.

In addition to slashing the budget of National Parks, the Trump administration now plans to restructure the U.S. Forest Service by moving its headquarters, closing regional offices and reducing staff and research.

On this hour of All Sides, we’re talking about what this move, which critics are calling a “gutting,” will mean for America’s public lands.

Guests:

• Jory Heckman, senior reporter, Federal News Network
• Gabrielle Berthel, forest advocate, Natural Resources Defense Council
• Jim Pattiz, filmmaker, conservationist, co-founder, More Than Just Parks

(photo: Michael Joseph Oswald)

In 2025, Columbus was ranked as the fifth best beer city in the country.

One of the contributors to that was BrewDog, which had opened breweries around Columbus and its surrounding neighborhoods.

Just this year, however, it has changed leadership, and the way it operates in Columbus has completely shifted.

What is the state of local breweries in Ohio, and what about beer on the national level?

Are we drinking more beer than in the past or is the craft beer trend finally tuning down?

Guests:

• Bob Vitale, dining reporter, Columbus Dispatch
• Joshua Bernstein, author, journalist and consultant specializing in beer
• Jen Burton, co-founder, Seventh Son Brewing
• Collin Castore co-founder, Seventh Son Brewing

Nationally, one in six adults experience infertility during their lifetime, and one in eight women of reproductive age report that they or their partner required fertility services.

As birth rates reach record lows in the U.S., federal efforts to promote pathways to parenthood accelerate.

The Trump administration says it wants to make in-vitro fertilization more affordable and have it covered by more insurance plans. What’s come of these proposals?

For Ohio couples, what does the journey to parenthood look like when infertility is an issue, and options range from IVF to surrogacy?

Guests:

• Usha Ranji, associate director, KFF Women’s Health Policy Program
• Dr. Brooke Rossi, board-certified in reproductive endocrinology & infertility and obstetrics & gynecology, Ohio Reproductive Medicine
• Dr. Rachel Warwar, reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist, Pinnacle Fertility
• Bekah Gassin, registered nurse, founder/owner, Luna Fertility and Wellness

Just as some movies are notorious for their soundtracks (everyone knows the "Rocky" and "Jurassic Park" theme songs), music in video games is just as important.

Sound design in video games is what makes virtual worlds come to life.

Tech companies, digital devices and apps are reshaping childhood and education.

Have Chromebooks been a positive influence on children’s learning and what do teachers have to do now to offset the problems that come with technology?

We’ve all heard the rumors of Google harvesting its users’ data without their consent, but it’s rare that we actually see consequences to these accusations.

A class action lawsuit resulted in Google paying $135 million to Android users for potentially stealing data, while not directly admitting fault.

Guests:

• Alex Sallade, music researcher with focus in sound design, The Ohio State University
• Natasha Singer, tech reporter, The New York Times
• Russell Holly, director of commerce content, CNET

In March, a California Jury ruled that Meta and YouTube were responsible for harming a young user with their addictive content algorithms.

Social media is something we have all learned to depend on in the 21stcentury to facilitate our social interactions and keep in touch with community members.

But are these apps built with our best interest in mind?

Today on All Sides, we discuss the aftermath of the trial’s verdict. What might the future of social media look like?

Guests:

• Dr. Jacqueline Sperling, clinical psychologist/assistant professor, Harvard Medical School
• Cecilia Kang, technology reporter, The New York Times

(photo: Jeff Chiu / AP)

Across the country and here in Central Ohio, work is changing fast; creating new opportunities and real questions for workers, families, and employers navigating a complex moment.

Artificial intelligence is transforming jobs across every industry. The immigrant workforce is becoming a vital part of our economy. And many people are reconsidering whether college is the only path to a stable, meaningful career.

In this first episode of Untangled: Reshaping Work, we will get an overview of the current state of jobs, workers, and businesses around the state and in central Ohio.

This season of Untangled is a part of the WOSU Public Media project – Inside: Reshaping Work.

Guests:

• Steve Stivers, president and CEO, Ohio Chamber of Commerce
• Derrick Clay, president and CEO, Columbus Chamber of Commerce