President-elect Joe Biden has selected a racially diverse, all-female communications team to speak for his administration when he takes office in January. It’s the first time the top officials charged with speaking for the administration will be female. That’s in keeping with Biden’s pledge to have the most diverse administration in history.

Nearly seven out of 10 U.S. parents blame technology for their parenting struggles, according to a Pew Research Center study in March. And that was before the pandemic, the shutdowns and stay-at-home orders that forced a paradigm shift to online learning and the age of hyper-connectivity.

Corruption, secret deals and dark money are nothing new in Ohio politics. The House Bill 6 nuclear bailout scandal has renewed calls for improved ethics and transparency in government.

This episode originally aired on Oct. 26, 2020. The human nose is a powerful tool that provides crucial information about the sea of scents that surround us. Our sense of smell has taken on new importance during the pandemic, with temporary loss of olfactory sense being a common symptom of COVID-19.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday outlined a multi-tiered vaccination plan for Ohioans, starting with nursing home staff and residents and others in congregate care facilities. Nearly 300,000 doses of the yet-to-be approved Pfizer vaccine are expected to arrive in the state by mid-December. A batch from Moderna will follow.

This episode originally aired on Nov. 30, 2020. It’s time for our annual holiday cookie show. We’ll talk about everything from gingerbread people to drop varieties to bars and sandwich cookies. Join us with your own holiday cookie stories, too. Today on All Sides with Ann Fisher, we talk all about holiday cookies with Terri Moore of Old World Bakery in Columbus. Guests: Terri Moore , owner, My Old World Bakery If you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can r

This episode originally aired on Dec. 1, 2020. Ohio lags behind much of the nation in its reliance on solar power, but a number of utility-scale solar projects are progressing in the state. Solar energy is billed as a green alternative to fossil fuels, yet it’s not without consequences, especially for Ohio’s expansive farmland. Today on All Sides with Ann Fisher, the pros and cons of solar power and how to make it work and protect the value and the soil for future generations. Guests: Dan

On Wednesday, Britain became the first Western country to authorize the Pfizer vaccine, clearing the way for mass inoculations to curb COVID-19, which has killed more than 1.4 million people worldwide. The Pfizer vaccine is expected to arrive in Ohio next week, offering hope and relief to front-line health care workers.

This episode originally aired on Nov. 17, 2020. The historic victory of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has underscored the expanding opportunities for women in politics, from running to office to helping others run. The 2020 election inspired record numbers of voters to cast their ballots despite the turbulence and danger posed by the pandemic.

A temporary freeze on student loan payments is set to expire Dec. 31, adding a financial burden back on those already struggling through a pandemic-induced economic crisis. President-elect Joe Biden has proposed $10,000 in student-loan forgiveness for all borrowers.