All Sides with Amy Juravich

For generations, social workers have railed against societal injustices while caring for the neediest and most vulnerable in society. The pandemic has created more demand than ever, and social workers are answering the call – in hospitals and nursing homes, on the streets helping the homeless, and, increasingly, partnering with law enforcement.

The pandemic has forced us to make the most of our homes this year, and smart technologies are designed to make that a lot easier. Whether you want to order a pizza with your speaker or change the thermostat from your phone, there's a smart product that will let you do it.

In normal times, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium draws more than 2 million visitors yearly, but this year has been anything but normal. Regardless of the challenges posed by the pandemic, the zoo’s more than 10,000 animals still have to eat and require around-the-clock care.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost will serve as special prosecutor in the fatal shooting of Andre Hill, an unarmed Black man, by Columbus Police Officer Adam Coy last week.

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.

This episode originally aired on Dec. 8, 2020. 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.

London is in lockdown and more than 30 countries have banned travel and flights to the U.K. in response to a new variant of COVID-19 that has emerged in the country. The mutation does not appear to cause more severe disease, but early evidence suggests it may be more contagious than the most common form of the virus.

A Columbus police officer fatally shot an unarmed Black man Tuesday morning while responding to a non-emergency call about a noise complaint. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are investigating the case.

The massive cyberattack on U.S. government agencies and companies last week was breathtaking in its boldness. Cybersecurity experts blame Russian operatives for the sophisticated operation that is ongoing.

The restaurant industry has been battered by the pandemic. Three out of five Ohio restaurants surveyed said they are at risk of closing permanently without additional government aid. The new stimulus bill could provide a lifeline, but many in the industry are worried it will be too little too late.