All Sides with Amy Juravich

The Ohio governor’s race this November features two major-party candidates with no prior elected experience.

Whoever wins will be one for the history books: Republican Vivek Ramaswamy would be the first Indian American elected as Ohio governor or Democrat Amy Acton would be the first woman elected to the position.

Add to that huge stakes politically as the midterms indicate how Americans truly feel about the trajectory of the country.

Today, we’ll hear from Vivek Ramaswamy, the self-made biotech billionaire, on why he’s running and his priorities if voters elect him on Nov. 3.

Note: All Sides also has an interview scheduled with Acton. We will bring you that interview soon. Be sure to keep listening to All Sides with Amy Juravich so you don't miss it.

Guests:

• Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican candidate for Ohio governor
• Christopher Devine, political science professor/author, University of Dayton
• J. Cherie Strachan, director, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics/political science professor, University of Akron

There are lots of current viral trends, from fun, squishy, addictive NeeDohs to Blind Boxes, with its mystery rewards for a price, to cuddly and creepy hyper-realistic dolls.

What are the crazes taking over the internet?

What makes them popular and in some cases controversial?

We're talking about what's driving the current viral trends on this hour of All Sides.

Guests:

• Katie Notopoulos, senior correspondent, Business Insider
• Dominick Reuter, senior reporter, Business Insider
• Shane O’Neill, reporter, The Washington Post

Ohioans get a 90-day pause on gas and diesel taxes as lawmakers –- and the governor — move at lightning speed.

Demonstrating what is possible when voters are unhappy, a close election is at hand, and Republicans dispense with discussion or debate.

President Donald Trump touched down in Dayton over the weekend to stump for Sen. Jon Husted and tried to rally supporters to get out the vote.

We're discussing what we learned from who did – and didn’t – show up.

If you want to vote in the Nov. 3 election, today is the last day to register or update your voting information.

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

Guests:

• Jeremy Pelzer, chief politics reporter, Cleveland.com
• Haley BeMiller, state government and politics reporter, Columbus Dispatch
• Noah Blundo, executive editor, Hannah News Service

The 2027 Ohio Teacher of the Year teaches second-grade students at French Run Elementary School in Reynoldsburg.

Taya Kidd is described as innovative, passionate and dedicated to her teaching. We will learn more about her journey.

And then finding harmonies behind a prison wall, hear from a filmmaker bringing a love of music to light on the big screen.

A writer, comedian and nonprofit leader has spent more than two decades championing creative culture in Columbus. His work has taken him to the Franklinton Arts District and Urban Scrawl.

We're talking to all three on this week's Fascinating Ohio.

Guests:

• Taya Kidd, Ohio’s 2027 Teacher of the Year
• Gabrielle Burton, Ohio filmmaker
• Travis Hoewischer, executive director, Franklinton Arts District

Despite women making up half the population, women’s health has remained an enigma.

This is especially evident in the case of maternal mental health, which has been brought to the limelight with the Lindsey Clancy trial.

There’s a stigma surrounding postpartum depression, anxiety and psychosis. The stigma is worsened by the lack of awareness around the topic.

What can be done to improve the treatment of post-partum mental health disorders?

Join us for a discussion about mental health with women’s health experts on this hour of All Sides.

Guests:

• Tonya Fulwider, executive director, Mental Health America of Ohio
• Nicole Hollingshead, clinical psychologist in women’s behavioral health, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
• Dr. Casia Horseman, psychiatrist, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center

photo: Greg Derr / Pool The Patriot Ledger via AP

Eric Gnezda, the creator and host of the PBS show “Songs at the Center,” reflects on his life and career in a memoir.

The book Stories at the Center: A Memoir of Miles, Music, and Meaning offers an intimate look at an unconventional entertainment career.

Set against the backdrop of his passion for distance running, the book follows Gnezda as he jogs through his hometown of Worthington, reflecting on a career defined by resilience, persistence and artistic purpose.

Gnezda's narrative traces a path from a challenging childhood with a disabled father to his adolescence, where he first discovered his passion for songwriting.

Guests:

• Eric Gnezda, creator & host of "Songs at the Center"/author, Stories at the Center: A Memoir of Miles, Music, and Meaning

Columbus is a fashion powerhouse.

It’s home to major corporate brands, a test-market for retail innovation and has lots of emerging local designers. But what happens when clothing production gets out of hand?

A new docuseries called "Tangled Threads" examines the fashion industry and traces the decisions that have led to an overabundance of clothing in thrift stores and landfills.

We’ll speak with the local talent working on the series on this hour of All Sides.

Guests:

• Nicholas Breyfogle, professor and chair, Department of History, Ohio State University
• Lisa Goldsand, founder, Circular Thrift LLC
• Tasha Lewis, associate professor, Department of Human Sciences, Ohio State University

School leaders in central Ohio could feel pretty good about the marks they received on the state’s annual report card of achievement.

In Franklin County, the average star rating was above 3.5. Some districts, like Upper Arlington and New Albany, boasted 5 stars.

The state’s largest district, Columbus City Schools, beset with challenges from literacy rates to chronic absenteeism, also celebrated a half-star increase.

Today, we’re digging through the data, for a truer picture of how Ohio’s schools are doing. Because not every district had reasons to celebrate. And even those that did, had room for improvement.

Plus, how does Ohio stack up to the rest of the nation?

Guests:

• Cole Behrens, K-12 education reporter, The Columbus Dispatch
• Aaron Churchill, Ohio research director, Thomas B. Fordham Institute
• Morgan Scott Polikoff, education professor, USC Rossier School of Education and co-director, USC EdPolicy Hub

Pickup vs. delivery has a new competitor when it comes to medical prescriptions.

The Cleveland Clinic is taking prescription deliveries to the skies with the help of a drone-delivery company.

WIRED has highlighted women in tech at the forefront of a 2026 special issue. Hear about the bright minds in tech who are working to improve diversity at the top of the tech industry.

We are talking about outer space possibly being the next destination for Google data centers.

It's all coming up on this week's Tech Tuesday.

Guests:

• Lindsey Amerine, chief pharmacy officer, The Cleveland Clinic
• Katie Drummond, WIRED global editorial director
• Russell Holly, director of commerce content, CNET

Columbus has seen record rainfall this summer and fall is shaping up to be soggy as well.

What does that mean for your fall harvest? And what will still grow for the next few months?

Two gardening experts join All Sides to discuss how all this rain has affected our growing season.

Plus, we share tips on how to put your garden to bed for the winter.

Guests:

• Mike Hogan, extension educator/associate professor of agriculture and natural resources, Ohio State University
• Deb Knapke, author/educator and Ohio's Garden Sage