All Sides with Amy Juravich

The Ohio Casino Commission levied a $5 million fine against Kalshi prediction market for unlicensed sports gaming.

The action comes as some GOP lawmakers press to change much of the 2023 law that made sports betting a billion-dollar industry in the state.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is on record as saying that legalizing sports betting is his biggest mistake in office.

Plus we also take a look at key contested races ahead of the May 5 primary. And the race for governor heats up months before the showdown.

Guests:

• Jo Ingles, senior reporter with Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau
• Laura Bischoff, politics and state government reporter with The Columbus Dispatch
• Chrissa Loukas, statehouse reporter with Spectrum News

(photo: Jenny Kane / AP)

The landscape of work is shifting rapidly, leaving workers and employers in Ohio and beyond to navigate a future defined by AI, evolving education paths, and the expectations of lifelong learning. In this new season of Untangled—part of WOSU Public Media’s Inside: Reshaping Work initiative—host Amy Juravich explores the challenges and opportunities of the modern workforce, starting April 20th on 89.7 NPR News and your favorite podcast platform.

Tree planting in Columbus took a hit a few months back due to federal funding cuts.

The city has lost some grant reimbursement money for trees that officials had been planning on.

Tree planting may be a part of city planning that you might not think about very much, but Columbus has set many tree planting goals over the years.

Regardless of the financial obstacles, volunteers, nonprofits, residents and city partners are working to make sure the city reaches its tree canopy goals.

Guest:

• Shelly Douglas, executive director, Green Columbus

Support WOSU 89.7 NPR News during our spring membership drive and you can receive a Native Tree that will be purchased by WOSU on your behalf of your donation and planted by Green Columbus as a thank you gift.

What comes to mind when you think of pizza?

A pie plastered with pepperoni? Cheese oozing from all sides. A crust that’s buttery and thick or thin and crunchy.

Your mind also may travel to Naples, Italy, which is pizza's modern birthplace. Or conjure up U.S. cities synonymous with the slice: New York, Chicago or Detroit to name a few.

But don’t (you dare) skip over Columbus, with its rich and delicious history.

Did you know Pizza Today Magazine once named Columbus "Pizza Capital of the United States" repeatedly?

Then there’s this recent headline “Columbus is Among America’s Great Pizza Cities.”

We're discussing Columbus' slice of pizza history during this hour of All Sides.

Guest:

• Jim Ellison, author, Columbus Pizza: A Slice of History

Support WOSU 89.7 NPR News during our spring membership drive and you can receive a copy of Columbus Pizza: A Slice of History Book or a Columbus Pizza package as a thank you gift.

Travel expert Rick Steves has spent most of his life traveling the continent of Europe and sharing what he's learned with the rest of us.

He's informed, entertained and guided travelers to the best nooks and crannies in dozens of European cities – both big and small.

Steves joins All Sides today to talk about how to plan the perfect European getaway.

Guest:

• Rick Steves, travel expert, PBS host

A profanity-laden Truth Social post on Easter Sunday by President Trump has been one of the latest moves that has cries for invoking the 25thAmendment growing louder.

In addition, President Trump threated to annihilate the country of Iran’s entire civilization.

As has become one of his usual tactics, the president backed down last Tuesday giving credence to the acronym TACO meaning Trump always chickens out.

On this hour of All Sides, we're discussing national politics with "Political Junkie" podcast host Ken Rudin.

Guest:

• Ken Rudin, host of the "Political Junkie" podcast

(photo: Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP)

Whether it’s glaciers, sand dunes, mountains or beaches, America’s National Parks are home to some of the most beautiful landscapes to be found in America.

Travel writer Mike Oswald has spent a great deal of time traversing and documenting all of them. He’s journeyed thousands of miles over hundreds of visits and distilled what he’s learned into books.

His latest book is titled Public Land: 1,000 Western Wonders. In addition to the national parks, the book also explores national forests and monuments as well as state and regional parks.

Guest:

• Mike Oswald, travel writer/author, Public Land: 1,000 Western Wonders



Support WOSU 89.7 NPR News during our spring membership drive and you can receive a copy of Mike Oswald's Public Land: 1000 Western Wonders Book as a thank you gift.

Spring has officially sprung and now it’s time to spruce up our gardens and beautify our spaces with flowers, vegetables, plants and trees.

Ohio's Garden Sage Deb Knapke is back with expert advice on what to plant and when.

Guest:

• Deb Knapke, Ohio’s Garden Sage



Support WOSU 89.7 NPR News during our spring membership drive and you can receive a ticket to WOSU's "Drinks and Dirt" event on May 5 as a thank you gift.

Columbus is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country. It’s growing faster than any other city in the Midwest. The state capital has come a long way from its humble beginnings.

On this edition of All Sides, we’re talking with author Brent Warren about the evolution of Columbus, which is documented in his book Columbus in 50 Maps.

Support WOSU 89.7 NPR News during our spring membership drive and receive Brent Warren's book Columbus in 50 Maps as a thank-you gift. Make a gift now at https://www.wosu.org/pledge.

Guests:

• Brent Warren, reporter for Columbus Underground and author of Columbus in 50 Maps

We are shifting the focus away from celebrity chefs and big-city restaurants as we highlight the untold food stories in rural and small-town America.

Hear from cookbook author and the host of "America the Bountiful" Capri Cafaro.

She’ll discuss her travels through America’s backroads while exploring the nation’s diverse cultures, all while using food as a guide.

Guest:

• Capri Cafaro, creator/host/executive producer, America The Bountiful

Support WOSU 89.7 NPR News during our spring membership drive and you can receive a copy of "America the Bountiful: A Recipe Journey" as a thank you gift. Give now at https://www.wosu.org/pledge.