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Providence House, a nonprofit organization in Cleveland, calls itself a crisis nursery, a facility that provides emergency shelter care to children whose parents/guardians cannot care for them due to crises.

It’s the first of its kind in Ohio and one of the nation's longest-operating crisis nurseries.

By day, Charles Crabtree is a maintenance technician at Capital University, but within him beats the heart of an artist whose work is on display.

4 Paws for Ability is a facility in Xenia that trains service dogs for veterans, children and those with disabilities. Each dog is specifically trained to each person's needs. The organization matches 12 service dogs annually.

We'll get to know all of these people on this edition of Fascinating Ohio.

Guests:

• Natalie Leek, president/CEO, Providence House
• Charles Crabtree, artist/maintenance technician, Capital University
• Jennifer Lutes, executive director, 4 Paws for Ability

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A top intelligence official has resigned and on the way out said “Iran posed no imminent threat,” to the U.S.

President Donald Trump ran for reelection on the promise of lower prices and no wars.

Meanwhile, Trump and his administration are doing all they can to not call it a war.

Prices have not come down and could be increasing as U.S. strikes on Iran continue.

Also, could a blue wave happen in this year’s midterm elections?

We’re talking national politics with Ken Rudin, host of the "Political Junkie" podcast.

Guest:

• Ken Rudin, political journalist/host of the "Political Junkie" podcast

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Former Ohio State President Ted Carter became the eighth president or chancellor in the 18-member Big Ten conference to exit in a little over a year.

Whether it’s business, politics or education, we’ve been seeing a crisis of leadership.

On this hour of All Sides, we’re discussing why there is so much bad leadership within organizations and why unqualified people rise to the top.

Guests:

• A.R. “Elango” Elangovan, associate vice-president, executive lead of OGE and UVic's Global Engagement Strategy, University of Victoria, British Columbia
• Galen Emanuele, team, culture and leadership expert/founder, Shift Yes

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Here’s one thing Americans agree on: drug prices are out of control.

In fact, it’s the fastest growing area of healthcare spending. Consider this: half the people in the U.S. take at least one prescription drug.

Why isn’t there an easier fix? President Trump has launched TrumpRx, and touted its benefits on his recent trip to Ohio.

He’s tapped into an issue with broad bipartisan support, but does his namesake solution work as advised?

We’re talking about prescription drugs and sticker shock and how Ohio is trying to provide relief.

Why can other countries deliver drugs for lower prices?

Guests:

• Juliette Cubanski, deputy director, program on Medicare policy, KFF
• Ben Link, vice president of pharmacy, 3 Axis Advisors
• Tracy Ramey, chapter lead, OhioInsulin4all

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Few have done more to popularize and bring science to a level for everyone to understand than Neil deGrasse Tyson.

He will host the “Cosmic Perspective” here in Columbus next week.

But what does he have to say about the future of space exploration and about scientists here on Earth?

We’re talking with him today on Tech Tuesday.

When it’s a touch-screen world, everyone clicking through daily chats and tasks, what about those who can’t see the screen? How do they navigate digital life?

Amazon unveils a new personality for Alexa: Meet her adults-only "Sassy" side.

Guests:

• Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist, teacher, author
• Janae Miller, founder/managing principal, Sight Unseen
• Russell Holly, director of commerce content, CNET

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Spring is the season of renewal. That renewal can include cleaning and decluttering.

While not everyone with an overabundance of stuff is a hoarder, it can take a physical and mental toll on our lives and loved ones.

On this hour of All Sides, we’re talking about how to declutter and organize.

Guests:

• Mary E. Dozier, associate professor, department of psychology, Mississippi State University
• Dana K. White, decluttering expert

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Ohio State University has a new president, just a few days after the previous one resigned.

President Trump visited Ohio to talk about drug prices and the war with Iran.

Senator Jon Husted testified in the FirstEnergy trial, where he said he didn’t recall details from a key meeting.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has delivered his final State of the State address.

We're talking about all of these major topics during this week's Reporter Roundtable.

Guests:

• Mark Ferenchik, news director, WOSU Public Media
• Karen Kasler, bureau chief, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau
• Shane Stegmiller, reporter, Hannah News Service
• Susan Tebben, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal

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Not long ago, gardens were designed simply to look beautiful.

But today, we understand that the way we care for our land has real effects on the ecosystems around us.

More and more gardeners are discovering that supporting biodiversity such as welcoming butterflies, birds, and pollinators doesn’t mean giving up on beauty. In fact, it can make our gardens even more vibrant and alive.

Rebecca McMackin has spent years creating stunning landscapes in some of the most challenging places imaginable like urban parks, schoolyards and even the sidewalks of New York City.

On this hour of All Sides, McMackin will share how anyone who stewards a piece of land can manage it in ways that are both beautiful and environmentally meaningful.

Guest:

• Rebecca McMackin, horticulturist/garden designer

Related Link:

• Adventures in Ecological Horticulture with Rebecca McMackin

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