As the holidays approach, it’s time for home cooks to start preparation. Today on All Sides, we talk with Sam Sifton, the New York Times food editor, what dishes to prepare, preparation, new recipes and more. Guests: Sam Sifton, food editor , The New York Times Rich Terapak , WOSU food critic , Chefs in the City cohost

State lawmakers across the country are mulling model legislation intended to discourage protests at so-called critical infrastructure projects such as oil and gas pipelines. Supporters say the idea is to protect property and safety. Opponents say the idea is to stifle free speech. Today on All Sides with Ann Fisher: the right to protest at critical infrastructure projects. Guests: Dave Thompson , News Director Prairie Public Media Jen Hensley , Sierra Club State Lobbying & Advocacy Director

In September, president Trump promised that a ban on flavored e-cigarettes was forthcoming. Last week, CNN reported that the president is changing course after being told that a ban on flavored vaping products could hurt his standing with his base. But the issue remains front and center among representatives on both sides. Today on Wellness Wednesday on All Sides with Ann Fisher, vaping in the U.S., and more.

Two Ohio lawmakers have proposed a bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations for rape cases, and close domestic violence loopholes. Bill 162 would dispose of time constraints for future sexual assault cases, but would not allow charges to be brought up in cold cases. Today on All Sides: the importance of DNA evidence, cold cases and preventing sexual assault. Guests : Rachel Lovell , Case Western University Research Assistant Professor, Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research

Google, and the largest U.S. nonprofit hospital network have partnered in a deal that, among other things, gives the tech giant access to patient health data. So-called Project Nightingale provides Google access to the medical records of more than 50 million people across 21 states. Google claims the deal will enhance productivity and patient safety. But others are concerned about securing the data. Today on Tech Tuesday on All Sides with Ann Fisher: patient health data, Black Friday deals and

Local governments across the country have enacted bans on single-use plastics, such as bags and straws and that has triggered statewide bans on such bans. In Ohio, Republican lawmakers have introduced two measures to block local governments from imposing fees, bans or other regulations of single-use plastics. Today on All Sides with Ann Fisher: single-use plastics, and the pros and cons of bans and fees. Guests: Anna Staver, Statehouse Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch Elissa Yoder Mann,

Suicide was the leading cause of death among youth between the ages of 10 and 14 between from 2007 to 2018, according to the Ohio Department of Health. A singular cause is difficult to suss out, but most agree that stress and anxiety are contributing factors. Today on All Sides with Ann Fisher: the stress and anxiety of youth and how to intervene and make a difference. Guests: Dr. Mark Hurst, ODH medical director Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld, author and educator Mary Fristad , psychiatry professor at

The Ohio House has approved a bill that in the spirit of free expression would extend to religious expression in assignments, prayer, artwork and clothing in public schools. Critics say the bill could require teachers to give credit for inaccurate answers that are part of a student’s religious beliefs. They say that the U.S. Constitution and state law already protect religious expression in schools. Today on the All Sides with Ann Fisher Weekly Reporter Roundtable: religious expression in Ohio’s

Today on All Sides Weekend with Christopher Purdy, a preview of the holiday sounds around the city, and more. Guests : Lynda Hasseler, Director of Choral Music , Capital University Ronald Jenkins , Chorus master , Columbus Symphony Kathrin Danzmayr , Playwright , “Schubert Talk”

The Trump impeachment inquiry concluded 72 hours of hearings on Thursday. Testimony from two witnesses underscored the belief that President Donald Trump likely withheld military aid and and a White House meeting to persuade Ukraine to investigate his political rival. Today on All Sides Ken Rudin, host of Ken Rudin’s Political Junkie podcast, joins us to talk impeachment and Democratic debate politics. Guests: Ken Rudin , veteran political journalist, host of Ken Rudin’s Political Junkie podcast