It's winter, and that means you think there's not much left to do in your garden. Ohio's Garden Sage Debra Knapke, however, disagrees. As we settle into the ice, snow and cold temperatures of winter, what can we do to prepare for the next planting season? Today on All Sides, winter gardening and more with planting expert, Debra Knapke.

Ohio’s medical marijuana program is picking up steam after a delayed rollout in 2018. More than 3,500 Ohio residents have registered and the Ohio Department of Commerce officials predicts that product will be available within the month. For many, the next step is recreational pot. Coming up on All Sides, we take a look at how other states have moved from medical to recreational marijuana and how Ohio might - or not - follow suit.

The 2018 lame duck session of the Ohio General Assembly ended in a rare post-Christmas session that saw Republicans fail to muster enough votes to override a veto of the controversial so-called Heartbeat Bill. The measure would have banned abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detected. Its prospects could change in the coming year, however, as a new governor takes office. Coming up, a special new year reporters roundtable helps you catch up on Ohio politics and public policy.

Food allergies among children in the U.S. have risen in recent decades, and 2018 was no exception. That’s according to a new study out of Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, which found nearly eight percent of all U.S. children suffer from food allergies. Today on All Sides, food and allergies and children, arts in education as a prescription for health, and more on Wellness Wednesday.

After a seven-year run as the head football coach at Ohio State, Urban Meyer will be stepping down after the team’s final game on January 1st. Meyer cited health issues and his suspension earlier this year as reasons for his transition out of coaching. Today on All Sides, Meyer’s decision and the legacy he leaves behind at OSU.

Economists have warned about the possibility of another recession happening in the near future. While the unemployment rate continues to drop, fears still remain over the readiness of Ohio’s unemployment compensation fund, which pays jobless benefits to laid-off workers. Today on All Sides, we consider what happens when the next recession hits.

Join guest host Christopher Purdy for Columbus Metropolitan Library’s latest quick picks and more.

The Central Ohio housing market remains one of the hottest in the nation. Home prices continued to climb in Columbus over the summer, with the capital city sitting well and above the state average. That’s good news if you’re in the market to sell. Not so much if you’re looking to buy. Today on All Sides, traversing the real estate market in Central Ohio. Guests Rob Vogt , Real estate analyst based in Columbus, Vogt Strategic Insights Todd Helpbringer , President, Helpbringer Mortgage Services

Winter can be cold, rainy and cloudy, but when the night sky is clear, the months of December and January are among the best for stargazing. So grab your jacket, hat and gloves and head outside for a rare show. Today on All Sides, find out which star constellations are most visible in clear winter night skies. Guest: Tom Burns , former director of Ohio Wesleyan University Perkins Observatory

Stepping outside on an Ohio summer day means running into bugs at every turn. Some are beautiful such as lightning bugs or butterflies while others can be pests. Join us on All Sides as we discuss summer insects with Mark "The BugMan" Burman. Guests: Mark Berman, founder of BUGMAN Education