Guidebook author and travel TV host Rick Steves is America's most respected authority on European travel. He’s written several books, including his updated 2016 Rick Steves’ Europe Through The Back Door: The Travel Skills Handbook for Independent Travelers . This hour, we’re talking about travel tips, do’s and dont’s, and what to look out for when you’re traveling abroad.

The Trump administration is singing the praises of the economy, but how investors are riding the ups and downs of the stock market might not be as easy as you think. Today on All Sides, personal finance expert Jonathan Pond joins the show to answer your questions and help you become more prepared for retirement. Guests: Jonathan Pond , personal finance expert Support 89.7 NPR News and receive a special thank you gift, Jonathan Pond's Money Smarts and financial planning guides.

The governor's race enters the final stretch as the candidates take the stage at the University of Dayton for the first of three debates. Republican Mike DeWine and Democrat Richard Cordray are expected to spar on issues such as healthcare, Medicaid and taxes. Today on All Sides: the politics of debates and the issues. Guests: La Trice Washington , chair of History and Political Science Department, Otterbein University Jessie Balmert , state government reporter Cincinnati Enquirer Thomas Wood ,

Some chemicals in food packaging could be harmful to children, according to a new report from the American Academy Pediatrics. The report highlights five chemical groups to watch out for while grocery shopping. Those are: bisphenols, phthalates, perchlorate and nitrates/nitrites. Today on Wellness Wednesday, we discuss how to keep your kids safe from these chemicals, CDC head injury guidelines and more. Guest: Julia Calderone , associate editor Health and Food, Consumer Reports Dr. Angela Lumba

An Ohio State student passed away last week after falling from the top of a university parking garage. It marks the third time this year someone fell from a garage on OSU's campus and died, renewing concerns over student mental health. Today on All Sides, managing mental health in college and how universities are addressing the issue. Guests: Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston , senior vice president , Office of Student Life, The Ohio State University Dr. Eileen Ryan , interim chair of the Wexner Medical

Apple announced a new lineup of smartphones, including a new watch, last week during their annual September press conference. The Apple iPhone XS and XS Max are available for pre-order, while the iPhone XR is set to launch next month. And a Vermont-based software company that scans social media to intervene and prevent tragedy. Today on Tech Tuesday, new Apple products, whether or not social media monitoring will help stop school shooting, and more.

Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray. Cordray served in the Obama administration as the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. During his speech, Obama took shots at Republican leaders in Washington D.C., calling the nation's political system broken. “The Republicans won the House, they won the Senate. They’re still mad,” he said. “Which is interesting. So just remember when you hear about these folks bragging about this

In 1968, Columbus’s East High School was one of many segregated schools in Ohio. Columbus native and author Wil Haygood writes in his new book about his experiences growing up amongst racial tensions and witnessing the high school’s basketball and baseball teams win state championships, defeating richer, whiter schools across the state. Today on All Sides, we discuss “Tigerland: 1968-1969: A City Divided, a Nation Torn Apart, and a Magical Season of Healing,” with Wil Haygood. Guests : Wil

Columbus is one of 14 out of Ohio’s 608 school districts to get an overall F on state report cards issued this week. Literacy was a big problem for the state’s largest school district. Today in a special broadcast from the Columbus Metropolitan Library to celebrate the Great American Read, we cover literacy trends and how the experts work on the problem.

It's easy to get lost in the fictional world of a book. "The Great American Read," highlights 100 of the best-loved books chosen by voters. The list reflects the diversity of taste across the country. Join guest host Christopher Purdy live from the Columbus Metropolitan Library to discuss "The Great American Read."