Letters from Alexander Hamilton were auctioned off for $2.6 million, but these aren't the first historic documents that have been valued for over $250,000. Many antique books and manuscripts have survived years of wear and tear through different methods of preservation. How do we keep these aging documents from deteriorating? Join us today as we discuss the sale and preservation of antique books and manuscripts.

The cost of college tuition is rising fast. And now fees, such as student activities and libraries, are adding to the growing cost. Ohio State has raised its tuition and fees cost for the upcoming 2017-2018 academic year. This raise will only impact the incoming freshman, and the cost will freeze at this price during the class's four-year period at the university. Listen in today to learn about the rising cost of college and what can be done to make it more affordable.

The declining marriage rates in the United States have caused some to question whether or not marriage will become extinct in the future. A recent study shows that emerging adults developed a nuanced way of thinking about marriage which has complicated their journey to reach the end of the aisle. Coming up, we're talking about how marriage in America has evolved over time.

Kansas State offensive lineman Scott Frantz came out on July 13th. The event grabbed a lot of headlines, but only scratches the surface of LGBT issues in organized major sports. Homophobia partly fueled by heterosexist "locker room talk" is one factor keeping LGBT athletes from coming out. As of now, there is only one openly gay male athlete currently playing for one of America's five major professional sports leagues. Coming up, we're talking about issues LGBT athletes face in big-time,

Pregnancy can comes with its risks and complications, but the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. is higher than any other developed country. According to ProPublica and NPR, 60 percent of these deaths could have been prevented. Research points to several causes for why the pregnancy-related fatalities are rising. One issue lies in the healthcare system where there is more focus on babies and less focus on their mothers. This Wellness Wednesday we are talking about maternal mortality and Netflix

Allegations of sexual harassment in silicon valley have led to a string of high-profile resignations and firings. But the overarching problem of sexism affects everything from seed money for start ups to who gets the corner office. Coming up, the impact of sexism in Silicon Valley.

The collapse of Antarctica's Larsen C ice shelf could be the beginning of a great threat to Antarctica and the rest of the world. The break-off could be followed by many others, resulting in warmer temperatures in the Antarctic and possibly raising sea level around the world. Today we are talking about the impacts of the Larsen C break-off on ecosystems and the rest of the environment.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich has spoken against the revised Senate health care plan because its cuts to Medicaid will leave too many residents without health insurance. In other news, Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor has announced her plan to run for governor in 2018 making her the fourth Republican candidate to enter the race. Join us today with guest host Mike Thompson discussing the Senate healthcare plan and the latest in state and national news with a panel of reporters.

Amazon has taken a step into the grocery industry. Purchasing Whole Foods at $13.7 billion, Amazon extends its reach into yet another market. Concerns are rising that Amazon is becoming too big and that its purchase of Whole Foods will impact the grocery business. Today we are talking about the effects of Amazon's purchase of Whole Foods on the grocery industry.

Guest host Christopher Purdy sits down with a panel of experts to talk about the latest in book news in the Columbus area.