Emotions are commonly believed to be something automatic, uncontrollable and expressed in similar ways in every person. New neuroscience research suggests that this is not the case, and emotions are more learned than naturally occurring. Today we'll discuss the science of emotions with a neuroscientist and author of the book "How Emotions are Made: the Secret Life of the Brain."

The Correctional Institution Inspection Committee, which oversees prison operations in Ohio, will soon likely be closed with its workload shifted to the inspector general's office. The committee was established in 1977 to provide legislative oversight to the state’s prison system, and last year its director was forced to resign under pressure. Today we'll take a look at what this means for the future of Ohio prison oversight with a panel of guests. This show originally aired on March 23, 2017.

A picture is worth a thousand words. No matter how often we read about the tumultuous events of the world around us, sometimes it is a photo that cements the events of our time as history in the making. Photographs can tease at tears in our eyes, or turn our mouths into grins. But more than that, they can make us think. Join us as we talk about the power of pictures and the future of photojournalism.

23andMe was the first genomic company to receive FDA permission to provide consumers with information about potential genetic diseases or conditions, giving it a leg up over other companies in the genetic testing industry. Genetic testing can catch diseases and illnesses, giving doctors extra time to prevent or treat conditions they might not have otherwise caught in time. However, genetic testing companies are having to contend with issues like privacy and testing during pregnancy. Today we'll

The Columbus Blue Jackets are back in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2014 after their best season in franchise history. They'll be facing off against the defending champions of the cup, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Join us today as we discuss the history of the Stanley Cup and how the Blue Jackets are looking to shape up in the playoffs. Guests: Aaron Portzline , sports reporter, Columbus Dispatch Eric Zweig , author and hockey historian

Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic conditions among children and teens, but research found nearly one in four children in Ohio have not had a preventative dental visit in the previous 12 months. Sealants provided in schools can be an effective way to prevent tooth decay in children, and a new national report by the Sealant Work Group provides recommendations for school-based sealant programs. Join us today as we discuss this, body donor programs, and the latest in wellness news.

President Donald Trump ordered a missile strike on Syria late last week in response to a chemical attack carried out against Syrian citizens. The move received mixed reactions from foreign policy analysts and government officials, and some fear the strike could have deeply damaged U.S. and Russian relations. Join us today as we discuss the consequences of this strike and what future U.S. policy regarding Syria might look like. Guests: Dan Lamothe , national security reporter, The Washington Post

An 11-year-old in Michigan took his own life last week after his girlfriend used social media to lead him to believe she had died by suicide. Bullying was the second largest child health concern in 2015 according to a study done by the University of Michigan, but parents are split on what actually is considered cyberbullying and how it should be dealt with. Join us today as we discuss the implications of cyberbullying, if Facebook has too much power and the latest in tech news. If you or someone

President Donald Trump ordered a missile launch on Syria's government-controlled Shayrat air base in response to a chemical attack on Syrian citizens last week. This was the first American assault on Syria and Trump's most aggressive military action since he took office. Join us today to discuss the latest in state and national politics with a panel of reporters. Guests: Julie Carr Smyth , Statehouse Correspondent, Associated Press Jessie Balmert , State Government Reporter, Cincinnati Enquirer

According to a Pew Research Center analysis, women only made 83 percent of what men made in 2015. The pay gap has been declining since 1980, but large disparities still exist in the workplace. Billie Jean King has worked throughout her life to close the gap between women and men in the world of tennis, and through her nonprofit, she has been working to create changes to how men and women operate in the world. Today we'll discuss gender equity in the workplace and talk with Billie Jean King about