This week marks the 30 year anniversary of the FDA approval of AZT, a landmark treatment for HIV/AIDS. We discuss the history of the disease and how it is treated and discuss The Short North Stage’s production of the play, “The Normal Heart,” which documents the early days of the AIDS Crisis. The Normal Heart at the Short North Stage will have performances on March 16 and 17 at 8 pm and on March 19 at 2 and 7 pm. Guests: Dr. Michael Para , associate dean for Clinical Research in the College of

For many, hot button issues such as Trump's travel ban, undocumented immigration and refugee resettlement are not just matters of politics, they are a matters of faith. We talk to faith leaders in the Columbus community. Guests: Horsed Noah , Director, Somali Islamic Centers of Ohio Reverend Dr. Tim Ahrens , First Congregational Church Pastor Rich Nathan , Vineyard Columbus

This year, researchers are predicting the number of tick-borne Lyme disease cases to be higher than normal, and it's on the rise in Ohio. Climate change is part of the problem. We'll hear from a disease ecologist who studies ticks and mosquitoes, and how climate change could be affecting their footprint. Plus, a new study shows an uptick in injuries from baby strollers, cribs and carriers. We'll discuss what parents can do to avoid mishaps. Guests: Dr. Renata Micha , registered clinical

The U.S. homicide rate has been trending down for decades, but larger cities such as Columbus have seen an increase during that same period. Columbus had the seventh-highest homicide rate in the country last year with 106 homicide victims, a 7 percent increase over 2015.

Wikileaks dumped large amounts of classified CIA data last week, revealing numerous spy tactics including ways the agency can exploit security holes in phones and televisions for cyber-spying. This is just the latest instance where government surveillance techniques raise questions about the privacy rights of US citizens. We'll talk about the state of cyber espionage this hour and look at the future of net neutrality under the Trump administration and a new smart jacket from Levi's.

Asian carp pose one of the greatest threats to Lake Erie's ecosystem. These invasive fish would displace prized native species, such as walleye and rainbow trout. Now, the Trump Administration's EPA budget cuts will halt a plan to prevent species of Asian carp from entering Lake Erie. Join us as we discuss fish and the health of the Great Lakes.

Congressional republicans unveiled their replacement for the Affordable Care Act on Monday. The bill faced backlash from both democrats and republicans, but despite opposition from doctors and consumer groups it claimed a large victory on Thursday by clearing two panels . Today we'll discuss this and the latest in state and national news with a panel of reporters.

Join us this hour as we discuss the latest in arts and culture around Columbus with guest host Christopher Purdy. Events: Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents " Love & War: Baroque Style " with Rachel Barton Pine at the Southern Theater, from March 10 - March 11 Short North Stage presents a staged reading of Larry Kramer’s " The Normal Heart " at the Garden Theater Green Room, from March 16 - March 19. Short North Stage presents " Monty Python’s Spamalot " at the Garden Theater, from March

Columbus and Minneapolis have the largest Somali refugee populations in the United States. Both cities face different concerns when integrating refugees into their local population, and the both have taken different approaches to the integration challenge. Today we'll talk about what these cities may be able to learn from each other when settling refugees from Somalia. Stefanie Chambers , author, “ Somalis in the Twin Cities and Columbus: Immigrant Incorporation in New Destinations ” Jibril

The U.S. Department of Agriculture shut down a portal containing records of animal abuse in early February. a few of the records have been re-released to the public, but most remain unobtainable unless accessed by a Freedom of Information Act request, which can be extremely costly and take up to years to be completed. Today we'll discuss the impact this may have on journalism and animal rights activism with a panel of guests. Guests: Alissa Widman Neese , Columbus Dispatch metro reporter John