Join us this hour for a conversation with Dr. Drake about energy privatization, trademarking the Oval, and the recent ethical controversy involving an Ohio State cancer researcher. Guest: Michael V. Drake, President, Ohio State University

The debate regarding transgender individuals being able to use the bathroom that corresponds to their gender identity has resurfaced at the national level, but the actual science behind gender identity is rarely discussed in politics. National Geographic published a feature article in January about the science of being transgender and the stigmas faced by transgender individuals, which often result in difficulties accessing services like healthcare. Today we'll discuss the science behind gender

A new Netflix documentary addresses a topic few enjoy discussing: death. The doctor featured in this documentary is the author of a new book entitled "Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life," and she argues that conversations about death need to happen while people are healthy in order to avoid unnecessary suffering when one can no longer communicate their wishes. Today we'll talk about facing the reality of death, prevention and treatment for colon cancer and the latest in

Almost 1 million Ohioans receive health insurance through Medicaid, which was expanded back in 2014 under Gov. John Kasich. As congressional republicans are considering alternatives to the Affordable Care Act, nearly 700,000 of those people could lose their health insurance if Medicaid expansions are repealed. Today we'll discuss the future of Medicaid and what a repeal of the 2014 expansion would mean for Ohioans. Guests: Rachana Pradhan , health care reporter, POLITICO Steve Wagner , Executive

MIT recently announced their 2017 breakthrough technologies, which are the tech innovations they predict will have the biggest impact on culture, medicine, economics and politics this year. Featured on their list is facial recognition technology that can be used to make purchases and computer reinforcement learning, which allows computer programs to "learn" from past behaviors and could be the next breakthrough in self-driving technology. Today we'll discuss these tech innovations, how Google

Senator Sherrod Brown announced that he intends to help Americans who are "Working Too Hard for Too Little." Brown plans to raise the minimum wage and improve workers' benefits. But with congressional democrats in the minority, what affect will his proposal have on legislation? Plus, who might be the top contenders for Ohio's 2018 Gubernatorial Election? Join us, as we discuss all this and more of the latest in state and national news. Guests: Chrissie Thompson , State Capital Reporter, The

When the automobile was first invented, the task of driving was considered too difficult and dangerous for women. Throughout the 20th century women challenged that idea by competing in races and completing cross-country road trips, proving themselves to be just as competent as men at driving. Today we'll talk with the author of a new book on women and automobiles in the 20th century and other women who continue to challenge stereotypes about women and cars. Guests: Sue Macy , author, “ Motor

I n his budget proposal, Gov. John Kasich planned to cut funding from most school districts in the state of Ohio. He no longer wants to pay for "phantom students," which are students who don't actually attend schools in funded districts, but further funding cuts can negatively impact the quality of education in those districts. Today we'll talk about how Ohio schools are funded and what education funding analysts would like to see change.

Scott Pruitt, who sued the Environmental Protection Agency over a dozen times while he was attorney general of Oklahoma, is now the director of EPA. Environmental activists are worried that his ties to the fossil fuel industry may affect his decision-making in the position. Additionally, President Donald Trump has vowed to drastically cut environmental regulations and the EPA's budget. Today we'll discuss what environmental protection policies may look like under the new administration with a

Last night President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time since taking office. We'll sit down with a panel of guests to analyze his speech. Guests: Paul A. Beck , Political Scientist, Ohio State University Jack Torry , DC Bureau Chief, Columbus Dispatch Bob Clegg , GOP strategist, President, Midwest Communications and Media