The real estate market continues to grow here in Central Ohio. Today we will discuss the best areas to buy, future developments, and how to prepare your house for sale.

Believe it or not, the holidays are just around the corner and whether your favorite part is visiting family or watching the snow fall, everybody loves cookies. Join us this hour as we talk about some of the best holiday cookie recipes, along with tips and tricks to help you prepare them.

As part of the Smart Columbus initiative, AEP has announced they will be building over 1200 electric charging stations across the city's metropolitan area. The company hopes that by making electric infrastructure available, more residents will make the switch from gas and reduce their carbon footprint. Today we will discuss the current status and future of electric cars.

Often times, those who leave the prison have a near impossible time adjusting to life outside the system. Today we talk with various Columbus organizers on their approach helping Ohio prisoners connect with the community.

Two weeks ago, Governor Kasich warned Ohio might be on the verge of an economic recession. Tax revenue has continually come in lower than expected. Today we discuss the future of Ohio's economy, and look at the current recession in Kansas.

This year the World Health Organization declared the Zika Virus to be a global health emergency. Today we'll talk about what we learned about Zika in 2016 and what to expect in 2017. Also, we'll look at what fitness trends will look like in 2017.

This year one of the biggest tech issues facing both the government and private citizens was cybersecurity. Today we'll discuss the DNC hacking, the Note 7 failure and the future of virtual reality and artificial intelligence.

Politics in 2016 were defined by the presidential election. The past year was unfamiliar to most who've followed politics throughout the decades. Today we will discuss the past year, what stands out and what we can learn from such a turbulent and unusual political year.

Join us as we discuss the top news stories of 2016. Our panel of journalists will cover the election, abortion rights, medical marijuana and more. Guests: Mark Kovac, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Dix News and The Youngstown Vindicator Chrissie Thompson, Columbus Bureau Chief, Cincinnati Enquirer Andy Chow , Reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau

Before entering the White House, Michelle Obama worked to improve the lives of working class families in her hometown of Chicago. As First Lady she addressed the issues of inequality, childhood obesity and access to education, often facing backlash. Join a panel of guests as they discuss the legacy of the first African American First Lady. Guests: Wendy Smooth , Professor of Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies, Ohio State University Robin Givhan , Fashion Critic, Washington Post Peter Slevin,