All Sides

09/27/2025

Listen at the link below for a preview of arts and cultural events happening in and around Columbus with Classical 101 host Christopher Purdy

Guests:

Julia Noulin-Merat, artistic director of Opera Columbus
Remi Wortmeyer, artistic director of BalletMet
Christy Farnbauch, executive director of The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio

Listen here:
https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2025-09-26/all-sides-weekend-arts-culture

09/26/2025

Join host Christopher Purdy and his guests for a preview of arts and cultural events happening in and around Columbus. We talk with leaders from Opera Columbus, BalletMet and The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio. Listen at 11 a.m.

Join host Christopher Purdy and his guests for a preview of arts and cultural events happening in and around Columbus. We talk with leaders from Opera Columbus, BalletMet and The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio.

09/26/2025

Fascinating Ohio: A dance teacher, a creative mental health advocate and a young professional

Heidi Kok, artistic director, Momentum-Excellence

Zachariah Thompson, executive director, The Scatter Joy Project

Derek Grosso, founder/CEO, Columbus Young Professionals Club

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2025-09-25/fascinating-ohio-a-dance-teacher-a-creative-mental-health-advocate-and-a-young-professional

09/25/2025

Columbus organizations provide resources and support for our community on all fronts, including in the arts, mental health and professional development. We'll speak with leaders of Momentum-Excellence, The Scatter Joy Project and Columbus Young Professionals Club. Listen at 11 a.m.

Columbus organizations are providing resources and support for our community on all fronts, including in the arts, mental health and professional development.

09/25/2025

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, a broad feeling of unease and “where do we go from here” has overtaken much of the American public.

We discuss the next steps after a political assassination and how people will move forward. Listen at 10 a.m.

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, a broad feeling of unease and “where do we go from here” has overtaken much of the American public.

09/24/2025

There's controversy surrounding pollinator gardens: is it an eco-friendly way to attract native bees, butterflies and insects, or unsightly eyesores that irk neighbors and violate local ordinances?
Learn all about pollinator gardens and natural landscapes from:

Craig Toothman, founder and president, Franklin County Pollinator Pathway

Anthony Celebrezze III, deputy director, Building and Zoning Services, City of Columbus - City Hall

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2025-09-24/whats-the-controversy-around-pollinator-gardens

09/24/2025

A new movement that’s gaining steam is called, “Yes, in God’s backyard,” and it’s inviting development of unused church lands.

We talked about the movement and other housing initiatives with:

Shannon Hardin, president, Columbus City Council
Rev. John Edgar, president, Columbus Housing Enterprise/founding pastor, and Church and Community Development For All People

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2025-09-24/new-plan-will-utilize-unused-church-land-to-develop-housing-in-columbus

09/24/2025

There's controversy surrounding pollinator gardens: is it an eco-friendly way to attract native bees, butterflies and insects, or unsightly eyesores that irk neighbors and violate local ordinances. The issue spilled over at a recent Blendon Township meeting that brought out more than 100 residents who railed against proposed new rules on what’s also called natural landscaping.

As pollinator gardens explode in popularity, municipalities across the state are rethinking existing ordinances on weeds and more.

09/24/2025

There’s a new movement to counter NIMBY-ism, which is also known as the Not In My Backyard stance, which pushes back on unwanted development. The new movement that’s gaining steam is called, Yes, in God’s backyard, and it’s inviting development of unused church lands.

Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin is a convert and it’s part of his overall housing plan for the city.

09/23/2025

The City of Bellefontaine has become a model for revitalizing small towns. Here how Small Nation is helping other towns revive, grow and thrive.

Guests:

Keyne Strickland, leasing & property manager,
Jessica Epley, owner, Triple Moon Designs
Michelle Blanton, mayor, City of Circleville

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2025-09-23/a-central-ohio-organization-is-setting-the-standard-for-small-town-revitalization

09/23/2025

Jimmy Kimmel will return to the air Tuesday night. That’s according to Disney, which last week pulled his show indefinitely for comments he made following Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

Jimmy Kimmel's suspension brought a firestorm of protest, fueling concerns about free speech, the authority of the Federal Communications Commission and the leadership of the independent agency.

09/23/2025

While major cities garner the lion’s share of attention, small towns are also important to the nation’s economy. We’re talking about the organization responsible for this rebirth and how they’re helping other towns revive, grow and thrive.

Here in Ohio, the town of Bellefontaine has become a model for revitalizing small towns.