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11/26/2025

The White House is referred to as the people’s house, and it has undergone major changes throughout its storied history. The latest change involving the destruction of the East Wing to build a grand ballroom could be its most controversial.

This hour of All Sides looks at the history of White House renovations and why the latest change has caused such an uproar.

11/26/2025

Whether you call it redistricting or gerrymandering, it’s happening around the country. It will impact the balance of power in Washington D.C. for the 2026 midterm elections.

Here in Ohio, we will have a new map that passed unanimously, with Democrats saying it was the best of many bad options.

11/24/2025

The weeks between Thanksgiving and the New Year can be a time of joy and celebration with family and friends.

But for many “the most wonderful time of the year” also means stress, family tensions and anxiety.

Join All Sides for a conversation about how to cope with the pressures of the holiday season.

Guests:

Lois Stepney, assistant clinical professor, The Ohio State University College of Social Work

Maggie Hallett, associate director, Mental Health America of Ohio

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2025-11-24/tips-for-handling-holiday-season-stress

11/24/2025

The weeks between Thanksgiving and the New Year can be a time of joy and celebration with family and friends. But for many “the most wonderful time of the year” also means stress, family tensions and anxiety.

Join All Sides for a conversation about how to cope with the pressures of the holiday season.

11/24/2025

Ohio lawmakers, eager to wrap up legislative business for the year, advances a flurry of bills. Among them were property tax relief, h**p regulation, election changes and a controversial video on fetal development.

Some of the bills will head to Gov. DeWine’s desk, while others need more work.

11/21/2025

On this edition of All Sides Weekend, host Christopher Purdy talked to three key members of the central Ohio arts community.

Host:

Christopher Purdy, Classical 101 morning host
Guests:

Betsy Sturdevant, principal bassoon, Columbus Symphony

Byron Stripling, conductor/artistic director, Jazz Arts Group

Kimberlee Goodman, executive director, Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2025-11-21/all-sides-weekend-arts-and-culture

11/21/2025

No matter the month, central Ohio art lovers can always indulge in their passion for great music and performances. On this edition of All Sides Weekend, host Christopher Purdy is talking to three key members of the central Ohio arts community.

Creativity is always in the air in central Ohio.

11/21/2025

In the past, public art initiatives have mainly been located in select areas of Columbus. The aim is to spread art across neighborhoods deprived of art.

The Greater Columbus Arts Council launched the Greater Columbus Public Art Strategy, the city’s first plan to expand and fund public art across neighborhoods deprived of it.

11/20/2025

Fascinating Ohio: The Artist Edition
Meet a barn artist, a muralist, and a tattoo artist

Guests:

Scott Hagan, The Barn Artist
Adam Hernandez, artist/muralist
Brian Finn, tattoo artist Sanctuary Tattoo Maumee

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2025-11-20/fascinating-ohio-artists-editionst

11/20/2025

Are 50 year mortgages a good or bad idea?

We talked about homeownership, mortgages, and the Central Ohio real estate market.

Guests:
Tommy Aiello, senior director of government affairs, National Taxpayers Union

Buffie Patterson, president, Columbus REALTORS

Nate Kinkopf, Producing Branch Mgr., Neighborhood Loans-Columbus NMLS ID: 222982

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2025-11-20/can-50-year-mortgages-lead-to-more-people-becoming-homeowners

11/20/2025

Art comes in many forms and some Ohio artists are going beyond traditional art by using more than a paintbrush and canvas.

We're meeting three Ohio artists who are expressing their creativity through non-traditional means.

11/20/2025

The Trump administration is floating an idea to help make home buying easier: a 50-year mortgage. However, fellow Republicans and financial experts have their doubts.

We’re talking about mortgages and the Columbus housing market on this hour of All Sides.