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01/13/2026

Small and medium-sized businesses across the U.S. are especially vulnerable to cyberattacks.

That’s because they typically don’t have or can’t afford skilled IT staff. Some rely on untrained family members or friends for help.

An initiative at Ohio State is providing free online cyber training, and more than 600 small businesses have enrolled so far.

Guests:

Vimal Buck, director, Industrial Cybersecurity, Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence, The Ohio State University College of Engineering

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2026-01-13/tech-tuesday-ohio-state-providing-free-cyber-training-to-hundreds-of-small-businesses

01/13/2026

Small and medium-sized businesses across the U.S. are especially vulnerable to cyberattacks. That’s because they typically don’t have or can’t afford skilled IT staff. Some rely on untrained family members or friends for help.

An initiative at Ohio State is providing free online cyber training, and more than 600 small businesses have enrolled so far.

01/13/2026

Currently being held in United States custody, Nicolás Maduro is being charged with conspiracy and drug-trafficking-related charges. What does this mean for the average American? What does it mean for Venezuela? How does it change the United States’ role on the global stage?

After months of building pressure around Venezuela, the Trump administration has officially captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.

01/13/2026

Author Sam Quinones, who chronicled the drug epidemic in Ohio and elsewhere in his books Dreamland and The Least of Us decided to take a detour in his latest book, and he found it in the tuba section and in marching band.

Guest:

Sam Quinones, journalist/author
His new book: “The Perfect Tuba: Forging Fulfillment from the Bass Horn, Band and Hard Work”

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2026-01-12/journalist-author-sam-quinones-discusses-finding-musical-fulfillment-in-new-book

01/13/2026

Our panel for the weekly Reporter Roundtable:

Guests:

Sarah Donaldson, reporter, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau

Jessie Balmert, state government and politics reporter, The Columbus Dispatch

Jake Zuckerman, reporter, Signal Ohio

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2026-01-12/weekly-reporter-roundtable

01/12/2026

Author Sam Quinones, who chronicled the drug epidemic in Ohio and elsewhere in his books Dreamland and The Least of Us decided to take a detour in his latest book, and he found it in the tuba section and in marching band. This is a subject sure to resonate in Columbus, which is home of The Best Damn Band In the Land.

Journalist/author Sam Quinones joins us this hour to talk about The Perfect Tuba: Forging Fulfillment from the Bass Horn, Band, and Hard Work.

01/12/2026

Gov. Mike DeWine has officially endorsed tech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy as his Republican successor in the next race for Ohio governor.

Gov. Mike DeWine ended months of speculation, officially endorsing Vivek Ramaswamy as his Republican successor.

01/09/2026

The appeal of fast food restaurants was their convenience and low cost. However, rising prices are resulting in fewer customers and more restaurant closings. We’re talking about why fast food is causing a slowdown among restaurants and consumers. What is the future of fast food?

Columbus-based Wendy’s has announced it will close 300 stores by the end of 2025.

01/09/2026

Ohio is home to a remarkable archeological wonder, constructed by Indigenous ancestors thousands of years ago. The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is recognized worldwide as a marvel of human ingenuity on par with the pyramids.

The project is a collaboration between WOSU Public Media, the Ohio History Connection, the National Park Service and a Tribal Advisory Council.

01/08/2026

This week on Fascinating Ohio we learned about 3 local businesses that are working to uplift the communities they serve.

Guests:

Andrea Watros, CEO, Spectrum of Sweets

Enas Lanham, founder, Dublin Toy Emporium

Craig Dransfield, executive director, Franklinton Cycle Works

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2026-01-08/fascinating-ohio-local-business-edition

01/08/2026

During this week’s Fascinating Ohio, we will learn about three businesses that are centered around making our communities safer and supportive of other backgrounds and abilities.

Ohio is full of local businesses that are uplifting our communities.

01/08/2026

We’re coming up on the first anniversary of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. From Venezuela to the Epstein files, from National Guard troops to ICE, we’ll look at the past year in national politics and what could be ahead with political journalist Ken Rudin on this hour of All Sides.

Donald Trump's second term has been significantly different from the first resulting in major changes for the country, the GOP and the world.