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The book Stories at the Center: A Memoir of Miles, Music, and Meaning offers an intimate look at an unconventional entertainment career. Set against the backdrop of his passion for distance running, the book follows Eric Gnezda as he jogs through his hometown of Worthington, reflecting on a career defined by resilience, persistence and artistic purpose.

Eric Gnezda, creator and host of the PBS show 'Songs at the Center,' discusses his life in new book Eric Gnezda's memoir traces a path from a challenging childhood with a disabled father to his adolescence, where he first discovered his passion for songwriting.

A new docuseries called "Tangled Threads" examines the fashion industry and traces the decisions that have led to an overabundance of clothing in thrift stores and landfills. We’ll speak with the local talent working on the series on this hour of All Sides.

New documentary examines how clothing choices impact the environment Columbus is a fashion powerhouse. It’s home to major corporate brands, a test-market for retail innovation and has lots of emerging local designers.

Fall gardening tips with two local experts! And Deb brought me flowers from her garden 🪴

Guests:

Mike Hogan, extension educator/associate professor of agriculture and natural resources, Ohio State University, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County, OH Master Gardener Volunteers

Deb Knapke, author/educator and Ohio's Garden Sage, Debra Knapke

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2026-09-28/fall-gardening-tips

Pickup vs. delivery has a new competitor when it comes to medical prescriptions. The Cleveland Clinic is taking prescription deliveries to the skies with the help of a drone-delivery company.

Tech Tuesday: The Cleveland Clinic is using drones to deliver prescriptions to patients The Cleveland Clinic has partnered with drone delivery company, Zipline, to create an alternative way to transport medical prescriptions to patients.

School leaders in central Ohio could feel pretty good about the marks they received on the state’s annual report card of achievement. Today, we’re digging through the data, for a truer picture of how Ohio’s schools are doing. Because not every district had reasons to celebrate. And even those that did, had room for improvement. Plus, how does Ohio stack up to the rest of the nation?

Examining state report card ratings for central Ohio school districts In Franklin County, the average star rating was above 3.5. Some districts, like Upper Arlington and New Albany, boasted 5 stars.

All Sides Weekend discussed some upcoming arts events in Central Ohio.

Host:

Christopher Purdy, All Sides Weekend and Classical 101 morning host, WOSU Public Media

Guests:

Chad Whittington, CEO, CAPA - Columbus Association for the Performing Arts

Janet Chen, CEO, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra

Remi Wortmeyer, artistic director, BalletMet

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2026-09-25/all-sides-weekend-arts-culture

Columbus has seen record rainfall this summer and fall is shaping up to be soggy as well. What does that mean for your fall harvest? And what will still grow for the next few months?

Fall gardening tips Two gardening experts join All Sides to discuss how major rainfall has affected our growing season.

In Washington, Republican Sen. Jon Husted breaks with President Donald Trump and calls for a quick end to the Iran War, citing high gas prices.

Weekly Reporter Roundtable: Sen. Jon Husted breaks with Trump, calls for an end to war in Iran Sen. Jon Husted is in a tight race to keep his seat. In a recent interview, he called for a quick end to the war in Iran, joining other Republicans who are speaking out.

Fascinating Ohio: A quilt maker, an author and a school director

Guests:

Nancy Crow, artist/quilt maker, Crow Timber Frame Barn, Decorative Arts Center of Ohio

Tracy Tanner, author, Truth Teller: How A Real American Family Overcame Adversity with Love, Respect, and Resilience

Martin Griffith, founder/executive director, Franklinton High School

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2026-09-24/fascinating-ohio-a-quilt-maker-an-author-and-a-school-director

The fall season has officially arrived. The air is cooling down, but the energy remains hot as ever in central Ohio's arts community. All Sides Weekend Host Christopher Purdy is talking with three key players in the local arts scene.

All Sides Weekend: Arts & Culture All Sides Weekend Host Christopher Purdy is talking with three key players in the local arts scene.