Queen Elizabeth II, a modern monarch, is reaching her 60th year on the throne. But what do we know about this monumental woman? Who is she? On this hour of “All Sides,” we’ll hear from the latest biographer of Queen Elizabeth in this, the diamond jubilee celebration of her 60th year on the throne of Great Britain.

Guest

• Sally Bedell Smith (author and biographer)

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Click here for more information on “Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch” written by Sally Bedell Smith.

There are many movies that chronicle stories of war… Glory, Jarhead, Patton and Saving Private Ryan, to name a few. In recognition of Memorial Day, we’ll talk with military and film historians about the best war films representing sacrifice, heroism, and the nature of war.

Guests

• Jeanine Basinger (Chair, Film Studies Department/Curator, Cinema Archives, Wesleyan University
• Lawrence Suid (military historian, film historian and author)

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Time Warner Cable is offering a variety of famous war movies On Demand in honor of Memorial Day. Click here for more information.

Click here for more information on “The World War II Combat Film: Anatomy of a Genre” by Jeanine Basinger.

Click here for more information on “Sailing on the Silver Screen: Hollywood and the U.S. Navy” by Lawrence Suid.

Click here for more information on “Guts and Glory: The Making of the American Military Image in Film” by Lawrence Suid.

Click here for more information on “Stars and Stripes on  Screen: A Comprehensive Guide to Portrayals of American Military on Film” by Lawrence Suid.

On this hour of “All Sides Weekend,” WOSU Midday Host Amy Juravich will host a panel on the best spots for central Ohio travel, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. The panel will discuss enjoying Ohio’s natural treasures and taking road trips around the Buckeye State.

Guests

• Josh Knights (Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy)
• Patricia Williamsen (Executive Director, The Ohio Humanities Council)
• John Ross (Assistant Editor, Columbus Monthly)

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The Nature Conservancy in Ohio has announced its list of the Natural Treasures of Ohio, giving Ohioans great opportunities to explore natural sites in Ohio and the chance to win a 2012 Honda Insight Hybrid. The challenge runs now through August 8 at nature.org/naturaltreasuresohio or on Facebook at facebook.com/ohionatureconservancy.

It’s time to get off the interstate and enjoy the scenic beauty of Ohio’s small towns. Join WOSU Public Media and the Ohio Humanities Council for a road trip around Ohio. For more information, visit http://seeohiofirst.org/.

Former Ohio State Basketball player Mark Titus holds the Ohio State record for career wins, yet scored a grand total of nine points during his collegiate career. Needless to say, Titus had an interesting career in collegiate sports. On this hour of “All Sides,” Titus will join Ann to talk about his new book.

Guest

• Mark Titus (author)

Book

Click here for more information about “Don’t Put Me In, Coach: My Incredible NCAA Journey from the End of the Bench to the End of the Bench” by Mark Titus.

For the gardeners out there, the good news is that we have a long weekend ahead to get something done. Unfortunately, the bad news is that temperatures will be in the 90s. We’ll talk about gardening in extreme temperatures, how the mild winter and milder spring have affected the growing cycle in central Ohio and we’ll answer questions about your garden. On this hour of “All Sides,” we’ll talk with Ohio’s Garden Sage, Debra Knapke.

Guests

• Debra Knapke (author and “Ohio’s Garden Sage”)

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Click here to visit Debra Knapke’s website.

Click here to visit Heartland Gardening, Knapke’s blog with Michael Leach and Teresa Woodard.

There are many movies that chronicle stories of war… Glory, Jarhead, Patton and Saving Private Ryan, to name a few. In recognition of Memorial Day, we’ll talk with military and film historians about the best war films representing sacrifice, heroism, and the nature of war.

Guests

• Jeanine Basinger (Chair, Film Studies Department/Curator, Cinema Archives, Wesleyan University
• Lawrence Suid (military historian, film historian and author)

Read More

Time Warner Cable is offering a variety of famous war movies On Demand in honor of Memorial Day. Click here for more information.

Click here for more information on “The World War II Combat Film: Anatomy of a Genre” by Jeanine Basinger.

Click here for more information on “Sailing on the Silver Screen: Hollywood and the U.S. Navy” by Lawrence Suid.

Click here for more information on “Guts and Glory: The Making of the American Military Image in Film” by Lawrence Suid.

Click here for more information on “Stars and Stripes on  Screen: A Comprehensive Guide to Portrayals of American Military on Film” by Lawrence Suid.

The Catholic Church seems to have an interesting take on women… Nuns are not lay persons or clergy. They are “professed religious,” as are their male counterparts, Christian brothers. There are three categories of involvement in the Catholic Church: clergy, professed religious, and lay. Women are still forbidden in one category: clergy. But why? On this hour of “All Sides,” we’ll take a look at the evolving role of women in the Catholic Church.

Guests

• Sheila Garcia (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
• Kenneth Briggs (author/blogger, National Catholic Reporter)
• Angela Bonavoglia (author)

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Click here for more information on “Double Crossed: Uncovering the Catholic Church’s Betrayal of American Nuns” by Kenneth Briggs.

Click here for more information on “Good Catholic Girls: How Women Are Leading the Fight to Change the Church” by Angela Bonavoglia.

In April, the Ohio House passed Bill 473, which approved new standards for withdrawing water from Lake Eire. Opponents say the bill does not protect the natural resource, while proponents note that the withdrawals will be regulated under the Bill. As the bill continues on to the Senate Floor soon, we’ll look at the two sides of the issue, as well as the seven issues facing Lake Erie in the future.

Guests

• Linda Woggon (Executive Vice President, Ohio Chamber of Commerce)
• Kristy Meyer (Director of Agricultural & Clean Water Programs, Ohio Environmental Council)
• Jeffrey Reutter (Director, Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory)

On this hour of Tech Tuesday, we’ll talk about Facebook’s new IPO status as well as some new Consumer Reports concerns over its Privacy Policy. Then, we’ll talk about the latest gadgets on the market.

Guests

• Sarah Kessler (Reporter, Mashable)
• Jeff Fox (Technology Editor, Consumer Reports)
• Russell Holly (Tech Blogger, geek.com)

On this hour of “All Sides,” we’ll cover changes in the retirement landscape. Can pension systems and 401K retirement savings plans still meet the needs of retirees? What’s the best way to fund retirement going forward? Can 401ks be more like pensions? We’ll answer those questions and more.

Guests

• Diane Oakley (Executive Director, National Institute on Retirement Security)
• Laura Bischoff (Correspondent, Dayton Daily News)
• Greg Daugherty (Executive Editor, Consumer Reports)