People have said “jazz is dead” for decades now, but Columbus is proof against that assertion.

A Tribe for Jazz, a nonprofit organization, is on a mission to preserve the music's legacy and advance the future of jazz through visual storytelling, performances, education and community engagement.

After his wife was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, a Columbus radiologist found himself in need of help and information.

His experience led him to create EnergizeCare, an organization offering support for caregivers and individuals living with early-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

Since its creation in 2011, Marion Matters has helped more than 300 people out of poverty. The organization provides individuals with skills and training through educational programs and coaching. We will learn more about what the work they do.

It's all part of this week's Fascinating Ohio.

Guests:

• Stephanie Matthews, executive director, A Tribe for Jazz
• Dr. Ken Vitellas, founder, EnergizeCare
• Natalie Longmeier, executive director, Marion Matters

According to Ohio State Highway Patrol's crash database, since Jan. 1, there have already been more than 8,000 traffic crashes in Franklin County. Officials say that's a decrease from last year.

In 2021, the City of Columbus launched its multi-year Vision Zero Action Plan, an initiative aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities by 2030.

The results might be promising for highway traffic, however Columbus streets remain a significant risk for pedestrians and cyclists, especially on wide, high traffic roads like Morse Road and High Street.

We will learn more about what changes the city is trying to make to improve traffic safety on this hour of All Sides.

Guests:

• Katherine Swidarski, Vision Zero coordinator
• Angela Harden, research and assistant professor, Ohio State University's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
• Ginger Tornes, founder, Friends and Families for Safe Streets Columbus

World Cup Soccer 2026: We look at the hype and the money behind this super-sized sports event.

How has the United States' management failed/succeeded compared to past years, and why issues like ticket and hotel prices are driving tourists away.

Although Columbus is not hosting official tournament matches, the city is heavily involved in World Cup festivities, featuring a pre-tournament friendly match, international base camps and city-wide watch parties. The Ecuador national team is also training in Columbus.

And Columbus Crew midfielder Max Arfsten has been selected for the United States men’s team for this year's World Cup. Also, former Crew star Cucho Hernandez will suit up for Columbia.

We're talking about it all on this hour of All Sides.

Guests:

• Michael Arace, sports journalist and founder, Disrespected Media
• Ryan Chen, assistant professor, sports leadership and management, Miami University

(Amanda Loman / AP)