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The High Price of Public Service with Amy Acton and Maureen O'Connor

Former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton (left) holds a N-95 face mask during news conference and former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor (right) talks during an interview.
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Former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton (left) speaks during a news conference at the MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland on Feb. 37, 2020 and former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor (right) gestures during an interview in December 2022.

This special edition of All Sides was recorded live before an audience at WOSU.

Mike Thompson talked with two women who faced intense criticism for sticking to their principles while serving the citizens of Ohio.

Former Ohio Public Health Director Amy Acton’s work to keep Ohioans safe during the pandemic led to armed protests in front of her home.

Former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor was threatened with impeachment for her decisions.

Host:

Guests:

  • Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Public Health Director
  • Maureen O’Connor, former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice

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