Tree planting in Columbus took a hit a few months back due to federal funding cuts.

The city has lost some grant reimbursement money for trees that officials had been planning on.

Tree planting may be a part of city planning that you might not think about very much, but Columbus has set many tree planting goals over the years.

Regardless of the financial obstacles, volunteers, nonprofits, residents and city partners are working to make sure the city reaches its tree canopy goals.

Guest:

• Shelly Douglas, executive director, Green Columbus

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What comes to mind when you think of pizza?

A pie plastered with pepperoni? Cheese oozing from all sides. A crust that’s buttery and thick or thin and crunchy.

Your mind also may travel to Naples, Italy, which is pizza's modern birthplace. Or conjure up U.S. cities synonymous with the slice: New York, Chicago or Detroit to name a few.

But don’t (you dare) skip over Columbus, with its rich and delicious history.

Did you know Pizza Today Magazine once named Columbus "Pizza Capital of the United States" repeatedly?

Then there’s this recent headline “Columbus is Among America’s Great Pizza Cities.”

We're discussing Columbus' slice of pizza history during this hour of All Sides.

Guest:

• Jim Ellison, author, Columbus Pizza: A Slice of History

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Travel expert Rick Steves has spent most of his life traveling the continent of Europe and sharing what he's learned with the rest of us.

He's informed, entertained and guided travelers to the best nooks and crannies in dozens of European cities – both big and small.

Steves joins All Sides today to talk about how to plan the perfect European getaway.

Guest:

• Rick Steves, travel expert, PBS host