WOUB Public Media

WOUB Public Media WOUB Public Media is an NPR and PBS affiliate from Ohio University. Online at woub.org. The NPR affiliate operates 24 hours a day.

The WOUB Center for Public Media provides services that support lifelong learning in southeastern Ohio, western West Virginia and northeastern Kentucky. WOUB Public Media is a unique broadcasting service licensed to Ohio University. WOUB is an experiential learning unit of the Scripps College of Communication and services the community by providing television, radio, online and other media service

s. The PBS affiliate operates seven television signals between two transmitters in Athens and Cambridge, WOUB-TV serves 55 counties in four states – Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. The PBS affiliate operates 24 hours a day to serve the region with news and educational programming. The WOUB Radio Network serves three states – Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky - with five transmitters in Athens, Chillicothe, Ironton, Zanesville and Cambridge. WOUB-AM serves the immediate Athens area with a variety of talk and music programs. Both can be heard online at woub.org. One of the most important services of WOUB Public Media is to train Ohio University students. More than 200 students a year work in all departments within WOUB to gets hands-on training to accelerate their skills and gain experience in order to help gain employment. WOUB-TV is available over the air on 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 20.4. 20.5, 20.6 & 20.7(Athens) and 44.1, 44.2, 44.3, 44.4, 44.5, 44.6, 44.7 (Cambridge). To find out what channel WOUB appears on cable/satellite, contact your provider. Listen to the WOUB Radio network on 91.3 Athens; 89.1 Cambridge; 89.1 Ironton; 91.9 Chillicothe; and 91.1 Zanesville. WOUB is available via livestream on many devices including the WOUB app.

With the 2024 Local Content and Service Report, WOUB is looking back on FY 2024 and closing the book on the 75th anniver...
02/21/2025

With the 2024 Local Content and Service Report, WOUB is looking back on FY 2024 and closing the book on the 75th anniversary of WOUB Radio along with another year of increased membership, fundraising and community engagement.

The report is provided annually to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and community ATHENS, OH – With the 2024 Local Content and Service Report, WOUB is looking back on FY... Read More

Tonight at 9 p.m. on WOUB 20/44
02/20/2025

Tonight at 9 p.m. on WOUB 20/44

FOUR-HOUR DOCUMENTARY “GOSPEL- WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES JR” February 20, 2025 9:00 – 11:00 pm Explore the Origin of Black Spirituality Through Sermon and Song GOSPEL, a four-hour docuseries that... Read More

Jazzed About Work welcomes one of its favorite guests: internationally known leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry. He addr...
02/20/2025

Jazzed About Work welcomes one of its favorite guests: internationally known leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry. He addresses issues related to managing remote and hybrid teams, then focuses on his intriguing new book, “FLEXIBLE LEADERSHIP: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence.” Kevin says that in today’s complicated work environment, leaders should -- and can -- learn how to adapt to constant change. LISTEN at

Podcast Episode · Jazzed About Work · 02/13/2025 · 35m

Imwalle hopes to use what he learned during his time in Athens to pursue a career in investigative reporting in Columbus...
02/20/2025

Imwalle hopes to use what he learned during his time in Athens to pursue a career in investigative reporting in Columbus, OH.

By: Annabelle Dilts ATHENS, OH – Alex Imwalle, a senior studying journalism and sports management in the Honors Tutorial College, is excited to start his career journey after graduating from... Read More

Tonight at 10 p.m. on WOUB 20/44
02/20/2025

Tonight at 10 p.m. on WOUB 20/44

SECRETS OF THE DEAD “Plunderer: The Life and Times of a N**i Art Thief” Exposes the Secret Criminal Network Dealing in Looted Art from World War II Special two-part Secrets... Read More

WOUB screened a portion of the PBS "Great Migrations" docuseries during the Athens City School District's 6th Annual Bla...
02/19/2025

WOUB screened a portion of the PBS "Great Migrations" docuseries during the Athens City School District's 6th Annual Black History Month Celebration last night. WOUB Student Donovan Varney, a junior news and information major, introduced the clip. What an honor to be part of such a fabulous event!

Tonight at 9 p.m. on WOUB 20/44
02/18/2025

Tonight at 9 p.m. on WOUB 20/44

A NEW FOUR-HOUR DOCUSERIES “GREAT MIGRATIONS: A PEOPLE ON THE MOVE” FROM HENRY LOUIS GATES JR. Episode four airs Tuesday, February 18 at 9:00 pm Catch up on all episodes... Read More

“WOUB gave me the confidence to see that I could hold my own with smart, ambitious high performing people. And it also s...
02/18/2025

“WOUB gave me the confidence to see that I could hold my own with smart, ambitious high performing people. And it also showed me the real secret of success is being willing to do the work.” Ohio University Ohio University Scripps College of Communication Ohio University School of Media Arts & Studies

John Damschroder graduated from Ohio University with a communications degree in 1978 ATHENS, OH – John Damschroder’s (BSC ’78) communications career has spanned a variety of positions in news, marketing... Read More

Tonight at 10 p.m. on WOUB 20/44
02/18/2025

Tonight at 10 p.m. on WOUB 20/44

INDEPENDENT LENS “Skin of Glass” Monday, February 17 at 10:00 pm When Brazilian-American filmmaker Denise Zmekhol discovers that her late father’s most celebrated work as an architect is now São... Read More

FM radio listeners in the Ironton/Lawrence County region may have noticed a significant difference in sound quality and ...
02/17/2025

FM radio listeners in the Ironton/Lawrence County region may have noticed a significant difference in sound quality and reliability recently.

ATHENS, OH– FM radio listeners in the Ironton/Lawrence County region may have noticed a significant difference in sound quality and reliability recently. That’s because new state-of-the-art transmission and audio chain... Read More

Starting at 8 p.m. on WOUB 20/44
02/16/2025

Starting at 8 p.m. on WOUB 20/44

Sunday Stories on WOUB! February 16 from 8:00 – 11:00 pm   Miss Scarlet On Masterpiece Episode 6: Dangerous Liaisons Sunday, February 16 at 8:00 pm Eliza faces a conflict... Read More

Tonight at 9 p.m. on WOUB 20/44
02/14/2025

Tonight at 9 p.m. on WOUB 20/44

This 1985 Ken Burns film explores the creation and history of the remarkable Statue of Liberty and what she represents to all Americans. Narrated by David McCullough, the film traces... Read More

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Starting right now until the matching money runs out - every donation to the WOUB Radio Pledge Drive w...
02/14/2025

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Starting right now until the matching money runs out - every donation to the WOUB Radio Pledge Drive will be TRIPLED! Show your Valentine's Day love for WOUB now! Give Here: https://woubradio.pledgecart.org/give

Congratulations to all the students who received recognition from BEA for excellence!
02/14/2025

Congratulations to all the students who received recognition from BEA for excellence!

The recognition was part of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Festival of Media Arts Contest ATHENS, OH – Five Ohio University Scripps College of Communication students working at WOUB Public... Read More

Happy Valentine's Day! Help WOUB celebrate by showing your love and making a donation of support during our February Rad...
02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day! Help WOUB celebrate by showing your love and making a donation of support during our February Radio Pledge Drive. Give $75 in honor of WOUB's 75 years of service to the community and receive a WOUB coffee mug. A TRIPLE match is also still available for new donors! Give now: https://woubradio.pledgecart.org/give

Tonight at 9 p.m. on WOUB 20/44
02/13/2025

Tonight at 9 p.m. on WOUB 20/44

FOUR-HOUR DOCUMENTARY “GOSPEL- WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES JR” February 13, 2025 9:00 – 11:00 pm Explore the Origin of Black Spirituality Through Sermon and Song GOSPEL, a four-hour docuseries that... Read More

Congratulations to Jack Greene for already accepting a job as a news producer at WLWT in Cincinnati! Ohio University Scr...
02/13/2025

Congratulations to Jack Greene for already accepting a job as a news producer at WLWT in Cincinnati! Ohio University Scripps College of Communication E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Ohio University Scripps College of Communication

By: Sofia Osio ATHENS, OH– Jack Greene, a journalism news and information major with a minor in political science from Newport, KY, is headed to Cincinnati after graduation this May.... Read More

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WOUB Foothill Features Promo: The Iron Men: Portsmouth, Ohio’s NFL Legacy
WOUB Foothill Features Promo: The Iron Men: Portsmouth, Ohio’s NFL Legacy

Did you know there was an Ohio team in this year’s NFL playoffs? Well, kind of. Before you knew them as the Detroit Lions, the NFL franchise’s home was in Portsmouth, Ohio and the team was known as the Portsmouth Spartans. WOUB’s Foothill Features is getting ready to tell their little-known, trailblazing story in short documentary called "The Iron Men: Portsmouth, Ohio’s NFL Legacy." Detroit Lions Fans 🦁Detroit Lions Learn More Here: https://woub.org/2025/01/30/there-was-an-ohio-team-in-this-years-nfl-playoffs-sort-of-the-portsmouth-spartans-aka-the-detroit-lions/

WOUB's "Soundwaves" is an online series that showcases local and regional musical artists performing on stages at various locations around the region, giving WOUB the opportunity to highlight local music and artists unique to our region while featuring the towns and spaces in which the music is played. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/WOUBSoundwaves

Soundwaves Promo
Soundwaves Promo

WOUB's "Soundwaves" is an online series that showcases local and regional musical artists performing on stages at various locations around the region, giving WOUB the opportunity to highlight local music and artists unique to our region while featuring the towns and spaces in which the music is played. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/WOUBSoundwaves

WOUB’s The Breakdown – Southeast Ohio Drought
WOUB’s The Breakdown – Southeast Ohio Drought

The onset of winter doesn’t mean the drought conditions most of Ohio has endured will go away. In fact, large parts of Southeast Ohio are still experiencing “Severe” to “Extreme” levels of drought as the calendar turns to December. WOUB NewsWatch lead forecaster Emily Dietz breaks down what’s been causing this drought and what needs to happen for it to end. #drought Scalia Laboratory For Atmospheric Analysis

#WOUBProud Giving Tuesday 2024 Video
#WOUBProud Giving Tuesday 2024 Video

These are the students the #WOUBProud Giving Tuesday 2024 Campaign supports. Make your donation early and take advantage of a double or quintuple match that is available now. DON'T WAIT - DONATE: https://bit.ly/WOUBProud2024

Welcome to Honey for the Heart 2024! Where we bring you live updates from court street, Athens . #HoneyForTheHeart #SStorytellingMatters #PassionWorks

The Land of Giants: The Ohio Art Corridor
The Land of Giants: The Ohio Art Corridor

In honor of National Arts & Humanities Month, a time to celebrate the arts and humanities, which shape our lives, communities, and country, take a few minutes to watch this WOUB "Foothill Features" short called "The Land of Giants: The Ohio Art Corridor."

Bob Ross Paint Night
Bob Ross Paint Night

Spend an evening creating your very own masterpiece with VIRTUAL step-by-step instruction from Nicholas Hankins, Bob Ross certified instructor. And you'll get all the supplies needed to create your masterpiece. Register Now: https://bit.ly/BobRossWOUB

Spend an evening creating your very own masterpiece with VIRTUAL step-by-step instruction from Nicholas Hankins, Bob Ross certified instructor. And you'll get all the supplies needed to create your masterpiece. Register Now: https://bit.ly/BobRossWOUB

WOUB "Paint Like Bob Ross" Virtual Event
WOUB "Paint Like Bob Ross" Virtual Event

Spend an evening creating your very own masterpiece and join WOUB in celebrating the birthday of Bob Ross by taking part in our "Paint Like Bob Ross" virtual event! You'll get a kit in the mail and step-by-step instruction from Bob Ross Certified Instructor Nicholas Hankins via Zoom! Register here: https://bit.ly/BobRossWOUB

In 1999, a group of Ohio University students working in sports at WOUB realized southeast Ohio football didn’t get much TV coverage, if any at all. Knowing what Friday night football means to the region, they vowed to change that – and launched Gridiron Glory.

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