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Mike Johnson told reporters late Wednesday that Rep. Mike Turner (R-Dayton), would no longer lead the committee, which o...
01/19/2025

Mike Johnson told reporters late Wednesday that Rep. Mike Turner (R-Dayton), would no longer lead the committee, which oversees the nation's intelligence agencies and holds tremendous influence over law enforcement and foreign policy. During Trump's first term, the committee became a hotbed of partisanship as its powers were used to assist the then-president.

House Speaker Mike Johnson is removing the GOP chairman of the powerful House Intelligence Committee, who was a vocal supporter of assistance for Ukraine and held other views that put him at odds with President-elect Donald Trump.

Many residents of Middletown, Ohio are bursting with pride at their native son's accomplishments. But others feel linger...
01/19/2025

Many residents of Middletown, Ohio are bursting with pride at their native son's accomplishments. But others feel lingering embarrassment over JD Vance's unflattering portrayal of the Midwest steel town in his best-selling memoir, “ Hillbilly Elegy ” or trepidation about Donald Trump's second White House term, or both.

Middletown, Ohio leaders eventually came to the kind of compromise that was either maddeningly bureaucratic or elegantly impartial, depending on one's perspective, but also the kind that has become increasingly rare in the bitter politics of the current moment.

Ohio State's 2024 spring commencement speaker Chris Pan set out to give an even more unorthodox speech to the large crow...
01/18/2025

Ohio State's 2024 spring commencement speaker Chris Pan set out to give an even more unorthodox speech to the large crowd of graduates and their families than what he eventually delivered in early May.

Emails obtained by WOSU show previous drafts of Chris Pan's unorthodox Spring 2024 commencement speech.

Mark Griffin, the city's law director and chief legal counsel, argued that by accepting more than $350 million in taxpay...
01/18/2025

Mark Griffin, the city's law director and chief legal counsel, argued that by accepting more than $350 million in taxpayer dollars, the Cleveland Browns are violating state law and contracts with the city.

The city has filed a state law suit against the Browns, invoking the Modell Law. The state law puts up obstacles for teams wishing to leave taxpayer-funded facilities.

Ohioans are getting older. While the state's overall population growth is slow, the percentage of Ohioans above the age ...
01/18/2025

Ohioans are getting older. While the state's overall population growth is slow, the percentage of Ohioans above the age of 60 is rising.

Many Ohioans are aging. As a larger percent of Ohio's population crosses into their 60s, experts say the state should prepare with changes to the tax code and policies that support people aging at home.

The cultural identities of American cities often revolve around food, like the Philly cheesesteak, or the Chicago’s Ital...
01/18/2025

The cultural identities of American cities often revolve around food, like the Philly cheesesteak, or the Chicago’s Italian beef sandwich. Cleveland is no different.

For decades, people have been chowing down on a sandwich informed by the city's Eastern European and Black culinary history: the Polish Boy.

More than 1 in 10 people in the U.S. get federal food aid, and food insecurity ticked up again in 2023, according to the...
01/18/2025

More than 1 in 10 people in the U.S. get federal food aid, and food insecurity ticked up again in 2023, according to the latest report from the Department of Agriculture.

The first Trump administration tried to scale back who gets food benefits, and allies aim to try again. Food pantries say they're already busier than ever.

Get recommendations for reading on a cold winter’s night, your next book club selection or the next addition to your nig...
01/18/2025

Get recommendations for reading on a cold winter’s night, your next book club selection or the next addition to your nightstand book queue.

Join host Christopher Purdy and his guests for their first monthly book discussion of the new year.

A new law taking effect in April gives law enforcement agencies the ability to charge $75 an hour and up to $750 per vid...
01/18/2025

A new law taking effect in April gives law enforcement agencies the ability to charge $75 an hour and up to $750 per video for body cam videos requested by the public. News organizations and the ACLU urged Gov. Mike DeWine to use his line-item veto.

We look at the broader implications of "sunshine laws" that make it more difficult to access public records and how this is trending nationally.

The individuals receiving clemency on Friday had received sentences that were longer than they would be under current la...
01/18/2025

The individuals receiving clemency on Friday had received sentences that were longer than they would be under current laws and policies, the White House said.

Democratic lawmakers had urged President Biden to use his clemency powers to address disparities in sentences for offenses involving crack co***ne.

The decision came two days after mediators Qatar and the United States announced an agreement had been reached with Isra...
01/17/2025

The decision came two days after mediators Qatar and the United States announced an agreement had been reached with Israel and Hamas on Wednesday.

The Israeli government has approved a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas, leading to a possible end to 15 months of a devastating war in Gaza that spread to other parts of the Middle East.

MLK Day — which was approved as a federal holiday in 1983 and has been recognized in all 50 states since 2000 — always t...
01/17/2025

MLK Day — which was approved as a federal holiday in 1983 and has been recognized in all 50 states since 2000 — always takes place on the third Monday in January, because it falls near his Jan. 15 birthday. Inauguration Day has been held on Jan. 20th since the passage of the 20th Amendment in 1933.

Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and the Constitution, the two events won't overlap again until 2053.

The inauguration, which would typically take place on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol facing the National Mall, will ...
01/17/2025

The inauguration, which would typically take place on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol facing the National Mall, will instead be moved inside to the Capitol Rotunda. Monday's events could be the coldest inauguration since 1985, when Ronald Reagan's second inaugural was also moved indoors.

President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he will move the inauguration ceremony indoors as Washington, DC prepares for record low temperatures. The ceremony will now take place inside the Capitol rotunda.

The executive branch doesn't have a direct role in the amendment process, and Biden is not going to order the archivist ...
01/17/2025

The executive branch doesn't have a direct role in the amendment process, and Biden is not going to order the archivist to certify and publish the ERA, the White House told reporters on a conference call. A senior administration official said that the archivist's role is "purely ministerial" in nature, meaning that the archivist is required to publish the amendment once it is ratified.

To come into effect, the constitutional amendment would need to be formally published or certified by the national archivist, who has declined to do so in the past. What happens now is unclear.

Right now, the U.S. is the single largest donor to global health in the world, pouring more than $10 billion this past f...
01/17/2025

Right now, the U.S. is the single largest donor to global health in the world, pouring more than $10 billion this past fiscal year into international health efforts. While that number represents less than 1% of the total U.S. spending, millions of people worldwide are directly impacted by it.

When Donald Trump returns to the White House, he's expected to issue a series of orders with far-reaching impact on global health — from abortion services to support for the World Health Organization.

The government can't pick just any drugs in Medicare. There are certain rules laid out in the Inflation Reduction Act th...
01/17/2025

The government can't pick just any drugs in Medicare. There are certain rules laid out in the Inflation Reduction Act that say which drugs are eligible for price cuts. They can't be brand new, for instance, and can't have competition from generic or biosimilar products.

On its last weekday in power, the Biden Administration has chosen the next batch of drugs up for price negotiation in Medicare.

On an app known for dance trends and the ever-so-common cute cat videos found on the internet, Ohio's crop of influencer...
01/17/2025

On an app known for dance trends and the ever-so-common cute cat videos found on the internet, Ohio's crop of influencers is very diverse in terms of content creation. Their videos range from educational videos on plants, Ohio-centric sports rants, reviews of small-town Ohio eateries and even lore and local legends of creepy cryptids.

Ohio is home to several TikTok influencers with large follower-bases on the app. After the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law trying to force a sale of the app, many people will have to consider what to do next.

In these books there are great stories, but there’s an even greater message – wherever music is, there is love, creativi...
01/17/2025

In these books there are great stories, but there’s an even greater message – wherever music is, there is love, creativity, community and the courage to be yourself. And that message is a remarkable gift to give young readers.

Children love stories about enchanted lands full of magical beings. Nothing transports us to enchanted lands quite as powerfully as music does. Here’s a list of 10 recent children’s picture books that feature diverse characters – some real, some invented – whose lives were forever changed by...

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Miss Scarlet, Season 5: What to Expect
Miss Scarlet, Season 5: What to Expect

With Season 5 of Miss Scarlet just around the corner, you’d better get your case notes in order! Find out what (and who) to expect in the most exciting season yet, beginning Sunday at 8 p.m. on MASTERPIECE | PBS Mystery! on WOSU TV.

Miss Scarlet, Season 5: Preview
Miss Scarlet, Season 5: Preview

Victorian criminals don't stand a chance. 😏 Miss Scarlet is back! Join us for the season premiere, January 12 at 8/7c on MASTERPIECE | PBS Mystery! on WOSU TV, or stream now on the PBS app.

All Creatures Great and Small, Season 5: Preview
All Creatures Great and Small, Season 5: Preview

To things that never change 🍻 Some familiar faces (human and otherwise) are just around the corner! Season 5 of All Creatures Great and Small begins Sunday at 9 p.m. as a part of MASTERPIECE | PBS on WOSU TV.

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Season 29 Trailer
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Season 29 Trailer

Antiques Roadshow l PBS , the pop culture phenomenon putting old treasures in a new light, has an all-new season of fascinating stories and big finds! Season 29 premieres tonight at 8pm on WOSU TV and the PBS app.

All Creatures Great and Small: Stream Season 1-4 Now!
All Creatures Great and Small: Stream Season 1-4 Now!

Cherish every moment ❤️ Enjoy seasons 1-4 of All Creatures Great and Small for free, in the US & Territories, until December 23 on the PBS app.

Miss Scarlet Season 5: NOW STREAMING!
Miss Scarlet Season 5: NOW STREAMING!

We've got a special treat for all you Miss Scarlet fans... The new season is now available to stream on the PBS App with PBS Passport! Watch now 🔎🕵️‍♀️

Printmaking-Animation-Art Brut & Music Preview
Printmaking-Animation-Art Brut & Music Preview

This week on Broad & High, meet printmaker Christine D'Epiro and explore Art Brut with Samuel Riera Méndez and Derbis Campos Hernández from Havana's Riera Gallery. Discover web comics and engineering with Thee Art Masiah, and enjoy the unique sounds of Blucone. Watch Thursday at 8 p.m. on WOSU TV!

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PBS Kids - Carl The Collector
PBS Kids - Carl The Collector

Get ready to meet Carl, a warm-hearted autistic raccoon who collects the things he loves -- everything from fake mustaches to pet rocks! Watch #CarlTheCollector on WOSU KIDS at 11am today🦝!

The History of Camp Sherman in Chillicothe
The History of Camp Sherman in Chillicothe

This Veteran’s Day, we pay tribute to the incredible men and women who have served our country with bravery and sacrifice. Today, we remember the legacy of Camp Sherman in Chillicothe, Ohio – a training ground that prepared thousands of soldiers for World War I and left a lasting impact on the local community.

Ancient Artistry & Sublime Music Preview
Ancient Artistry & Sublime Music Preview

Meet artist Kim Covell Mauer whose work navigates through information, boundaries and perspectives. And listen to the amazing sounds of a singer-songwriter duo Eric and Benjamin Ahlteen. Watch Thursday at 8 p.m. on WOSU TV.

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