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Helping kids learn about the foods they eat could curb childhood hunger. One in five kids in Ohio are going hungry, and the problem is worsening, despite on-the-ground efforts. Ohio remains the only state in the country without statewide nutrition education standards. Why? A nonprofit that feeds kids at daycares, schools and summer camps is working to change that, pushing for a bipartisan bill in...

The "blue wave" happened in the recent midterm elections and the next question is what comes next? How do Democrats, long in the minority at the Ohio Statehouse and the U.S. Capitol, parlay their newfound political power into action. How do Democratic lawmakers appease an electorate that is angry, frustrated and demanding change? In Washington, there's a mix of old and new voices. Whose will preva...

Google is facing criticism over its latest plans to bring artificial intelligence into classrooms. Schools may soon have to choose between allowing AI-generated answers in a Google Search or restricting students' access to the search engine altogether. Cyberattacks across Europe are targeting an unlikely piece of infrastructure: supermarket freezers. Hackers have reportedly manipulated refrigerati...

Across the country, communities are citing the need for more affordable housing. Where to place this housing remains in question as the issue can become a "Not in My Backyard," or NIMBY, situation. Plans are underway to make the Bexley apartments the first Columbus suburb to welcome a new affordable housing development. We'll learn about the complex and the impact it could have on the future of af...

The main stage event returns on Nov. 20 and the theme for this year is "Make Room." The speakers will talk about making room for the ideas, people and conversations shaping what's next. Columbus was one of the first cities in the nation to begin hosting an annual TEDx event, a licensed version of the global TED (Technology Entertainment and Design) conference. The goal of TED and TEDx events is to...

A shakeup is coming to the Ohio General Assembly in January. The state will have a new Democratic governor (Dr. Amy Acton), several ousted Republican incumbents and there's no longer a GOP supermajority. But first, there's a lame-duck session. How will lawmakers respond to voters' concerns in the few weeks that remain? How will lawmakers pass meaningful data center legislation even as communities...

The Grill Dads are two guys who became friends through the Columbus music scene and began cooking together. They now share their recipes and their friendship with the world through their social media presence and TV appearances on the Food Network. I Know I Can is a nonprofit organization that works with Columbus students to provide support, advice and financial aid for the college application pro...

We've spent a lot of time talking about the governor's race, the U.S. Senate, and the "Blue Wave," but there were lots of other issues on Tuesday's ballot. Down ballot races range from school levies to data center referendums to statehouse races to social service levies. Some specific races on voters' ballots were secretary of state, attorney general, Ohio Supreme Court and Issues 8 and 9 in Colum...

It was what Ohio Democrats longed for and what Ohio Republicans dreaded. The blue wave crashed ashore and swept Amy Acton over Vivek Ramaswamy in the bitter race for governor. That same wave in two short years turned Sherrod Brown from ousted U.S. senator to ousting current U.S. Sen. Jon Husted after a campaign that cost half a billion dollars. Democrats ousted three sitting Republican congressmen...

What are Republican and Democratic leaders learning from the message Ohio voters delivered on election night? For a state that once was blue, then purple, then red under Trump, last night the color wheel spun blue again. It was a huge night for Democrats, who won the governor's race with Dr. Amy Acton and returned Sherrod Brown to the U.S. Senate, and flipped key Ohio congressional seats blue. Tur...

It's one for the history books in Ohio as voters elected Amy Acton as the state's first female governor. Following a slugfest of a campaign, Acton, a Democrat, defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, according to unofficial vote tallies. For U.S. Senate, voters picked Democrat Sherrod Brown to return to Washington in a defeat to Republican incumbent Jon Husted. Voter turnout across the state was high...

It's Election Day and voters across Ohio are casting their ballots. But how have voting procedures changed over the years, and what should voters know about how their ballots are processed and counted? We are discussing election security and technology. Do we all need a smartphone detox? We’re talking about how to get your teenager off their phone and what amount of screentime is healthy. Apple la...

It's Election Day in Ohio, and for the first time in a while, the Buckeye State is one to watch with a toss-up governor's race, and a tight U.S. Senate race that could determine control of that influential body. As voters head to the poll, we check in with Allie Vugrincic, our WOSU reporter on the ground, the League of Women Voters and a political scientist. How is the day going? And what should w...

From the pilgrimage to the sauna. From the cold plunge to a festival. From an athletic extreme to communal grieving. Did our ancestors have it all figured out? Can looking back and remembering what people did in ancient times fix our modern day problems? This question is explored in the new book The Great Remembering by June Cohen, co-creator of "TED Talks" and the podcast network behind "Masters...

No longer airing in Ohio is the controversial ad featuring Democrat governor candidate Amy Acton's estranged mother. Republican governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy pulled it ahead of tomorrow's election, saying the ad's planned run was over. But the question is who did the ad help the most: Ramaswamy or Acton? Voters will determine Ohio's new governor and whether a former (Democrat Sherrod Brown) o...

Leaves are changing colors and there’s a chill in the air. What better way to celebrate the fall than curling up in a comfy sweater, enjoying some hot cider and reading a good book. Our monthly book panel joins host Christopher Purdy with their recommendations for your next book club selection or nightstand queue. Host: Christopher Purdy, Classical 101 Morning Host Guests: Kassie Rose, WOSU book c...

The 2027 Ohio Teacher of the Year teaches second-grade students at French Run Elementary School in Reynoldsburg. Taya Kidd is described as innovative, passionate, and dedicated to her teaching. We will learn more about her journey. Ricotta paired with Easter peeps? Candy corn paired with Mimolette? Under the name "Cheezy Talk with Madelyn" on Instagram , Madelyn Varela has been making the world of...

The U.S. Justice Department will send election monitors to three Ohio counites next week on Election Day.  The Boards of Elections in Franklin, Medina and Cuyahoga counites were emailed letters informing them that the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ plans to monitor those locations. This is part of what is expected to be the DOJ's largest election monitoring effort and includes all 50 states...

Most Ohioans have been tired of seeing political ads for weeks. That was before the controversial ad from Republican Vivek Ramaswamy featuring Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother brought the Ohio governor's race into the national spotlight. As Election Day gets closer, we ask why are personal attack ads used and do they actually work? And then there's the money behind them as millions have are b...

AI seems to be the word of the year. It's your talking assistant, included in curriculums, and has been taking the internet by storm through generated content. In this sweep across all sectors, it begs the question, what role does AI play in politics? One of the ways AI is making an impact in politics is through the increased presence of deepfake images. Using the term “heat wave” might be similar...

The major party candidates for governor and Senate are getting all the attention and money, but there are other candidates in those races. Could Libertarian Don Kissick, who is running for Ohio governor, be a spoiler? Libertarians typically lean Republican. Could Kissick pull enough votes away from Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to allow Democrat Amy Acton to win? In a race that is polling as a near t...

Colleges and universities have long had a troubled history with fraternities, whether it was hazing resulting in student deaths to allegations of sexual assault. Allegations of sexual assault at a Cornell University fraternity house and an alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State have been shedding a negative light on fraternities. This comes at a time when fraternity membership is growing,...

The fallout from Republican Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad against his opponent, Democrat Amy Acton, in the Ohio governor's race continues to reverberate across the state and beyond. Gov. Mike DeWine called on the Ramaswamy campaign to take down the ad, though DeWine did not withdraw his endorsement of the Republican who wants to take his place. President Donald Trump weighed in, saying to let the ad...

Classical 101 Morning Host Christopher Purdy and his guests are previewing upcoming arts and cultural events around the Columbus area. This edition of All Sides Weekend: Arts & Culture includes a preview of the Opera Columbus production "Pirates: the Penzance Musical," Short North Stage's production of "Sweeney Todd," and the Columbus Symphony's return to the world-famous Carnegie Hall. Host:...

We'll meet a Columbus woman who's helping people with disabilities overcome barriers and find meaningful employment. We'll hear from an architect who's working to create more opportunities for Black women in a profession where they remain underrepresented. We'll talk with a master beekeeper who's spent more than two decades caring for honey bees across Columbus, and has even invented her own way t...