WCBE Presents Ruthie Foster Live From Studio A Fri. July 10, 2026 @ 1PM!
Many schools rely on consumer fees funneled through the federal government to cut internet costs. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called for ending this program before Donald Trump tapped him for the job.
Local
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If you’re a longtime urbanist or just beginning to consider the role of cars in daily life, join us for this CMC conversation to challenge assumptions, spark new ideas, and offer a compelling vision for a future built around people — not just vehicles.
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Marion-Franklin Alum John Williamson shares his story, including his dominant days playing basketball in The Big East Conference at The University of Cincinnati, being named Team MVP and Team Captain.
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A computer sound effect sparked one of the funniest stories in tech history. This week, Michael explores the decades-long trademark war between Apple Computer and the Beatles' Apple Corps, a conflict that stretched from the late 1970s into the age of the iPod and iTunes.
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Professor Mats Alvesson explores the concept of functional stupidity, revealing how bureaucracy, conformity, and organizational habits can suppress critical thinking, slow learning, and undermine decision quality.
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At this CMC forum, we’ll welcome experts to help us understand the broader implications of large-scale data center growth in Central Ohio.
National
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President Trump says he is refusing to sign the bill without Congress first passing his sweeping voter ID bill.
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We're in that phase of summer pop doldrums when the same songs seem to be on repeat week after week. Can Stella Lefty, Yung Miami or Malcolm Todd make a run to crack the top 10?
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Fighting between the U.S. and Iran appears to have paused after two days of clashing amid a shaky ceasefire. And, a look at what life is like inside Israel's expanding zone of control in Gaza.
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A newly announced ban on smartphones for government workers, police and military personnel is spilling over into healthcare and educational facilities. Ordinary citizens worry they'll be next.
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The exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran appeared to have stopped overnight Thursday as Iran buried its Supreme Leader.
Health, Science, Technology, Environment
Heat waves are becoming more common and intense as a result of climate change — and roads are suffering as a result. Are the nation's roads up to meeting the challenge of a warmer, wetter future?
Arts & Life
Remember Project 2025? Democrats are building their own governing blueprint, and one proposal takes aim at the "annoyance economy": robocalls, endless hold times, hidden fees and other everyday frustrations.
The WCBE Podcast Experience
If you’re a longtime urbanist or just beginning to consider the role of cars in daily life, join us for this CMC conversation to challenge assumptions, spark new ideas, and offer a compelling vision for a future built around people — not just vehicles.
Listen to Protecting What Matters on Saturdays at 8:30am on 90.5 WCBE, or online on WCBE's Podcast Experience
Les Claypool chats with Maggie during the Global Village Fri. June 5th @ 3PM on WCBE!
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