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A Republican voting overhaul is back on Capitol Hill — with an added photo identification provision and an altered name. Opponents say the legislation would disenfranchise millions of voters.
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In this episode of Protecting What Matters, we’ll talk about how to keep your home cozy without risking a fire. From space heaters to fireplaces and smoke alarms, we have practical tips to keep you and your family safe.
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The Linden-McKinley Cheerleading team joins this episode of City League Sports, with guest host Rachel Cory.
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This CMC forum dives into the shifting terrain of U.S. immigration policy and how it’s playing out in real time across Central Ohio.
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In the 1930s, the United States quietly expelled over a million people during the Great Depression - and more than half of them were American citizens. This episode of The Internet Says it's True explores how fear, economics, and bureaucracy combined to erase a chapter of history that sounds impossible but is tragically real.
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The South Bronx bandleader took the Latin genre to new heights while recording for Fania Records.
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The lawsuit challenges President Trump's plans for "Independence Arch," a 250-foot structure proposed for Memorial Circle.
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President Trump previously said he would implement 10% global tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his tariff policies.
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Pin trading has become a hallmark of the Olympics in recent decades — and not just for athletes. An official trading center in Milan was a hotspot for longtime collectors and curious newcomers alike.
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The Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use.
Health, Science, Technology, Environment
Cocaine has made a roaring comeback, and it's having some big negative effects in the U.S. and around the world.
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NPR listeners share how they've made relationships with their neighbors and community. Many of them, through parties, potlucks and coffees, say they've made the first move.
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With a panel of leaders, this CMC forum explores the origin, impact, and future of the Columbus Promise. The program’s key partners – the City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools, I Know I Can, and Columbus State – and an array of private backers – have all recently recommitted to launching a new phase of the program, with more than half of a new $25 million goal already raised.
Listen to Protecting What Matters on Saturdays at 8:30am on 90.5 WCBE, or online on WCBE's Podcast Experience
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