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Misinformation spread quickly after the wildfires in Los Angeles last year. Some of these false narratives on social media had an impact on California policy.
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In a rare joint appearance, the mayors of Columbus, Findlay, Lima, and Toledo take the stage at this CMC forum for a powerful conversation on the future of urban leadership in Ohio. -
In this episode of Protecting What Matters Ohio Liquor's Brian Hoyt and Ohio Division of Liquor Control Gregg Dodd discuss how many people use Dry January to reset their relationship with alcohol and share some social responsibility ideas and resources available to help those who need them. -
In Part One of this two-part series, we trace the favorite foods of America’s earliest presidents and discover how corn, salt fish, macaroni, and cherries reveal a young country still figuring out how to feed itself. -
This CMC forum spotlights the Central Ohio Arts Impact Initiative and a growing movement to position the arts as essential to the region’s social and economic infrastructure. Hear from arts leaders, data experts, and civic partners on how creative work is delivering measurable outcomes that align with Central Ohio’s priorities to nurture vibrant urban suburban, and exurban communities. -
In this episode of Innovating Leadership Co-Creating Our Future, Amazon executives Kara Hurst and Sarah Mathew share how they approach some of the most pressing challenges in global business today: climate impact, water scarcity, customer expectations, AI-driven energy demands, and improving delivery across thousands of communities.
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Talk of annexation has Greenland in the news again. But due to quirks of cartography, some common maps show the territory much larger than it is. -
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines for Americans focused on promoting whole foods, healthy proteins and fats. And he's 'declared war' on sugar. -
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth briefed lawmakers Wednesday on a three-fold process for Venezuela's future. -
Chalamet stars as a scrappy shoe salesman who dreams of becoming the greatest table tennis player in the world — and is willing to steal, cheat, sweet-talk and hustle his way to the top. -
Journalist Eric Lichtblau says President Trump's incendiary rhetoric has stoked a "new age of hate." His book centers on a murder committed by a young neo-Nazi in Orange County, Calif.
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California is writing rules to limit plants around buildings to protect them from wildfires, after the Los Angeles fires a year ago. Some homeowners are pushing back over losing their greenery.
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Arts & Life
From building your strength to tackling credit card debt, NPR's Life Kit has a newsletter journey to help you tackle your New Year's resolution.
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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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