WCBE is seeking part-time sales representatives to assist us with securing business underwriting from regional businesses and organizations.
Three members of the local band DSTRESSR visit with The Morning Mix to reflect on the group's formation and share a couple new songs.
The policy change orders the removal of any post made by official State Department accounts on X before President Trump returned to office in 2025.
Local
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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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Keith Dimmy and Justin Valentine played in different eras, but they share a special bond. Both played football at The University of Minnesota, and both played football at Eastmoor. They share some of their stories with us in this episode of City League Sports.
National
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Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason weaves scenes of quiet domestic life against the backdrop of an arresting landscape in his newest film.
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Olympic figure skating is often seems to take athletes to the very edge of perfection, but even the greatest stumble and fall. How do they pull themselves together again on the biggest world stage? Toughness, poise and practice.
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Some film professors are bemoaning the shortcuts students take to avoid watching assigned movies: some don't know what happens at the end. NPR's Scott Simon offers his own synopses.
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U.S. and Iranian envoys have held talks aimed at averting possible U.S. strikes on Iran.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to author Anne Applebaum about how the U.S. may be headed toward authoritarianism.
Health, Science, Technology, Environment
The Trump administration tried to end or privatize the government Energy Star efficiency program. But now Trump has signed a budget bill that fully funds the program and leaves it even stronger.
Arts & Life
Cutting back on ready-to-eat meals won't be easy, and whole milk may make a comeback. One thing that's certain: It'll be a while before the new guidelines trickle down to schools.
The WCBE Podcast Experience
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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