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WCBE Presents Mighty Mystic Live From Studio A Thurs. July 10, 2025 @ 2PM!
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Kerr County applied for federal grants to build a warning system to protect residents from flash floods. Under the Trump administration, that kind of funding is drying up.
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In this episode of Protecting What Matters, we discuss bank regulations for starting a de novo bank in Ohio with the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions. -
In this episode of The Internet Says it's True, we look at how a 1950s infrastructure project tore through Black and immigrant neighborhoods, and what’s being done to make things right. -
In this episode of Protecting What Matters, the Ohio Department of Commerce will walk you through what these scams look like and how to keep your loved ones safe. -
With a panel of passionate nonprofit leaders, we unpack the state of Central Ohio nonprofits at one of CMC’s most popular forums of the year. -
In this episode of The Internet Says it's True, we tell the story of Houdini's efforts and then speak with United States Congressman, Mark Pocan.
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The UNAIDS annual report warns that Trump era HIV funding cuts could lead to 6 million more infections and 4 million deaths by 2029 — as low-income countries struggle to fill the gap. -
Changing weather patterns and higher temperatures are affecting some of the most prized tea-growing regions in China and Taiwan.
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Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of NPR's Short Wave talk about a comet visiting from interstellar space, caterpillars that eat and break down plastic, and how animals' sense of smell varies by altitude.
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The Vatican has released a new liturgy for the Mass reflecting concern for the environment, offering prayers, readings and hymns that highlight the church's responsibility to protect the Earth.
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Brazil's President Lula is firing back at Trump's 50% tariff threat — saying Brazil is ready to match any U.S. import taxes, dollar for dollar.
Health, Science, Technology, Environment
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The symptoms can include nerve pain, emotional numbness and sexual dysfunction and can last for years after stopping the drugs. Patients are pushing for recognition and more research.
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Arts & Life
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Morning Edition host A Martínez asks writer/director James Gunn, the man behind the reimagining of the entire DC Comics universe for the screen, about his vision for Superman.
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The WCBE Podcast Experience
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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.
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WCBE Presents Kristen Ford Live From Studio A Wed. July 9, 2025 @ 2PM!
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