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New polling shows many voters are concerned about the midterms. But prior elections show no clear link between voter concerns and fewer voters actually casting ballots.
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WCBE Presents Aubory Bugg Live From Studio A Wed. Sept. 9, 2026 @ 2PM! -
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Eva Pyle joins the show to perform a couple of songs, including one from an upcoming album. -
WCBE Presents Drivin' N' Cryin' Live From Studio A Thurs. Sept. 3, 2014 @ 3PM! -
Hawa joins the show to chat about her love of music and the second edition of She Shreds, which features female-fronted bands September 12 at Rambling House. Joining Hawa this year are Elia Giuliani, Lizzie Is Trying, and Made Of The Mist.
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In the 1950s and 1960s, doctors gave the drug thalidomide to pregnant patients without telling them — and without FDA approval. Now those patients' children want recognition. -
The battle over AI's promise and perils is not a clash between two opposing sides, but a debate among a range of competing voices and ideologies. Here is a guide to who's who in that debate. -
Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel it. -
Pope Leo XIV has warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity. He raises concerns about artificial intelligence, nuclear arms, and human rights during his visit to France. -
Thousands are without power on the U.S. East Coast, while roads are flooding in some coastal New Jersey communities.
Health, Science, Technology, Environment
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The company Grail says its Galleri blood test can detect up to 50 forms of cancer. An independent panel of experts weighed the evidence and decided to cautiously recommend it for FDA approval.
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In Liberia, joint financial planning boosted cash aid's benefits. It also had an unexpected consequence for some families.
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The WCBE Podcast Experience
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John Glenn International, Rickenbacker International, and Bolton Field are the region’s front doors — a first impression for visitors, a critical link for global businesses, and a major piece of the critical infrastructure needed to support Central Ohio’s next chapter of growth.
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