WCBE Presents Lydia Loveless Live From Studio A Fri. Oct. 30, 2026 @ 1PM!
In Ohio, many people are displeased with the state's rapid buildout of data centers. It's a hot issue in the midterms, as political candidates from both parties try to ease voter concerns.
Local
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Jamie Moriarty, Ben Leeson, and Alex Girvin join the show to perform and chat about the band's latest album and upcoming show at Natalie's Nov. 14. They also stick around for a Fast Five, which became more like a Fast Fifteen.
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WCBE Presents Michaela Anne Live From Studio A Thurs. Oct. 22, 2026 @ 3PM!
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WCBE Presents Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom Live From Studio A Tues. Oct. 20, 2026 @ 2PM!
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Anne Gadd joins the show to chat about her acting roles, including this weekend's Next to Normal performances at the Willis Theater in Delaware, Ohio. We also hear the new single from her music project, Imber Solis.
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Bill Cohen joins the show to talk about his Spirit of the 1960's concert, which celebrates its 40th year October 16.
National
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Stewart was raised by an abusive father but became best known for playing kind, paternal leaders who united families of misfits.
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President Trump is campaigning hard in the midterms. Supporters are showing up, in part because this could be the last chance to see him holding the large rallies that have been his trademark.
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The latest data from the Commerce Department reveals a strong economy. But Americans say they're not feeling that.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Dianna Buttu, Palestinian Canadian human rights attorney, about the vote in Israel, which saw a surge in turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel.
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California's far northeastern corner used to be a reliably red congressional district. But Proposition 50 carved it up, meaning many voters there may soon have a Democrat representing them in D.C.
Health, Science, Technology, Environment
In Nairobi, a city prone to floods, workers in the "Green Army" are making preparations to prevent disaster when El Niño arrives.
Arts & Life
What makes special education teaching jobs so hard to fill? NPR set out to find some answers by talking to more than a dozen teachers who do this work every day.
The WCBE Podcast Experience
Centering Ohio and Columbus as testing grounds, this CMC forum explores how American communities can move from reflection to renewal—and what responsibility today’s leaders and citizens have to future generations of Americans.
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