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The award-winning team of the Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau presents insights and "the scoop" on the story behind the scenes of Ohio politics.
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Led by Gen-Z youth across India, the movement has become perhaps the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 12 years in office. -
Back in the '90s, I learned the art of staying cool in Egypt. At that time, air conditioning was not common. In the extremely hot summer of 2026, how are people managing? -
Water is often a scarce commodity in Nairobi's largest slum. The only source may be a local cartel — and with that comes the risk of sexual threats and attacks. -
As Nigeria grapples with a rapid rise in cancer cases, patients say they often feel as if they are on their own. -
Ross McElwee's documentaries have always been personal. After his son died, he wondered if it was all worth it. -
Trump's determination to find new legal justifications for his tariffs threatens to prolong the uncertainty facing the U.S. and global economies. -
Democrats are hoping to move past Graham Platner's scandal-plagued campaign as they look to unseat Susan Collins. In Jackson, they chose a nominee with a similar economic populist message as Platner.
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Program Assistant of Someplace Safe in Warren discusses their services for domestic abuse victims.
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Executive Director of Youngstown Blue Coats discusses efforts to collect winter gear for struggling people in the Youngstown area.
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Jenny meets with board member Josh Crank to talk about upcoming events at the Trumbull New Theatre.
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Founder of Respite of Hope discusses its services to homeless people recovering from medical procedures.
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Austin Baurichter discusses the Conserve Ohio movement and its efforts to regulate data centers.