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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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It's the first known instance of officials investigating suspected insider trading on a prediction market from inside the White House. -
The police operation marks the third round of arrests targeting independent bookstores in four months. -
The Odyssey feels like a prism through which Nolan's earlier films can be understood. A downbeat realist by nature, Nolan imbues the epic with a fascinating tension between fantasy and skepticism. -
The Trump administration wants to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Park, directly outside the White House. It's long been a popular spot for protesters, who worry barriers will change that. -
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired the country's popular defense minister, who pushed for innovation in the battlefield through the use of drones and turned the tables on Russia. -
Ten photographers share their favorite memories from the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour, which was headlined by this year's winner, the Dallas hip-hop group Cure for Paranoia. -
Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans.
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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.
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