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Spectrum — 272 episodes

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What does music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and Donald Trump have in common?

2

Two former judges translate Trump legal cases into simple terms.

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“One More War to Fight” author Dr. Stephen Goldman talks about the bonding of Civil War Union soldiers after the war.

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Rural Practice Incentive Program brings lawyers to underserved populations.

5

MIT Technology Review’s 2024 10 breakthrough technologies.

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News media are obsessed with covering former Pres. Donald Trump.

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Local news outlets disappearing at an alarming rate…What’s next?

8

Political update on both parties from Time Washington Correspondent

9

New “National Climate Assessment” says effects of climate change worsening across USA.

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Saving Democracy Entails Saving Journalism and Journalists

11

Trump cases’ legal terms are translated to plain English by two former judges.

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David Collins, award winning producer, gives insights into his career

13

Family who was robbed of over $230,000 by computer scammers faces turmoil.

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Judges are being trained to develop “anti-racist” courtrooms.

15

“Masking” conceals unsafe commercial drivers making roadways hazardous.

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Fran Lebowitz: writer, intellectual and humorist shares her views.

17

WCPO’s Ramsay Fulbright heads the logistics of local television news

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Special skills are necessary to manage a newsroom full of reporters.

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Challenges face News Director in changing news culture in Norfolk

20

Local Television News is trusted far more that national news outlets.

21

Prison reform should include the right to vote, says advocate.

22

Matt Barnes of NBC4 Columbus shares the secrets to his career.

23

“Herbert Corey’s Great War” gives insights into being a reporter in WWI

24

Meryl Gottlieb of Insider touts the value of great journalism in today’s world

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Podcaster, Author, & Career Coach talks about Women’s Rights in 2022

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Three-time Pulitzer winner discusses new book and the power of investigative reporting.

27

Former Asst. U.S. Attorney talks about the rule of law, his career, and giving back

28

The Midwest is Converting from the Rust Belt to high-tech haven says author

29

Chris Witherspoon is an entertainment journalist and entrepreneur

30

TIME Washington Correspondent previews the upcoming mid-term elections

31

Bringing respect and dignity to the forgotten: “Who Lies Beneath: The Asylum”

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The rise of racism, replacement theory and the growing fear in Black Americans

33

"Comic Storytelling" in journalism: a new trend for new consumers

34

Lewis Black discusses his comedy of rage and the importance of education

35

Black perspectives examined over Will Smith hitting Chris Rock at the Oscars

36

Ken Burns discusses his series on Benjamin Franklin plus dissects filmmaking

37

Demographics Can Shape the World and Contribute to Conflicts

38

New Voter Suppression Laws impact women more than men

39

Local television newscasts become more popular as other media sinks in ratings

40

Healthcare personnel crisis looming with shortage of doctors/nurses

41

Shake off the “Winter Blues” and kick the “February Doldrums” at work

42

Dr. Janice Collins, author, journalist, & educator talks student empowerment

43

‘QKatie’ gives update on her book “Cheese, Wine, and Bread” and its success.

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Earl Johnson helps people find comfort after trauma and gives us his insight

45

“Joe Nuxhall: The Old Lefthander and Me” delivers pitcher/broadcaster’s insights

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Washington gridlock is likely to continue as Trump’s GOP power grows stronger

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The impacts of the Rittenhouse acquittals are analyzed by a judge and legal analyst

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Career coach, author, podcaster Beverly Jones touts being ‘Happy at Work.’

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African American Woman Forged Her Path in Public Broadcasting

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Trump’s Grip on the Republican Party Tightens Even While Out-of-Office

51

Katie Quinn, Author & Media Personality, talks about Food/Life

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“Positively No Outlet” – a Podcast that highlights small town Americans

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The Trauma of George Floyd’s Death Still Reverberates

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Conspiracy Theories Thrive as Journalism is on Life-Support Says Media Expert

55

Climate Change Policies Have Seen Great Change in Biden’s First 100 Days

56

Black Female Lawyer Eunice Hunton Carter Blazed Trails for Social Justice

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Dave Thomas Foundation Celebrates Adoption Milestone During COVID-19

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GOP Struggling to Chart the “Right” Course Post Trump Presidency

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Rural Health Depts. Face Difficulties Getting COVID-19 Vaccine

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Black Women and Girls are Too Often the Targets of Violence in America

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Racist Language and References Permeate Our Speech and Promote Inequality

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Early Voting May Change the Impact of Last Week Blitz Campaigning

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American Governmental Propaganda Starts in WWI but Still Thrives Today

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WARNING: COVID-19 Cases Increasing as Cold Weather Approaches

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“A Presidential Election Like No Other” Says Veteran TIME Correspondent

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Election Security and Foreign Power Interference are Still Top Agenda Items

67

How to Overcome Racism in Newsrooms from a Journalist with Experience

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Racism Permeates Our Entertainment and Music Industries Says Expert

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Voter Suppression Targets the Black Vote and Other Non-White People

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Courts Must Recognize and Correct Systemic Racism says Judicial Educator

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Multiple Factors Must be Considered before Opening a K-12 School

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Code-Switching is a Form of Systemic Racism Against Blacks

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Black Female Office Holders Perceive They are Racially Targeted by Local Media

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Racism is a Public Health Crisis Says Doctor Who Helps African Americans

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Black Children in 2020 are Still Disadvantage in Educational Opportunities

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“The Talk”-- Parents of Black Children Explain Special Parenting Issues They Face

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Systemic Racism in Criminal Justice System Explained by Black Female Judge

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A Black Judge is Subjected to Continual Acts of Racism Despite Her Position

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Some Police Attack Journalists During Demonstrations: Why are They Targets?

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Local Health Official Describes Fighting COVID-19 from the Grassroots

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Many Americans have Mixed Views on Re-opening or Still Isolating

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Economist Depicts Pandemic’s Pinch on Higher Education & the Average Family

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Washington Coping with Fear on Multiple Fronts says TIME Correspondent

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Will Colleges and Universities Have Students on Campus This Fall? – Criteria

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Opening the Country Safely Without Politics Is Wish of Frontline Doctor

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The Survival of Local News Media is a ‘Race Against Time’

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Public Health Doctors Play a Major Role in Coronavirus Battle at Grassroots

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Trust is the Most Important Element in Good Crisis Communication

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Primary Care Physicians are on the Frontline of Battle against COVID-19

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Honesty and Transparency are the Basics We Expect from Leaders: Expert Says

91

Health Care & Health Costs Expected to Dominate 2020 Presidential Election

92

Black Pioneers Helped Settle the Northwest Territory Long Before Civil War

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White House Adviser for Rural Affairs Outlines Drug Crisis in Rural America

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NYT Reporter Explains Covering Climate Change in the Age of Trump

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LGBT Employment Rights Cases before U.S. Supreme Court Explained

96

“Not Far from Me” Tells Stories of Addiction from Those Directly Impacted

97

NPR Editor Breaks Down the Chaos after the death of Iranian Gen. Soleimani

98

Abdul Williams Shares Insights About his Career, Work, & Creative Process

99

Investigative Reporter Explains How She Covers Trauma and Trauma Victims

100

Foreign Correspondents Have Played Critical Roles in American Journalism

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Reporter Tania Rashid: Covering Human Tragedies Takes Toll on Journalists

102

Analyst Examines Impeachment Inquiry Poll Results on 2020 Presidential Race

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Trump’s Syrian Policy Fosters Chaos & Supports ISIS Resurgence Expert Says

104

Chris Thile Highlights the Creative Process behind His Work on “Live from Here”

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College/University Enrollments Go Down as Potential Students Question Value

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Chagas Disease Is Being Battled By Ohio University Researchers and Students

107

Science Journalism Is Important to Understanding Emerging Technologies

108

Midwest TV/Media Critic has Rich Career Despite His Heartland Location

109

Journalist Maria Gallucci Touts the Importance of Environmental Reporting

110

Famous Astronomer Explains the Expanding Universe in Understandable Terms

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Live Weather Storytelling is the Domain of Weather Group’s Angela Massie

112

Media Innovator Explains How Pulitzer Prize Winning ‘The Wall’ Was Created

113

New “Defining Moments Podcast” Tells Stories of Living Well During Adversity

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Al Letson: Podcaster, Poet, Writer & Actor Chats about Talking to One Another

115

Royal Society President Explains Ribosomes & Charts His Career for Podcast

116

‘Tank Man’ Photo: The Story Behind the Picture and How Jeff Widener Shot It

117

Kashmir is a Pivotal Area of South Asia & its History & People are Complex

118

Tania Rashid, Freelance Journalist, Targets Human Rights and Women’s Issues

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Storytelling Can Build Community and Bridge Cultural and Religious Divides

120

“Seven Days of Heroin” Reporters Talk about Series and Aftermath

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Trump is Transparent Whether You like It or Not - Says Time Inc. Correspondent

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Rural Women Have Started and Led Monumental Women’s Movements

123

India-Pakistan Conflicts Ratchet Up Tensions in an Already Volatile Region

124

Libel Laws Protecting Media Assailed by Trump and Justice Clarence Thomas

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Iran’s Strength is the Primary Target of the Trump Team in the Middle East

126

Blackface and Other Racist Symbols Still Plague Our 21st Century Society

127

Religion & Science are Bound Together by Public Policy and Political Authority

128

Immigration Deadlock Strangles Congressional Initiatives & Real Reform

129

Wildlife Conservation in a Warzone: Perils and Triumphs in Afghanistan

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Historical Documentary Building Blocks: People, Place, Stories and Events

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Storytelling is Becoming More Experiential with New Available Technologies

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Congressional Paralysis Caused by Must Win Mentality & Non-Stop Campaigning

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Adult Literacy Efforts Make a Real Difference in Impoverished Areas of USA

134

Climate Change: USA Once a Leader in Solutions but Now an Outlier to China

135

NPR Editor Shares Insights into Trump’s Border Issues and Other Trump Policies

136

Innovation Disruption in the Beverage Business? You Bet, Says Coke VP

137

Health Deserts Plague Rural Areas but Specific Programs are Addressing Needs

138

Midterms Meaner and More Costly than Ever says TIME Correspondent Elliott

139

Hate Speech from the Top Can Heighten Chances for Violence

140

Medicine & Innovation Combine at the Cleveland Clinic through Dr. Frank Papay

141

Trump Inflames His Base to Raise Enthusiasm for Nov. 6th Midterm Elections

142

David Brooks, NYT Columnist, Explores the Grassroots for Trust & Connection

143

Higher Education Still Has Value Says an Emeritus President of Two Universities

144

Healthcare is Boosted by Artificial Intelligence Innovations, Says Expert

145

EPA Regulation Rollbacks are ‘Really Alarming’ says Health Science Expert

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Democratic Party has Lost Its Soul Says Author/Activist Thomas Reston

147

Trump Treats Diplomacy and “Intelligence” Like Reality TV: Says Security Expert

148

Trump’s Assaults against News Media are Heightening Security Concerns

149

Bloomberg’s White House Correspondent Says Fact-Checking is Important

150

Nanotechnology Is Changing the Ways We May Treat Certain Diseases

151

Small Business Administration Reaches Out to Expand Its Reach

152

Trump’s Presidency: More Complicated than Any Other, Says Reporter

153

Putin Gets What He Wants Out of Pres. Trump At Helsinki & Beyond

154

NASA is Reaching Out to Promote and Increase Contracts with Small Businesses

155

Current “Hyper-Racial” Culture is Covered Full-time by AP Reporter Errin Whack

156

Get a View from Behind-the-Camera in Cable & Network News: Role of Producer

157

Inside the Mind of the Prize-Winning Editorial Cartoonist Jack Ohman

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Medical School Curriculum is Revolutionized to Keep Pace with Today’s Living

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Was N. Korean Summit All Glitz and No Substance? -- TIME Reporter Analyzes

160

Mexico & USA are Coming Together Not Apart says ‘Vanishing Frontiers’ Author

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American Politics Through a Camera Lens: Viewpoint of Former NYT Photographer

162

Cesarean Sections Account for One-Third of the Baby Deliveries in the USA

163

The Tangled Trump-Russia Web Ensnares as Attorney Cohen’s Story Unfolds

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Investigative Reporting Hits the Grassroots through Non-profit Journalism

165

Award-winning Journalist Studies Today’s Climate Change by Looking at the Past

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Big City London Reporter/Editor Visits & Studies American Small Town & Cities

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Internet Pioneer is both Optimistic & Cautious about New Cyber Developments

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What Does It Mean to be a “Progressive” in Today’s Political Landscape

169

Artificial Intelligence: Is it Biased in Law Enforcement & Court Usage?

170

With Seriousness and Satire, Top Scholar Examines Climate Change in Trump Era

171

From Travails to Triumph: A Woman NYC Chef Who Persisted Through Adversity

172

Is “Fake News” an Accurate Description of Today’s Media Landscape?

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Syria is Beleaguered by Internal Wars and External Interventions, says Expert

174

“Black Girls Matter”- Study Shows Black Middle School Girls Get Disciplined More Often than White Students

175

Recent Indictments Show Russia Sows Discord in America, Russia Expert Says

176

Hometown Journalists Add to Poverty Problems of Their Areas, Scholar Says

177

We Look Behind the Washington Headlines with NPR Security Editor

178

Booming Gaming Industry is Expanding to Include Healthcare, Education & Finance

179

Media Coverage of Fed. Shutdown Misses Impact on Average Person

180

20 Ways to Fight Tyranny In the USA in Book by Historian & Holocaust Expert

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Trump Consumed with Rage Over “Fire and Fury” Book Says West Wing Journo

182

NPR’s Robert Siegel Bids Farewell to NPR After 40 Years of Audio Storytelling

183

Dick and Jane Readers in the 1960’s Were Written by Reading Pioneer

184

Civil Discourse Is Not Dead in Politics Says Former Legislator

185

Trump Recognizing Jerusalem as Capital of Israel Sparks Strong Global Reactions

186

Your Internet Use Could be Limited by Upcoming FCC Action on Net Neutrality

187

“Good All Over” – a New PBS Docuseries Bringing You Stories of Helping Others

188

NPR National Security Editor Assesses Trump’s Recent Trip & Other Policy Matters

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Combating Chagas Disease A Lifelong Passion For Dr. Mario Grijalva

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Pres. Trump Favors Russia’s Putin While Trashing the USA Intelligence Team

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Science TV is Exploding on North Carolina Public Television Due to Frank Graff

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White House Minimizes While Congress Ducks Latest Trump-Russia Legal Action

193

Career Tips and Advice for all Stages and All Ages – Provided by a Career Coach

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There Need To Be More Women in STEM Careers, Says Experienced Expert

195

The “Gig Economy” Grows in the USA Says Visiting Italian Journalist

196

Devastation is Horrible But it Can Foster Resilience, says Expert

197

Voice Actor Nancy Cartwright In New Role As Filmmaker

198

TV Journalist Judy Woodruff Has Experienced Many Changes Over Four Decades

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Legislation to Protect the “Dreamers” & DACA Could Become a Political Football

200

Teen Raises Big Money for Cancer Research Through Her Invention

201

Non-Traditional College Students Often Face Hunger & Massive Debt for Degree

202

Foster Children Are A Special Group of Children To Be Adopted

203

Newest African Country S. Sudan, in Chaos, Loses Journalist to USA

204

Virtual Reality News is Here and More is Coming says VR Expert

205

NPR Serves the General Public and Millennials Says Reporter & Former Producer

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Love It or Hate It: The Trump Presidency is Like No Other, Says USA Today Journo

207

Graham Nash: How To Be Socially Conscious in 2017

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Cyber Attacks are Part of Putin’s Overall Arsenal says Russia Expert

209

Coal Mining Jobs Will Not Return Despite Pres. Trump’s Claims: Expert Says

210

Immigration Passions Run High as Trump Administration Addresses Issues

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Trump’s Foreign Policy is “Chaotic, Amorphous and Unprofessional” Says Expert

212

Leaks & Anonymous Sources Dominate Coverage of Trump/Russia Investigations

213

Where Are We in Trump/Russia Investigations? NPR Security Editor Tells Us

214

Storytelling is the Backbone of Advertising Regardless the Delivery System

215

The US is Factionalized – Only Held Together by Geography says Linda Tirado

216

White House Is Often in Turmoil but It Reflects the Style of President Trump

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Security Gaffes in the White House Cause Intelligence Expert Grave Concern

218

Syrian War Crime Cases Prepped by US Attorney David Crane

219

National Geographic Uses Maps and Graphics to Makes Stories Come-to-Life

220

NPR’s Bob Boilen Has Shaped a Whole New Generation of Music Lovers

221

Giving Kindness Changed Her Troubled Life Says Author Nicole J. Phillips

222

Poor Black Women Are Not Valued by Politics, Courts & Media Says VICE Editor

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Some Politicians “Dehumanize” Blacks Through Degrading & Incendiary Rhetoric

224

The Real Meaning of Trump’s Climate Change Orders – In Plain Language

225

African Americans are Portrayed Badly by Mainstream Media, Says Researcher

226

Drug Addiction in Cycling: One Man’s Personal Story

227

How Safe Are Your Compounded Drugs? Safer Since FDA Involvement

228

Time’s Phil Elliott Unmasks the Administration of the “Adlib President”

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NPR’s National Security Editor Gives Insight into Trump’s Hot Security Issues

230

Universities Must Reform to Stay Relevant and Affordable Says Notable Economist

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Courts Are Perceived “Negatively” by People of Color in the USA

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Reporter Security is an Issue Both Abroad and At Home

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Paul Laurence Dunbar Documentary Hits Public Television Airwaves Nationally

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Bullying, Harassment, & Hate Crimes Spike Since Presidential Election

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Megan Westervelt Tells Unique Environmental Stories Through Still Images

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America’s System of Athletics is Failing: Expert David Ridpath Has Observed

237

Climate Change Escalates Despite Our Partisan Politics

238

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Are For More than Just Gaming

239

Old-Time Radio Dramas Adopt Modern Podcasting Style at WOUB

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Addiction and “The Holidays” Can be a Toxic Mix – But, Help is Available

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Sexual Victimization: New Data Challenges Stereotypes

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“Epic Struggles” Face Media in Covering President Donald Trump

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Poverty Takes on Power: Linda Tirado’s Fight for Right

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Uber-Like Service for Rural America Being Launched by Valerie Lefler

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Aftermath and Reaction: Election Analysis from Two Targeted Groups

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Women Slowly Crack Innovation Glass Ceiling

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Social Media Dominates Presidential Races

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“DISPEL THE CURSE” – A History of Superstition and Legend in Baseball

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Trump Bashes GOP Leaders to Consolidate His Base and Feed on Voter Anger

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Thousands of Blacks Die Annually Due To Health Care Disparities and Biases

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“Dating and Sex: A Guide for the 21st Century Boy” Answers Critical Questions

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A Race Like No Other: Turbulent 2016 Presidential Campaign

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Life of Civil Rights Leader Revealed by Historian and Documentarian

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Why are Black Women NOT Elected to Statewide Offices Throughout the Nation?

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Sex and Power: What’s Behind the Headlines?

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#010 Salvador Dali Expert, Paul Chimera

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Pauline Frederick: Broadcast Pioneer Focus of New Book

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Christopher Anderson, Executive Director of "MaleSurvivor"

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#008 Sonja Williams, Award-winning Radio Storyteller

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Two Experts on Iran Discuss Nuclear Agreement After One Year

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Ohio Will Predict Presidential Winner

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Confronting Fear, Hate, and Racism in America

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Ira Flatow, Host of NPR's "Science Friday"

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Wesley Lowery, Journalist for the Washington Post

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#007 Sean Peoples, Documentary Filmmaker

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#006 Gwen Ifill of PBS NewsHour

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Martin Walker, ex-Guardian Journalist talks "Brexit"

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#005 Nehemia Gordon

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#004 Paula Poundstone

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#003 Ira Glass

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#002 Man Behind the Music: Ken Ehrlich, Producer of the Grammy Awards

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#001 Susan Reimer: Journalistic Pioneer Recounts Her Career