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07/22/2025

🚨 Trump's Pick for the Federal Bench Has Never Been a Judge
Emil Bove helped defend Trump in the classified docs case. Now he’s being floated for a federal judgeship — and possibly the Supreme Court.
📌 Accused of defying court orders.
📌 Advocated “F--- You” to federal judges.
📌 No judicial experience.
🎧 Retired judges break it all down on Next Witness…Please.
👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trumps-pick-for-the-federal-bench-emil-boves/id1744219180?i=1000718345158

07/18/2025

Thanks to the entire region for your ongoing support -

With action taking place in the House in the early hours this morning, Congress passed H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025 by a vote of 216-213. This bill claims... Read More

07/17/2025

The Senate amended version of H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, is expected to be voted on tonight in the House around 6:30 p.m. ET.

While the vote last night was a tough loss in the Senate, we still have one more fighting chance and we plan to give it all we have. We need one more final effort from everyone.

Please call and email all of the staff you work with in your House Members’ offices and urge them to oppose this bill. This vote determines the future of public broadcasting. We need House Members to understand their vote is more consequential to us than ever.

Every office needs to understand that if this rescissions package passes, it is the end of public broadcasting as we know it.

If the rescissions package is passed, as of October 1, 2025, there will be no more support for the 1,500 local public broadcasting stations throughout the country. Many stations will close, all stations will face drastic reductions in local services, essential CPB support for stations' operations will cease, and CPB itself will close down completely.

We need your help to relay to your House Members the dire situation we are in.

Each and every Member is important. Even if they just heard from you earlier this week, it’s important they hear your message again right now.

Thank you for all that you have been doing.

We aren’t giving up, and we need you to join us for this final effort on the recissions package. Please make the call to your legislator.

Name District Phone
David Taylor OH-2 (202) 225-3164
Troy Balderson OH-12 (202) 225-5355
Michale Rulli OH-6 (202) 225-5705

07/14/2025

The latest Foothill Feature showcases the true meaning of community found at Passion Works Studio. Thanks to Patty Mitchell and all of the artists at the studio for sharing your stories!

What began as an experiment in kindness, Passion Work Studio in Athens, Ohio transformed a small gesture into a big idea: to create a place where people of a...

07/14/2025

Some Ohio lawmakers are trying to erase abortion rights — again. HB 370 would ban all abortions in Ohio, redefine personhood to be at fertilization, and charge women and doctors with homicide. Even cases of r**e or in**st wouldn’t be exempt.

🎧 Judges Hodson and Byers break it all down on Next Witness…Please. Please LISTEN:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-a-fertilized-egg-overrule-the-ohio-constitution/id1744219180?i=1000716862450

07/11/2025

This episode of "The Anna Jinja Show" features adoptee Kristina Denbow, who shares her personal journey from Kazakhstan to a life in Athens, Ohio.

The episode highlights the importance of true friendship and empathy through the voices of Kristina’s longtime friends, who supported her as she navigated the challenges of adoption and identity.

As she prepares to return to Kazakhstan in search of answers, her story emphasizes the value of facing fear with courage and the importance of supportive family, including her adoptive mother’s encouragement.

Kristina offers insight and tools for resilience that will resonate with adoptees and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of where they come from.

Athens resident Kristina Denbow shares her journey from a Kazakhstan orphanage to preparing for a return to her birth country.

07/11/2025

Keep up with regular updates on the threat to the very existence of WOUB and Public Media stations across the country.

Update Friday, July 11, 9:30 am Yesterday, President Trump took to his social media platform to address GOP Senators on the future of PBS and NPR: Meanwhile, Senators are indicating... Read More

07/03/2025

Today’s returning guest to Jazzed About Work is Laura Hamill, an organizational psychologist who has helped many companies create environments where both employees and the business can thrive. Laura tells us about her thought-provoking new book, The Power of Culture – Bringing values to life at work. It describes “culture” as the collective set of reasons why employees behave the way they do. LISTEN:

Podcast Episode · Jazzed About Work · 07/02/2025 · 38m

06/27/2025

After two trials and a national spotlight, Karen Read has been acquitted of murder in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. In this episode of Next Witness…Please, retired judges Gayle Williams-Byers and Thomas Hodson dig deep into the verdict, the controversial investigation, and the legal battles still ahead. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/karen-read-walks-free-the-verdict-the-fallout-and/id1744219180?i=1000714690857

06/23/2025

Over the weekend WOUB photographers Bradley Cunningham and Sophia Hoffman took lots of pictures at the 2025 Nelsonville Music Festival.

Highlights include images of performers such as Low Cut Connie, Southern Avenue, and Charlie Parr.

The 2025 festival was missing a mainstay this year following the loss of artist and musician Michael Hurley. Hurley died at age 82 in April.

In celebration of Hurley’s life and music, the festival closed out yesterday with a special musical dedication to his memory.

In addition to photos from throughout the weekend, you can find pictures taken during that celebration in this post.

A selection of photos taken during the 2025 Nelsonville Music Festival June 20-22 at the Snow Fork Event Center.

06/23/2025

The 2025 Nelsonville Music Festival happened Friday through yesterday at the Snow Fork Event Center in Nelsonville.

Organized by Stuart's Opera House to support arts education in Southeastern Ohio, the festival featured three days of live music across multiple stages.

This year’s event marked the first festival without beloved songwriter Michael Hurley, whose influence had long shaped NMF’s spirit. A Celebration of Life for Hurley took place on Sunday, with performances by members of the Styrofoam Winos and Bonnie “Prince” Billy.

The festival lineup included artists such as Waxahatchee, Taj Mahal, Watchhouse, and Charley Crockett.

Despite a weekend-long heat advisory, attendees gathered for a weekend of music and community.

WOUB's Julia Weber reported on this year's festival, noting the event's emphasis on celebrating the life and art of Michael Hurley.

WOUB's Julie Weber reports on the 2025 Nelsonville Music Festival, including its focus on celebrating the life and music of Michael Hurley.

06/22/2025

The Nelsonville Music Festival wraps up today at the Snow Fork Event Center.

Over the weekend WOUB photographers Bradley Cunningham and Sophia Hoffman have been capturing the action, and you can find a selection of images from Friday and Saturday at the festival here, including pictures of Shirlette Ammons, The Bug Club, and Low Cut Connie.

Highlights from Friday and Saturday at the 2025 Nelsonville Music Festival, including images of Shirlette Ammons, The Bug Club, PAL.