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In Psychology And Other Social Sciences, Many Studies Fail The Reproducibility Test
By: Richard Harris | NPR
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Many social sciences experiments couldn’t be reproduced in a new study, thus calling into question their findings. The field of social science is pushing hard to improve its scientific rigor.
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Kentucky Pension Funds Earn $1.4 Billion In Fiscal 2018
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Investments in Kentucky’s state worker pensions earned more than $1.4 billion during the 2018 fiscal year, good news for one of the country’s worst-funded pension systems…. Read More
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West Virginia Gov Taps Ex-Speaker, Congressman to High Court
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has appointed a Republican ex-House speaker and a congressman to fill interim state Supreme Court openings created amid impeachment proceedings. Justice… Read More
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Chatting Vibraphones, Post Punk, St. Vincent With Us, Today’s Kristin Agee
By: Emily Votaw
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Us, Today are unlike just about anything else one is likely to hear within the context of the Cincinnati, OH music scene in 2o18. One part skillfully executed post-punk, one… Read More
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FBI Alleges Extortion, Bribery By Ex-House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger
By: Gabe Rosenberg | WOSU
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Former House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger and several payday lending lobbyists are named in a federal search warrant seeking evidence of potential bribery and kickbacks. The documents, released by the Ohio… Read More
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Ohio Watchdog Declined to Carry Out Fetal Remains Probe
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Records show Ohio’s government watchdog declined to investigate allegations of collusion and political manipulation involving the governor and attorney general. At issue was an investigation Attorney… Read More
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Wright State University Faculty Announces October Strike Date
By: Associated Press
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FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) – The faculty union at Wright State University in Ohio has set Oct. 1 as a date to strike if its members reject a fact-finder’s report. Union… Read More
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McCain | FRONTLINE | Thursday, August 30 at 10
Following the passing of Sen. John McCain, PBS stations look back on his remarkable life and career in FRONTLINE “McCain.” McCain – an exploration of Senator John McCain (R., Ariz.)’s… Read More
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An In Studio Performance With Derek Demel
By: Emily Votaw
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Derek Demel graduated from Athens High School in 2017, and while working through a challenging STEM course load at Yale University would be enough for many, it’s not enough for… Read More
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Radio Free Athens: a Playlist for August 25, 2018
Every weekend volunteer DJs fill the airwaves with their favorite sounds. Check out this playlist curated based on what those volunteer music geeks were spinning this past weekend.
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Hillary | Starts Saturday, September 1 at 9
HILLARY, a New Zealand Drama About the Life of the First Man to Summit Mt. Everest – Six-Part Series Available Begins September 1 at 9 – HILLARY, a six-part New… Read More