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Public Education Leader Says “Critical Race Theory” Is Not Being Taught In Ohio’s K-12 Schools
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Protestors have descended on public school board meetings throughout Ohio to protest critical race theory – a concept taught in graduate schools that explores racism in history and policy. The head of the state’s largest teacher union says there’s a lot of misinformation out there about it and he wants to set the record straight…. Read More


Geoff Carlston Ready To Lead OU Volleyball To Successful 2021 Season
By: Bryan Kurp
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Volleyball is back and a familiar face is leading the Bobcats again. Geoff Carlston returns to Ohio for his second stint as head coach. He previously coached the Bobcats from 2003 to 2007. Carlston built the volleyball program into a Mid-American Conference powerhouse in his five seasons. He led the Bobcats to… Read More

Radio Free Athens August 28 Show Features Out of the Afternoon Wayne Shorter Special
Radio Free Athens (RFA) runs from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays on WOUB 1340 AM and allows community volunteers and Ohio University students to present music and interview content through a format-free, host-driven program. Find the schedule and details about tomorrow’s program below. Listen to 1340 AM at this link. SCHEDULE: August 28, 2021… Read More

Concerns Over Ohio’s New Redistricting Process: Is It Happening As Voters Intended?
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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When the current lines were drawn for Ohio House and Senate and Congressional districts ten years ago, much of that work was done by a handful of Republican lawmakers behind closed doors. Since then, Ohioans have passed new rules for the redistricting process to make it more open and accountable. But there are, once again,… Read More



American Public Television Programming Now Available on WOUB Passport
A New Initiative for Public Television Stations and Members ATHENS, OH – From September 2021 to Spring 2023, nearly 3,000 episodes from the American Public Television (APT) content catalog will be available on WOUB Passport for qualifying members to stream free. These episodes, which consist of one-off specials and seasons of long-standing series, will be… Read More
