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Comedian Joe Pera on grandparents, Andy Kaufman, and returning to Ohio for two sold out shows
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · WOUB Culture speaks with comedian Joe Pera Comedian Joe Pera is bringing his uniquely understated comedy to two sold out shows in Ohio on his “Spring in… Read More
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71 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for April 22-28
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,688 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 71 additional cases were reported since last week’s update…. Read More
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Redistricting commission will meet just days before deadline
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMUBS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Redistricting Commission is planning to hold its next meeting just two days before a deadline to turn in new state legislative district… Read More
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Steve Hackett talks Genesis defining prog rock, coaxing Phil Collins to be lead singer amid ‘Seconds Out’ Revisited USA tour
By: Ian Saint
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Genesis is the name of the first Book of the Bible; and Britain’s Genesis band, true to their namesake, were at the forefront of the progressive rock genre’s genesis. Lead… Read More
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Biden asks Congress for $33 billion in aid for Ukraine as war drags on
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The Biden administration is asking Congress for $33 billion in funding to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than double the $14 billion in… Read More
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Bill would ban abortion in Ohio if U.S. Supreme Court allows states to decide the issue
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle unloaded several questions about a bill — that would outlaw abortion in Ohio if the U.S. Supreme… Read More
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Tune into Radio Free Athens April 30 for The Terra Era and sets from R@T, Dave Baer, and Michael T.
Radio Free Athens (RFA) is broadcast 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…. Read More
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Discover the diverse species and personalities in “My Garden of a Thousand Bees” on NATURE, May 4 at 8 pm
Discover the Unique Personalities of Bees in Nature’s, “My Garden of a Thousand Bees”, Wednesday, May 4 at 8 pm on PBS Wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn documents his buzzworthy discoveries… Read More
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Henry Heilbrunn’s vast career in media and business started at WOUB
Heilbrunn graduated from Ohio University in 1973 ATHENS, OH – When Henry Heilbrunn arrived at Ohio University in the fall of 1969, he planned to study journalism to become a… Read More