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Treewater Initiative benefit show
Benefit show for the Treewater Initiative a nonprofit founded by Jeannie Amash, long time Athens resident. The Treewater Initiative is dedicated to planting trees in Gaza. Over 1000 trees have been planted and she is returning to her father’s homeland to plant 1000 more olive trees in March. $10 suggested donation plants one tree. Featured… Read More
🔈#457SEO: Can Marijuana Grow the #457SEO’s Economy?
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Ohio’s medical marijuana program is still in its infancy as dispensaries continue to open their doors. Some around the region are working to make sure the #457SEO gets in on the money that can be made at grow operations, testing facilities, processing facilities and dispensaries. In this episode: Hemp Industry Daily’s Kristen Nichols discusses the… Read More
🔈 #457SEO: SURJing in the #457SEO
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What is the role of white people in ending racism? Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) believes it is “to undermine white support for white supremacy and to help build a racially just society” as part of a multi-racial movement. Katherine Jellison is a member of the core organizing committee for the SURJ SE… Read More
🔈 #457SEO: Fighting the Stigma of HIV in the SEO
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The opioid epidemic has impacted every fabric of the social construct in southeast Ohio. And it has increased the risk of bloodborne diseases such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV. Roxy Todd bring us the story she filed for the Ohio Valley ReSource about how the stigma surrounding HIV has impacted those seeking help… Read More
🔈 #457SEO: The Man By The Man…
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…By THE Man. Kevin Kellems’ career in politics has led him to many places, including the grounds of the White House as Vice President Dick Cheney’s press secretary. The WOUB News Team talks with him about this time. And also about his stops in the Ohio Governor’s Office, the Pentagon and the World Bank, among… Read More
🔈 #457SEO: Spreadsheets and Holiday Treats
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Athens County Auditor Jill Thompson sits down with the WOUB News team to provide an analytical look at the #457SEO and how the loss of the managed care organization sales tax will impact the region. WOUB Culture Reporter Emily Votaw is on the show to let you in on events with a holiday theme coming… Read More
🔈#457SEO: What’s Going On With Ohio’s Issue 2?
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Voters in Ohio will be asked to rule on Issue 2 when they hit the booths this Election Day. The issue reads as follows: “To enact Chapter 194 of the Ohio Revised Code, which would: -Require the State of Ohio, including its state departments, agencies and entities, to not pay more for prescription drugs than… Read More
🔈#457SEO: Brewing Success in Southeast Ohio
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Brewers and enthusiasts descend on Athens once a year for Ohio Brew Week. This year the festival runs from July 14-22. And the WOUB News team wanted to put out a bonus episode of #457SEO to help celebrate. WOUB Culture reporter Emily Votaw spoke with Brew Week’s director Brandon Thompson about this year’s events and… Read More
🔊 Listen: #457SEO… Rural Life Matters
The latest episode of #457SEO features the longest one we’ve ever produced. It’s also the first one to include our Public Opinion segment. The whole point of our work is to introduce listeners to information and viewpoints that are distinctly about improving the quality of life for southeast Ohioans. <— So, yeah, we’re trying a few things, and… Read More
🔊 457SEO: Meigs Against The World
In this episode of #457SEO: Facing the reality that opiate addiction treatment centers need some measures of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) to stay as is — if they’re going to continue to save lives. And joining us at the table, a Southeast Ohio native who is tired of feeling as if this region is… Read More
457SEO: Helping the Smallest Victims of the Addiction Crisis
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With the opioid epidemic affecting newborns and pregnant women at an increasing rate, Aaron looks at how healthcare providers in the #457SEO and beyond are addressing what’s known as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Chris Riddle drops by to talk to Susan and Aaron about his latest adventures in the natural beauty provided in the #457SEO. Also,… Read More
Listen: The Woman Who Has Been First Lady
Deborah McDavis is preparing to retire after 13 years of serving as the first official First Lady of Ohio University as her husband, Dr. Roderick McDavis is stepping down from the presidency. In a surprisingly revealing interview, Mrs. McDavis shares her passions, how the Athens community helped her family work through the pain of drug… Read More
#457SEO: The What & How… to Help Episode
Our ongoing look at how opioid abuse is draining our communities reveals what’s happening to the children impacted by the epidemic and an organization that believes, “Parents don’t always deserve their kids, but kids always deserve their parent. ” This episode also looks back at a key moment in Ohio’s recent history: the state’s Electoral… Read More
#457SEO: Uncomfortable Truths… Poverty & Overdosing
According to the Ohio Poverty Report, (released February 2016), 17.8% of the people in Appalachian Ohio were classified as poor; the poverty rate for the rest of Ohio average 15.5%. Jack Frech, former head of Athens County Department of Job and Family Services shares his expertise on what it will take to face some “uncomfortable… Read More
Now We’re Here: REAL Election Day Results
Election Day has come and gone but what about the RESULTS? With input from supporters, protestors, and political analyst Thomas Suddes, this episode of #457SEO explores what Trump’s win might REALLY mean for the people who live and work in Ohio. Plus… The AMAZING Adventures of Chris Riddle. #457SEO is a place for news, information,… Read More
LISTEN…. #457SEO: Voting and Hunting! Tis The Season
#457SEO… is a place for stories, information, and observations about our communities in Southeast Ohio (SEO, get it?). During this episode: Debbie Phillips, who is running for the State Board of Education, offers advice to the candidates who want her old job in the 94th District. Atish learns the wonders of Honey for the Heart and,… Read More
457SEO: Listen and Let Us Know…
WOUB News is a small team of journalists dedicated to researching, writing, gathering, and producing accurate information on behalf of its audiences in Southeast Ohio. As a part of those efforts Susan, Aaron, Atish, and Allison are now working on a weekly audio broadcast: 457SEO… where stories, information, and observations about our communities are… Read More