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Beyond Stable A brain-training program helps people with schizophrenia get to the next level.- Renewables Industry Initiates “Clean Energy” Ballot Issue The ballot issue would have the state borrow billions of dollars to boost wind, solar, geothermal and other "clean energy” projects.
As Primary Looms Closer, Knox County Residents Weigh Republican Field Voters in one of Ohio's Republican strongholds review the top GOP contenders.- Mandel To Skip GOP Senate Debate Republican State Treasurer and U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel has bowed out of a debate scheduled for Wednesday in downtown Cleveland.
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- Columbus City Schools Biggest User of Non-Traditional New Teachers We've been writing recently about ways to become a teacher in Ohio if you didn't graduate from a school of education. (You can read some past stories here.) But you... (more)
- Candidates Talk Education Reforms Ahead of March 6 Democratic Primary You may be aware of the showdown between incumbents Dennis Kucinich and Marcy Kaptur and new guy Graham Veysey headed into the March 6 Democratic primary. The candidates are hoping... (more)
- New Special Ed Vouchers Give Parents Options, Worry Public Schools Sixteen years ago, Ohio piloted its first voucher program in Cleveland. That initial program has expanded significantly in the last decade. Today, the state offers taxpayer funded vouchers to students... (more)
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Right-to-work in Ohio?
The Sound of Ideas
Posted February 22, 2012
Proponents of a right-to-work law in Ohio say it's unfair to compel employees to join a union or pay union dues and say the state will be more attractive to businesses if there's workplace choice. Unions say the result of such a law would simply be the right to work for less pay. We'll update you on efforts to force a November vote and invite you to join our conversation on whether right to work will work for Ohio, Wednesday at 9
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The Souljazz Orchestra
Around Noon
Posted February 22, 2012
Dan Polletta spotlights the music of Canadian afro-beat band - The Souljazz Orchestra - as they get ready for their gig at the Grog Shop tonight, spotlighting music from their latest CD - 'Rising Sun.'
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The Oscars
Around Noon
Posted February 23, 2012
Dee Perry hosts her annual Oscar call-in show with a panel of local film buffs, as she opens the phones for you to share your picks and pans for this weekend's Academy Awards.
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The Del Fuegos
Around Noon
Posted February 24, 2012
Dee Perry welcomes musical brothers Dan and Warren Zanes of The Del Fuegos, as they've reunited for a tour taking the stage of the Beachland Ballroom tonight.
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American Radio Works: King’s Last March
90.3 WCPN Special Broadcast
Airs February 24, 2012
This documentary will trace the final year of King’s life
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BackStory - Civil War 150th: The Road to War
90.3 WCPN Special Broadcast
Airs February 24, 2012
BackStory with an in-depth look at the pivotal six months between Abraham Lincoln's election and the outbreak of war.
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Dear Martin: Jazz Tributes to Martin Luther King Jr
90.3 WCPN Special Broadcast
Airs February 24, 2012
'Dear Martin' is a program of jazz tributes to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King
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Engineers of the New Millennium: Responding to Disasters
90.3 WCPN Special Broadcast
Airs March 2, 2012
Engineers of the New Millennium: Responding to Disasters
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To The Best Of Our Knowledge – David Foster Wallace
90.3 WCPN Special Broadcast
Airs March 2, 2012
A collection of stories about the famed author David Foster Wallace
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Juke in the Back: Episode #088 - Duke / Peacock Records Story
90.3 WCPN Special Broadcast
Airs March 2, 2012
This week, the entire "Juke In The Back" is loaded with records from the catalog of Duke/Peacock Records
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