Best WVXU Podcasts (2025)

Dean chats with Mike Brown, the so-called "killer of Pluto," about why Pluto was demoted from planet status and how people have reacted to the change. And about a new planet that might take it's place!Send us your thoughts at lookingup@wvxu.org or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, In…

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Icy return to the capital, a reporter with a rubber chicken, plus more top stories 46:27

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On Cincinnati Edition's weekly news review, local journalists join us to talk about the big stories from recent days.

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The qualifications to teach in Ohio are changing 46:48

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A new law loosens the requirements to teach in Ohio.

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President-elect Trump and his priorities for Day One 28:25

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We talk national politics with Howard Wilkinson and Chad Pergram.

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Investigation uncovers dozens of cases of child sexual abuse by Kentucky coaches 19:58

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We discuss the findings and how schools and communities can keep young athletes safe.

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Fido have cabin fever? Tips for a safe winter workout for your pets 46:08

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We get advice from experts about keeping our dogs and cats safe and healthy this winter.

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A look at regional politics in 2025 46:13

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Statehouse reporters join us for a roundup of 2024 of and look ahead to a new year in politics.

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585. Philip Gelatt, writer of The Europa Report and The Spine of Night 1:05:22

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Philip Gelatt joins us to discuss writing the hard science fiction film The Europa Report and the animated sword & sorcery film The Spine of Night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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ARCHIVE SELECT: Maria Mitchell's Comet (with Maria Popova) 17:57

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This holiday season we are re-releasing an episode of Looking Up that was a 2024 Excellence in Journalism Recipient from the Society of Professional Journalists Awards! Dean chats with author Maria Popova about the first recognized female astronomer in the United States, Maria Mitchell. Listen to learn about her exciting comet discovery, and the be…

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584. The Making of Secret Level (with J.T. Petty) 58:45

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J.T. Petty joins us to discuss serving as executive producer on the new Amazon series Secret Level, a collection of animated shorts set in the worlds of popular video games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Should voters have more say in the Ohio legislature? 26:04

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A State Senator from Cincinnati has two resolutions to address proportional representation and initiated statutes.

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How to grow an indoor oasis this winter 47:55

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Our gardening experts have advice for house plant TLC and Christmas tree care.

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Have you added safe gun storage to your holiday to-do list? 22:28

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CPD is offering out-of-home gun storage to keep families safe during the holidays.

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Ohio's poorest performing schools could close under proposed bill 25:45

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State Sen. Andrew Brennan's legislation could close the schools in the bottom 5%.

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Does Cincinnati need a new arena? You can weigh in 23:28

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We discuss the Cincinnati Chamber's report arguing the city needs a new arena.

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583. Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits Part 1 (with Tom Gerencer) 1:57:08

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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the first half of the new short story collection Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits, edited by J. Michael Straczynski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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METI Messaging to Extraterrestrial Intelligence (with Julia DeMarines) 15:37

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Dean explores METI (Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence) with astrobiologist Julia DeMarines. Discover the potential risks and rewards of humanity 'making noise' in the cosmos.Send us your thoughts at lookingup@wvxu.org or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu @de…