Best Wosu Podcasts (2024)

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A very Midwestern debate 19:05

1d ago19:05

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There were some sharp critiques, but a whole lot of passive aggressiveness and a fair amount of substance. Overall, the vice-presidential candidates spent most of their time targeting their opponents’ running mates. WOSU’s Anna Staver, host of the talk show and podcast All Sides with Anna Staver, joins the show.…

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Paula Poundstone brings comedy gold to Columbus 55:04

3d ago55:04

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We're spending this hour of All Sides talking with humorist, author and "Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me" panelist Paula Poundstone.By WOSU Public Media

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The legacy and techniques of painter Bob Ross 55:05

4d ago55:05

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Artist Nicholas Hankins hosts "The Joy of Painting," and joins us to talk about the enduring legacy and techniques of Bob Ross.By WOSU Public Media

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The history and future of Ohio Stadium 55:03

5d ago55:03

55:03

The stadium has grown as well over the years with updates big and small to ensure it meets the needs of the fans and the program.By WOSU Public Media

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National politics with Ken Rudin 55:02

5d ago55:02

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The next major event of the 2024 election year will be the anticipated vice-presidential debate between Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance.By WOSU Public Media

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Exploring Ohio's haunted side 55:05

8d ago55:05

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Why do we love ghost stories? They connect us to the past, spark our imaginations, and remind us that the supernatural is always just a shadow away.By WOSU Public Media

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Chef discusses healthy vegetable dishes that are perfect for the fall 55:03

9d ago55:03

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When temperatures usher in sweater weather, many people crave hearty soups, stews and casseroles.By WOSU Public Media

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Meet the artist behind Columbus' Plenty O’Cookies 55:03

9d ago55:03

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It's a political palette cleanser with Alex Copeland, the cookie artist behind Columbus' Plenty O’Cookies.By WOSU Public Media

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More platforms, more ads: Ohio's $400 million campaign budget 23:40

9d ago23:40

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Experts predict ad spending in Ohio will top $400 million. Nearly a half billion dollars will be spent to get you to vote for a U.S. Senator, decide a constitutional amendment, a member of Congress or a rapid bus line tax. Longtime political strategist Bob Clegg joins the show.By WOSU Public Media

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Comparing Ohio's three major 'C'ities 50:43

10d ago50:43

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We’re talking about Ohio’s three C’s: Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati.By WOSU Public Media

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Prison programs helping inmates learn essential life skills 50:43

10d ago50:43

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In August, Grafton Correctional Institution hosted a five-course meal served to the public.By WOSU Public Media

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Tech Tuesday: Meta introducing new protections for young users 50:43

11d ago50:43

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Meta, the owner of Instagram, is introducing new protections for young users of the app.

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Misinformation about Haitian immigrant population plagues Springfield community 50:42

11d ago50:42

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During this hour of All Sides, we’re talking about Springfield being in the national spotlight because of this controversy and how this story originated.By WOSU Public Media

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Untangled: What you need to know about Issue 1 50:16

12d ago50:16

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We’re breaking down what is and is not in Issue 1, so you can make an informed choice this November when you head to the polls.By WOSU Public Media

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Weekly Reporter Roundtable 50:43

12d ago50:43

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Former President Donald Trump says he’s coming to Springfield. This comes after several Republican politicians have repeatedly spread false claims about the community's Haitian population.By WOSU Public Media

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All Sides Weekend: Books 50:46

15d ago50:46

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Host Christopher Purdy, along with his guests, will share recommendations on books that you should check out.By WOSU Public Media

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Baseless accusations fuel fear and division in Springfield 23:17

16d ago23:17

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Another week of bomb threats has disturbed Springfield, Ohio. This all follows Sen. JD Vance's and former President Donald Trump's lies that Haitian immigrants in Springfield were stealing residents' pets and eating them. Longtime political reporter Darrel Rowland joins the show.By WOSU Public Media

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Local food artist has been carving massive pumpkins for more than 20 years 50:45

16d ago50:45

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Gus “Squashcarver” Smithhisler is a professional giant pumpkin carver and food artist who has been carving massive pumpkins for more than 20 years.By WOSU Public Media

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Big Lots faces bankruptcy and store closures 50:45

16d ago50:45

50:45

We’ll talk about the past, present and future of Big Lots, which includes its purchase by a private equity firm.

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State of Religion: Changing religious landscape in Ohio 7:59

16d ago7:59

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Evangelical protestants are the fastest growing religious tradition in Ohio. In part 4 of WOSU's State of Religions series, we look at the demographic shifts in Ohio's religious communities.By WOSU Public Media

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Fewer Americans are getting to be grandparents 50:40

17d ago50:40

50:40

Demographics are changing in America like never before.

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Ohio is experiencing its worst drought in decades 51:15

17d ago51:15

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During this hour of All Sides, we’re learning what central Ohio is doing to keep the water flowing in our homes and how we can conserve it.

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State of Religion: Ohio lawmakers on faith and policy 8:01

17d ago8:01

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It’s hard to fault lawmakers for letting religious beliefs guide decisions, but where is the line between following morals and degrading the separation of church and state? In part 3 of WOSU's State of Religion series, we hear from lawmakers about how their faith affects their work.By WOSU Public Media

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Tech Tuesday: Closing the gender gap in the field of computer science 50:45

18d ago50:45

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CoolTechGirls is a group that has been working to teach girls computer science here in central Ohio since 2013.

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Examining the intersection of religion and politics in Ohio 50:43

18d ago50:43

50:43

A new, four-part series from WOSU explores the influence of religion on public policy in Ohio.

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State of Religion: Christian conservatism and its influence on Ohio legislation 8:04

18d ago8:04

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All this week, WOSU is examining the intersection of religion and politics in Ohio. In Part 2 of WOSU's State of Religion series, we're examining how faith-aimed lobbying efforts shape policy in Ohio.By WOSU Public Media

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State of Religion: Ohio's religious tapestry - the historical roots and cultural evolution 8:02

19d ago8:02

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Ohio’s diverse religious history from early settlers to the present day has shaped the state's cultural fabric. In this four-part series, the WOSU News team explores religion in Ohio with reports examining how faith influences politics and policy in the state.By WOSU Public Media

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Post-debate reflections: Fact-checking, policy and political theatre 24:31

23d ago24:31

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Mentions of crowd sizes and eating pets were just two moments from what was an incredible piece of political theater during the first and possibly only debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. We discuss the debate with Nate French, associate teaching professor at Wake Forest University and an expert in politic…

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Nine weeks until Election Day 28:40

30d ago28:40

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Usually, Labor Day marks the start of the home stretch of a presidential campaign, but this campaign only began six weeks ago. Ohio State political science professor Wendy Smooth joins the show to discuss the upcoming election.By WOSU Public Media

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Politics and a pint 36:00

1M ago36:00

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This week, we’re doing something a little different. We’ll be listening to WOSU's most recent Politics and a Pint event where three political reporters and host Mike Thompson sat in front of a large crowd at a local brewpub and talked about this chaotic political season.By WOSU Public Media

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