Matthew Rand
Morning Edition HostMatthew Rand is the Morning Edition host for 89.7 NPR News.
Before stepping into the hosting role, Rand served as an 89.7 NPR News reporter and as an interim producer for WOSU’s All Sides daily talk show.
Originally from Cincinnati, Rand attended Morehead State University in Kentucky, where he studied broadcasting and journalism.
Rand worked at several television and radio stations across the Commonwealth, where he honed his skills as a reporter, anchor and multimedia journalist.
Rand is thrilled to be back in the Buckeye State reporting on news that matters to central Ohio.
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Disciplinary charges will be filed Tuesday. Chief Jeffrey Happ could face suspension, demotion or termination. -
Ohio State is gearing up for Saturday’s Big Ten Championship game against Indiana—a program long overshadowed by its basketball pedigree, but is now a legitimate gridiron threat to the Buckeyes. -
As Ohio State and Michigan's football teams gear up for "The Game," sports betting in Ohio is smashing records and leading to increased calls for help with problem gambling. -
Business & EconomyPoultry producers are still feeling the effects of this year's outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), which is leading to higher wholesale turkey prices this Thanksgiving compared to last year. -
The settlement was one of four approved by Columbus City Council on Monday, totaling more than $900,000 in payouts from the city. -
Central Ohio nonprofit groups are scrambling to prepare, in case federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, runs out this weekend. -
A central Ohio native, Stine has written hundreds of spooky tales for young readers—most notably, the hugely successful Goosebumps books. He's giving a sold-out talk this Thursday as part of CML's Authors at the Library series. -
Along with potential delays to air travel and other government services, the shutdown leaves thousands of federal workers who live and work in Ohio facing furloughs or missed paychecks. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentColumbus saw less than an inch of rain during the entire month of August. While that's led to some crunchy lawns and thirsty gardens, Ohio's state climatologist says it's still not as bad as last year's record drought. -
The Ohio State Buckeyes begin the 2025 football season with several younger, less-tested players compared to the squad that won the national championship last season. We preview their season opener this Saturday against No. 1 Texas.
