Matthew Rand
Morning Edition HostMatthew Rand is the Morning Edition for 89.7 NPR News. Rand served as a report and an interim producer during the pandemic for WOSU’s All Sides daily talk show.
Rand worked at several television and radio stations in Kentucky where he gained skills as a reporter, anchor and multimedia journalist.
He pitched and covered stories frequently picked up by CNN, CBS and AP that were shared with affiliates across the nation.
His high-profile coverage includes issues and controversies surrounding Kentucky’s pension system and live coverage of President Donald Trump’s 2018 rally on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University.
Rand’s work has been recognized numerous times by the Kentucky Associated Press Broadcasters Association.
Originally from Cincinnati, Rand attended Morehead State where he studied broadcasting and journalism.
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More than 180 of the best figure skaters in the country are competing this week for a chance to represent the U.S. in various international competitions, including the Olympics.
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One of the biggest stars in all of college basketball is coming to Columbus this weekend. Caitlin Clark has electrified sports fans across the country in her four years with the Iowa Hawkeyes and taken national interest in women’s hoops to new heights.
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Health, Science & EnvironmentThe AI web agent allows users to navigate complex websites using simple language commands. Imagine being able to book a flight, order delivery, or even schedule a DMV appointment.
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The college football transfer portal is changing the game, with Ohio State making moves for a new quarterback, Will Howard from Kansas State. We discuss the future of the sport with Columbus Dispatch sports writer Bill Rabinowitz.
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The Columbus Crew is headed to the MLS Cup final, three years after winning it all in 2020. The crew will host Los Angeles FC at Lower.con Field and the championship game on Saturday.
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Health, Science & EnvironmentThe university’s Board of Trustees recently approved a 40-year lease on the property, located on West Dublin-Granville Road.
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Business & EconomyThe University of Cincinnati Economics Center forecasts Ohioans will spend more than $32 billion this holiday season—an increase of less than 1% over last year.