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Billie Eilish pays tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins during her 2022 Grammy performance.

10 takeaways from a night of strong performances and curveballs at the Grammys

Here's what you need to know about the 2022 Grammys — the lessons, storylines, triumphs and irritations that defined the very long night.

The dormitory in an orphanage in Vietnam.

Why There's A Global Outcry Over Volunteering At Orphanages

A number of governments, including the U.K. and the U.S., have taken public stands against what critics call ''orphanage tourism." But some charities defend the practice.

Kendrick Lamar performs at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden in January.

'Black Panther: The Album' Is Kendrick Lamar's Parallel, Pan-African Universe

The Compton rapper goes from artist to architect and climbs to the top of the Billboard200 with a soundtrack curated from the diaspora.

Surprise! Amid Rising Inequality, One School Gap Is Narrowing

A new study shows that economic and racial school readiness gaps have narrowed significantly over a 12-year period. Score one for parental engagement and quality pre-K. But huge gaps remain.

What to expect from Gov. DeWine's second term

Mike DeWine took the oath of office as an elected official for his second term as governor and for likely the last time. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the event and what's on his governing bucket list.Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau reporter Andy Chow joins the show.

SoundReels: The Surprising Main Character in 'The Magnificent Seven'

John Sturges' 1960 Western remake of Akira Kurosawa's classic film Seven Samurai features an intense musical score by one of the great composers of film…

SoundReels: Cycles of Fate in John Corigliano's Score for 'The Red Violin'

A violin with a past is fated to keep dooming the present.In this episode of SoundReels, Classical 101's film music podcast, I team up with Jon Sherman,…

Yellow Springs sidewalk bench and shop signs

Ohioans to decide on amendment to ban non-citizen voting

Issue 2 would make Ohio the 7th state to explicitly ban non-citizens from voting in elections. Ohio’s constitution already says you have to be a citizen to vote, but Yellow Springs tried to let non-citizens vote in local contests.On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the proposed state constitutional amendment on voting that critics call unnecessary. State Rep. Bill Seitz (R-Green Township) joins the show.

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks during the 'Politics and Eggs' event, as part of his national listening tour, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Manchester, N.H. Sen. Manchin announced last November that he would not seek reelection in 2024 and has teased a potential third-party run for the presidency. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Manchin criticizes Biden's policies during Ohio listening tour

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin was in Ohio this week on a listening tour. During his appearances, the Democrat promoted the new political group Americans Together, which claims to be a platform for moderate voters.

Democrat Vice President candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (left) and Republican Vice President nominee and Ohio U.S. Senator JD Vance (right).

Midwest influence: VP picks and the 2024 election

Midwesterners have cornered the market on vice presidential candidates for the 2024 election. This week Vice President Kamala Harris named Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Walz’s selection follows former President Donald Trump naming Ohio U.S. Senator JD Vance as his running mate. Joining us to discuss the issue is another proud midwesterner and political expert, Ohio State University political scientist Paul Beck.

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