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History Of The Filibuster And Why it Matters Mar 25, 2021

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President Biden signaled support for reforming the Senate filibuster last week in a move that brought quick condemnation from Republicans and pressure from progressive members of his own party. Republicans called it a power grab, and some Democrats want to get rid of it as a way to speed up Biden’s ambitious agenda.

Problem Gambling And Recovery Mar 25, 2021

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This episode originally aired on March 2, 2021. A recent survey found that 10% of white adults and 19% of Black adults in Ohio were identified as at-risk or problem gamblers. Compulsive gamblers may repeatedly make wagers that lead to losses, hide their habit, rack up huge debts or even turn to theft or fraud to support their addiction.

Wellness Wednesday: Repurposing Drugs In A Pandemic Mar 24, 2021

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Finding new uses for old medications isn’t a new practice. But when COVID-19 turned into a pandemic last year, the race was on to find anything already on the market to fight the illness caused by the virus.

President Biden's American Rescue Plan Mar 24, 2021

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President Biden stopped in Columbus yesterday to promote the passage of the $1.9 trillion dollar stimulus package and the help it offers to families, especially those living in poverty. In his remarks, the president touted the $1,400 stimulus checks for most families and an increase in the child tax credit. Researchers say the legislation could reduce poverty by one-third.

Racism Against Asian Americans And Pacific Islanders Mar 23, 2021

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Six of the eight people killed last week in shootings at three Atlanta-area spas were Asian American women. Across the country, weekend protests called for an end to racist violence and hate toward Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, a trend that watchdog groups say has been exacerbated by the pandemic.

Tech Tuesday: Tenant Screening Software Wrongly Denies Housing Mar 23, 2021

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The U.S. rental market has increasingly turned to software programs to run background checks on prospective renters, and, in the process, ballooned into a $3 billion industry. But, housing advocates say such algorithms misidentify and wrongly deny housing to thousands, especially those of color. Now, challenges in court are mounting.

Anne Lamott's Lessons On Revival And Courage During The Pandemic Mar 22, 2021

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The New York Times has described author Anne Lamott as the “lefty guru of optimism” for her no-holds-barred take on life. Through 19 books, she’s ruminated on faith, parenthood, addiction, love, and loss. Now she takes on COVID, other global crises, and aging.

Weekly Reporter Roundtable Mar 22, 2021

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“Super-lobbyist” Neil Clark, a key figure in the $60 million Statehouse nuclear bailout scandal, was found dead near his home in Florida last week. Two days after Clark's death was discoered, Ohio House Republicans declined to vote on whether to expel his racketeering co-defendant, former House Speaker Larry Householder.

All Sides Weekend: Books Mar 19, 2021

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Poetry is having a moment during the pandemic, and Poet Laureate of the United States Joy Harjo said the surge of new talent may bring about a renaissance. Poet Amanda Gorman is among the heralded new voices. She caught the nation’s attention with the lyrical rendition of her poem, “The Hill We Climb,” at the January inauguration of President Biden.

Abraham Lincoln's Legacy In Modern Politics Mar 19, 2021

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This episode originally aired on Feb. 18, 2021. Abraham Lincoln occupies a unique place of reverence in American politics, exalted and claimed by Republicans and Democrats alike. Lincoln is quoted, and misquoted, perhaps more than any other historical figure when American politicians want to get their point across.

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