A new documentary on PBS shows what it's like to care for adult family members and recounts the history of caregiving policy in the U.S., revealing why those caring for family are often on their own.
Local
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WCBE receives critical support from the CPB, and to lose that would impact us greatly.
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Five members of Largemouth Brass Band wrapped our week of highlighting local musicians performing at The Columbus Arts Festival.
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Mery Steel continued our week of highlighting local musicians performing at The Columbus Arts Festival.
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Chrissy T continued our week of highlighting local musicians performing at The Columbus Arts Festival.
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WCBE Presents Abbie Gardner Live From Studio A Wed. June 4, 2025 @ 2PM!
National
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The pilot of a small plane that crashed near an airport tried to avoid hitting a turtle on the runway, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report. The pilot and a passenger were killed.
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Israel has begun allowing food into Gaza. Most of the supplies go to GHF, which operates food distribution points. A trickle of aid goes to the U.N. and humanitarian groups. Both systems are mired in chaos.
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A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters said. Thirteen people survived and were taken to hospitals.
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What happens when you give psychedelic drugs to two dozen clergy from various faith traditions? Academic researchers did just that, and published the surprising results this month.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Phil Pritchard, who'll oversee the Stanley Cup trophy as Florida Panthers players, coaches and staff each get a day to celebrate with the punch bowl-shaped prize.
Health, Science, Technology, Environment
With people losing their jobs and the stock market rocky, there's a lot of financial anxiety right now. Research shows how you approach it can be key to protecting your mental and physical health.
Arts & Life
Hours after President Trump tried to remove three board members, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting responds with a lawsuit arguing he does not have that authority.
The WCBE Podcast Experience
With a panel of leaders, this CMC forum explores the origin, impact, and future of the Columbus Promise. The program’s key partners – the City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools, I Know I Can, and Columbus State – and an array of private backers – have all recently recommitted to launching a new phase of the program, with more than half of a new $25 million goal already raised.
WCBE receives critical support from the CPB, and to lose that would impact us greatly.
Listen to Protecting What Matters on Saturdays at 8:30am on 90.5 WCBE, or online on WCBE's Podcast Experience
WCBE Presents Mary Fahl Live From Studio A Fri. May 16, 2025 @ 2PM!
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