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Watch The Journal on-air Thursdays at 8 pm or live stream at wbgu.org/live
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The Journal #2643 - State of Ohio and National Government Update

An update on what’s happening in state (Ohio) and national government as we approach the halfway point of 2025 with members of the Bowling Green State University Political Science Department and Karen Kasler, host of The State of Ohio.

The Journal - #2642 - Matthew Oestreich, Wood County Auditor

Property taxes are in the news locally and in Columbus. How do they work? Are there alternatives? If so, what could they be? Matthew Oestreich, Wood County (Ohio) Auditor will discuss and explain.

WBGU-PBS' flagship public affairs show is called The Journal. This show truly has stood the test of time and continues to focus on issues pertinent to Northwest and West Central Ohio. The Journal covers a wide range of important topics such as legislative, education, health and economic issues affecting our region. Steve Kendall, the voice of WBGU-PBS, serves as The Journal’s dedicated host. Steve has more than 30 years of broadcast experience that crosses various mediums including 20 years in the Toledo radio market and ample air-time on WBGU-PBS serving as an anchor of pledge programs and as the voice of many station announcements.

Steve Kendall, host of The Journal

Host Steve Kendall