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State Government Update - The Journal #2705

A familiar face joins the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Ohio, and the General Assembly reacts to the governor’s budget decision… guests Karen Kasler, host of “The State of Ohio,” and Bowling Green State University Political Science professor Dr. Nicole Kalaf-Hughes as they breakdown these topics and more on this episode of The Journal.

H.O.O.V.E.S. - Healing Of Our Veterans Equine-Services - The Journal 2704

Too many of those who have served our country carry invisible burdens. H.O.O.V.E.S., an equine-assisted healing program in Swanton, Ohio, seeks to address those issues. Some involved with the program talk about its unique work.

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