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“I’ve always described myself as an emotional archeologist. The word history is mostly made up of the word story.” — Ken Burns
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Watch The Journal on-air Thursdays at 8 pm or live stream at wbgu.org/live
Episodes also available online immediately following first airing.

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December 4th at 8pm- Black Soldiers in the American Revolution with Dr. Shirley Green

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The Journal
November 2025 Government Update
25:54
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A look at the latest government activities in Columbus, OH, Washington, DC, and across the nation.

The Journal
Andrew Schocket – The American Revolution
25:55
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BGSU Professor Dr. Andrew Schocket talks about The American Revolution

The Journal
School Funding and Property Tax Reform
26:54
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Ohio School Funding – Property Tax Reform

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.