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Journalism 101 Episode 300
Finding out what’s going on around the world or around the neighborhood has never been easier. The number of sources for news has exploded. But are they reliable sources? And how do we know? Today we learn about the practice of journalism or more importantly how to become better news consumers. Guest: Al Tompkins and Kelly McBride, Poynter Institute. Length: 39:00
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Economic Outlook for Ohio Episode 299
Will 2012 be a boom or a bust? What are businesses biggest concerns? Where do they see opportunities? Those were a few of the questions the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA) asked their members in order to obtain insight as to what the year has in store. Guest: Robert Shenton, Plante Moran, and Matt Yuskewich, Winterset CPA. Length: 39:00
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Race for Relevance Episode 298
From Cub Scouts to a membership in AARP, Americans love their associations. By associating with others who have similar interest, we beleive we can better ourselves. But the current association model may need some help. Guest: Mary Byers, author "Race for Relevance", Seth Teter, OFBF. Length: 39:00
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Senator Sherrod Brown Episode 297
Ohio's senior senator, Sherrod Brown shares some insight into policies, politics and key issues which Ohioans should be interested in this coming November. Guest: Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator (Ohio), Jack Fisher, Executive Vice President, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. Length: 39:00
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Common Ground Episode 296
Where can you get answers to questions about the safety of your food or the integrity of those who produce it? Have a conversation with a farmer. Common Ground is a movement that encourages women in agriculture to have conversation with consumers. Guest: Kristen Reese, Rachel Heimerl, Gretchen Mossbarger. Length: 39:00
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Town Hall Ohio views Ohio through the eyes of residents of small towns, metropolitan areas, villages and townships. Its perspective reflects their values, aspirations and opinions on issues such as:

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Education
Politics and government
Recreation
Agriculture
Other economic, social and environmental issues

Meet the Host

For more than 25 years, Joe Cornely has been a familiar and respected voice on Ohio radio stations. He began his broadcast career in news and sports at WKTN, Kenton, and he is best known for his 16-year stint as farm director for WRFD, Columbus, where his daily programs drew high listenership ratings across 75 Ohio counties. Prior to WRFD, his farm broadcasts on WLW Radio in Cincinnati reached 38 states. His weekly Farm Bureau radio network programs are currently aired on more than 50 Ohio stations

In 1995, Cornely became only the second Ohioan ever to be elected president of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters and in 1996, he received the industry's highest award by being named by his peers to be the National Farm Broadcaster of the Year.

Affiliates and airtimes

Flagship station 610 WTVN, Columbus -- Sunday at 7 a.m.

1340 AM WNCO, Ashland -- Saturday at 6 a.m.

106.5 FM WSRW, Chillicothe -- Saturday at 7 a.m.

1280 AM WONW, Defiance -- Saturday at 11 a.m.

1330 AM WFIN, Findlay -- Sunday at 6 a.m.

93.7 FM WQIO, Mt. Vernon -- Sunday at 6 a.m.

103.1 FM WNDH, Napoleon -- Sunday at 6 a.m.

95.3 FM WLKR, Norwalk -- Sunday at 6 a.m.

1450 AM WLEC, Sandusky -- Saturday at 9 a.m.

1600 AM WTTF, Tiffin -- Saturday at 9 a.m.

1240 AM WHIZ, Zanesville – Saturday at 6 a.m.

Contact

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