Watch The Journal on-air Thursdays at 8 pm or live stream at wbgu.org/live
Episodes also available online immediately following first airing.
Both Ohio and the United States have new budgets, but more than a few inside and outside of government aren’t pleased. Karen Kasler, host of “The State of Ohio,” and Dr. Nicole Kalaf-Hughes and Dr. David Jackson of the Bowling Green State University Political Science Department, join us to offer their insight.
Grassroots organizations made up of engaged and concerned citizens are looking to effect positive change in their communities. Among them is the BG (Bowling Green, Ohio) Save Our Neighborhoods Group, whose leaders discuss its history and ongoing initiatives.
Watch the Most Recent Episodes:
July 24 - July 2025 State and National Government Update
July 3 - BG Save Our Neighborhoods Group
June 26 - June 2025 State and National Government Update
June 19 - Wood County Auditor Matthew Oestreich
June 12 - BGSU Fresh Water Research
June 5 - Habitat for Humanity of Wood County
May 22 - BGSU Democracy and Public Policy Network
May 8 - Wood County Health Dept. V.A.P.E. Coalition
May 1 - Benny's Big Heart Children's Book
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.
Host Steve Kendall
