NW Ohio Journal RSS feed for WBGU programming.http://video.wbgu.orgen-ushttp://video.wbgu.orgTue, 18 Jun 2013 01:45:27 -0400Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:45:27 -0400http://video.wbgu.org/video/2365018274/Several racist incidents in Bowling Green have increased the awareness that a proactive approach through education is the best way to address these issues. In the fall of 2012, the city of Bowling Green and Bowling Green State University partnered to join the Not In Our Town initiative. Recently, a forum was held in BGSU’s Olscamp Hall to launch the Not In Our Town Project.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2365018274/05/28/2013Part 2 of 4 of the BGSU/Bowling Green Not In Our Town forumnrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyRace & EthnicityRace & EthnicityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsRace & EthnicityRace & EthnicityEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2365015069/Several racist incidents in Bowling Green have increased the awareness that a proactive approach through education is the best way to address these issues. In the fall of 2012, the city of Bowling Green and Bowling Green State University partnered to join the Not In Our Town initiative. Recently, a forum was held in BGSU’s Olscamp Hall to launch the Not In Our Town Project.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2365015069/05/21/2013Part 1 of 4 of the BGSU/Bowling Green Not In Our Town forumnrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyRace & EthnicityRace & EthnicityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsRace & EthnicityRace & EthnicitySocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2365011438/Driving economic development through entrepreneurship is a goal of the Dallas Hamilton Center at BGSU and a related initiative called “The Hatch.” Joining us to talk about that link are Kirk D. Kern - Director, Dallas-Hamilton Center/BGSU, Krysten Jablonowski “Hatch” Student/BGSU and Bob Venzel “Hatch” Mentor and Owner, Venzel Communications.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2365011438/05/14/2013Discussion on economic development and entrepreneurship.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2365004853/The city of Bowling Green and Bowling Green State University are partnering to join the national Not In Our Town Initiative. Joining us are members of the BGSU Inclusion Group, Arpan Yagnik, Tiffany R. Smith and Adriana J. Darris…..Not In Our Town - Let’s Talk About Race.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2365004853/05/01/2013Discussion on the BGSU/BG Not In Our Town initiativenrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityRace & EthnicityRace & EthnicityEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2365000230/The town and gown relationship between cities and their respective universities provides challenges as well as opportunities. Joining us to discuss that and the initiative to improve that relationship is Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey, President of Bowling Green State University and Dick Edwards, mayor of the city of Bowling Green.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2365000230/04/22/2013Discussion on the town and gown relationship between BGSU and the city of Bowling Green.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2364996907/The American Red Cross of northwest Ohio serves Lucas, Wood, Ottawa, Sandusky, Fulton, Williams, Defiance and Henry counties. Joining us to talk about the organization’s many activities are Amanda Aldrich, Tim Yenrick and Sue Gavron a disaster volunteer.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2364996907/04/16/2013Discussion about the American Red Cross activities in northwest Ohio.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesScience & NatureScience & NatureWeather & Natural DisastersWeather & Natural DisastersEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2364994278/17 years ago WBGU-TV produced the Chemo Paintings. This one hour program documented the time in the life of artist Dorothy Bryan and her battle with cancer. Joining us to talk about the role of art during this period in her life are her son David Bryan, Bob Davis art therapist at The Victory Center and cancer survivor Kathleen Walsh.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2364994278/04/11/2013Discussion about the role of art in therapy.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHealthHealthCaregivingCaregivingEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2364989488/Winner of 8 Tony Awards, including best musical, Spring Awakening is a rock musical adaptation of Frank Wedekind's 1891 expressionist play about the trials and tribulations, and the exhilaration of the teen years. It is one of the spring performances by the BGSU Department of Theatre and Film. Joining us are the director Micheal Ellison and actors Chad Campbell, Hope Quinn and Greg Grimes.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2364989488/04/02/2013Discussion with director and actors in the expressionist play at BGSUnrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2363043655/Running a city in 2013 presents challenges and opportunities for public officials and administrators from job creation to finances to new laws from Columbus…joining us to talk about that will be Dick Edwards, Mayor of the city of Bowling Green.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2363043655/03/28/2013Host Steve Kendall speaks with Dick Edwards, Mayor of the city of Bowling Green, OhionrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2350557164/It’s that time again in Columbus, the governor, state senators and state representatives have begun the process of putting together the state’s budget for the next two years….joining us to discuss that and other issues is Matthew Szollosi, 46th District State Representative.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2350557164/03/19/2013Discussion about the Ohio state budget with state representative Matt SzollosinrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2342081277/African Americans over the past 200 years have not needed to read stories about ghosts and haunted mansions to experience horror. Host Steve Kendall sits down to talk with Dr. Maisha Wester, an Assistant Professor of English and American Culture Studies at Bowling Green State University who has written "African American Gothic: Screams From Shadowed Places"http://video.wbgu.org/video/2342081277/03/11/2013African American writers have embraced the gothic genre of literature...nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyRace & EthnicityRace & EthnicityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsRace & EthnicityRace & EthnicityEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2340437013/If you’ve been to the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta ….you’ve been in Auglaize county…and if you’ve visited Grand Lake St. Marys State Park….you’ve been to Mercer county… but there’s a lot more you should know… Donna Grubbe, Executive Director of the Auglaize and Mercer Counties Convention and Visitors Bureau joins us to talk about what else you should know about these counties.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2340437013/03/05/2013Conversation about Auglaize and Mercer countiesnrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2339236525/We got our last update back in September 2012…. How are we doing, what’s changed and what may we expect in the near future? Here to update us is Dr. Michael Carroll, Director of the Center for Regional Development at Bowling Green State University.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2339236525/02/27/2013An update on the state of the region's economynrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2337420498/The shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown Connecticut have made school safety and security arguably the most discussed issue in America. This Northwest Ohio Journal is part of week-long series of programs, that PBS, WBGU-TV, and other PBS stations are producing to facilitate discussion in our communities.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2337420498/02/21/2013Shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary brought school safety and security to the forefront.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2333226913/Comedy crosses boundaries, and in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s many female entertainers struggled just to enter the male-dominated world of stand-up comedy and television … joining us to talk about the evolution of women in TV comedy is Dr. Becca Cragin, Associate Professor in the Department of Popular Culture at Bowling Green State University.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2333226913/02/08/2013Discussion on the evolution of women in TV comedies.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2332821132/They turned a despised fringe movement into a force that literally changed America… joining us to talk about the abolitionist movement across the U.S. and Ohio’s involvement is Dr. Scott Martin, professor of History and American Culture Studies and chair of the Department of History at Bowling Green State Universityhttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2332821132/02/07/2013Discussion about the abolitionist movementnrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyRace & EthnicityRace & EthnicityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsRace & EthnicityRace & EthnicityEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2330589247/As Americans work through the changes in our health care system a new concept termed direct primary care has appeared… a practitioner, Dr. Sam Heiks from Bluffton, Ohio talks about the benefits of direct primary care, what it is and what it is not.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2330589247/01/30/2013Discussion about the benefits of Direct Primary Care.nrHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2328247431/A non-profit organization dedicated to serving the youth and families of Ohio features programs that are relationship driven designed to empower youth, marriages, and families. The programs focus on building up one family at a time to break generational patterns of imprisonment, welfare dependency, fatherlessness, violence and living in mediocrity.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2328247431/01/23/2013Co-founders and co-directors and their son discuss The Ridge ProjectnrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityParentsParentsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2326106604/Host Steve Kendall sits down with Sakina Trevathan, Assistant Director, Office of Service Learning, BGSU; Amy Hill, Graduate Assistant, Office of Service Learning and Civic Action Leader, Meresa McKesson to discuss the mission and impact of the Bowling Green State University Office of Service Learning.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2326106604/01/16/2013Discussion about service learning.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2317028457/Host Steve Kendall talks about the Fiscal Cliff with Bowling Green State University's Dr. Sung Bae, Chair of the Department of Finance in the College of Business.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2317028457/12/17/2012Discussion about the looming Fiscal CliffnrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2315192080/Co-Director of the National Center for Family & Marriage Research, Susan Brown, PhD is joined by fellow researcher, I-Fen Lin, PhD from Bowling Green State University's Department of Sociology as they sit down to discuss "Gray Divorce" and aging, single Baby Boomers.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2315192080/12/12/2012Discussion about Baby Boomer issues.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHealthHealthAgingAgingEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2312461968/Dr. Bob Midden, Professor of Chemistry at Bowling Green State University sits down with Steve Kendall to discuss STEM education and what is being done in the community and around the country to actively engage students and encourage their involvement in this core curriculumhttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2312461968/12/04/2012Discussion about STEM educationnrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationParentsParentsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2305453898/Title IX activists; Barbara Waddell, Vikki Krane and Lesley Anne Irving join Host Steve Kendall to discuss the impact of Title IX on high school and collegiate athletics over the years.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2305453898/11/16/2012The impact of Title IX on high school and collegiate athletics.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietySports & RecreationSports & RecreationNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsSportsSportsWomenWomenEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2303997628/Dr. Nicole Kalaf-Hughes, BGSU and Dave Miller, Editor of the Bowling Green Sentinel Tribune, join host Steve Kendall and provide post analysis on what may be one of the closest Presidential showdowns of the 21st Century.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2303997628/11/13/20122012 post election wrap upnrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentSocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2299831821/Assistant Director for LGBT programs (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) at Bowling Green State University visits host Steve Kendall and discusses the new and existing issues facing LGBT students.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2299831821/11/02/2012Discussion about the new and existing issues facing LGBT students.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyGender & Sexual IdentityGender & Sexual IdentityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsSocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2298105186/The beautiful Eva Marie Saint (BGSU alumna) spends a heart-warming afternoon with our own Steve Kendall. Don’t miss this larger than life academy award-winning actress as she shares unforgettable moments from an unforgettable life.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2298105186/10/29/2012Dr. Eva Marie Saint shares unforgettable moments from an unforgettable life.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2296851323/Rick Valicenti, founder and design director of Thirst/Chicago, a communication design firm devoted to art, function and real human presence. Valicenti was awarded the American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA) Medal in 2006 - the highest honor in the graphic design profession and more recently, in 2011, he was recognized for excellence.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2296851323/10/26/2012Host Steve Kendall sits down for a conversation with Rick ValicentinrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesFine ArtsFine ArtsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2292325508/Olympian and BGSU alumni Dave Wottle '73 sits down with Steve Kendall to share his memories of winning gold in the 800 meter run at the 1972 Summer Games and to share important life lessons.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2292325508/10/17/2012Life lessons with Olympian & BGSU alumni Dave WottlenrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2289700853/Dave Foster, Professor in Political Science from University of Findlay and Dr. Melissa Miller of Bowling Green State University's Department of Political Science join Steve Kendal for a discussion on Election 2012.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2289700853/10/11/2012Discussion about the upcoming electionnrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2285696250/Joel Miller Executive Director of the Napoleon/Henry County Chamber of Commerce joins Steve to discuss the economic state of these Ohio counties.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2285696250/10/01/2012Economic state of Henry CountynrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2284711147/Join host Steve Kendall and special guest, feminist, scholar and activist, Gloria Steinem.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2284711147/09/28/2012Gloria Steinem, activist, feminist and co-founder of the Women's Media CenternrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesMediaMediaEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2282459779/Host Steve Kendall sits down with Dr. Michael Carroll, Director of the Center for Regional Development, BGSU to discuss the state of the local economy.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2282459779/09/21/2012Discussion about the local economy in Northwest and West Central Ohio.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2279199633/Host Steve Kendall talks with WBGU-TV's Scenic Stops host Kathleen Phipps about the new program and what viewers can expect to see this fall.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2279199633/09/14/2012Discussion about the new fall programs airing on WBGU-TV this fall.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2240147389/The controversy concerning gay and lesbian couples' ability to marry has become more intense with President Obama's recent announcement that he supports same sex marriage. The issue continues to divide the public with citizens both for and against gay marriage expressing strong opinions.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2240147389/06/01/2012Discussion with advocates from both sides of this hot button topic.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyGender & Sexual IdentityGender & Sexual IdentityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsSocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2239136275/More attention is being devoted to the potential hazards surrounding the nation's food industry. Steve Kendall fills in for Northwest Ohio Journal host Melissa Andrews this week and talks with local farmers and a food studies professor from Bowling Green State University about the facts and myths plaguing the food production industry.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2239136275/05/25/2012Discussion on the facts and myths of the food production industry.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyFoodFoodNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthScience & NatureScience & NatureEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2236198582/Did you know if you're overweight and lost just ten pounds, you'd see significant health benefits? But, how do we get started? Host Melissa Andrews learns easy and healthy spring recipes from a local chef. We'll also hear a weight loss success story and find out how to do it the right way with a registered dietician and personal trainer.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2236198582/05/18/2012Healthy and easy spring recipes for weight loss.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyFoodFoodHealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2230884996/Ohio's suicide rate continues to climb. An Ohio group is working to reduce youth suicides using federal grant money. Host Melissa Andrews talks with representatives from Ohio Campaign for Hope and Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation to find out more about the initiative. Also joining the discussion, a counselor who lost a brother to depression and suicide.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2230884996/05/11/2012Discussion on how teen suicide can be preventednrHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsSocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2230720247/Did you know student loan debt now exceeds credit card debt? Students are carrying more than a heavy class load with debt nearing $1 trillion this year. Northwest Ohio Journal host Melissa Andrews sits down with financial aid professionals, a representative from the U.S. Department of Education (FAFSA) and a student facing serious educational loan debt.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2230720247/05/04/2012Discussion about student loan debt.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2227366358/A passionate group of area leaders has a vision to make The Toledo Region the destination for a new manufacturing economy. Join "Northwest Ohio Journal" host Melissa Andrews to find out what the Toledo Region Brand is, and how it's marketing the regional assets of the area to draw in business.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2227366358/04/27/2012Discussion on the Toledo Region Brand.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2224803641/The Hollywood Casino Toledo is opening any day now. Casino general manager Richard St. Jean joins host Melissa Andrews and area leaders to discuss economic impact of the region's first casino and what this new addition will offer.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2224803641/04/20/2012Discussion on the new Hollywood Casino in Toledo.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2221532184/Dr. Michael Carroll, Director of the Center for Regional Development, joins host Melissa Andrews to discuss how economic recovery is progressing nationally, as well as future possible economic threats to the region. Also, Kay Reiter, Executive Director of Sandusky Economic Development Corp. joins the discussion to talk about development in Sandusky County.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2221532184/04/13/2012Discussion on Northwest Ohio's 2012 economic conditionnrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2219781989/A month after the Bowling Green State University community tragically lost three sorority sisters in a wrong-way crash that left two others injured, we learn how the University responded. Melissa Andrews sits down with representatives from BGSU's offices of Greek and Residence life to discuss how the University community is pulling together and helping one another cope through this tragedy.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2219781989/04/06/2012How the BGSU community responds to tragedy.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2217342150/"Northwest Ohio Journal" is on location in Hancock County. We stop by Alexandria's in Findlay and discuss with the movers and shakers what's happening in the city. Guests are Findlay's Mayor Lydia Mihalik (R), Steve Roepke, President of Findlay Downtown Area Association, Angela Crist, Dir. of Findlay-Hancock County Alliance, and Tony Iriti, Dir. of Findlay-Hancock County Economic Developmenthttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2217342150/03/30/2012Discussion about Findlay Ohio.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2213968417/A former self-admitted bully who now works as a counselor addressing bullying issues joins host Melissa Andrews along with a former victim of bullying, who has turned his pain into power by writing a helpful book for other victims.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2213968417/03/23/2012Discussion on bullying and how to prevent it.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGlobal AffairsGlobal AffairsSocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2208192154/One in three women die of heart disease. In northwest Ohio, 76 percent of people are overweight or obese. Join host Melissa Andrews as she discusses heart health with Christine Colvin, heart walk director at the American Heart Association and Christine Haar, director of BGSU's Dietetic Internship Program.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2208192154/03/16/2012Discussion about heart health.nrHealthHealthNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2208148093/Melissa Andrews and her guests David Jackson, associate professor of Political Science at BGSU and Sentinel-Tribune editor Dave Miller discuss recent outcomes in Ohio's primary elections.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2208148093/03/09/2012Discussion about the Ohio primary election resultsnrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2204507444/Ohio Representative Randy Gardner and his opponent in the Ohio State Senate District 2 race, Michelle McCaulay, discuss with host Melissa Andrews why they deserve your vote.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2204507444/03/02/2012Ohio Senate District 2 candidates.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2199064686/Journal guests highlight Black History Month with a look back at African American History.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2199064686/02/24/2012Discussion on Black History Month.nrHistoryHistoryUnited StatesUnited StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsSocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2196476730/Journal guests discuss what's next in the quest to find solutions to the Lake Erie algae crisis.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2196476730/02/17/2012Discussion on the Lake Erie algae crisis.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEnvironmentEnvironmentScience & NatureScience & NatureEarthEarthEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2193784606/Meet Northwest Ohio's new leaders "take two!" We already met the new mayors of Bowling Green and Findlay. This time Melissa sits down with the mayors of Ottawa and Fostoria about their visions for their communities and what's next under new administrations.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2193784606/02/10/2012Meet the new mayors of Ottawa and Fostoria.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2192094962/Journal spotlights the educational opportunities available to you and your community right here at the WBGU-TV studios. You'll be amazed to learn all your local PBS station does to further education right in your own backyard.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2192094962/02/03/2012Discussion about WBGU-TV's Outreach activitiesnrHome & How-ToHome & How-ToNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2190596837/Melissa talks with the executive director of Wood County Veteran's Assistance and Congressman Bob Latta, with contributions from Senator Sherrod Brown about what the new Vow to Hire Heroes Act means for veterans.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2190596837/01/27/2012Discussion about the Vow to Hire Heroes Act and what it means for veterans.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGlobal AffairsGlobal AffairsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2187854457/It's a mayoral roundtable as Melissa welcomes some of Northwest Ohio's new mayors to "Journal." Bowling Green's Richard Edwards and Findlay's Lydia Mihalik are guestshttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2187854457/01/20/2012Discussion with a couple of northwest Ohio's newest mayors.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2179586023/Former Ohio Representative Sally Perz and Executive Director of Ohio Council of Community Schools Darlene Chambers join Melissa Andrews to discuss challenges of Charter schools. Guests discuss the film, "Waiting for Superman," and their hope of working together to improve education for all Ohio children.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2179586023/01/13/2012Discussion on the challenges of Charter schoolsnrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2179586019/Former "Journal" host and current Toledo Blade contributor Tom Walton joins host Melissa Andrews to discuss political hot topics. The focus is Ohio's controversial map to redraw Congressional districts and the 2012 Presidential election. Are citizens increasingly taking legislation into their own hands? BGSU assistant professor of Political Science David Jackson contributes.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2179586019/01/06/2012Tom Walton and BGSU's David Jackson discuss political issuesnrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2179574401/The Wolfe Center for the Arts at BGSU is now open and will provide a place on campus where the arts can flourish. We'll take you on a tour of the state-of-the art facility, which will offer the community a way to see a wide range of performances.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2179574401/12/30/2011The new Wolfe Center for the Arts is open at BGSU.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2179477695/Where are more than 2,500 BGSU students heading every semester? To the Learning Commons! Staff from the Learning Commons will visit Journal to talk about the resources available to help achieve academic success. We'll also talk to a student to get their take on the Commons.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2179477695/12/23/2011Discussion about BGSU's Learning Commons and its resources.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2177525638/Many people experience stress, depression and anxiety during the holidays. Seasonal Affective Disorder is sometimes called seasonal depression. Our guests from Behavioral Connections of Wood County discuss what causes holiday blues, plus tips for prevention and coping.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2177525638/12/16/2011Discussion on what causes holiday blues, plus tips for prevention and coping.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2172468740/Doctors Wendy Manning and Susan Brown talk with Melissa about recent findings that say having a college degree "has a protective effect against divorce among all races" of women. The new research from the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at BGSU showed substantial variation broken down by race and education.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2172468740/12/09/2011Melissa, Wendy Manning and Susan Brown discuss research on education and divorce.nrHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2172468733/Dr. Michelle Alexander discusses her new book, "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness," where she argues that a new generation of young, black men have come under the control of the criminal justice system due to drug and crime policies of the last 30 years. Alexander is a civil rights lawyer and associate professor of law at The Ohio State University.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2172468733/12/03/2011Dr. Michelle Alexander discusses her new book with Melissa.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentLiterature & WritingLiterature & WritingNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGlobal AffairsGlobal AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisode