June 2020 • wosu.org Letters from Home A collection of shared stories submitted by residents across Central Ohio details on page 3 All programs are subject to change. VOLUME 41 • NUMBER 6 WOSU’s Exceptional Services Facing Challenges Airfare (UPS 372670) is published except for June, July and August by: Central Ohioans continue to pay rapt attention to news about COVID-19 WOSU Public Media with local news outlets like 89.7 NPR News a major source of virus news. 2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43210 614-292-9678 Another important source is state and local officials. Since mid-March, WOSU has been dedicated to airing the Governor’s press conferences on Copyright 2020 by The Ohio State University. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced all our services. in any form or by any means without express written permission from the publisher. Subscription is by a We cannot take for granted fact-based news in an environment of minimum contribution of $60 to WOSU Public Media, of which $3.25 is allocated to Airfare. Periodicals speculation about a crisis. That has been our goal locally with our intrepid postage paid at Columbus, Ohio. reporters, All Sides with Ann Fisher news/talk programs and through our POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Airfare, national partners at NPR and PBS. 2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43210 However, surveys have also found that the news churn is having detrimental effects on the emotional well-being of many who needed to find ways to WOSU Public Media General Manager Tom Rieland escape. We’ve seen a record spike in viewership on WOSU Passport with Membership Rob Walker members watching over 38,000 on-demand programs in a single month. And members are turning to Classical 101 to soothe their senses either Friends of WOSU Board through our broadcasts or online posts like this one from the President Kathy McGinnis Carpe Diem Quartet. Vice President Kyle Anderson Secretary/Treasurer Mac Joseph Our community is sharing their reflections and thoughts about the impact Board Members of COVID-19 through WOSU’s Letters from Home project. Lynaya Elliott William Ballenger Kurt Lykins starts her letter from home like this: “After being stuck in my apartment Jason Beehler Melissa McHenry due to the coronavirus, one of the things that I’ve begun to think about is Ann DiMarco Christine Mortine certain points of my life where I can recall great detail about home or of a Jeri Grier Betsy Pandora Jon Hsu Stacy Rastauskas place deep within my memory in hopes of restoring its comforts.” You will Karen Ickes Tom Rieland want to read the whole piece! Ray LaVoie Katy Rigsby Trip Lazarus Guadalupe Velasquez Amid all the initiatives from the WOSU team to bring light to the virus and lighten the emotional toll, there are some dark days ahead. Public media stations like WOSU are facing record losses in revenue from members, WOSU Mission: To engage, inform and inspire our diverse community. corporations, small businesses and government entities. Ironically, this is WOSU Vision: Curiosity ignited. Community happening at a time of unprecedented demand for our journalism and connected. our local arts, education and cultural programming. Questions? Comments? You can help us continue our mission to engage, inform and inspire our Call 614-292-9678 diverse community. Contribute what you can to sustain WOSU, so we can continue to uniquely help our community as it emerges from this crisis. Tom Rieland General Manager, WOSU Public Media 2 For detailed listings, visit wosu.org Letters from Home is a collection of shared stories submitted by residents across Central Ohio about their day-to-day life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each voice helps us process what’s happening right now, as we all are living through it. "I’m reminded t hat Letters from Home captures the ordinary and the extraordinary – the personal stories of coping, reflection, new realities, family, we are a community physical health and mental health as the entire world grapples with a public health crisis unprecedented in modern times. of helpers at heart " Read and submit your own story . Now more than ever public media is essential and the NEW WOSU Headquarters is a space where great programming and trusted journalism can thrive. Be a part of the future of WOSU and give during the Big Give on June 10-11 . wosu.org/biggive 3 classroom WOSU Classroom Impact Award Meet the 2020 Winner: Keith Leonard WOSU Classroom proudly names Keith Leonard, a teacher at The Wellington School, its 2020 Classroom Impact Award recipient. Leonard was recognized for his student podcast experience. “Over the last couple of years my students and I have attempted to utilize podcasting as a way to make our English classroom more engaging,” said Leonard, who teaches grades 11–12. “I have no background in radio, but I've been shocked at how well my students have taken to the audio medium. They've created complex, well- produced audio pieces – two of which were national finalists in last year's NPR Student Podcast Challenge.” WOSU Classroom Student Podcasting Experience Leonard learned the basics of podcasting from the pros at WOSU Public Media when he brought his students to the Student Podcasting Experience course offered through WOSU Classroom. Leonard said that with large projects like podcasts, his students are more engaged. “They have fun applying audio technology to their writing." "Bringing audio projects into my classroom has reinvigorated not only my students, but also my love of teaching.” Because WOSU Classroom is part of WOSU Public Media, teachers can have access to media industry expertise, tools and technology resources, and WOSU’s NPR reporters, broadcast producers and engineers for real-world, hands-on learning experiences for their students. The annual WOSU Classroom Impact Award recognizes a passionate educator who displays a commitment to lifelong learning. The award highlights the variety of ways educators directly translate their professional learning through WOSU Classroom’s programs into their own teaching. From the podcast experience to digital wellness to using tech to promote a love of learning, educators who embrace a mindset of lifelong learning continue to explore creative and innovative teaching methods and achieve better student outcomes. 4 For detailed listings, visit wosu.org Primetime and Weekend Schedule for WOSU TV Monday, June 1, 2020 Thursday, June 4, 2020 Sunday, June 7, 2020 7:30 pm Columbus Neighborhoods 7:00 pm The This Old House Hour 6:00 am Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Food & Industry • A visit to some interesting food 8:00 pm I Miss Downton Abbey! places around Ohio, including a haven for cheese in 6:30 am Gzero World with Ian Bremmer Ashland; a tavern that serves an old-fashioned, fried Revisit treasured moments from the unforgettable bologna sandwich; and a walking tour with a local series, including new behind-the-scenes clips. 7:00 am Consuelo Mack Wealthtrack farmer who forages for food in the city. 9:30 pm John Sebastian Presents: 7:30 am In Good Shape - The Health Show 8:00 pm Doo Wop to Pop Rock: Folk Rewind 8:00 am Antiques Roadshow My Music Celebrates 20 Years Join John Sebastian in a special featuring the best Glen Campbell, Aretha Franklin and more performers singers/songwriters of the 50s and 60s folk era. 9:00 am Suze Orman's Ultimate celebrate hit songs from the 50s to the 70s. Retirement Guide Friday, June 5, 2020 10:30 pm Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: 11:00 am Dr. Fuhrman's Food As Medicine 50 Years and Circlin' Back 7:30 pm Gzero World with Ian Bremmer 12:30 pm Change Your Brain, Heal Your Vince Gill, Jackson Browne and more celebrate the Mind with Daniel Amen, MD groundbreaking band's musical milestones and hits. 8:00 pm Washington Week 8:30 pm Columbus on the Record 2:30 pm Great Scenic Railway Journeys: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Anniversary Special 9:00 pm Doo Wop to Pop Rock: 7:00 pm Escape to the Chateau My Music Celebrates 20 Years 4:30 pm Change Your Brain, Heal Your Mind with Daniel Amen, MD The Wedding Season Glen Campbell, Aretha Franklin and more performers celebrate hit songs from the 50s to the 70s. 8:00 pm Suze Orman's Ultimate 6:00 pm Suze Orman's Ultimate Retirement Guide Retirement Guide The personal finance expert provides essential Saturday, June 6, 2020 8:00 pm Doo Wop to Pop Rock: advice on planning for and thriving in retirement. My Music Celebrates 20 Years 6:00 am Motorweek 10:00 pm The Bee Gees One for All Tour - Glen Campbell, Aretha Franklin and more performers Live In Australia 1989 6:30 am Best of the Joy of Painting celebrate hit songs from the 50s to the 70s. Enjoy the tight harmonies of Barry, Robin and 7:00 am It's Sew Easy 9:30 pm John Sebastian Presents: Maurice Gibb as they perform their greatest hits. Folk Rewind 7:30 am Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting A live reunion of folk singers includes Barry McGuire, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 8:00 am J Schwanke's Life In Bloom Roger McGuinn and The Chad Mitchell Trio. 7:30 pm Untamed 8:30 am Central Texas Gardener Monday, June 8, 2020 Opossums • Opossums are America's only 9:00 am Change Your Brain, Heal Your marsupial. Discover how these creatures are Mind with Daniel Amen, MD 7:30 pm Columbus Neighborhoods an evolutionary wonder. 11:00 am Great Scenic Railway Journeys: More Columbus Railroads • A railroad roundhouse in Sugarcreek, Ohio, pays homage to 8:00 pm Amazon: Rivers of Life Anniversary Special what’s considered the golden age of railroading.