Athens Happens
Politikk og nyheterAthens Happens is a weekly news podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes every Monday at thenewpolitical.com, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.
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- Athens Happens: Election Season (00:35:32)
Ayden McDougle and Megan Taylor discuss why there seems to be so many substantial topics dominating headlines during an election year and the potential topics that will be covered throughout the year leading up to Election Day. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on February 1, 2024
- What Does The Passage of Issues 1 & 2 Mean For Ohioans? (00:27:34)
We had the honor to be joined by Ohio University Alum Larry Hayman Esq., the driving force behind legal education at OU. Mr. Hayman was a civil litigator, specializing in election law, education law, and domestic relations. On this episode we discussed the impact of the recent passage of Issues 1 & 2, legal challenges that may arise, and the correlation to the passage of these issues in relation to Ohio being a “Battleground State”. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on November 15, 2023.
- Athens Happens: “Swiftomics”: The Influence of Taylor Swift (00:30:05)
Ohio U student, and true Swifty, Riley Sargent joins us to discuss the influences of Taylor Swift, not just on her fanbase, but communities and the economy in hindsight of the Eras Tour. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on November 1, 2023.
- Athens Happens: What is Going on in Congress? (00:27:00)
The New Political’s Editor and Chief, Henry Jost joins us to discuss the issues surrounding the near government shutdowns and the political chaos that might ensue with (now former) Speaker McCarthy. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on October 4, 2023.
- Athens Happens: Update on Ohio SB 83/HB 151 (00:28:50)
Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on September 27, 2023.
- Athens Happens: Ohio Redistricting (00:35:44)
Ohio U student Taylor Schneider joins us to discuss the state of Ohio Redistricting, the flaws of The Ohio Redistricting Commission, and provide insight into incarcerated Ohioans and how they factor into creating Ohio’s Congressional Districts. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on September 20, 2023.
- Athens Happens: Ohio August Special Election Issue 1 (00:18:05)
News Editor, Rachel Yount joins us as we discuss the outcome of Ohio’s August Issue 1 failing to amend the Ohio Constitution, the reasoning behind a Special Election, what this means for the future of Ohioans, and what is going to be on Ohio’s ballot this November. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.
- Athens Happens: Third Parties (00:48:46)
In the final episode of Athens Happens for the academic year, we talk to Opinion Writer Mark Harris about third parties and how they influence politics. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on April 26, 2023. CREDITS: Host/Writer: Izzy Keller - @imkelle13 Host/Writer/Editor: Ayden McDougle - @ayden_mcdougle GUESTS: Mark Harris - mh882117@ohio.edu Intro/Outro song - Dance Summer by Muze Productions via Adobe Stock
- Athens Happens: The efficacy of ChatGPT (00:33:07)
In this episode, we talk to Ohio University student Taylor Schneider about the ethics and future of Chat GPT and other AI. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on April 19, 2023. CREDITS: Host/Writer/Editor: Izzy Keller - @imkelle13 Host/Writer: Ayden McDougle - @ayden_mcdougle GUESTS: Taylor Schneider - @itztschneids Intro/Outro song - Dance Summer by Muze Productions via Adobe Stock
- Athens Happens: Meet the new Student Senate executives (00:16:58)
In this episode, we talk to Student Senate President-Elect Megan Handle, Vice President-Elect Isaac Davis and Treasurer-Elect Reagan Farmer about their plans for Senate in the 2023-2024 academic year. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on April 12, 2023. CREDITS: Host/Writer/Editor: Izzy Keller - @imkelle13 Host/Writer: Ayden McDougle - @ayden_mcdougle GUESTS: Megan Handle - @meganhandle (Instagram) Isaac Davis - id438722@ohio.edu Reagan Farmer - @ReaganFarmer_44 Intro/Outro song - Dance Summer by Muze Productions via Adobe Stock
- Athens Happens: What is SB 83 and what does it mean for students? (00:33:09)
Ohio Senate Bill 83, or the Higher Education Enhancement Act, would change higher education as we know it. In this episode of Athens Happens, we talk to Hailey Gifford, a graduate student at Ohio University and director of ACLU of Ohio University, about her thoughts on the bill and its potential implications. Please note that Gifford's views do not represent that of the ACLU of OU or the ACLU. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on April 5, 2023. CREDITS: Host/Writer/Editor: Izzy Keller - @imkelle13 Host/Writer: Ayden McDougle - @ayden_mcdougle GUESTS: Hailey Gifford - hg537018@ohio.edu Intro/Outro song - Dance Summer by Muze Productions via Adobe Stock
- Athens Happens: The Politics of Music (00:41:39)
This episode of Athens Happens explores the complexity and influence that political music has had on American and international politics and activism. This podcast is based off a recent opinion piece by Opinion Writer Mark Harris. Those interested can check out Mark's story here. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on Feb. 22, 2023. CREDITS: Host/Writer/Editor: Izzy Keller - @imkelle13 Host: Ayden McDougle - ayden_mcdougle GUESTS: Rachel Yount - @22ryount Mark Harris - markharris2924@gmail.com Intro/Outro song - Dance Summer by Muze Productions via Adobe Stock
- Athens Happens: TNP staffers talk Ohio U Greek Life (00:25:25)
After spring informal rush, Assistant News Editor Jack Slemenda, Staff Writer Zach Hampu and TNP Designer Annabelle Sorge talk about their experiences in Greek Life. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on Feb. 15, 2023. CREDITS: Host/Writer/Editor: Izzy Keller - @imkelle13 Host: Megan Arnold - @meganarnolddd GUESTS: Jack Slemenda - @JackSlemenda Zach Hampu - @Zach_Hampu Annabelle Sorge - @Annabellesorge Intro/Outro song - Dance Summer by Muze Productions via Adobe Stock
- Athens Happens: How is Joe Biden doing? (00:39:37)
This week, Opinion Writer Danny Murnin and Assistant Opinion Editor Zach Donaldson discuss President Joe Biden's effectiveness, policies and future ahead of his 2023 State of the Union speech. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. This podcast episode was filmed on Feb. 1, 2023. CREDITS: Host/Writer/Editor: Izzy Keller - @imkelle13 Host: Megan Arnold - @meganarnolddd GUESTS: Zach Donaldson - @ZacharyDonald20 Danny Murnin - @dmurn121 Intro/Outro song - Dance Summer by Muze Productions via Adobe Stock
- Athens Happens: Dispelling the party school narrative (00:49:19)
In this episode of Athens Happens, we talk with Ohio University Associate Director of Prevention and Education Ann Brandon and TNP Opinion Writer Jessica Horner about Ohio U's past as a party school. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. CREDITS: Host/Writer/Editor: Izzy Keller - @imkelle13 Host: Madeline Harden - @maddieharden620 GUESTS: Jessica Horner - @horner_jess Ann Brandon - abrandon@ohio.edu Intro/Outro song - Dance Summer by Muze Productions via Adobe Stock
- Athens Happens: Student loan debt relief (00:36:05)
This episode was recorded on Sept. 21, 2022. Please note that these views and opinions do not reflect those of The New Political. In the first ever counter-style debate on Athens Happens, Opinion Editor Aya Cathey and Assistant Opinion Editor Zach Donaldson share thoughts on President Biden's student loan debt plan. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. CREDITS: Host/Writer/Editor: Izzy Keller - @imkelle13 GUESTS: Aya Cathey - @AyaCathey Zach Donaldson - @ZacharyDonald20 Intro/outro song - Dance Summer by Muze Productions via Adobe Stock
- Athens Happens: The state of news in Athens County (00:27:10)
In the first episode of Athens Happens this semester, TNP talks with Corinne Colbert and Dani Kingston, co-founders of the Athens County Independent, to talk about news in Athens. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. CREDITS Host/Writer/Editor: Izzy Keller - @imkelle13 Guest: Corinne Colbert - @CorinneColbert Dani Kington - @KingtonDani Intro/Outro song - Dance Summer by Muze Production via Adobe Stock
- Athens Happens: Ohio - Redistricting Battleground (00:32:23)
Today, Managing Editor Zach Zimmerman is interviewing Ohio University assistant professor Dr. Tom Suddes about the ongoing redistricting battle in Ohio. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens, and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. Credits: Reporter: Zach Zimmerman - @official_ZZ_ Editor/Host: Bo Kuhn - @bokuhnJOUR Guest: Dr. Tom Suddes - @ThomasSuddes Intro/Outro song- Dance Summer by Muza Production via Adobe Stock.
- Athens Happens: Title IX; Rules, Procedures, and Processes (00:28:37)
This week, we are talking with News Editor Maddie Harden about the sexual violence reporting process at Ohio University for an upcoming collaboration between The New Political and Ohio State’s The Lantern. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens, and state politics. You can find new episodes at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. Credits: Bo Kuhn - @bokuhnJOUR Izzy Keller - @imkelle13 Maddie Harden - @maddieharden620 Intro/Outro song- Dance Summer by Muza Production via Adobe Stock.
- Athens Happens: A COVID-19 Snapshot (00:23:43)
This episode was recorded on January 19th, 2022. This week, we take a look at the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to one year ago. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens, and state politics. You can find new episodes on Monday at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. Credits: Bo Kuhn - @bokuhnJOUR Izzy Keller - @imkelle13 Intro/Outro song- Dance Summer by Muza Production via Adobe Stock.
- Athens Happens: Fall 2021 Recap (00:25:14)
On this episode, we will be looking at the work The New Political has done this past semester. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens, and state politics. You can find new episodes on Monday at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. Stories mentioned in this episode: Credits: Emily Zeiler - emily_zeiler Bo Kuhn - @bokuhnJOUR Intro/Outro song- Dance Summer by Muza Production via Adobe Stock.
- Athens Happens: An Interview With Damon Krane (01:08:04)
On this episode, we sit down with Damon Krane, a local political figure and activist who has run for public office both in 2019 and in the 2021 election, about his history in Athens, and his outlook on Athens politics in general. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens, and state politics. You can find new episodes on Monday at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. Credits: Emily Zeiler: @emily_zeiler Bo Kuhn: @bokuhnJOUR Damon Krane Intro/Outro song- Dance Summer by Muza Production via Adobe Stock.
- Athens Happens: A look at the cancellation of HallOUween (00:13:51)
On this special episode, we discuss the history of the Athens Halloween Block Party as well as talk to Mayor Patterson about the recent cancellation of the event due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens, and state politics. You can find new episodes on Monday at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. Stories referenced in this episode: https://www.athensnews.com/culture/special_sections/a-journey-through-the-history-of-halloween-in-athens/article_6b752c54-a799-5565-b557-4f39448ab5c9.html https://bulldog-grape-g7za.squarespace.com/news/2018/10/29/does-hallouween-benefit-athens?rq=halloween Credits: Host/Writer/Manager: Emily Zeiler - @emily_zeiler Host/Writer/Editor: Bo Kuhn - @bo_kuhn_ Guest: Mayor Steve Patterson Intro/Outro song- Dance Summer by Muza Production via Adobe Stock.
- Athens Happens: A sit down with Student Senate's VP (00:12:50)
This week we sit down with the Ohio University Student Senate Vice President, Elaina Tartel on what Student Senate is and her role as vice president. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens, and state politics. You can find new episodes on Monday at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. Credits: Host/Writer/Manager: Emily Zeiler - @emily_zeiler Host/Writer/Editor: Bo Kuhn - @bo_kuhn_ Guest: Elaina Tartel - @ElainaTartel Intro/Outro song- Dance Summer by Muza Production via Adobe Stock.
- Athens Happens: Ohio U's return to normalcy (00:11:01)
On this episode, we sit down with Henry Jost, a staff writer at TNP, about his article on the transition for Ohio University students from online to in-person. Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens, and state politics. You can find new episodes on Monday at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded. Credits: Host/Writer/Manager: Emily Zeiler - @emily_zeiler Host/Writer/Editor: Bo Kuhn - @bo_kuhn_ Guest: Henry Jost - @henryjost5 Intro/Outro song- Dance Summer by Muza Production via Adobe Stock.