“Super-lobbyist” Neil Clark, a key figure in the $60 million Statehouse nuclear bailout scandal, was found dead near his home in Florida last week.

Poetry is having a moment during the pandemic, and Poet Laureate of the United States Joy Harjo said the surge of new talent may bring about a renaissance.

This episode originally aired on Feb. 18, 2021.

This episode originally aired on Feb. 22, 2021.

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma agreed on Monday to pay $4.28 billion to settle lawsuits alleging it helped to create the opioid epidemic.

This episode originally aired on Feb. 23, 2021. Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio’s educators worked out a plan to get teachers vaccinated and kids back in the classroom by March 1. Now, some school districts are saying they will struggle to meet that deadline and get kids back in school, even in a hybrid model. DeWine has accused educators of reneging on their commitment.

None of the COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the U.S. have been approved for use in children under 16-years-old, but trials are underway to determine their safety and effectiveness in children.

Arkansas passed one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the the U.S. on March 9, becoming the latest Republican-led state to mount a challenge to Roe. v Wade.

The 2020 election saw the highest voter turnout in more than a century and the enthusiasm of young voters played a big role in that.

Students across the U.S. lost ground academically in the fall, ending up months behind where they should be. The same was true of students globally, and non-white students suffered the biggest decline.