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

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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

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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 

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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  

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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    

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This week we sit down with Hannah Fleming, Chief Justice of the Ohio University Student Senate Judicial Panel, who is the first female to hold the position at OU.

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: Hannah Fleming

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This week we sat down with one of TNP’s own Opinion Writers, Bryce Hoehn, who is also the founder of the Third Amendment Club at Ohio University.

You can find new episodes on Monday at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.

Credits:

Host/Manager/Writer: Emily Zeiler - @emily_zeiler

Host/Writer/Editor: Bo Kuhn - @bokuhnJOUR

Guest: Bryce Hoehn: @bryce_hoehn

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