This week on The OUtlet, a 50-year firefighting career comes to a close. How a first responder’s impact reaches far beyond the station, and the ongoing government shutdown brings new concerns about America's standing in international agriculture.

Poets Wendy McVicker and Albert Rouzie read and discuss poetry.

On this episode of SportsBeat, host Simon Lupfer, Andrew Levites, Reece Merkel, Kasey Hill, and Luke Schmitt cover a busy week of Ohio sports from the Men's and Women's basketball season starting, to the Bobcats thrilling victory over Miami in the Battle of the Bricks. For Professional sports, the table breaks down one of the greatest World Series' of all time, Browns and Bengals headlines, and the first 7 games of the Cavaliers season.

In this episode, host Anna Jinja speaks with Rebecca Del Pozo, whose search for her biological family led to an unexpected reunion that reshaped her life and purpose. Now a successful entrepreneur and adoptive mother, Del Pozo shares how mindset, self-worth, and the power of affirmation transformed her journey from adoptee to founder of the Millionaire Real Estate Mom™ program. Through her story and insights, the episode explores belonging, resilience, and the belief that every challenge can become a stepping stone toward a fuller life.

In this episode, host Anna Jinja speaks with Yvan Demosthenes, whose life changed 25 years ago when he met his future foster son, Michael. Their story redefines what family means, exploring love built through choice, not biology, and the unexpected connections that shape our lives. With insight from Yvan, Lori Bauer, and poet Kadambari Madhok, the conversation celebrates resilience, community, and the healing power of human connection.

This week’s episode is guest-curated by 11-year-old musician Jack Healey, who wrote an original song and selected his own guests: Gabe and Abby Miller, foster parents who have cared for 15 children over three years. Their conversation with host Anna Jinja explores resilience, community, and the power of small acts of kindness within the foster care system. Through Jack’s music and the Millers’ reflections, the episode highlights how compassion and connection can transform lives—one family at a time.

Host Anna Jinja speaks with Laurie McKnight, Jeremy Jenkins, and Tim Henderson, who are connecting young people aging out of the foster system with life-changing careers in the broadband industry. The episode explores how access to training, mentorship, and opportunity can transform lives, with jobs starting at $40,000 to $60,000 after just two weeks of training. Poet Daniel Magner’s “Wi-Fi” adds a poignant touch, turning connection itself into a metaphor for hope and belonging.

This week on The OUtlet, our look at the 2025 General Election. A crucial funding decision for disability services is on the ballot for Athens County residents, and a new lawsuit in Nelsonville could decide who can legally hold office this November.

On this episode of SportsBeat, the group welcomes a very special guest: Bobcat Receiver Chase Hendricks! They talk everything from favorite routes to run, fashion tips, and of course his prolific season for Ohio as he is currently 3rd in the nation in receiving yards. After the interview with Chase, the guys get back to regularly scheduled programming with OU fall sports and the MLB World Series.

This week on The OUtlet, legal battles leave the future of Nelsonville’s government uncertain as Election Day approaches, and Ohio University professor Thomas Hayes returns after being captured by Israeli forces.