View From The Pugh

View From The Pugh

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  • How states are enticing workers back to the workplace

    (Public News Service) - Some states entice people back to the workplace by increasing safety standards and higher minimum wage; Bannon held in Contempt of Congress; and the latest cyber security concerns.

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    7 min
  • Why Steve Bannon was held in contempt of Congress

    (Public News Service) - House votes to hold Bannon in contempt of Congress; Trump announces new social media platform TRUTH Social; and the Biden administration says it will continue to expel migrants under Title 42.

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    4 min
  • Why we think the "Manning-Cast" is a great idea

    Craig Shoup and I talk about the “ManningCast” on ESPN and speculate about what a similar show would look like in the NBA with Bill Walton and Dick Vitale.

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    37 min
  • Report: Pandemic assistance programs a lifeline for Ohioans

    Mary Schuermann Kuhlman

    Ohio News Connection

    A new survey of Ohioans confirms assistance programs have been a lifeline for families reeling from the effects of the pandemic.


    The findings from The Center for Community Solutions showed that nearly all forms of public assistance and benefits saw increased use during the pandemic, with 45% of Ohio households reporting a loss of employment income and 78% struggling to afford living expenses.

    Lead study author Alex Dorman said most of the people surveyed said they also experienced food insecurity.

    "What absolutely shocked me," he said, "was the high number of lower- and middle-income households in Ohio that not only were worrying about running out of food, but at one point did experience running out of food during the pandemic."

    In the survey, 40% of households said they've turned to food banks in the pandemic, compared with about 20% who did so before. There also was a 12% increase in the use of unemployment insurance and a 7% increase in people who received SNAP benefits.

    Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, executive director of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks, said it's clear that pandemic-assistance programs improved the lives of those hit hardest. The concern now, she noted, is what happens when temporary assistance ends.

    "We have learned very valuable lessons during this crisis," he said, "and we need to make sure that we understand that there is interdependency between the health and safety and the overall well-being of our hungry friends and neighbors."

    Hamler-Fugitt said she also sees a new awareness of the role food pantries and charities play in responding to the needs of the community.

    "It's a combination of both public and private," she said, "but we need to make sure that we've got a strong safety net and support basic needs - like food, personal care, the capacity of food banks and food pantries to effectively and efficiently be able to serve their communities at large."

    She contended that means passing public policies such as the "Build Back Better" plan in Congress. She said she believes it would strengthen communities through investments such as the refundable Child Tax Credit that's helped many Ohio families meet basic needs.

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    3 min
  • Ohio domestic violence deaths rise 62% over two years

    Mary Schuermann Kuhlman

    Public News Service

    Deaths linked to domestic violence continue to rise in Ohio, according to the Ohio Domestic Violence Network's sixth-annual report about incidents.


    Between June 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021 of this year, records show a 20% increase in domestic violence fatalities, a 62% increase from two years ago.

    Micaela Deming, policy director and staff attorney for the Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN), said the 131 deaths included the highest yearly number of children since they began counting.

    "We had 15 young people killed in the last year, all related to domestic violence," Deming reported. "Some of those stories are even more heart-rending than you might think. That was really startling."

    In 16 cases, she added, children were at the scene of a death. The report was released today to coincide with ODVN's Domestic Violence Awareness Month event at the Capitol. Advocates are honoring eight lawmakers who helped increase funding for domestic violence prevention and response in the Ohio's two-year budget.

    The report found 30 cases involved multiple fatalities, and Deming noted in at least 86% of incidents, a gun was used.

    "And that excludes shootings by law enforcement," Deming pointed out. "Six perpetrators were killed by law enforcement. So, if you add those up, we're getting really high numbers of guns being used in these fatalities."

    Deming added it is notable in at least six cases, the perpetrator had pending criminal charges, including two with no-contact orders, two with outstanding warrants, and two with upcoming court dates.

    "This statewide data helps us hone in and say, 'This is an incredibly high-level time of danger for these victims,'" Deming contended. "And it should really give us a charge to improve bail reform measures, so that we can address these acute safety needs for domestic violence cases."

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    3 min
  • A closer look at “Dune” with Bob Garver

    Craig Shoup takes a closer look at “Dune” with Bob Garver.

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    21 min
  • National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week runs through Saturday

    Mary Schuermann Kuhlman

    Ohio News Connection

    There is a heightened effort this week to inform Ohio families about the dangers of a silent poison. Because lead is invisible and the damage it causes is delayed, addressing lead poisoning is tricky.


    A recent study found 5% of Ohio kids have elevated blood lead levels, which is more than double the national average.

    Dr. Matthew Tien, a pediatrician at MetroHealthSystem and co-chair of the MetroHealthLead Coalition, said even low levels of lead in the body can cause problems with growth, behavior and learning.

    "Studies that have been done show that the higher the lead level, the more dramatic effect it can have on lowering IQ," Tien explained. "Obviously, the higher the lead level, the more terrifying. But finding even a level of 'one' is significant. There's no known safe level of lead."

    Tien pointed out 40% of high-risk kids in Ohio do not get needed lead blood tests, and noted MetroHealth Hospital improved their rates dramatically in the past year by having children tested during medical appointments, instead of sending families to a lab.

    During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Ohioans are encouraged to have their homes and children tested for lead.

    Timothy Johnson, policy associate for the Ohio Poverty Law Center and representative of the Ohio Lead Free Kids Coalition, said kids in Ohio have high levels of lead due to old housing and poverty. He explained two-thirds of houses in Ohio might contain lead.

    "You will see issues like this concentrated in some urban centers, mostly in brown and Black neighborhoods that have seen historic neglect," Johnson observed. "But it's in our rural areas to win at Perry Heights, high rates there as well. So this is not just an issue that's concentrated in one part of the state or the other. It's statewide."

    The Ohio Lead Free Kids Coalition has created a nine-point action plan for Lead-Free Children by 2030. It includes helping homeowners eliminate lead hazards, researching new ways to protect kids from lead, and improving supports for those exposed to lead.

    Reporting by Ohio News Connection in association with Media in the Public Interest and funded in part by the George Gund Foundation.

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    3 min
  • White House scrambles to quell supply chain backlogs

    (Public News Service) - The White House scrambles to quell supply chain backlogs, Republicans block another voting rights bill, and a majority of Americans now believes the Supreme Court bases decisions on politics, not the constitution.

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    4 min
  • A closer look at "The Eye of the World (Wheel of Time Book 1)"

    Paul Yanchek takes a closer look at the book "The Eye of the World (Wheel of Time Book 1)"

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    3 min
  • A closer look at "All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs"

    Craig Shoup takes a closer look at "All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs."

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    7 min

About View From The Pugh

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Podcast from Chris Pugh, Craig Shoup, Joe Frost and Paul Yanchek with regular guest appearances from Robert McCune, George Thomas and Bob Garver that discusses pop culture and sports.