Athens Happens is a weekly news podcast brought to you by reporters at TNP who are dedicated to explaining the nuances of Athens and state politics. 

You can find new episodes every Friday at thenewpolitical.com, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, SoundCloud, or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.
 
This week we discussed hundreds of Ohio University students gathering to protest the arrival of conservative media personality Kaitlin Bennett, commonly known as the “Kent State Gun Girl” and, a small group of people gathered to protest the opening of Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg’s Athens campaign office.



Stories/columns included in this episode:
Ohio U student protestors run Kaitlin Bennett off campus:
https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/02/17/ohio-u-student-protestors-run-kaitlin-bennett-off-campus/
 
Protestors rally at Bloomberg Athens office opening:
https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/02/18/protesters-rally-at-bloomberg-athens-office-opening/
 
Credits:
Host, Manager and Writer: Ben Peters, @BenPeters2
Producer, Engineer and Writer: Bo Kuhn, @bo_kuhn_
 
Guests:
Sarah Donaldson, @SarahEDon
Emily Zeiler, @Emily_Zeiler
 
Intro and outro track: “Wholesome” by Kevin MacLeod

Athens Happens - Recounting 'Gun Girl's' Explosive Ohio U Visit

Athens Happens is a weekly news podcast brought to you by reporters at TNP who are dedicated to explaining the nuances of Athens and state politics. 

You can find new episodes every Friday at thenewpolitical.com, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, SoundCloud, or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.
 
Disclaimer: Newby is a former communications director for The New Political
 
This week we sat down with Joel Newby, A democratic candidate for Ohio’s 15th congressional district, who spoke about his plans to advocate for pragmatism, rather than idealism, concerning electability and policies like "Medicare for All," a "Green New Deal" and broadband expansion.


Credits:
Host, Manager and Writer: Ben Peters, @BenPeters2
Producer, Engineer and Writer: Bo Kuhn, @bo_kuhn_
 
Guests:
Joel Newby, @NewbyOH15
 
Intro and outro track: “Wholesome” by Kevin MacLeod

Athens Happens - Joel Newby's Pragmatic Approach to Governance

Athens Happens is a weekly news podcast brought to you by reporters at TNP who are dedicated to explaining the nuances of Athens and state politics. 

You can find new episodes every Friday at thenewpolitical.com, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, SoundCloud, or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.
 
This week we discussed the intensifying Coronavirus anxiety on campus as Japanese exchange students were moved into the previously vacated Wray House residence hall, the lasting impacts of Kaitlin Bennett’s visit to Ohio University, recent developments in the trials of former fraternity members who’ve been charged with crimes concerning the hazing-related death of Colin Wiant in 2018; and Ohio’s declining coal economy, and how the increased demand for natural gas affects the state.



Stories/columns included in this episode:
Coronavirus anxiety intensifies as Japanese exchange students move into previously vacated Wray House: https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/03/04/japanese-exchange-students-moved-into-previously-vacated-wray-house/

The aftershock of Kaitlin Bennett’s Ohio U visit: https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/02/26/the-aftershock-of-kaitlin-bennetts-ohio-u-visit/

Former fraternity members plead guilty in connection to death of Collin Wiant: https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/02/27/three-fraternity-members-plead-guilty-in-connection-to-death-of-collin-wiant/ 
 
Ohioans are troubled by the state’s declining coal economy: https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/01/13/ohioans-are-troubled-by-the-states-declining-coal-economy/


 
 
Credits:
Host, Manager and Writer: Ben Peters, @BenPeters2
Producer, Engineer and Writer: Bo Kuhn, @bo_kuhn_
 
Guests:
Nathan Hart, @PartofMyHart
Emily Zeiler, @Emily_Zeiler
Alejandro Figueroa, @alejandro_rfig
 
Intro and outro track: “Wholesome” by Kevin MacLeod

Athens Happens - A Week Riddled With Coronavirus Anxiety

Athens Happens is a weekly news podcast brought to you by reporters at TNP who are dedicated to explaining the nuances of Athens and state politics. 

You can find new episodes every Friday at thenewpolitical.com, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, SoundCloud, or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.
 
This week we discussed how Ohio is working to ensure security in the March 17th Ohio Primaries, to avoid a debacle like the Iowa Caucus which left voters in the dark about its results for weeks following the contest.



Stories/columns included in this episode:
How the Athens County Board of Elections plans to keep elections secure:
https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/02/27/how-the-athens-county-board-of-elections-plans-to-keep-elections-secure/
 
 
Credits:
Host, Manager and Writer: Ben Peters, @BenPeters2
Producer, Engineer and Writer: Bo Kuhn, @bo_kuhn_
 
Guests:
Nolan Cramer, @NolanACramer
 
Intro and outro track: “Wholesome” by Kevin MacLeod

Athens Happens - Ohio's Election Security Apparatus

Athens Happens is a weekly news podcast brought to you by reporters at TNP who are dedicated to explaining the nuances of Athens and state politics. 

You can find new episodes every Friday at thenewpolitical.com, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, SoundCloud, or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.
 
This week we discussed how Uptown businesses and restaurants are grappling with economic uncertainty in the face of Governor Mike DeWine’s stay-at-home order, and other policies recommended by public health experts, which are intended to reduce spread of the novel coronavirus.


Stories/columns included in this episode:
Uptown businesses grapple with economic uncertainty amid coronavirus pandemic:
https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/03/19/uptown-businesses-grapple-with-economic-uncertainty-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/

 
 
Credits:
Host, Manager and Writer: Ben Peters, @BenPeters2
Producer, Engineer and Writer: Bo Kuhn, @bo_kuhn_
 
Guests:
Eric Boll, @Eric_Boll_
 
Intro and outro track: “Wholesome” by Kevin MacLeod

Athens Happens - Uptown Businesses Grapple With Stay-At-Home Order

Athens Happens is a weekly news podcast brought to you by reporters at The New Political who are dedicated to explaining the nuances of Athens’ and state politics.

You can find new episodes every Friday at thenewpolitical.com, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, SoundCloud, or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.

The New Political is an award-winning, independent publication run entirely by Ohio University students. A digital-first outlet, it is solely dedicated to covering politics and government on campus, in the city of Athens and in the state of Ohio. 

The New Political seeks to educate and empower the public as an independent voice for Athens.