3.8 Ohio-Based Media Sources

By consuming different media sources, you gain access to a range of perspectives and in-depth analysis. Here are some key Ohio-based media sources to consider: 

The State of Ohio – A weekly program, produced by Ohio Public Television Stations (Ohio PBS), covers the political and governmental issues impacting the state.

Columbus on the Record – A weekly program aired by WOSU Public Media in Columbus. This show brings together a panel of journalists and experts to analyze local and state government issues, politics, and public policy.

The Ohio Channel – Often referred to as the C-SPAN of Ohio, The Ohio Channel provides direct access to government proceedings like the Ohio General Assembly, Supreme Court sessions, and other significant events.

In Focus: Ohio – An Ohio-specific 30-minute public affairs program. Spectrum News 1 also provides daily Northeast Ohio news.

Major newspapers include: Cleveland.com (aka The Plain Dealer); Dayton Daily News; The Cincinnati Enquirer; The Columbus Dispatch; and The Toledo Blade.

Those newspapers are for-profit entities, though. Other outlets are nonprofits with a clearer public service mission. Signal Cleveland is funded by the philanthropic community of Greater Cleveland. Cleveland’s Ideastream Public Media is also a nonprofit and reports on and aggregates Ohio-related government and politics news. And the City Club of Cleveland regularly broadcasts panel discussions, debates, and other programs.

By engaging with different media sources, students and professionals can stay current on issues and developments in state and local government. This list is not exhaustive, so continue to seek new sources and critically evaluate the information you consume.