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The Parrot, the Pierogies, and August Wilson
How a Ballgame, a Dumpling Race, and a Playwright Opened a City’s Story
Sep 16 • 
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August Trivia: The Manly Sports of Corporate Paternalism
Before Wellness Programs, There Were Punching Bags
Aug 26 • 
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From Geopolitics to Giant Pierogis
A Chautauqua Road Trip with a Stop for Mascots and Marital Compromise
Aug 6 • 
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37:19
The Great Strike Quiz: Power on the Tracks
When workers said "Enough"—and the state brought guns
Jul 10 • 
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28:36
June Trivia: Fire on the Water
Dilution Is NOT the Solution
Jun 19 • 
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May Trivia: Indian History in the Ohio River Border States
Listen now | And an overarching question: why are there no reservations in this region?
May 17 • 
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25:39
It's April Trivia Time!
If you read my last newsletter, you've got a leg up
Apr 27 • 
Tamela Rich
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9:42
What the Walls Remember
The quiet power of Robert Dafford's murals in an age of historical erasure
Apr 23 • 
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32:31
What time is it? Trivia Time.
How much do you know about crime on the Ohio River?
Mar 29 • 
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February '25 Trivia Time
Listen now | How is the Ohio River region tied to ancient Greece and Rome?
Feb 27 • 
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The 981 Project
The 981 Project
Culture, history, trivia, book reviews, and roadside kitsch from all 981 miles of the Ohio River—published twice a month.
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