Emily McCord

News Director and Host, Morning Edition

Emily’s love of music brought her to public radio, where she found her love for news. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in music at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, she began her career in 2003 at WFIU Public Radio in Bloomington, Indiana, producing and hosting music and news programs and learning the behind-the-scenes work of public broadcasting. She joined WYSO in 2007 as the host of “All Things Considered” and jumped head first into news gathering. Emily’s been relishing it ever since-her reporting has earned her numerous AP Awards and a nationally recognized Gabriel Award. WYSO has been a fulfilling and exciting place for Emily, where she is privileged to work with a creative and supportive staff.

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5:33pm

Fri October 29, 2010
PoliticsOhio

Candidates Rally Final Days Before Election

Emily McCord speaks with Statehouse Bureau Chief Karen Kasler in this week's PoliticsOhio to discuss the last days of campaigning, and how Kasich and Strickland's tones have changed.

5:34pm

Fri October 22, 2010
PoliticsOhio

Unemployment Numbers Bolsters Claims By Both Parties

For this week's PoliticsOhio, Emily McCord speaks with Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen on how the unemployment numbers affect the gubernatorial race, discrepencies in the latest polls, and how national figures don't always help statewide campaigns.

1:23pm

Tue October 19, 2010
Film

Oakwood Native's Film Airs Nationwide

Credit Courtesy of THE GARDNER DOCUMENTARY GROUP

Janet Gardner grew up in the Dayton area, and was inspired by the Wright Brothers to produce her film "Mechanic to Millionaire: The Peter Cooper Story". Cooper was a 19th century inventor and philanthropist. WYSO's Emily McCord spoke with Gardner about her upbringing and why Peter Cooper should hold an important place in American history.

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5:36pm

Fri October 15, 2010
PoliticsOhio

Campaign Ads Inundate Ohio

In this week's PoliticsOhio, Emily McCord speaks with Martin Gottleib from the Dayton Daily News. In the conversation, Gottleib explains why campaign ads are more aggressive this year, and why it may not matter to Ohio voters.

6:46pm

Thu October 14, 2010
Education

Antioch College President Candidate Speak At Public Forum

The finalist in the search for Antioch College's president is in Yellow Springs meeting with college leaders and staff. He also spoke at a public forum last night. 

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