Myaamia Docuseries Review: The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma used to live in the Ohio River Valley until forced removal by the U.S. government. Nearly two centuries later, the tribe has built a relationship with its namesake, Miami University in Oxford, for over 50 years. This relationship culminated into the creation of the Myaamia Center, scholarships for Myaamia students and more. The Center released the first episode of a documentary series in May recounting this ongoing relationship and the unrelenting spirit of Miami peoples. Rachel Sachs-Valerio is the director and producer of the series. Kara Strass is the director of the Miami Tribe Relations office at the Myaamia Center...and served as the cultural adviser for the series. WYSO’s Indigenous Affairs reporter Adriana Martinez-Smiley spoke with Sachs Valerio, and Strass, to learn more.
Test Driving Automated Trucks: If you drive on I-70 between Columbus and Indianapolis, you may encounter a semi-truck that is being controlled by the truck in front of it. It’s part of the automated truck project by the departments of transportation for Ohio and Indiana. WYSO’s Mike Frazier spoke with Breanna Badanes, spokesperson for Drive Ohio, which is a division of ODOT that explores using technology to improve transportation. She explains why the automated technology is being studied along I-70 in Ohio and Indiana.
This Week’s WYSO Youth Radio: Check out our series highlighting students from our community as they share their voices and stories. Missed an episode? Catch up anytime at WYSO.org.
A Blues Revival Jam: On a sunny Sunday afternoon, Blues musicians from the Dayton area music scene gathered at the WYSO studios for a live jam session on the air. Blues Revival host Eric Henry was the master of ceremonies (and at one point a guest guitar player) for the live performance that emulated the weekly jams that occur at venues throughout the region.
This Week’s Veterans Voices: In this season of Veterans Voices, Army veterans Dave and Diamond Smith are exploring what it takes to build a business after the military. They're learning from others who've made that transition. Today, they talk with Jeremy Turner—a Dayton local who’s also an Army veteran and successful business owner. He shares how his time in the military taught him skills in communication, networking, and relationship-building—key elements to thriving in the business world.
Bird Note: BirdNote tells vivid, sound-rich stories about birds and the challenges they face. Their mission is to "inspire listeners to care about the natural world — and take steps to protect it. As listeners tune in to the lives of birds, their connection with nature deepens. They become champions for conservation and stewards of places important to birds and people."
