Matthew Rand
Morning Edition HostMatthew Rand is the Morning Edition host for 89.7 NPR News.
Before stepping into the hosting role, Rand served as an 89.7 NPR News reporter and as an interim producer for WOSU’s All Sides daily talk show.
Originally from Cincinnati, Rand attended Morehead State University in Kentucky, where he studied broadcasting and journalism.
Rand worked at several television and radio stations across the Commonwealth, where he honed his skills as a reporter, anchor and multimedia journalist.
Rand is thrilled to be back in the Buckeye State reporting on news that matters to central Ohio.
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Health, Science & EnvironmentThe study, published earlier this month in the Journal of Sociolinguistics, suggests a strong cultural component to how people identify and interpret regional accents. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentAs seniors age, they and their caregivers face increasing financial challenges. Understanding the legal tools available to them is vital for ensuring seniors' rights and securing their financial well-being. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentSeniors often face increased needs as they age. The bills can be huge and mount quickly. So, how can aging Ohioans plan for those expenses? -
The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Texas Longhorns in Friday's Cotton Bowl for a spot in the national championship. -
Among the 37 inmates is Daryl Lawrence, who received a death sentence for killing Columbus Police Officer Bryan Hurst during a robbery in 2005. -
Business & EconomyThe Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has proposed new rules that would bar marijuana retailers from advertising on billboards, radio, television, the Internet or anywhere else deemed likely to reach kids under 18. -
The sync placement is the first such deal with DC Comics and HBO to be landed by musicians and Columbus natives Taylor Nixon and London Elixir. -
Adam Coy is the first Columbus police officer to be convicted of murder for causing someone's death in the line of duty. -
The podcast is called "Elegy: The Many Myths of JD Vance." -
Curious CbusThis election, many Ohioans will be voting on school levies. Education funding is a complicated and controversial topic, but one way to make sense of it is by using a quirky metaphor: it’s like baking a cake.
