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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The campaign to replace worn-out instruments and uniforms has raised over $27,000 since it launched in March. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentIt's the first time the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has granted a university a license to grow whole psychedelic mushrooms for research purposes. -
Business & EconomySome members of the General Assembly think the state should at least look at finding a new home for the fair, possibly away from Columbus. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentOhio State University is no longer requiring students, faculty and non-hospital staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The change is in response to vaccine policy changes at the federal level and to remain compliant with state law. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last month issued a warning about Candida auris (C. auris), an emerging fungus that shows resistance to existing antifungal treatments and is spreading rapidly in healthcare facilities across the country. -
The former Columbus police vice officer is charged with the 2018 killing of Donna Castleberry. Mitchell's first trial last year ended in a mistrial. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentThe availability of the medication, which is used in about half of abortions in Ohio, could be in jeopardy following a federal judge's ruling last week. -
Business & EconomyNationally, the Black home ownership rate remains stubbornly low. -
Starting next school year, students at North College Hill City Schools in Cincinnati will study from home every Monday, giving teachers a full day each week to use for planning. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentTraumatic brain injuries can lead to problems with cognitive function, memory, mood and mobility—and those struggles often continue long after treatment.
