NPR Affiliate Correspondent and Multimedia Producer
Emily Votaw is an NPR Affiliate Correspondent and Multimedia Producer. She specializes in arts and entertainment, with a focus on music, film, and theater, as well as architecture and planning. Emily's work has been featured in PopMatters and WOUB Public Media.
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Emily Votaw's coverage primarily focuses on local events, government and politics, and entertainment news within Ohio. Pitches to Emily should revolve around stories related to local veterans' issues, changes in Ohio laws or policies (particularly abortion-related), as well as features on music festivals and concerts happening in the state.
Given her focus on civil rights topics at a national level, she may also be interested in stories related to this theme that have implications for the broader US population.
When reaching out with story ideas or expert commentary pitches, consider tailoring them specifically to events or developments occurring within Ohio or affecting its residents.
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Dr. Gordon Briggs explores three films—"Close Encounters", "Midnight Special", and "Fast Color"—that echo themes found in "Disclosure Day".
By: Emily Votaw
Lou Hazel, Saintseneca, Wednesday and more take the stage as WOUB captures the first full day of Nelsonville Music Festival 2026.
By: Emily Votaw
Friday at the 2026 Nelsonville Music Festival featured Mon Rovîa, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Space Kid, circus performers and more.
Melissa Etheridge on touring with Wynonna Judd, channeling Johnny Cash's fire on new album "Rise" and her Chris Stapleton duet.
Kool & The Gang's Robert “Kool” Bell reflects on the band's Ohio roots and Rock Hall honor before PBS' "Capitol Fourth" special.
Larry Groce and Todd Burge's new musical brings to the stage the pivotal vote that helped keep Ohio a free state.
By: Emily Votaw
Film scholar Dr. Gordon Briggs reviews "Evil Dead Burns", arguing its relentless gore and thin characters overwhelm the psychological horror that made the series memorable.
By: Emily Votaw
Inkcarceration 2026 overcame wildfire smoke and weather delays to deliver a weekend of standout performances.
Alex Cameron's Late to Set rewards repeat listens with evocative storytelling, emotional ambiguity and impeccable pop craftsmanship.
By: Emily Votaw
Underground Railroad scholars discuss new research documenting Appalachian freedom routes and verified historic sites across Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia.
