NPR Affiliate Correspondent and Multimedia Producer
Emily Votaw is an NPR Affiliate Correspondent and Multimedia Producer. She focuses on the intersection of arts and entertainment, covering topics such as the film industry, filmmaking, the music business, and fine art. Emily's work has been featured in PopMatters and WOUB Public Media.
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Nelsonville, United States (Local)
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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.
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Tim Peacock and Devin Sudman on 20 years of the Nelsonville Music Festival, the power of access in the arts and why it all still matters.
John E. Hancock discusses his new guide to Ohio's UNESCO-listed Hopewell Earthworks and the ingenuity of their ancient builders.
Rita Wilson discusses "Sound of a Woman", songwriting, creative courage, and the conversations she hopes her new album inspires.
Brad Ryan discusses "Grandma Joy and Me", a memoir about national parks, family reconciliation, and finding connection across generations.
By: Emily Votaw
Animal lovers can tour nine private gardens June 28 to support the Athens County Humane Society's largest fundraiser.
Hannah Cohen talks influences, the eclipse that moved her and her Cocteau Twins-founded label ahead of her Nelsonville Music Festival set.
Radio Free Athens (RFA) is broadcast Saturdays on WOUB 1340 AM and allows community volunteers and Ohio University students to present music and interview content through a format-free, host-driven program.
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.
