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In October 2025, Mourning was quoted by CNN and several other outlets discussing the growing strain on U.S. air traffic control operations during the federal government shutdown. Mourning explained that while essential flight operations have continued, the system is under mounting pressure as controllers work without pay and face increasing fatigue. He noted that although multiple safety layers remain in place to prevent major incidents, ongoing staffing shortages are leading to more delays and heightened stress across the system.

 

 

 

In October 2025, Franz was featured in several news outlets for a study she coauthored on the far-reaching mental-health effects of having a parent incarcerated. She explained that children whose parent goes to jail or prison before age 18 are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression or PTSD by mid-life regardless of the incarcerated parent’s gender or the child’s sex. Franz was also featured in news outlets for coauthoring a study on how primary care providers in Ohio treat opioid use disorder (OUD) compared with type 2 diabetes.

 

 

 

In October 2025, Grant Weinandy was quoted in Spectrum News One regarding the rapid expansion of online sports betting in Ohio and its mounting risks for addiction among young adults. She explained how 24/7 access to gambling via smartphones has fundamentally changed the landscape, converting what was once a controlled activity into a nearly frictionless, constant possibility. She also highlighted that this ease of access not only increases the likelihood of gambling disorders, but also makes the behavior especially dangerous because the brain’s reward systems become deeply engaged, sometimes leading to higher suicide rates than substance use disorders.

 

 

To view the full list of 2025 Newsmakers thus far, visit /faculty-newsmakers.