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State Representative Elgin Rogers (D) OH-42 has joined the newly-formed Ohio Trucking Caucus and proposed bipartisan legislation to designate June as 'Male Wellness Month.' He's on this week's Community Focus to talk about both.
On this week's edition of Community Focus, I'm joined by Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence, a digital producer for Cleveland NPR affiliate Ideastream Public Media. We're discussing the potential for Medicaid cuts, as well as how the state — and individuals — are responding.
Issue 2, the statewide ballot measure to allocate $2.5 billion in state bonds for local infrastructure projects, over ten years, passed this week. To understand how important those dollars are to Ohio's communities, I'm joined on Community Focus by Lucas County Engineer Mike Pniewski.
What does Bowling Green State University's April poll of Ohio voters reveal about their feelings toward the candidates for governor in 2026, Trump administration, and policy matters? Political Science Professor Dr. Melissa Miller lays it out, on this week's Community Focus.
He's another independent candidate for mayor of Toledo: Harold Harris, a former Air Force veteran. Harris is often seen around town holding large signs, a prominently display of his view on the issues. He joins me on this week's Community Focus.
Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz is seeking a third term in office. He joins me on Community Focus to make his case for another four years, provide a view of where the city is headed, and respond to ongoing challenges.
Roberto Torres is an independent who's seeking the office of mayor in Toledo. He's my guest on this week's Community Focus, to discuss his previous experience, economic plans, on thoughts on the city's future.
How do wrongful convictions happen? In what ways are lives harmed by them? Why is it so difficult to legislate a fix to the problem? The Ohio Innocence Project's director of policy and engagement, Pierce Reed, answers these questions on Community Focus.
On this week's Community Focus, my guest is Dr. Brittany Jones, an at-large member of Toledo City Council. We're discussing her series of listening sessions, the issues residents are telling her need to be solved, and priorities she already has.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson (D) OH-11. I'm asking her about the party-line disagreements surrounding Senate Bill 56, which would amend the recreational cannabis law that voters approved.
Today marks year three of Russia's war in Ukraine. And on last week's Community Focus, to discuss her organization's humanitarian aid efforts, Alona Matchenko of Toledo Helps Ukraine joined me.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has conducted raids across the country, creating concern for undocumented workers. Baldemar Velasquez, president of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee, offers Northwest Ohio insight on this week's Community Focus.
Dating back to the early 90's, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have been engaged in a complicated power struggle. I'm discussing it with BGSU communications professor Dr. Ewart Skinner, who formerly taught an Africana Studies course.
On this week's Community Focus, Julie Embree — executive director of the Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board — discusses the local trend regarding homelessness, need for affordable housing, and youth most-at-risk for becoming unhoused.
It's a trifecta: the flu, COVID, and norovirus. To provide a regional look at what's most concerning out of the three, Lucas County Health Commissioner Karim Baroudi joins me on Community Focus.
Lucas County currently has the highest unemployment rate in Ohio. However, the full story is a little more complex than that. Burma Stewart, interim director at the Lucas County Department of Workforce Development, offers clarity on this week's Community Focus.
Toledo City Council At-Large Member Mac Driscoll, on this week's Community Focus, chimes in on the mayor's proposed budget for 2025 — and discusses what he's heard from residents.
The Board of Lucas County Commissioners has passed the county's 2025 budget, though it wasn't without challenges. Commissioner Lisa Sobecki is my guest on this week's Community Focus, to discuss how the process played out.
Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz has pitched his 2025 budget proposal to Toledo City Council, and now, joins me on Community Focus to make his pitch to you. He also looks back on 2024's successes and shortcomings.
Jason Hibbs is the producer and reporter for PBS affiliate WGTE's 'Rethinking Jails + Justice' podcast, funded by a grant to explore safely reducing jail populations. Hibbs also hosted a second town hall on Thursday as part of the project, but before that, joined me for this week's Community Focus.
This week, Ohio U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown lost his reelection bid to Republican Bernie Moreno. And joining me on this week's Community Focus is Dr. Melissa Miller, professor of political science at Bowling Green State University, with her analysis. (Originally published at YouTube.com/JadenReports on November 10th, 2024.)
What was once an institution in Toledo journalism is making a comeback. I'm chatting with Lori King, editor-in-chief of the new digital-only, donor-supported iteration of the Toledo Free Press, on this week's Community Focus!
On the ballot for Lucas County residents is an $8 per year, for every $100,000 of home value, port authority levy. So what's behind the ask? Thomas Winston, president and CEO of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, joins me on this week's Community Focus with an answer.
I had the pleasure of chatting with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio Executive Director Chad Bringman, last Friday, during the organization's radio version of a telethon (a radio-thon
What does a spa day do for someone fighting cancer? Mona Shousher is a board member for 'Cherished Friends of Ahava,' a nonprofit organization that provides just that. She joins me on Community Focus to offer more insight.
Urban Wholistics in Toledo is part of a new pilot program in the state for youth farmers. The organization's founder and executive director, Sonia Flunder-McNair, joins me on this week's Community Focus.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by the incumbent in the Lucas County commissioner's race, Pete Gerken (D). He's responding to his opponent's remarks on last week's show, while also discussing current challenges and progress.
A former member of Toledo City Council, Republican Tom Waniewski is now running to unseat Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken. He joins me on this week's Community Focus, to discuss how he'd lead in the position, if elected.
For this week's Community Focus, I took a trip to check out the latest exhibition at The Toledo Museum of Art — which exclusively features the work of artists over the age of 55. Community Outreach Manager Jessica Mack joins me to explain.
After three years of searches, an end to the mystery of what happened to Dee Ann Warner. Remains found on property owned by her husband, Dale, have been positively identified as Dee's. Her nephew, Parker Hardy, sits down for an interview on Community Focus.
Today, I'm serving as a presenter — after also judging — for the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities' CommUNITY Film Fest! But before I do that, Lori Balogh from the board joins me on Community Focus to discuss its mission.
I do it only every so often: a Community Focus Rundown Edition! In place of the typical interview format of Community Focus, I make sense of the news. And in the case of this show, developments in the presidential race.
On this week's Community Focus, I sit down with the founder and trustee of 'Chicks for Charity,' Martha Vetter, to discuss what her organization is all about — as well as how it continues to evolve.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Editorial Director Logan Sander and Creative Director Ruth Chang — both of 'Midstory' — to discuss their new exhibit on the regional impacts of climate change.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by the chief of the Statehouse News Bureau in Columbus — Karen Kasler — to discuss the events of the Republican National Convention, as well as her reporting on the U.S. Senate race here in Ohio.
On this week's Community Focus, legislative research manager for the National League of Cities, McKaia Dykema, discusses her group's differing perspective on the Supreme Court's ruling in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson.
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that cities can fine homeless individuals who sleep in public. Marcus Roth, spokesperson for the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio, joins me on Community Focus with his group's perspective.
The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington recently had 12 members of its reporting team laid off, as new management aims to cut costs. But with this being a trend nationwide, the paper's union is fighting back. The paper's local news editor, Caleb Hutton, joins me on Community Focus.
Did you hear? There's a presidential debate Thursday! And I'm getting you set, with the Community Focus Pre-Debate Show. From the rules of the debate to the candidates and the issues, I'll have you well-prepared!
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Eddie Campos, real estate agent and president of Northwest Ohio Realtors, to discuss the struggles of today's homebuyer, how the housing shortage will be solved, and tips he has.
On this week's Community Focus, former Toledo TV news reporter Kristy Gerlett's own story. After traumatically witnessing her mother's death from a medical emergency, she now faces a probate court battle, which has taught her lessons she wants to share.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Miami Hurricanes Head Women's Basketball Coach Tricia Cullop, to discuss her time in the Glass City, reaction to having so much local support in her move, and starting fresh in South Florida.
On this Memorial Day Weekend edition of Community Focus, just the headlines. From Trump's hush money trial
Mom's House is where mothers from The Pregnancy Center are, at times, referred to continue their journey. However, growing need has strained that relationship. But The Pregnancy Center's executive director has good news, on this week's Community Focus!
His mother, Eunice (sister of JFK), visited Sunshine Communities in 1963. And now, in 2024, Tim Shriver — who serves as the board chair for Special Olympics (which his mother founded) — returns to NW Ohio for Sunshine's 75th anniversary celebration. I caught up with him before his remarks!
Partners in Education is a local nonprofit that understands schools and teachers are stretched thin, which is why they offer classroom solutions. I speak with Executive Director Brooke Schlageter, on this week's Community Focus.
The Lucas County Democratic Party, this week, announced its new chairwoman. Sky Beckwith sits down to talk her prior experience, plans for this big election year, and message for unenthused voters — on this week's Community Focus.
Abortion? The economy? Immigration? Big issues for voters. Foreign policy? Depends on who you ask. That's why I'm asking questions to Sam Nelson, associate political science professor at the University of Toledo, on this week's Community Focus.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Channon Craig of the Toledo Early Learning Coalition, to discuss the coalition's work and the benefits of having a community filled with learners who begin their journeys early.
On this week's Community Focus, Lucas County Land Bank President & CEO David Mann joins me to discuss the land bank's latest project and the surprising things you may not know the land bank can do for you.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Bowling Green State University Professor of Political Science Dr. Melissa Miller, for more analysis on Ohio's U.S. Senate race, the presidential race, and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur's odds of reelection against State Rep. Derek Merrin.
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