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Dr. Toni Cooper is a psychologist, author, and public speaker. Since l986, she has been helping adults develop strategies to advance toward personal wholeness, recover from traumatic events, build healthy relationships, and deepen their connection to God. The emphasis in all her work is to help people develop practical coping strategies for the challenges of life. She has published numerous books, videos, and a podcast called “Life Without Baggage” to help people become “Fully Alive”. Dr. Cooper has extensive experience as an inspirational speaker for various community groups, retreats, radio, and television audiences. Toni has presented continuing education seminars for mental health professionals at Case Western Reserve, John Carroll, and Cleveland State Universities. For many years, she served as an adjunct assistant professor with the Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine. Currently, Dr. Cooper serves as a psychologist at WellSpring Counseling Center where she works with adults and couples. She is a regular guest on WAKR where she answers questions about coping with current issues. You can listen to Dr. Cooper's strategic insights on her podcasts, videos, and social media. On the show we chat about her book Anxiety, Depression, and Helplessness: Keys to Break Free https://amzn.to/3XPza26 This book examines the impact that uncontrollable stress has on our coping skills. Chapters look at the dynamics behind anxiety, depression, boundary problems, passivity, helplessness, perfectionism, procrastination, and poor self-confidence. Practical suggestions will help you change old ways of thinking and unproductive patterns in order to be more satisfied with your coping and your life. CONNECT WITH DR. TONI www.drtonicooper.com CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: *NEW RELEASE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/48wnvaV *⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1 *⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3WvinND EMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com ⁠⁠WEBSITE:⁠⁠ www.choose2think.co ⁠⁠MENTORING:⁠⁠ www.choose2think.co/coaching.html ⁠⁠YOUTUBE:⁠⁠ www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ ⁠⁠FACEBOOK:⁠⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think ⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/ *When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! DISCLAIMER: The Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/support

CNN posted an intriguing story this week, about how several voting machine manufacturers are conducting "stress tests", to uncover possible flaws that might need to be fixed before the upcoming 2024 election. While that was of course, welcome news; it did make me wonder just how secure voting machines really are, in general, and what cybersecurity experts do to ensure they stay in tip-top shape. So, I asked Dr. John Nicholas, who many people in our area will remember as a Professor teaching Cybersecurity at the University of Akron for many years, but who also just recently; began his new job as the Director of the Center for Information and Communication Sciences, at Ball State University, in Muncie, Indiana. Listen now, to learn not only about the machines, but also about the people who work behind the scenes to ensure our votes are counted accurately, and without interference.

CNN posted an intriguing story this week, about how several voting machine manufacturers are conducting "stress tests", to uncover possible flaws that might need to be fixed before the upcoming 2024 election. While that was of course, welcome news; it did make me wonder just how secure voting machines really are, in general, and what cybersecurity experts do to ensure they stay in tip-top shape. So, I asked Dr. John Nicholas, who many people in our area will remember as a Professor teaching Cybersecurity at the University of Akron for many years, but who also just recently; began his new job as the Director of the Center for Information and Communication Sciences, at Ball State University, in Muncie, Indiana. Listen now, to learn not only about the machines, but also about the people who work behind the scenes to ensure our votes are counted accurately, and without interference.

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What if your insurance company could use your DNA to raise your rates if they think you might get cancer someday? Or, what if a foreign adversary, like China, for example; could use DNA to reveal the true identity of all of our spies? Think that's farfetched? Well, Akron-based journalist, author, and cold-case DNA expert, James Renner doesn't think so. Find out why, as I explore advances in cold case DNA technology, and talk about the how the science we use to catch killers, could one day catch all of us in invisible data nets, violating our privacy in ways we can only barely imagine, today.

What if your insurance company could use your DNA to raise your rates if they think you might get cancer someday? Or, what if a foreign adversary, like China, for example; could use DNA to reveal the true identity of all of our spies? Think that's farfetched? Well, Akron-based journalist, author, and cold-case DNA expert, James Renner doesn't think so. Find out why, as I explore advances in cold case DNA technology, and talk about the how the science we use to catch killers, could one day catch all of us in invisible data nets, violating our privacy in ways we can only barely imagine, today.

Thanks to a $450 thousand dollar grant from the National Science Foundation, Kent State University will offer a new summer robotics program open to undergraduate students from all over the country. We talked about it with Assistant Professor, Dr. Ye Lu, and Associate Dean Joycelyn Harrison, from the KSU College of Aeronautics and Engineering. Listen now.

Thanks to a $450 thousand dollar grant from the National Science Foundation, Kent State University will offer a new summer robotics program open to undergraduate students from all over the country. We talked about it with Assistant Professor, Dr. Ye Lu, and Associate Dean Joycelyn Harrison, from the KSU College of Aeronautics and Engineering. Listen now.

Most people know what it is like to be in debt for things like a credit card purchases, car payments, and a mortgage. But there's another kind of debt that a number of people in our community are facing right now, that most people don't even know exists; court debt. Jeanne Destro recently talked to John Petit, who is Managing Attorney at Community Legal Aid in Akron, who tells us the "court debt spiral" is a growing problem. Find out why, and what we might be able to do about it.

From new business to a brand new state of the art playground near City Hall; good things are happening in Stow, according to Mayor, John Pribonic. Jeanne Destro talked to him recently, about what worked in 2022, and what's on the horizon this year.

From new business to a brand new state of the art playground near City Hall; good things are happening in Stow, according to Mayor, John Pribonic. Jeanne Destro talked to him recently, about what worked in 2022, and what's on the horizon this year.

Most people know what it is like to be in debt for things like a credit card purchases, car payments, and a mortgage. But there's another kind of debt that a number of people in our community are facing right now, that most people don't even know exists; court debt. Jeanne Destro recently talked to John Petit, who is Managing Attorney at Community Legal Aid in Akron, who tells us the "court debt spiral" is a growing problem. Find out why, and what we might be able to do about it.

There is a nationwide shortage of home health care workers, at the very same time as the number of elderly people who need them, is increasing. It is due, in part, to the increased need for care brought on by the pandemic, but mostly, according to Abby Morgan, CEO of Direction Home, Akron-Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities, by the extremely low wages that are paid to those vitally needed workers. As a result, she's advocating for an increase in the amount of money the federal government allocates to Medicaid, which is the agency which most often pays for the workers who act as caregivers for low income elderly and disabled people. But what about all the other elderly residentsi n our area and around the country who are on Medicare, not Medicaid, and who may also have a private insurance supplemental or advantage plan? It turns out, Morgan tells us; they're mostly out of luck, as home health care is generally not covered by those plans, other than for a short while after a hospitalization. Find out why, and what can be done about it, as she talks about it with Jeanne Destro.

Akron's historic Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is open again for another season, with big events like their annual Father's Day Car Show, and AA Founder's Day Weekend, along with house and garden tours, Shakespeare plays, and more coming up now through the end of December. Jeanne Destro talked about the grand old mansion's history, as well as what's new for this year, with Stan Hywet Communications Director, Donna Spiegler. Listen now.

Akron's historic Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is open again for another season, with big events like their annual Father's Day Car Show, and AA Founder's Day Weekend, along with house and garden tours, Shakespeare plays, and more coming up now through the end of December. Jeanne Destro talked about the grand old mansion's history, as well as what's new for this year, with Stan Hywet Communications Director, Donna Spiegler. Listen now.

There is a nationwide shortage of home health care workers, at the very same time as the number of elderly people who need them, is increasing. It is due, in part, to the increased need for care brought on by the pandemic, but mostly, according to Abby Morgan, CEO of Direction Home, Akron-Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities, by the extremely low wages that are paid to those vitally needed workers. As a result, she's advocating for an increase in the amount of money the federal government allocates to Medicaid, which is the agency which most often pays for the workers who act as caregivers for low income elderly and disabled people. But what about all the other elderly residentsi n our area and around the country who are on Medicare, not Medicaid, and who may also have a private insurance supplemental or advantage plan? It turns out, Morgan tells us; they're mostly out of luck, as home health care is generally not covered by those plans, other than for a short while after a hospitalization. Find out why, and what can be done about it, as she talks about it with Jeanne Destro.

Kent State University is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of their School of Fashion, and inducting internationally renowned fashion designer, Omar Salam, into their hall of fame. In a release on the University's website, Salam, who is the founder and creative director of fashion house, Sukeina, is described as "global, sophisticated, and highly respected." Salam spent most of his childhood traveling and living throughout Europe, and graduated from Parsons School of Design with a degree in fashion. In 2001, he started working for Sonia Rykiel in Paris and became visual director for the New York City office, spending seven years there until joining Christian Lacroix for two years in 2010. In 2012, Salam established his own fashion house called Sukeina after his late mother, meaning “bright light.” The designer plans to exhibit a selection of the Spring/Summer 2023 collection, titled "Cardinal," this spring at the Kent State University Museum, home of extraordinary collections of historic dress, fashion, textiles and decorative arts. A full exhibition of work will follow in January 2024. Jeanne Destro talked about the designer's influence on fashion, and Fashion Week activities that will be taking place on campus April 26-29, with Interim School of Fashion Director, Dr. Mourad Krifa. Listen now.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is pushing hard for schools throughout Ohio to return to teaching reading through the phonics method, as opposed to the "whole language" method, because data shows this is the path to better reading comprehension and results for young children. Jeanne Destro talked about it with Akron Public Schools Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Nicole Vitale, to find out how they do it at Akron Public Schools, and where they are in terms of making that the preferred method of teaching.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is pushing hard for schools throughout Ohio to return to teaching reading through the phonics method, as opposed to the "whole language" method, because data shows this is the path to better reading comprehension and results for young children. Jeanne Destro talked about it with Akron Public Schools Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Nicole Vitale, to find out how they do it at Akron Public Schools, and where they are in terms of making that the preferred method of teaching.

Kent State University is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of their School of Fashion, and inducting internationally renowned fashion designer, Omar Salam, into their hall of fame. In a release on the University's website, Salam, who is the founder and creative director of fashion house, Sukeina, is described as "global, sophisticated, and highly respected." Salam spent most of his childhood traveling and living throughout Europe, and graduated from Parsons School of Design with a degree in fashion. In 2001, he started working for Sonia Rykiel in Paris and became visual director for the New York City office, spending seven years there until joining Christian Lacroix for two years in 2010. In 2012, Salam established his own fashion house called Sukeina after his late mother, meaning “bright light.” The designer plans to exhibit a selection of the Spring/Summer 2023 collection, titled "Cardinal," this spring at the Kent State University Museum, home of extraordinary collections of historic dress, fashion, textiles and decorative arts. A full exhibition of work will follow in January 2024. Jeanne Destro talked about the designer's influence on fashion, and Fashion Week activities that will be taking place on campus April 26-29, with Interim School of Fashion Director, Dr. Mourad Krifa. Listen now.

Following up on our March 3 episode about clean water technology; today, we're talking about proposed new federal EPA regulations that would require testing for exceptionally dangerous chemicals that cannot be filtered out by the common methods used to make drinking water safe nationwide right now. We'll find out exactly what those "forever chemicals" are, how they're detected, and what would be necessary to remove them from our drinking water supply. Listen now, as I interview City of Akron Water Supply Bureau Manager, Jeff Bronowski.

Following up on our March 3 episode about clean water technology; today, we're talking about proposed new federal EPA regulations that would require testing for exceptionally dangerous chemicals that cannot be filtered out by the common methods used to make drinking water safe nationwide right now. We'll find out exactly what those "forever chemicals" are, how they're detected, and what would be necessary to remove them from our drinking water supply. Listen now, as I interview City of Akron Water Supply Bureau Manager, Jeff Bronowski.

The federal government's efforts to protect US citizens' sensitive data took on new urgency this week, as reports surfaced that the phones of more more than 50 top level government officials had been infected with sophisticated spyware. Also this week, President Biden issued an executive order banning US government agencies from using spyware that is deemed a threat to US national security or is implicated in human rights abuses. In addition, a bipartisan effort is underway in Congress that would give the federal government the power to ban foreign made hardware and software deemed to be a threat to national security, including (but not limited to) the popular Chinese-owned social media app, TikTok. But, why is TikTok being singled out for such intense scrutiny? Don't all mobile apps do the same thing? Shouldn't we all be concerned about the spies we carry around in our pockets? We talked about it with Computer Information Systems Professor, and Cybersecurity expert, Dr. John Nicholas, from the University of Akron.

The federal government's efforts to protect US citizens' sensitive data took on new urgency this week, as reports surfaced that the phones of more more than 50 top level government officials had been infected with sophisticated spyware. Also this week, President Biden issued an executive order banning US government agencies from using spyware that is deemed a threat to US national security or is implicated in human rights abuses. In addition, a bipartisan effort is underway in Congress that would give the federal government the power to ban foreign made hardware and software deemed to be a threat to national security, including (but not limited to) the popular Chinese-owned social media app, TikTok. But, why is TikTok being singled out for such intense scrutiny? Don't all mobile apps do the same thing? Shouldn't we all be concerned about the spies we carry around in our pockets? We talked about it with Computer Information Systems Professor, and Cybersecurity expert, Dr. John Nicholas, from the University of Akron.

Thousands of people in our area are still without power as a result of Saturday's wind storm, which knocked out electricity for more than 200 thousand people in First Energy's Ohio service area alone. Our morning show host, Ray Horner, talked to First Energy Senior Communications Representative, Lauren Siburkis about it this morning, who tells us they're also dealing with power outages in other states as well. But, she says, their goal is to get everone reconnected by Wednesday at 4:00PM. Find out more, listen now:

Thousands of people in our area are still without power as a result of Saturday's wind storm, which knocked out electricity for more than 200 thousand people in First Energy's Ohio service area alone. Our morning show host, Ray Horner, talked to First Energy Senior Communications Representative, Lauren Siburkis about it this morning, who tells us they're also dealing with power outages in other states as well. But, she says, their goal is to get everone reconnected by Wednesday at 4:00PM. Find out more, listen now:

The fallout from the recent Silicon Valley Bank collapse continues. Listen now as we talk about it with Kent State University Political Science Professor, Dr. Mark Cassell, who wrote two books on the banking industry. You can find "Banking on the State: the Political Economy of Public Savings Banks", and "How Governments Privatize: The Politics of Divestment in the United States and Germany", on Amazon.com.

The fallout from the recent Silicon Valley Bank collapse continues. Listen now as we talk about it with Kent State University Political Science Professor, Dr. Mark Cassell, who wrote two books on the banking industry. You can find "Banking on the State: the Political Economy of Public Savings Banks", and "How Governments Privatize: The Politics of Divestment in the United States and Germany", on Amazon.com.

While there are already a lot of ways to save energy and money by retrofitting your home with new windows, weather stripping, and insulation; wouldn't it be cool if you could do even more, just by using a different kind of building material? Well, now you can–or, at least you'll be able to soon–as a result of a new tech breakthrough in energy efficient building materials pioneered by researchers at Purdue University. Listen now to our conversation with Purdue University Assistant Civil Engineering Professor, Dr. Mirian Velay-Lizancos.

While there are already a lot of ways to save energy and money by retrofitting your home with new windows, weather stripping, and insulation; wouldn't it be cool if you could do even more, just by using a different kind of building material? Well, now you can–or, at least you'll be able to soon–as a result of a new tech breakthrough in energy efficient building materials pioneered by researchers at Purdue University. Listen now to our conversation with Purdue University Assistant Civil Engineering Professor, Dr. Mirian Velay-Lizancos.

Akron City Council named eight members to their new Citizens Police Oversight Board, but they still have one open seat they're hoping to fill with a black man between the ages of 18 and 35, which is the demographic that would have been covered had they agreed to appoint Akron attorney, Imokhai Okolo. But, because he made some comments about police on social media that some council members found objectionable; they deadlocked on his appointment for two weeks. Once his name was taken off the list though; they reached an agreement during a special meeting yesterday, and now still need to fill that one seat. To hear more about what's next; listen to our Morning Show Host Ray Horner's conversation about it, with Akron City Council President, Margo Sommerville.

Akron City Council named eight members to their new Citizens Police Oversight Board, but they still have one open seat they're hoping to fill with a black man between the ages of 18 and 35, which is the demographic that would have been covered had they agreed to appoint Akron attorney, Imokhai Okolo. But, because he made some comments about police on social media that some council members found objectionable; they deadlocked on his appointment for two weeks. Once his name was taken off the list though; they reached an agreement during a special meeting yesterday, and now still need to fill that one seat. To hear more about what's next; listen to our Morning Show Host Ray Horner's conversation about it, with Akron City Council President, Margo Sommerville.

Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan talked with WAKR Morning Show Host, Ray Horner, about the city receiving a $960,000 dollar grant from the federal government. The money, which comes through the Transportation Department, is designed to help communities like Akron, that were negatively impacted by infrastructure projects in the past. Horrigan talks about how Akron will use the money to repair damage done by the old Innerbelt, which was recently demolished, and which the City is hoping to redevelop in a way that will be positive for area residents.

Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan talked with WAKR Morning Show Host, Ray Horner, about the city receiving a $960,000 dollar grant from the federal government. The money, which comes through the Transportation Department, is designed to help communities like Akron, that were negatively impacted by infrastructure projects in the past. Horrigan talks about how Akron will use the money to repair damage done by the old Innerbelt, which was recently demolished, and which the City is hoping to redevelop in a way that will be positive for area residents.

This week, it's all about recent breakthroughs that point the way toward a future with better, faster, and more secure computers, as well as nearly unlimited clean energy. Listen now, for word from the National Science Foundation, about some new research being done now at the University of Rochester, which could make it easier to mass produce quantum computers. We'll also hear an easy to understand explanation of nuclear fusion from our featured guest , Physics Professor, Dr. Susan Ramlo, who now teaches in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Akron.

This week, it's all about recent breakthroughs that point the way toward a future with better, faster, and more secure computers, as well as nearly unlimited clean energy. Listen now, for word from the National Science Foundation, about some new research being done now at the University of Rochester, which could make it easier to mass produce quantum computers. We'll also hear an easy to understand explanation of nuclear fusion from our featured guest , Physics Professor, Dr. Susan Ramlo, who now teaches in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Akron.

Akron Public Schools are forging a new partnership with Akron-based global retailer, Signet Jewelers; home to brands including KAY, Zales, and Jared. Marcie Ebright, who is an Instructional Technology Specialist at Akron Public Schools, says students will get hands-on training in subjects including Entrepreneurship and Marketing, H-VAC-R, IT Support, and more. To hear Morning Show Host, Ray Horner's entire interview with Marcie, click here.

Akron Public Schools are forging a new partnership with Akron-based global retailer, Signet Jewelers; home to brands including KAY, Zales, and Jared. Marcie Ebright, who is an Instructional Technology Specialist at Akron Public Schools, says students will get hands-on training in subjects including Entrepreneurship and Marketing, H-VAC-R, IT Support, and more. To hear Morning Show Host, Ray Horner's entire interview with Marcie, click here.

A new artificial intelligence- powered chatbot called ChatGPT is taking the world of education by storm, because it can write so well; it can seem like its work was produced by a human.  In addition, the bot can write computer code, which could be harnessed by criminals or nation states bent on thievery, mayhem, and even cyber war. So, what can we do about it, how should educators respond, and what's next?  Find out, with Stark State College Associate Professor of Information Security, Glenn Goe, University of Akron Director of Online, Continuing, and Professional Education, Wendy Lampner, and Dr. Jennifer Marcinkiewicz, who is the Director of Kent State University's Center for Teaching and Learning.

A new artificial intelligence- powered chatbot called ChatGPT is taking the world of education by storm, because it can write so well; it can seem like its work was produced by a human.  In addition, the bot can write computer code, which could be harnessed by criminals or nation states bent on thievery, mayhem, and even cyber war. So, what can we do about it, how should educators respond, and what's next?  Find out, with Stark State College Associate Professor of Information Security, Glenn Goe, University of Akron Director of Online, Continuing, and Professional Education, Wendy Lampner, and Dr. Jennifer Marcinkiewicz, who is the Director of Kent State University's Center for Teaching and Learning.

This week, as we look ahead into the New Year, we're looking back at one of our favorite stories from 2022; the transformation of toxic mine sludge that is polluting rivers and streams, into beautiful artist pigments, by a couple of Professors at Ohio University in Athens. Listen now to find out more, with Area Chair, Professor of Painting + Drawing and Area Chair of Digital Art + Technology, John Sabraw.

This week, as we look ahead into the New Year, we're looking back at one of our favorite stories from 2022; the transformation of toxic mine sludge that is polluting rivers and streams, into beautiful artist pigments, by a couple of Professors at Ohio University in Athens. Listen now to find out more, with Area Chair, Professor of Painting + Drawing and Area Chair of Digital Art + Technology, John Sabraw.

Police departments nationwide are stretched thin, and increasingly using technology to help them collect, analyze, and make decisions based on data from multiple sources. Listen now to find out how the Akron Police Dpartment is using license plate reader cameras in high crime neighborhoods, doorbell cameras on private homes, a data integration system that can allow them to access both public and private surveillance videos, and mobile phone tracking software. Our special guest today, is Akron Deputy Police Chief, Michael Caprez:

Police departments nationwide are stretched thin, and increasingly using technology to help them collect, analyze, and make decisions based on data from multiple sources. Listen now to find out how the Akron Police Dpartment is using license plate reader cameras in high crime neighborhoods, doorbell cameras on private homes, a data integration system that can allow them to access both public and private surveillance videos, and mobile phone tracking software. Our special guest today, is Akron Deputy Police Chief, Michael Caprez:

Everybody's been talking about the big Twitter meltdown, ever since the world's richest man, Elon Musk, bought it, laid off thousands of employees, and demanded those who are left, pledge "hardcore" allegiance to getting the job done, whatever it takes. For some of them; that means sleeping there overnight, which Musk 'thoughtfully' enabled this week, allegedly by installing beds in some conference rooms–which might be great for him– but might also be a dangerous violation of San Francisco's zoning code. But I've been worried about another kind of danger; the kind that comes from using one of the world's largest and most influential social media sites, without enough people left on staff to block dangerous and misleading content, safeguard user data, and block hackers. That's why I've developed "Twitphobia" – the fear of posting on Twitter. Now, while I made up that completely imaginary malady; the underlying danger is real. Two points for me as well, because I actually admit that I made it up – which is a whole lot more than you can say for all the people spreading lies, hate speech and disinformation on Twitter, since Musk laid off most of his content moderators. Then, there was Musk himself, releasing internal data this week, seeking to prove former Twitter management was (allegedly) doing something shady when they at first declined to spread information about Hunter Biden's purloined and hacked laptop a few years ago, and then a few days later changed their minds, after discussing how to best handle the situation based on their content moderation standards. Listen now to find out you might want to think twice before posting on Twitter, according to University of Akron Cybersecurity Professor, Dr. John Nicholas:  

Everybody's been talking about the big Twitter meltdown, ever since the world's richest man, Elon Musk, bought it, laid off thousands of employees, and demanded those who are left, pledge "hardcore" allegiance to getting the job done, whatever it takes. For some of them; that means sleeping there overnight, which Musk 'thoughtfully' enabled this week, allegedly by installing beds in some conference rooms–which might be great for him– but might also be a dangerous violation of San Francisco's zoning code. But I've been worried about another kind of danger; the kind that comes from using one of the world's largest and most influential social media sites, without enough people left on staff to block dangerous and misleading content, safeguard user data, and block hackers. That's why I've developed "Twitphobia" – the fear of posting on Twitter. Now, while I made up that completely imaginary malady; the underlying danger is real. Two points for me as well, because I actually admit that I made it up – which is a whole lot more than you can say for all the people spreading lies, hate speech and disinformation on Twitter, since Musk laid off most of his content moderators. Then, there was Musk himself, releasing internal data this week, seeking to prove former Twitter management was (allegedly) doing something shady when they at first declined to spread information about Hunter Biden's purloined and hacked laptop a few years ago, and then a few days later changed their minds, after discussing how to best handle the situation based on their content moderation standards. Listen now to find out you might want to think twice before posting on Twitter, according to University of Akron Cybersecurity Professor, Dr. John Nicholas:  

This week, we're spotlighting the University of Akron's award-winning esports program, which was recently ranked number two in the nation, by the international online magazine covering video game sports and news, DailyGame. So, how did that happen, and what makes them so good? I asked University of Akron E-Sports Director, Nate Meeker.

This week, we're spotlighting the University of Akron's award-winning esports program, which was recently ranked number two in the nation, by the international online magazine covering video game sports and news, DailyGame. So, how did that happen, and what makes them so good? I asked University of Akron E-Sports Director, Nate Meeker.

Today, we're looking at the potentially devastating community effects of mass layoffs.  Over the past few months, Tech companies have laid off thousands of employees. Some of the big names include Twitter, Tesla, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Zillow, Oracle, Intel, Spotify, and Peloton.   While many of those employees will find jobs elsewhere; there is still likely to be some economic disruption as the dust settles, and if history is any indicator; not everyone will have a soft landing.   That's why I wanted to explore the potentially long-term devastation that mass layoffs can wreak on communities, recognizing that while many tech workers can work remotely; not all of them can. This is a particularly poignant and fraught topic for those of us who live in Northeast Ohio, and who can remember how this once thriving region became what is now widely known as the "Rust Belt", when the auto industry shed hundreds of thousands of workers over the past four decades, leaving economic disruption, and despair in its wake.  Now, things are starting to pick up again, but how long will that last? Are new Electric Vehicle battery, Intel Chip, and other high tech projects the wave of the future, or just a momentary pause in an endlessly repeating cycle that keeps workers down, and well-paid corporate executives on top, and communities left holding the bag?   Listen now, to find out why University of Akron Associate Professor of Economics, Amanda Weinstein says mass layoffs can scar and devastate communities for decades, why public policy that relies heavily on tax breaks for big companies may need to be reconsidered, and what might be a better alternative.