Jasen Sokol Show: Recent Episodes
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Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 1.17.20.
Callers weighed in on Chapel Hill, impeachment, and how Trump could win re-election. We talked with Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Walters about the effect JC Penney's closure will have on the city.
Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 1.14.20.
The final Democratic Debate before the Iowa Caucus is this evening. Jasen talked with Dr. Tom Sutton of Baldwin Wallace about the points the candidates must make. Jeff Schudel of the Morning Journal and News Herald discussed the sign stealing scandal in the MLB.
Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 1.13.20.
Brad Russell joins Jasen to talk about the Browns hiring Kevin Stefanski (0:18). Jasen talks to Nick Shook about the Browns new HC, Kevin Stefanski (5:00). Courtney Gras, from Tech Stars, joins Jasen to talk about the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) (14:23).
Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 1.2 20
Drivers Ed is returning to Akron Public Schools. We talked with Rachel Tecca, Director of the College and Career Academies about how it will benefit students entering the workforce. Professor Emeritus Marge Koosed discussed the controversial bail reform changes in New York State, and we dug deep into the Browns explosive moves with the Plain Dealer's Terry Pluto and NFL.com's Nick Shook.
Jasen Sokol Show Podcast Thursday 12.19.19
We were able to hear two different views of yesterday's impeachment. Will Huhn Distinguished Professor of Law, Emeritus University of Akron, Professor at Duquesne University School of Law gave us his constitutional analysis. Former GOP Congressman Jim Renacci believes it's time for D.C. to get back to work. Dr. Toni Bisconti stopped by to talk about family stress at holiday get togethers.
Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 12.17.19.
Jasen's back from vacation and wondering why Akron has the highest eviction numbers in the state. We talked to the Cookie Queen of Northfield Ohio: Leslie Srodek-Johnson, who just brought home the win (and $10 grand) on Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge. Finally, this week's People of Akron featured Colin Baker, publisher of Akron Life Magazine and mountain climber.
Jeanne interviewed Legal Aid Executive Director, Steve McGarrity about evictions in Akron, and how they can help renters.
Dominion Energy is making big investments in green energy. Jeanne Destro interviewed two Dominion officials about it.
Raven Gayheart dropped by with an update from the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank. Ryan Lang just might be running this year's Selfless Elf 5K, if only to get the cool socks. We talked with Congressman Anthony Gonzalez about his efforts to crack down on child pronography. It's Banzai Friday and our callers covered a range of topics.
WAKR news anchor Ryan Lang filled in for Jasen Sokol today. We talked with APD Lt. Michael Miller about the recent spate of pizza driver robberies, and safety measures all delivery people can, and should take. Dr. Stacy Willett discussed the shootings at a New Jersey kosher deli and the rise in violence perpetrated by hate groups. Joel Testa's new restaurant Butcher and Sprout has an entirely new concept: awarding ownership equity to staff.
ACLU Attorney, Claire Chevrier, and Retired University of Akron Law Professor, Dean Carro, discuss a bail reform proposal under consideration by the Ohio Supreme Court.
A new University of Akron-sponsored fitness program underway now at AMHA Housing facilities throughout Akron, designed to foster both physical and mental health.
CBS News Military Consultant Jeff McCausland talked with Jeanne Destro about the grounding of Saudi Military Aviation students in the US, after the Pensacola shootings.
Jeanne Destro talks to Psychologist, Dr. Adam Borland, from the Cleveland Clinic, about the connection between loneliness and health.
Tom Fladung is Managing Partner at Hennes Communications, where they specialize in Crisis Communications, including online reputation management.
Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 10.22.19
Raynard Packard and Brenda Ryan discuss the best ways to use the money from the opioid settlement.
Jasen's take on the bad ideas in Washington.
Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 10.15.19
On the Tuesday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:
The 12 candidate Democratic Debate is tonight at Otterbein University. Dr. Tom Sutton of Baldwin Wallace University previewed the candidates and topics.
Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper weighed in the battle for top spot: Biden and Warren.
Our callers had plenty to say about LeBron James comments on China.
Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 10.14.19 CBS's Jeff McCausland joins Jasen to talk about the situation in Syria.
Jasen talks to Jonathan Wylly of IBH about their new building and what plans they have for it.
Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 8.12.19
On the Monday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:
Jeff Schudel joins Jasen to talk about the Indians & the Browns. (0:19)
Jasen Talks to CBS's Allison Keyes about Jeffrey Epstein's death. (8:32)
Nicole Mullet of Art Now talks to Jasen about Akron's Arts & Cultural Plan. (12:48)
Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 8.2.19.
On the Bonzai Friday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:
Dan Flowers spoke about Canton to get Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank facility.(20 seconds) Secretary of State Frank LaRose explains Ohio's election security (10:20)
Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 7.25.19
On the Thursday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:
Mayor Don Walters welcomes dogs, and their people, to downtown Cuyahoga Falls.(17.2 seconds)
Tom Sutton of Baldwin Wallace University breaks down Robert Mueller's Testimony (4:44)
Akron Symphony's Chris Wilkins and Tom Moore preview Sunday's free concert at Forest Lodge Park (14:00)
Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 7.23.19
On the Tuesday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:
Dr David Cohen previews Robert Mueller's testimony (19 seconds)
People of Akron this week; Bull Riding in Ohio with Eileen and Shawn Thorsell (9;05)
Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 7.22.19 . On the Monday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:
Mayor of Akron, Dan Horrigan, joins Jasen to talk about the announcement that Amazon is moving into Akron at the old Rolling Acres Mall. (0:19)
Jasen talks to Jeff Schudel for his weekly sports update. (7:12)
Bob Troyer joins Jasen to talk about the Soap Box Derby that took place over the weekend. (15:47)
Jasen talks to candidates Dave Joyce and Keith Faber about their campaigns, and with Bill Kraus about the UA Stark State partnership