Community Focus with Jaden Jefferson: Recent Episodes
Jaden Jefferson
Toledo news, interviews and features with Jaden Jefferson, on-the-go: At a time when our community needs to hear directly from its leaders, there’s 1 more place to go! Join me for "Community Focus", Sundays at 11 a.m.
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 🏛 to Biden's Ohio ballot battle 🗳️ to a new poll on Americans' assessment of the economy 💴 to a group of Senators' letter to Canada 🇨🇦
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.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm taking a look at three big races from Tuesday that I'll be following into November!
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Women of Toledo Board President Kathryn Tucker to talk Women's History Month, including the ways men can engage, benefits of hearing a woman's perspective, and power of showing gratitude.
There are now nine days remaining until Election Day in Ohio for the state's primary — and the man overseeing the whole operation joins me on this week's Community Focus: Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who says it's a team effort.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by another candidate for a seat on the Lucas County Board of Commissioners: State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson (D) OH-11, the former mayor of Toledo who's looking to come "home."
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by former White House official turned media company founding partner, Carri Twigg, to talk her documentary 'The Hair Tales' and the roots of hair discrimination in American culture.
It's been a fun week working with the Toledo Opera — and to put a bow on things — I'm joined on this week's Community Focus by Director of Marketing & Communication Rachael Cammarn, to discuss the opera's efforts to reach more people.
On this week's Community Focus, former Lucas County auditor — now Lucas County commissioner — Anita Lopez discusses her countywide listening tour, recent areas of interest, and pitch for voters to elect her to a full term in March.
On this week's Community Focus, following Thursday's special report on the issue of youth homelessness, I'm joined by Amanda Wilson, youth housing initiative director for the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio, to discuss the issue further and our role in it.
On this week's Community Focus, following last week's with the executive director of Equality Toledo, I'm joined by State Rep. Joshua Williams (R) OH-41, a co-sponsor of Ohio House Bill 68. Thursday, the bill had Governor DeWine's veto overrode, making it law in less than 90 days.
Jourdyn McQueary is the executive director of Equality Toledo and joins Community Focus to offer the organization's perspective on House Bill 68 and the governor's veto potentially being overrode in both chambers.
He returns to Toledo City Council to represent District 2 after winning an at-large seat back in 2009. Adam Martinez joins me on Community Focus to discuss his return to city government, thoughts about representation on council, and economic vision for the city.
On this first Community Focus of 2024, I'm sitting down with Toledo Police Chief Michael Troendle to discuss the department's focus on reducing non-fatal shootings, as well as the trend of homicides decreasing overall — but increasing among youth.
On this final Community Focus of 2023, I'm joined by Rachel Hepner-Zawodny, executive director for the American Red Cross of Western Lake Erie, to discuss one more gift you can give to close out the holiday season!
Ayesha Rascoe is the host of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday, as well as Up First on Saturday, and she joins me on this week's Community Focus to discuss the importance of NPR's work, the wars overseas and domestic newsmakers, as well as digital misinformation.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Lucas County Commissioners Pete Gerken and Lisa Sobecki to discuss their colleague, Tina Skeldon-Wozniak, deciding to retire, and to also look back on this year's big projects and ahead to 2024.
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Ahead of Monday's report on options to deal with rising rent, I'm joined this Sunday on Community Focus by Rashad Daoudi, a law student and paralegal who has some tips when it comes to the legal side of things.
From downtown Toledo's perceived need for a grocery store, to the $50 million investment coming to a crucial part of the city, to the need to better utilize space along water, ConnecToledo President Paul Toth and I are covering it all on this week's Community Focus.
Billy Little Jr. is a private investigator and attorney working alongside the family of Dee Warner to help shed light on her case by putting his expertise to use — and he joins me on this week's Community Focus with reaction and insight into her husband's arrest on murder.
Who won, who lost. What passed, what didn't. 'Community Focus: Election Recap Edition' has that and the Ohio Senate president's plan to challenge the will of the voters.
Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 9, Issue 24, and Issue 25. You'll know what each one is by the end of this week's Community Focus: Election Rundown.
Originally Aired: November 5, 2023
Appointed to an at-large seat on Toledo City Council earlier this year, Carrie Hartman is now running for a full term. She joins me on Community Focus to discuss decreasing crime, economic development, the city's climate plan, and what she hopes to bring to the table.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Joel Voss, associate professor of political science at The University of Toledo, to discuss the Israel-Hamas war — and the decades of conflict that proceeded it.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm spacing out with Imagination Station Chief Scientist Carl Nelson, to talk the upcoming April 2024 solar eclipse 🌕 ☀️, and everything there is to know for prime viewing! 🕶️
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by friend/host and executive producer of "Finding Festivals", Haylie Robinson, a former festival queen who's now exploring the people and places of northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan!
You've likely seen him on a show or a few shows discussing trends in gas prices. Well, now, he's on my show! Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, joins me on this week's Community Focus… with a bit of good news!
A University of Toledo study has found that insurance may not be helping us save as much on prescriptions as we tend to think. Dr. Varun Vaidya, professor of pharmacy practice at UToledo, joins me on Community Focus.
Hala Jabri is a student at Maumee High School, who after going through some tough times mentally herself, is dedicating her time to helping others. She joins me on Community Focus, following an event she held this week to remove stigma and educate about mental health.
On this week's Community Focus, my extended interview with UAW Local 14 President Tony Totty on what goes into contract negotiations with the 'big three' automakers — and how the industry and leadership in the union has changed.
It began with a legal document in the 1920s, which meant nothing until the 1970s, when that document led to the Greater Toledo Community Foundation. I speak with their president, Keith Burwell, on the foundation's 50th year providing grants to causes in the region.
Writers and actors simultaneously remain on strike, as some heads of major studios walk back controversial comments, and the streaming world starts to feel a lot like cable — just without the whole storytelling thing. Matt Foss, associate professor of theatre for The University of Toledo, joins me on Community Focus.
From recreational marijuana on the ballot in November, to an ousted press secretary, to Toledo being ranked number one on a list of "under-the-radar cities to retire" — it's the Community Focus Rundown Edition!
On this week's Community Focus, I'm catching up with Dr. Melissa Miller, professor of political science at Bowling Green State University, to discuss Ohioans' shut down of Issue 1, some Republicans' hesitancy to distance from Trump, and much more.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Ohio Secretary of State and U.S. Senate candidate Frank LaRose to discuss his policies for if he's elected, and the confusion surrounding the August special election he's tasked with overseeing.
On this week's edition of Community Focus, I'm joined by LaVera Scott, director of the Lucas County Board of Elections, to discuss early voting for the August 8th special election, reproductive rights on the ballot in November, and what you need to know.
Originally Aired: July 30, 2023
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Ohio Democratic Party Chair Liz Walters to discuss Issue One, abortion, and a new contender taking on Senator Sherrod Brown in 2024.
Andre McCallum is the founder of the Toledo Ark program, which teaches life lessons to youth in the community through boxing, while also providing a safe space. McCallum joins me on Community Focus to share his story.
*Note: I reached out to Ohio Right to Life to provide them with the opportunity to appear on the show, as well, but they did not respond to my request.
Petitions to add abortion to the November ballot in Ohio were recently submitted, and on this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by one of the many who worked to collect signatures: Megan Schmidt, a pro-abortion rights activist.
Emergencies can happen at any time, cause damage, and even cost lives. On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Abby Buchhop, director of the Lucas County Emergency Management Agency, to discuss her team's response to the recent Point Place disaster.
Senior citizens are a growing population in our community — and one woman who's witnessed that growth firsthand for 49 years — is outgoing Area Office on Aging President & CEO Billie Johnson, who joins me on this week's Community Focus.
Phase two of Glass City Metropark has opened to the public, Toledo is preparing for the Italian Bowl's arrival in July, and on this week's edition of Community Focus, I'm joined by Destination Toledo President & CEO Lance Woodworth.
Steve Reamey is one of the voices you hear on your morning drive during the week on Party 103.3. He's also on the board of Equality Toledo, and joins me on Community Focus, to discuss Pride Month and the challenges currently facing the LGBTQIA+ community.
Last week, Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz launched the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. And this week, on Community Focus, I'm joined by the director of that new office: Malcom Cunningham.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Secretary of State Frank LaRose — who despite expressing disapproval about August special elections back in 2021 — is supporting this year's. I asked him why, and about the many questions surrounding the election.
My coverage of Ohio's upcoming, controversial special election continues on Community Focus, as this week, I'm joined by State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson (D) OH-11. Hear about her efforts to ensure every voice, regardless of political affiliation, is heard.
The Ohio House has voted to send a proposal to require a 60% threshold for voters to pass amendments to the state constitution. Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) joins me on Community Focus to discuss the many concerns about this.
On this week's Community Focus, University of Toledo Head Women's Basketball Coach Tricia Cullop, who recently signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season. Hear her take on NIL deals and the active transfer portal.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Nick Komives, an at-large member of Toledo City Council, to discuss the city's efforts to slow climate change, while also providing incentives for residents to do their part.
Public transportation is an essential part of everyday life for many — and that's especially true locally, driving the need for innovation. On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Andy Cole of the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority.
On this week's Community Focus, we're talking housing. I'm joined by City of Toledo Housing Commissioner Tiffanie McNair to discuss how the city is using federal dollars to bring rejuvenation to homes and neighborhoods in need of some TLC.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Lucas County Prosecutor Julia Bates to discuss Shaken Baby Syndrome, which according to her office, resulted in two deaths in October of last year. Hear what she and others are doing to reduce the number of these cases.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Nina Greenberg of the group Students Demand Action, which is living up to its name, by demanding lawmakers to take action to address a spike in mass shootings, which includes this week's in Nashville.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Alan B. Lancz, a nationally recognized investment advisor, to discuss the recent bank collapses and what advice he has for those new to investing, as well as those who've been in the game a while.
It's the Fresno, California-based tech company that has selected and is currently remodeling Toledo's historic Jefferson Center to become its first hub outside of the Golden State. On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Bitwise Industries VP LeSean Shaw.
Originally Aired:March 19, 2023
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Sierra Webb of Urban Wholistics Farms to discuss their mission, continued growth, and preparations for spring and summer youth programming.
Originally Aired: March 12, 2023
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by members of the Toledo Police Department recruitment team, as they have began accepting applications for the March 2024 academy class. Find out if you may be who they're looking for!
Originally Aired: March 5, 2023
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Tramain Rayford, founder & CEO of The Program Inc., which aims to provide fatherless boys with life skills and connect them to mentors in the community. Hear about the many ways the organization's doing that.
Originally Aired: February 26, 2023
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Julia Simon, the pathway event coordinator for Junior Achievement of Northwest Ohio, to discuss their upcoming event — and role in ensuring the success of students across the area.
Originally Aired: February 12, 2023
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Alona Matchenko, a Ukrainian-born law student at the University of Toledo — and founder of Toledo Helps Ukraine. Hear her thoughts as we approach one year since the start of the war — and hopes for 2023.
Originally Aired: February 5, 2023
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by one of Toledo's two deputy mayors, Abby Arnold, to respond to one city council member's concern with Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz's proposed 2023-2024 budget, and discuss Toledo's diversifying economy.
Originally Aired: January 29, 2023
On this week's Community Focus, I'm sitting down with Toledo City Councilwoman At-Large Katie Moline, a certified public accountant, who recently expressed concern with Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz's proposed 2023 budget. Hear what she has to say.
Originally Aired: January 22, 2023
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Toledo City Councilwoman Vanice Williams of District 4, who this week, was reappointed by her colleagues. Williams was initially appointed to finish out the term of Yvonne Harper. Find out Williams' goals for 2023.
Originally Aired: January 15, 2023
It was announced this week that the city of Toledo would be getting a new chief prosecutor — and her name is Rebecca Facey. She previously worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Lucas County, and joins me on this week's Community Focus.
Originally Aired: January 8, 2023
On this week's Community Focus, as I continue coverage of a Toledo murder and kidnapping case of two teens, I speak with a mother, Yvonne Glover, who's concerned for Toledo's youth.
Originally Aired: December 18, 2022
If you're active in Toledo's art scene, the work of The Arts Commission likely hasn't gone unnoticed by you. This morning on Community Focus, I'm joined by Hope Hooper of the commission to discuss what their work entails and how you can get involved!
Originally Aired: December 11, 2022
It's a newly-created role, as the city of Toledo aims to improve landlord-tenant relationships amid a national housing shortage. Coleena Ali, manager of tenant and landlord services for the city of Toledo, joins me on Community Focus.
Originally Aired: December 4, 2022
Construction is everywhere in Northwest Ohio, and joining me on this week's Community Focus to discuss one of the largest projects underway, is ODOT District 2 Public Information Officer Kelsie Hoagland. Hear the latest in the widening of I-475.
Originally Aired: November 27, 2022
From teacher to state senator to now continuing to represent Northwest Ohio on the Ohio State Board of Education, Teresa Fedor (D) has had quite the career. And after her latest election victory, she's joining me to talk improving our local school districts.
Originally Aired: November 20, 2022
This week was, in a word, chaotic. And what do you do after a week of chaos? Decompress, of course! So this morning on Community Focus, I'm joined by Erin Wiley, MA, LPCC of The Willow Center to discuss safeguarding our mental health through this season and every season.
Originally Aired: November 13, 2022
As the countdown to Election Day 2022 continues, I'm joined on Community Focus by Dr. Melissa Miller, professor of political science at Bowling Green State University. Hear her thoughts on the record turnout, and what it could mean for election results.
Originally Aired: November 6, 2022
As we get closer to Election Day, I'm joined on this week's Community Focus by Elgin Rogers, the Democratic candidate in the Ohio 44th House District race. We discuss how he intends to address water quality and gun violence concerns in his district.
Originally Aired: October 30, 2022
Homelessness and hopelessness are two things that impact any community, but more so during the winter season, which is why on this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Savannah Rayford of the Cherry Street Mission for an update on their efforts.
Originally Aired: October 23, 2022
On This Week's Community Focus | It's a controversial proposal by Brendan Shea of the Ohio Board of Education: forcing educators to report changes in a child's name or pronouns. I sit down with Sheena Barnes of the TPS School Board, which voted to oppose Shea's resolution this week.
Originally Aired: October 16, 2022
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Megan Vahey Casiere, who announced her resignation from the position of administrator with Lucas County. Casiere reflects on her last 10 years with the county, and talks about what's next.
Originally Aired: October 9, 2022
Originally Aired: October 2, 2022
On this week's edition of Community Focus, I'm chatting with State Representative Lisa Sobecki of Ohio's 45th House District, to discuss electric vehicles and their role in combatting climate change, as well as what other action on climate we could expect from the state legislature.
Originally Aired: September 25, 2022
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Dr. Brian Kaminski, VP of quality and patient safety at ProMedica, to discuss the pandemic three years later, as well as his reaction to President Biden's proclamation of the pandemic being over.
Originally Aired: September 18, 2022
It has been a little over seven months since Allison Armstrong was appointed as Toledo's first female fire chief. Since then, she has gotten to work on the many challenges facing the department. And in this one-on-one interview, nothing's off limits.
Originally Aired: September 11, 2022
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Jan Materni, the Democratic candidate running to represent Ohio's 75th House District, which encompasses all of Wood County, from Perrysburg & Bowling Green to the small, rural communities.
Originally Aired: September 4, 2022
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Lucas Camuso-Stall, director of government relations & advocacy for the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, to discuss the system's 3.7 mill levy, which they're hoping you'll renew this fall.
Originally Aired: August 28, 2022
On this week's Community Focus, I'm discussing the closely-watched 43rd House District race with another one of the two candidates: Republican business owner Wendi Hendricks. Hendricks addresses her stance on abortion rights, as well as crime here in Northwest Ohio.
Originally Aired: August 21, 2022
On this week's Community Focus, I'm sitting down with Joshua Williams, the Republican candidate running for state representative in Ohio's 41st House District. Hear Williams' thoughts on abortion rights, gun laws in Ohio, and inflation, during this one-on-one interview.
Originally Aired: August 14, 2022
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Councilwoman Michele Grim (D) to discuss her candidacy in Ohio's 43rd House District. From the issues facing voters to the challenges of running in such a diversely-drawn district. We cover it all.
Originally Aired: August 7, 2022
Following Tuesday's primary defeat, Colin Flanagan (D) joins me on Community Focus to look back on the campaign he ran, and future of the Democratic Party — heading into November.
Originally Aired: July 31, 2022
Councilwoman Michele Grim was initially scheduled to appear on this week's Community Focus, but had to reschedule. To accommodate, here's my extended conversation with Daniel Ortiz, the other Democratic candidate running to represent OH-43.
Originally Aired: July 24, 2022
On this week's Community Focus, I'm discussing a special redevelopment project in downtown Toledo, which entered an important stage this week, with Brandon Sehlhorst, director of economic development for the City of Toledo.
Originally Aired: July 17, 2022
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Nancy Larson (D), a candidate running to represent OH-41. Hear her plan for abortion rights, gun violence, as well as police reform, in the wake of Jayland Walker's death in nearby Akron.
Originally Aired: July 10, 2022
On this week's Community Focus, I'm giving you local perspective on nationwide issues, from gun violence to women's rights, with Toledo City Councilwoman At-Large Cerssandra McPherson (D). You'll also hear her outlook on the August primary election.
Originally Aired: July 3, 2022
On this week's Community Focus, I sit down with the Ability Center of Greater Toledo's new executive director — Stuart James! We discuss the organization's wide range of programming and how you can get involved.
Originally Aired: June 26, 2022
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by AAA's Kara Hitchens, to discuss President Biden's plea to states for them to drop their gas tax, as well as the possibility of that happening here in Ohio and how it could impact you in more ways than one.
Originally Aired: June 12, 2022
This week's Community Focus continues the conversation regarding gun violence, our youth, and our future — with community activist and leader Montrice Terry. We discuss the youth programs being offered this summer, and how our city can get the most out of them.
Originally Aired: June 5, 2022
Inflation has caused the price per gallon of gas, food at the grocery store, and everything in between to skyrocket. So what’s really behind it? I’m getting answers, not from Facebook memes, rather an expert: Dr. Kevin Egan, the University of Toledo's professor of economics.
Originally Aired: May 29, 2022
Next week, we'll mark two years since a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Toledo turned violent, the direct result of swift, aggressive action from the Toledo Police Department. One of the protestors who were there, Ny'Asia Mathis, joins me on Community Focus to take a look back.
It's been a week since his trip to Washington D.C. to participate in a roundtable discussion, hosted by the White House and attended by mayors from across the country, and now Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz (D) has sat down for a one-on-one interview with me. Find out what was discussed, how it impacts you, and what lies in the Glass City's future.
Original Air Date: May 22, 2022
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) to talk last week's primary election challenges, as well as his outlook on the potential August primary, where state house and senate representatives will be decided.
Original Air Date: May 15, 2022
On this Mother's Day edition of Community Focus, I'm sitting down with Alfonso Narvaez, a local activist and the president of ONE Village Council, to discuss gun violence, which has taken away the pride and joys of many mothers here in the Glass City.
Original Air Date: May 8, 2022
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Toledo NAACP President Willie Perryman Jr. to discuss the recent rise in gun violence, as well as his thoughts on the resignation of JoJuan Armour, and who believes should fill Armour's shoes in the city of Toledo's ongoing efforts to reduce violence.
Original Air Date: May 1, 2022
On this week's Community Focus, I'm sitting down with local LGBTQ+ advocate Sheena Barnes, to discuss the recent introduction of some bills that would ban teachings of gender/sexuality to K-12 students in Florida, and most recently, Ohio. While Florida's bill passed, Ohio's hangs in the balance, which is why Barnes has a message to those who support it.
Original Air Date: April 24, 2022
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Gary Byers, president of the Lucas County Board of Commissioners, to discuss his campaign for reelection, as well as the potential for a new county jail and the importance of a productive city-county relationship.
Original Air Date: April 17, 2022
Happy Sunday! ☀️ On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by State Representative Lisa Sobecki (D), a candidate for the Lucas County Board of Commissioners. Sobecki discusses her reasons for running, and thoughts on the ongoing redistricting process.
Original Air Date: April 10, 2022
Happy Sunday! ☀️ Last week, a major part of the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority, or TARTA, returned: Sunday service. This week, I'm chatting with the transit service's head of transit development, Neil Greenberg, to discuss that and the organization's future.
Original Air Date: April 3, 2022
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Rebecca Zietlow, associate dean for academic affairs at the University of Toledo, to recap this week's Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Daniel Ortiz (D), a local healthcare worker, who in 2021, ran for a seat on Toledo City Council. Now, he's setting his sights on an even more influential position: state representative. Hear why he wants you to send him to Columbus, during our extended conversation.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by ProMedica President & CEO Randy Oostra, to discuss the healthcare system's presenting sponsor title with the 2027 U.S. Women's Open, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by University of Toledo Assistant Professor of Political Science, Dr. Joel Voss. Hear Voss' thoughts on why Russia's war on Ukraine started in the first place, as wells as his expectations on how it could end.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Erika White, a Democratic candidate for state representative, to discuss her priorities if elected, as well as past experiences that have shaped the woman she is today.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Joshua Williams, the Republican candidate for Ohio's 40th House District. We discuss the lack of Black representation in the Republican party, as well as the things he hopes to accomplish, if elected.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Wade Gottschalk, executive director of the Wood County Economic Development Commission, to discuss Peloton's news that it has ditched its plan to own and operate a manufacturing plant in the county.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by new Toledo Fire and Rescue Department Chief Allison Armstrong, the first female fire chief in the history of the city of Toledo. Hear about the journey that has lead her to this position, and her plans for the department.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by former Cincinnati mayor and current gubernatorial candidate John Cranley (D), as well as his running mate, Toledo's own State Senator Teresa Fedor (D), to discuss the launch of their campaign and plans for the state.
This morning on Community Focus, I am joined by Colin Flanagan, a Democrat running to represent Ohio's 40th House District. Flanagan is currently a law student at the University of Toledo and says, if elected, his office will be your office.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wozniak (D) to discuss her outlook on 2022, as well as her thoughts on Representative Lisa Sobecki's run for a seat on the board of county commissioners.
On this week's Community Focus, I sit down with Councilwoman Vanice Williams (D-4) regarding gun violence, as well as her expectations for the city of Toledo in the new year.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Tina Butts of The Movement, a local organization that has been serving the community throughout the pandemic, but is now on a mission to ensure everyone gets vaccinated against COVID-19.
On this week's Community Focus, I go one-one-one with gubernatorial candidate and current Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley to discuss her run for governor. I also get her reaction to the state's redrawn congressional district maps.
This week, State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R), of District 2, announced her run to represent Ohio’s 9th congressional district — but some have questions. On this week's Community Focus, I’m joined by David Pepper, former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party.
| Note: I did reach out to Gavarone's campaign for an interview this week, but was told she wasn't available.
On last week's Community Focus, I was joined by JoJuan Armour, commissioner of the Mayor's Initiative to Reduce Gun Violence, to discuss the city's record number of homicides and what he's doing to combat the issue.
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Jason Kucsma, director of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, to discuss library's recent cyberattack, his plan for increased community involvement, and resources for local students and educators.
Washington Local Schools, on Friday, announced it would be reinstating its mask mandate, due to rising COVID-19 cases. On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by WLS Superintendent Kadee Anstadt to discuss this recent announcement, and more.
Originally Aired: November 13, 2021
We are less than a week away from the November general election and now on Community Focus, I'm joined by At-Large Councilmember Tiffany Preston-Whitman (D), who's running to retain her seat, and newcomer Dr. Michele Grim (D), who's running for an at-large seat on city council.
Originally Aired: October 31, 2021
On this week's Community Focus, more of my one-on-one with Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz regarding his election victory, as well as a look at Toledo Police Schools' partnership with ProMedica to prepare the next generation of medical professionals!
Originally Aired: November 7, 2021
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Rev. John C. Jones, President of HOPE Toledo, a local organization that aims to provide every child in Lucas County with an early childhood education. Recently, the organization pledged $20 million toward that cause.
Originally Aired: October 24, 2021
On this week’s edition of Community Focus, I’m joined by mayoral candidates Carty Finkbeiner (I) and incumbent Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz (D) to discuss gun violence in our community, ahead of the November 2nd election. Both candidates say they have a plan to address the issue.
Originally Aired: October 17, 2021
On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Brenna Reynolds, a Democratic candidate for Rossford City Council. Reynolds says since moving to Rossford 5 years ago, she has always wanted to make meaningful change in the community, and that this is the way to go about doing it.
Originally Aired: October 10, 2021
On this week’s Community Focus, I wanted to focus on local elections.
They may not seem like a big deal, but they have a significantly larger impact than what you might think.
Originally Aired: October 3, 2021
On this week's edition of Community Focus, I'm joined by Council Member Theresa Morris (D of District 6 to discuss her reaction to the results of last week's primary election, as well as plans she has for her first full term representing the 6th district.
Originally Aired: September 26, 2021
Now on Community Focus, Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz joins me to discuss his primary election victory and expectations for the November general election. Also hear more about what it's like to face an opponent like former mayor Carty Finkbeiner.
Originally Aired: September 19, 2021
Mac Driscoll is running as a Democrat for an at-large seat on Toledo City Council and he wants your vote this September. I spoke to Driscoll to discuss his plans for the city of Toledo, if elected, as well as his endorsement for mayor.
Originally Aired: September 12, 2021
Blade employees are fighting back against what they say are unethical, union busting practices by their parent company, Block communications, and the local family that runs it, the Blocks. During a Blade Guild union meeting held earlier this week, employees met with fellow journalists and members of the community to discuss ways they could potentially put an end to years of divestment and unethical practices.
Sarah Elms, a political reporter with The Blade, says that the Blocks have spent a significant amount of money to pay Tennessee-based lawyer Richard Lowe to negotiate on their behalf, rather than investing those funds into the significantly short-staffed paper.
Employees say their focus is local, and mission, remains the same: to provide ethical, in-depth coverage to Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, but they say it’s crucial to shine a light on the lack of support from Block Communications and the Block family.
Senator Sherrod Brown talks Ohio's first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, plus the upswing in hospitalizations, some Statehouse Republicans' plan to impeach Governor Mike DeWine, a shakeup in the Ohio Democratic Party and his message to his Republican colleagues.
A winter weather advisory is now in effect for all of Northwest Ohio as well as other parts of the state, due to a winter storm that will last through Tuesday. Hear from Ohio Department of Transportation Press Secretary Matt Bruning, on how plow drivers/crews are preparing to keep the roads clear, and you safe.
In this one-on-one interview, Toledo City Council Member At-Large Tiffany Preston Whitman (D) discusses her new role as a council member at-large, police reform, gun violence, COVID-19 and the economy, and of course — the election.