This public affairs series provides a local viewpoint on global topics. Topics covered are both educational and entertaining, and are hosted by a Northeast Ohio community member who assists in determining the show’s content.

Monday, April 1, at 5 PM

“Dynasty of Ohio Presidents” Kevin Kern, University of Akron professor and co-author of “Ohio: A History of the Buckeye State,” explains the history and rich legacy of U.S. presidents from Ohio in an interview with host Bill Steven Saus. Sharing from a chapter of “Ohio,” Kern explores the life and work of former U.S. presidents Ulysses S. Grant, James A. Garfield, Rutherford B. Hayes and more. 

Monday, April 1, at 5:30 PM

“Open Your Eyes” Teenager Katherine Welfley shares her passion for poetry following the release of her first published collection, “Open Your Eyes.” Katherine and host Mark Welfley — who is also her father — discuss her origins as a poet, her creative process and her evolution as a writer. The young poet reads several of her poems and shares the challenges of editing and publishing a book.