News & Public Affairs Specials
Enjoy regionally based news & public affairs content.
2022
Training for Freedom Panel Discussion
This panel discussion addresses race-related voter registration issues that persist to this day.
Around Akron with Blue Green
AROUND AKRON shines a spotlight on all of the good things that Akron has to offer. 2016-Current.
2020
Around Akron with Blue Green
AROUND AKRON shines a spotlight on all of the good things that Akron has to offer. 2016-Current.
East Liverpool, Ohio: My Town
Young people return to their hometown and join forces to help revitalize East Liverpool, Ohio. Premiered in 2020.
Veterans of America—Our Heroes in Uniform
In this series, the heroism of everyday veterans is evident as they share their own experiences. 2019-Current.
Local Focus
Enjoy an up-close look at the people, places and culture that make our communities unique. 2018-current
2018
A More Perfect Union
A MORE PERFECT UNION discusses bipartisanship using Ralph Regula’s career as an example. Premiered in 2018.
2017
Ralph Regula: The Gentleman from Ohio
Learn about former Congressman Ralph Regula, who served Ohio’s 16th district for 36 years. Premiered in 2017.
2015
90-Second Stories
In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, PBS Western Reserve presents 90-second Vietnam War stories. Premiered in 2015.
2014
A Closer Look: Mitochondrial Disease
Families and Akron Children's Hospital staff help to educate about mitochondrial disease. Premiered in 2014.
2013
A Closer Look: Palliative Care
A CLOSER LOOK: PALLIATIVE CARE presents information about specialized care for those who have serious illnesses. Premiered in 2013.
Portraits of Life, Love & Legacy
Families of severely ill children share their experiences with palliative care services. Premiered in 2013.
NewsNite
PBS Western Reserve’s half-hour news program offers interesting stories about the greater Akron area and the entire Northeast Ohio region. Aired 1998-2013.
2012
Micro Business for Teens: Starting a Micro Business
Teens learn how to launch a successful micro business. Premiered in 2012.
NEOtropolis
NEOTROPOLIS explores the business and economy of northeast Ohio and the challenges and opportunities unfolding in our region. It’s not “business as usual.” Aired 2009-2012.
2011
Guns N’ Pubs: CCW and Ohio SB 17
PBS Western Reserve explores what the new changes to Ohio Senate Bill 17 means. Premiered in 2011.
2010
Urban Innovators Speaker Series: University Park Alliance
Presentations of three urban development specialists who look at interesting ways to invigorate the urban environment in the interest of economic development. Premiered in 2010.
2009
Who’s Your Boss?
WHO’S YOUR BOSS? profiles the achievements of six northeast Ohio youths and the organizations that support them. Premiered in 2009.
2008
Youngstown 2010 Moving Ahead: A Forum for Reporting Progress
This series of quarterly broadcasts updates viewers on the most recent developments in the Youngstown 2010 revitalization process. Aired 2003-2008.
The Living Cities
THE LIVING CITIES responds to communities’ inclusion in Forbes.com article, “America’s Fastest-Dying Cities.” Premiered in 2008.
Caring for Your Parents: A Local Follow-Up
This local follow-up to the national PBS program CARING FOR YOUR PARENTS covers topics such as signs of decline in the elderly and options for caregiving. Premiered in 2008.
God as We Understand Him: Faith and the 12 Step Movement
This documentary explores how recovering alcoholics work the 12 Steps program of Alcoholics Anonymous, regardless of their particular faith and creed. Premiered in 2008.
Reclaim the Dream
A public forum on the subject of saving money and reducing. Premiered in 2008.
2007
Reporting the War: The Journalists’ Perspective
Host Eric Mansfield talks to area journalists about their experiences as reporters, soldiers or both. Premiered in 2007.
2006
Beyond the Limits: The Regional View
PBS Western Reserve, in cooperation with National Public Radio affiliate WKSU 89.7, presents a special look at how regionalism can build stronger communities. Premiered in 2006.
Northeast Ohio Times
NORTHEAST OHIO TIMES features interesting people, places and events in northeast Ohio. Aired 2005-2006.
Q&A: Medicare Part D
Live broadcast strives to help viewers understand new Medicare Part D drug plan. Premiered in 2006.
2002
Main Street America
MAIN STREET AMERICA looks at revitalization projects in four cities, including Akron. Premiered in 2002.
2001
Twenty-Four Hours
Find out how local news works. Premiered in 2001.