Established in 1976, the Akron Roundtable is a community forum that inspires and promotes dialog by presenting speakers who inform and educate listeners on diverse topics of importance to the region, the nation and the world. To date, more than 400 major corporate executives, writers, government officials, artists and civic leaders from around the country have shared their ideas with the region.

Each Akron Roundtable event will be recorded by media studies students working for the Z-TV television station, with guidance from PBS Western Reserve and Ideastream producers, offering a valuable, hands-on learning experience for the students. 

All AKRON ROUNDTABLE episodes are available to stream on-demand at PBSWesternReserve.org or the PBS App following their broadcast premiere.

Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):

Thursday, July 2, at 6 PM

Vinnie Cimino, Chef and co-owner of Cordelia & Rosy

A three-time James Beard Award nominee (2024/2025/2026) and one of Food & Wine Magazine's 2025 Best New Chefs, Vinnie Cimino has built his reputation on Midwest values, exceptional ingredients, and genuine hospitality. At Cordelia and his newest restaurant ROSY, he embodies the warmth of "Midwest Nice"—a philosophy where team and guests come first, and every plate celebrates the bounty of farm-fresh, seasonal ingredients.