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, Sept. 1, at 5 PM

“Don Plusquellic – Former Mayor, Akron” Former Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic reflects on his decades of city leadership and the future of Akron. He discusses his greatest achievements and regrets, his toughest decisions, his hopes for the polymer industry and more.  

Monday, Sept. 1, at 5:30 PM

“From Swallowing Nickels to the US Supreme Court” In an interview with host Sally Henning, Akron attorney Edward L. Gilbert shares his life journey, from growing up in foster care to winning the recent 9-0 Supreme Court case, Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services. The case brought an end to background circumstance requirements that set a higher bar when members of a majority group sued for discrimination under federal law.