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Podcast of The City Club of Cleveland's Friday Forum and other City Club events.

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October 30, 20261 hr 0 min

Tangle: One Solution for Bridging the Partisan Divide

No media entity has targeted the partisan divide quite as directly as Tangle. A daily newsletter taking on just one topic each day, Tangle offers analysis of what each side is saying and then transparently offers a thoughtful and considered take. If "hot take" has an opposite, it is Tangle.\r\n\r\nIsaac Saul founded Tangle in 2019. He was equally disenchanted with both the ineffectiveness of traditional media and the unvarnished bias of television and new media initiatives. He sought to provide a platform for unapologetically sharing diverse viewpoints, with neither fear nor favor. After being featured on public radio\'s \"This American Life,\" Tangle saw its subscription base spike and went from scrappy newsletter startup to a full-fledged media enterprise.\r\n\r\nToday, Tangle has 500,000 subscribers and continues to grow its subscriber base and its offerings. And each subscriber is one more neighbor committed to learning what the other side has to say and why.\r\n\r\nJoin us at our Annual Meeting for a special conversation led by NPR News\' David Folkenflik with Isaac Saul on politics, journalism, and why paying attention to those who disagree with you might just be the thing that saves democracy.

October 23, 20261 hr 0 min

The Future of Energy in Ohio

It\'s not your imagination, and it\'s not hype. Your energy bill is up. A lot. According to analysis by Signal Ohio, electric bills are up an average of 12% over last year and they\'ve risen 62% over the last decade. And with growth expected in data centers and manufacturing, supply pressure is expected to continue, increasing upward pressure on prices. Utility providers say there\'s just not enough energy being produced. At the same time, the composition of our state\'s energy production is changing. Reliance on coal is declining nationally, while natural gas, nuclear energy, and other more sustainable options such as solar and wind are taking hold.\r\n\r\nSo what is the future of energy in Ohio and the region?\r\n\r\nRyan Augsburger\r\nPresident, The Ohio Manufacturers\' Association\r\nAlexandra Denney\r\nSenior Vice President of External Relations, Ohio Business Roundtable\r\nAbigail Phillips\r\nVice President and Chief Risk Officer, FirstEnergy Corp

October 21, 20261 hr 0 min

Understanding Addiction from the Inside: Youth Mental Health, Stigma, and Support

This is a youth-led forum, powered by student voices.\r\n\r\nConversations about addiction often focus on what people see from the outside, while overlooking the mental health challenges, relationships, pressures, and stigma that can shape a young person\'s experience. For teens who are struggling themselves or concerned about someone they know, knowing when and how to ask for help can be difficult.\r\n\r\nAt this student-led forum, we will explore youth mental health and addiction from the inside out. Panelists will discuss how stigma affects help-seeking, the influence friends, family, and school can have, and how young people can identify trusted adults, healthier coping strategies, and resources for support and recovery.\r\n\r\nOfficer William DiGiovanni\r\nCertified DARE instructor and Juvenile Officer, City of Solon Police Department\r\n\r\nBrittney McClain MSW, LISW-S\r\nClinical Supervisor, School Based/REACH program, Beech Brook\r\n\r\nModerator\r\nRia Isayas\r\nSenior, Solon High School

October 16, 20261 hr 0 min

Preparing Talent in the Age of AI: The 2026 Deborah Vesy Systems Change Champion Award Forum

Everyone is thinking about the implications of AI on jobs and occupations - how occupations will change, what new skills will be required for each occupation, and how an occupation will be expected to use AI. Many organizations that teach people (such as universities, career tech schools, community colleges, and workforce development organizations) are eager to prepare people for these evolved occupations. But if these organizations wait until occupations are clearly evolved, they will be too late in preparing the talent businesses need. How can they start to prepare people now, while occupations are evolving, and to prepare people now as companies are also integrating AI?\r\n\r\nDr. Cameron Sublett has developed an approach and answer to this, which he wrote about in his seminal piece, "Applied Co-Intelligence: Preparing Career and Technical Education Learners for an AI-Driven Workforce", and he's eager to discuss how applied co-intelligence can allow all talent providers to start preparing talent today.\r\n\r\nCameron is the Senior Director of Innovation and Incubation at the Foundation for California Community Colleges, where he leads efforts to design, test, and scale initiatives that expand educational access, improve outcomes, and increase economic opportunity across California's community colleges. Dr. Sublett holds a Ph.D. in Education Policy, Leadership and Research Methods from University of California, Santa Barbara, where he also earned an M.A. in Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics.\r\n\r\nIn partnership with the Deaconess Foundation, Dr. Sublett will be joining for the annual Deborah Vesy Systems Change Champion Award forum--an award presented to a non-profit in greater Cleveland which has accomplished significant systems change or innovation outcomes in workforce development.

October 15, 20261 hr 0 min

2026 State of the Schools

Dr. Warren G. Morgan II will deliver his annual State of the Schools address during this transformative year for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, where the implementation of the Building Brighter Futures initiative has reshaped school buildings, programs, and opportunities for CMSD's 34,000 students.

October 9, 20261 hr 0 min

The Sioux Chef: Reclaiming Indigenous Food Systems and Promoting Food Sovereignty

\"Where are all the Native American restaurants?\" It\'s a question Sean Sherman addressed during a viral TEDx Talk. Despite a diverse national food scene, it is not common to see the cuisine of the people whose land we are currently on. Ultimately, however, the conversation on the prevalence of Native American restaurants becomes more profound-it\'s about reclaiming culture, connecting with land, promoting health equity, and supporting tribal sovereignty.\r\n\r\nA 2023 Time 100 Most Influential Person, 2023 Julia Child Award winner, and three-time James Beard Award-winning Oglala Lakota chef, Sean Sherman is internationally known for his cooking style based on pre-colonial Indigenous food systems, using only ingredients that are native to North America. His cookbooks Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America and The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen have been praised by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Jos? Andr?s, LeVar Burton, and Jacques P?pin, to name a few.\r\n\r\nAlong with co-founding a restaurant in Minneapolis, Owamni, that focuses on Indigenous foods, Chef Sherman responded to the need for infrastructure to support Indigenous foodways across the United States, North America, and the globe. His nonprofit, N?TIFS, and its Indigenous Food Lab, a professional Indigenous Kitchen and Training Center, are working to build and support an Indigenous infrastructure, create a center for Indigenous Education, and promote the creation and maintenance of healthy food access throughout Indigenous communities.\r\n\r\nModerating the conversation is Michael Shaikh, who has worked for nearly two decades as a human rights investigator, spending extensive time in conflict zones in Asia and the Middle East. He is the author of The Last Sweet Bite: Stories and Recipes of Culinary Heritage Lost and Found, where he explores how the loss of culinary traditions can lead to the erasure of culture and identity.

October 7, 20261 hr 0 min

Happy Dog Takes On The Affordability Crisis

According to a recent Harris Poll, 95% of Americans believe the U.S. is suffering an affordability crisis. The rising cost of groceries, gas, childcare, and housing means many families can no longer afford the essentials. The struggle crosses party lines, with about half of all Democrats, Republicans and Independents say they are having trouble affording everyday necessities.\r\n\r\nAdd to this an increasingly political tariff war, and rising inflation brought on by several factors, including the war in Iran, has effectively wiped out any wage gains for households in the past year.\r\n\r\nWhat impacts are we seeing unfold here in Northeast Ohio, and is there relief in sight to ease the pinch for so many local families?\r\n\r\nTo kick off our 14th season of \"Happy Dog Takes On Everything,\" join us as local leadership unpacks our nation\'s affordability crisis, with: Jennifer Kons, VP, Community Impact, United Way of Greater Cleveland; Tiffany Scruggs, Chief of Community Services, City of Cleveland; Jessica Semachko, Director of Government Relations, Greater Cleveland Food Bank; Moderator: Richard Cunningham, Producer, Engaged Journalism, Ideastream Public Media

October 6, 20261 hr 0 min

The AI Generation: Healthy Early Childhood Development in a Tech World

For many caregivers and early childhood educators, raising and teaching children in an increasingly tech-dependent world can be daunting. Now, the advent of Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has further complicated an already vulnerable and challenging time of life for both caregivers and children alike. Moving faster than experts can analyze and research, not much is certain about AI\'s influence on social, emotional, and childhood behavioral development. Still, despite growing concern about overreliance on AI, some bright spots and opportunities exist in its use and incorporation into early childhood development.\r\n\r\nIn partnership with our friends at PNC, this locally focused forum is a follow-up to our recent forum in July with Dr. Dana Suskind, author of Human Raised: Nurturing Connection, Curiosity & Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI. Dr. Suskind sat down in conversation with Dr. Lisa Damour about the possibilities and perils of using AI and related technologies for child-rearing and early childhood education.\r\n\r\nNow, we will hear from Marcia Egbert with the Gund Foundation, Nancy Mendez of Starting Point, and Shawna Rohrman with Invest in Children on the work being done right here in Northeast Ohio to ensure healthy early childhood development of our youngest neighbors.

October 2, 20261 hr 0 min

The Resurgence of Local Independent Bookstores

According to the American Booksellers Association, more than 600 independent bookstores opened in the U.S. last year, nearly double from the prior year. After years of the rise of big box bookstores and online retailers, our local bookshops offer what AI or Amazon cannot-spaces that connect people, that build community, and rekindle the joy of reading.\r\n\r\nWhile digital and audiobooks have grown in popularity over the past decade, more Americans still prefer print books. Many bookstores are also branching outside of simple retail and offering diverse experiences at their stores: Live entertainment, conversation, drinks, even role-playing games. Also rising in popularity are niche bookstores that cater to specific genres and fandoms, providing a space to gather around shared interests. And one cannot underestimate the influence of #BookTok, which has permeated book culture and become a best-seller machine.\r\n\r\nAll of this, however, is taking place during an era where rates of adult reading and literacy have continued to decline. While Americans are still reading, they\'re reading less literature. What is behind the resurgence of our local bookstores? And how has their special place in our communities helped encourage more adults to pick up a good book?\r\n\r\nJoin us at the City Club as Bill Kelly of Cuyahoga County Public Library leads a conversation with leadership of some of your favorite local bookstores-Loganberry Books, Visible Voice Books, ThirdSpace Reading Room, and Parallel Universe.

September 25, 20261 hr 0 min

From Empty Lots to Endless Possibilities: The Evolution of the Cuyahoga Land Bank

Created in 2009 as a response to the foreclosure crisis that struck Northeast Ohio, the Cuyahoga Land Bank transforms vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties into community assets that strengthen neighborhoods and expand economic opportunity. It has become a leading model for neighborhood revitalization, and since its founding, the Land Bank has demolished more than 10,000 abandoned and blighted properties. Beyond demolition, the Land Bank\'s strategic partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit organizations have helped usher in more than $3.6 billion in economic impact through neighborhood revitalization initiatives.\r\n\r\nRicardo Le?n was appointed President and CEO in 2024 after the unexpected passing of longtime CEO Gus Frangos. In this next era of the Land Bank, Le?n\'s deep experience as a steadfast champion in community and economic development brings a new opportunity to address challenges and opportunities in housing affordability, redevelopment, and more.\r\n\r\nJoin us at the City Club as Ricardo Le?n walks us through the Land Bank\'s past, present, and future, and sits down in conversation with Joyce Pan Huang, Chief Impact Officer of the Cleveland Foundation to discuss the challenges faced in housing, and the promise of neighborhood revitalization in Cuyahoga County.