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Podcast originating from 21 News in Youngstown, OH.
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21 News managing editor Justin Mitchell speaks with Dr. David Niven of the University of Cincinnati's political science department about Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s announcement that he'll run for President as an Independent. Niven weighs in on whether the Kennedy name could spell trouble for President Joe Biden, or if RFK, Jr.'s policy positions endear him more to Republicans looking to move on from Donald Trump.
In this episode of the 21 News Podcast, Madison Tromler speaks with former Republican Ohio Governor Bob Taft on why he's joined a chorus of voices, including several other prominent Republicans, who want to stop Ohio lawmakers from making it harder for voters to pass ballot measures. Taft says changing the rule, which has been in place for more than a century, would be expensive and unnecessary and would water down Ohioans right to vote on matters that impact their lives.
Corey McCrae speaks to Mitch Landrieu, former Mayor of New Orleans and senior advisor to President Joe Biden, about federal efforts to rebuild the nation's electricity grid. Ohio is set to receive over $14 million, nearly half of the total amount set aside for such improvements, to shore up the grid. Once in place, power outages should be fewer and shorter and the capacity will be much more equipped for emerging industries like electric vehicles.
Chris Cerenelli talks with Danielle Frizzi Babb of the Ohio Lottery about what happens in the moments and days right after someone wins the lottery. What do you do? What do you have to sign? What should you do with the ticket ? Do you have to take a check or is it direct deposit? Everything you'll need to know if you happen to be that one in (several hundred) million to strike it rich.
Bharat Ramamurti talks about the latest economic data and what it means for the overall state of the economy. Is it possible to bring down inflation without leading into a recession? Ramamurti believes the answer is yes, but that it won't be an overnight solution. Also, could ongoing tensions over paying the nation's bills threaten any potential for progress?
Derek Steyer speaks with Kent State economist Dr. Omid Bagheri about the state of the economy. Inflation is improving, the federal government is moving to protect some banks and the market is a rollercoaster ride. So what does all of this mean for you and your money?
"Erin's Law" is a law in several states around the country that requires age-appropriate abuse education aimed at helping kids know the red flags of potential predators. It's named after Erin Merryn, an abuse survivor from Chicago. In this edition of the 21 News Podcast, Madison Tromler speaks to Merryn about what it took to get the bill passed in Ohio and why she says this was the hardest state to get it done.
New jobs numbers show nearly 50-year lows in unemployment and wages headed upward. Managing editor Justin Mitchell speaks to Jared Bernstein of the White House Council of Economic Advisors about whether there's any way to fight inflation without hurting workers. How can the federal government cool down the economy to bring down prices without hurting workers in the process?
Two new polls show Tim Ryan and JD Vance locked in an absolute dead heat heading down the stretch to Election Day. In this edition of the 21 News Podcast, managing editor Justin Mitchell talks to Dr. Don Levy of Siena College Research Institute about the trends in this race. Levy talks about the unusual Ohio phenomenon where double-digit percentages of voters say they'll vote for DeWine for Governor and Tim Ryan for Senate, as well as some key shifts in Vance's favor. Bottom line: The race is coming down to whoever can turn out a sliver of the nine percent who still say they're undecided: Will they vote for one of the candidates or will they skip the race entirely?
It’s National Recovery Month in the United States and it comes at a time when we’re seeing discouraging trends in overdose numbers all over our viewing area. In some cases, this year appears poised to surpass 2017 for the worst year ever for fatal overdoses in Mahoning and Trumbull counties and the backdrop for addiction continues to change. Managing Editor Justin Mitchell talks with Dr. John Sabaro, head of addiction services for Mercy Health and Suzette Miller, nursing supervisor for behavioral health, about an effort to help some of the most vulnerable.
In this edition of the 21 News Podcast, Erin Simonek speaks with Betsy Mayotte of the Institute of Student Loan Advisers about who will likely be most impacted by the President's plan to forgive $10,000 in student loan debt. Is there any downside? Is the plan likely to affect inflation? Does it go far enough? Mayotte takes us through the likely effects of the plan for most borrowers.
Trumbull County was awarded $344 million in an unprecedented opioid lawsuit settlement. 21 News anchor Madison Tromler spoke with Trumbull County's Mental Health and Recovery Board Executive Director April Caraway about how the money will be used to help battle drug addiction in the county.
"It's important that we embrace our history. So we can understand it...and leave it behind." That's how Marc Smerling, the Oscar-nominated producer behind "The Jinx," "Catfish," and "Crimetown" describes why he's taken on his latest project. "Crooked City: Youngstown, Ohio" delves deep into the city's sometimes sordid past, from Mafia carbombings to Jim Traficant to Amil Dinsio's massive bank heist where he made off with $30 million of Richard Nixon's cash. Corey McCrae discusses what fascinated Smerling about the city, what the impact has been on national politics and why there's hope for a bright future.
Facing scrutiny from the Ohio Learning Commission and the U.S. Department of Education over issues including adequate staff levels, online enrollment and the implementation of a free tuition program that has been suspended, reinstated and then suspended again, Corey McCrae has a candid conversation with the president of Eastern Gateway Community College about whether there are any concerns for the school's longterm future .
Madison Tromler speaks with attorney Matt Mangino about the executive order signed by President Joe Biden in response to the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe vs. Wade. After that decision, Ohio immediately implemented a ban on abortions in nearly all cases after six weeks . Does the new order have any impact on Ohio law?
In the wake of a flurry of Supreme Court decisions that have expanded gun rights, taken away reproductive rights and broken down a wall between church and state, is the Supreme Court interpreting the law or using the bench to advance a political agenda? Managing editor Justin Mitchell speaks with Kent State professor Chris Banks. Banks is an expert in Constitutional law and the courts and he says we're witnessing nearly unprecedented times that could affect the legitimacy of the Court for a long time to come.
Leslie Huff speaks with Guy Burney, director of the Community Initiative to Reduce Violence, about protocols in place in the city of Youngstown to help balance the needs of the community with the needs of families affected by violence.
In this episode of the 21 News Podcast, Leslie Huff speaks with Joseph Napier, chief organizer of The Youngstown Creative Collective, which is organizing the fifth annual Youngstown Juneteenth event at the Eugenia Atkinson Center. The event, which begins at noon on Sunday, June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Once a Democratic stronghold, the Mahoning Valley has seen the Republican party make massive gains since 2016. In 2020, both Mahoning and Trumbull counties went Republican, in some areas by large margins. Now, there are new leaders leading the Democratic Party in both counties and in this edition of the 21 News Podcast, both Chris Anderson and Mark Alberini talk about their plans to reshape the party in a new era .
What money mistakes did you make when you were first out of high school and how much better off would you be if you had known then what you know now? In this episode of the 21 News Podcast, managing editor Justin Mitchell speaks with Viktoria Jurkovic, consumer affairs manager at the Ohio Department of Commerce, about the tools young people need to start out in the world. From how to save money to how to use credit cards as tools for your future, Jurkovic talks about how making some simple decisions now can help young people avoid mistakes that could follow them for years to come.
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