We continue our discussion on ways to protect the environment with Dennis Slotnick representing the Climate Reality Program.

My guest for this installment is Dennis Slotnick… representing the Toledo chapter of the Climate Reality Program. The Climate Reality Program works toward a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity.

Unfunded mandates from the federal government are increasing costs to support children under the care of Children's Services. Guest Randy Muth, executive director of Lucas County Children Services explains the need for the levy on the November ballot.

Tim Berta, a graduate of Lourdes University, and his Bluffton baseball teammates were involved in a devastating bus crash in Atlanta. Seven were killed in that accident. In his new biography, Fielder’s Choice, Tim revisits that horrible moment… and the life-changing circumstances that followed. 

Guest Adam Cassi discusses efforts by Keep Toledo-Lucas County Beautiful to fight litter and the upcoming Green Time in the 419 event.

Alpheca Muttardy, the lead macro economist and board member of the Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank. The coalition is dedicated to enacting HR 4052 to create a $5 Trillion Bank to fund US infrastructure. Ms. Muttardy notes an immense backlog of infrastructure needs as well as new projects that would include: affordable housing, total broadband coverage, bridge and road repair or replacement, lead service line replacement, high-speed rail, and mass transit.

We are continuing a discussion we began last week with Peggy Daly-Masternak… a leader of a grassroots effort to stop the widening of I-475 through her West Toledo neighborhood… arguing the widening is not needed… and there are some health and environmental issues that are unwanted.

 I love the opportunity to highlight grassroots efforts. In my opinion, they are the foundation on which our system of government is built. In this installment, we are doing a follow-up discussion with Peggy Daly-Masternak… a leader of a grassroots effort to stop the widening of I-475 through her West Toledo neighborhood… arguing the widening is not needed… and there are some health and environmental issues that are unwanted.

It was ten years ago that we heard on the morning news it was unsafe to use our tap water to drink, cook, or bathe. And the reason? Toxins from the green algal blooms on Lake Erie.  It was a crisis. And while we have taken steps to ensure our water is now safe to drink, the algal bloom problem still exists. The water turns green every summer.

Author Anthony Knopps discusses his new book, published by the University of Toledo Press, "The No-Fail Mission: The Men and Women Behind the Presidential Service Badge." The book features stories about ten dedicated individuals who have earned the Presidential Service Badge.

Author Jennifer Boresz Engelking discusses her newest book, Lost Lake Erie. She recounts several of the entertaining, heartbreaking, and nostalgic stories of the lost sites, businesses, and industries of Lake Erie.

NOPRA, the Northwest Ohio Passenger Rail Association, advocates for an enhanced passenger rail service through Toledo. Our discussion focuses on the economic impact of improved passenger rail service.

Author Jeff Alt discusses his adventure hiking the Appalachian Trail and his new series of books about the national parks aimed at children.

Emma Fuller, who just graduated from Clay High School, received national honors at from Business Professionals of America. She talks about the dedication she has, overcoming a developmental disability and how participation with BPA will benefit her in college career at the University of Toledo.

Shirley Greene, an adjunct professor of history at the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University, tells the story of her ancestors, free born blacks, who fought in the Revolutionary War. The book is Revolutionary Blacks, Discovering the Frank Brothers, Freeborn Men of Color, Soldiers of Independence.

Thoughts about how we can all be involved in the effort to slow global warming.

Author Jeff Alt discusses his adventure hiking the Appalachian Trail and his new series of books about the national parks aimed at children.

In this episode, we continue our discussion with advocate for individuals with disabilities Rob Snow. We are going to learn about Rob’s efforts to build confidence in people with disabilities… and help them find jobs…

Guest Rob Snow talks about his advocacy for individuals with disabilities that gives us all a refreshing way to look at the topic. 

Former television news reporter, Toledo City Council member, now candidate for Lucas County Commissioner Tom Waniewski discusses why he is coming out of retirement and the importance of every citizen becoming involved in their government.

Guest Bob Monamy, Executive Director of the Safety Council of Northwest Ohio, discusses the many programs of the Council, including safety tips, first aid classes, and the upcoming Heroes Awards Banquet.

We again walk through Northwest Ohio history with Tedd Long. Tedd's latest self-directed tour takes us back to the Battle of Fallen Timbers.

Efforts continue in Ohio to eliminate the death penalty. Guests for this episode include two men who were on Death Row but exonerated.

In this installment, Peggy Daly-Masternak brings us up to date on the grassroots effort to stop the proposed widening of I-475 through West Toledo. There will be a joint meeting of the Toledo City Council and the Lucas County Commissioners on November 18 at 5:00 to discuss the issue. Meeting will be at the Government Center in downtown Toledo.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Guest is Shelby Cully from Lucas County Children Services to discuss how we can all be involved in the effort to fight child abuse and neglect.

Associate Professor of History at BGSU, Douglas Forsyth, discusses the history, architecture and culture of the Old West End.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. In this installment we chat with social workers from the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities about the importance of community inclusion. It is often attitudinal barriers that stand in the way of full access to employment, housing and social activities for persons with developmental disabilities.

With the help of my AI generated assistant, I go through the civics test that is part of the naturalization process. I read in a syndicated column recently a suggestion that all candidates for public office should take the test before being allowed to take out petitions.  So, I wondered if I could pass it.

We discuss the future of Towpath Radio, River Rat Country, and Sweet 419 ... stations operated by Josh ... and the unique Stream 419 app for your cell phone that allows you to listen to not only Josh's internet stations but others in the area.

Guest Robert Clark-Phelps, a member of the Perrysburg chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby, discusses the ramifications of global warming and steps we can take to offset climate change. 

Shirley Greene, an adjunct professor of history at the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University, tells the story of her ancestors, free born blacks, who fought in the Revolutionary War. The book is Revolutionary Blacks, Discovering the Frank Brothers, Freeborn Men of Color, Soldiers of Independence.

We have outtakes from the recent news conference hosted by Governor Mike DeWine in which he discusses the recommendations of a special work group looking at school bus safety.

In part two of our discussion with Lane Montz, president of the local Better Business Bureau, he explains how scammers play to our emotions at the expense of our common sense.

Lane Montz, president of the local Better Business Bureau, suggests we start the new year with an anti-scam mindset. In part one of this interview, he gives us some hints on how to do it.

The Toledo Free Press has returned but is now online. Editor in chief Lori King discusses the role the Free Press will play in local media and plans for the future.

Decorating, gift buying, menu planning, family dynamics. They can all add to holiday stress. Scott Sylak, Executive Director of Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County offers some suggestions on how we can better cope with holiday stress.

Media consultant and college professor of political science and communication Anthony Knopps discusses steps we should be taking to ensure we are dealing with the most accurate news coverage. Candid conversation helps us understand how the media operates.

There is renewed interest in expanding passenger railroad. Is Northwest Ohio in the discussion? Stu Nicholson is the longtime executive director of the advocacy organization All Aboard Ohio and discusses current efforts to plan for new corridors and why expanding passenger rail is an idea worth exploring.

There is no separating your family history from real history.  And we learn that good and bad are intertwined in that history. This is what guest Douglas Forsyth learned in researching his family tree. Forsyth is an associate professor of history at Bowling Green State University. He learned he is related to an American legend but also learned some of his ancestors participated in what we now recognize as a national disgrace.

Author Jennifer Boresz Engelking discusses her newest book, Lost Lake Erie. She recounts several of the entertaining, heartbreaking, and nostalgic stories of the lost sites, businesses, and industries of Lake Erie.

Move to Amend is a non-partisan, broad coalition of organizations and individuals, who share common values, working together to end corporate personhood. Guest Greg Coleridge takes an in depth look into why the organization says "corporate personhood" is dangerous for democracy.

Kara is the spokesperson for Life Connection of Ohio. We discuss the importance of organ donations and address myths surrounding donations.

Traumatic brain injuries can be scary but they do not have to be. Local author Anthony Knopps, who sustained a traumatic brain injury, has written a new book for children designed to raise awareness about this medical condition that often raises more questions than answers.

Barbara Floyd has written an in-depth history of the University of Toledo.  We chat with Barbara about not only the history she has captured but also the current status of the University and also some thoughts about the future.

My guest is local author Tedd Long. We discuss his new book, The Toledo Papers, a fascinating compendium of letters and ephemera stretching back 200 years offering a never-before-seen glimpse into the past.   

Guest Anna Kolin is launching a new not-for-profit to offer support to veterans and first responders in northwest Ohio - The Inspired Lumber Project

The Toledo City Council recently named Film Toledo a film commission which will enhance the group's efforts to interest movie makers in shooting film in the Toledo area.

This past week I was honored to represent the Toledo-Lucas County Commission on Disabilities when the County Commissioners approved a resolution endorsing the Five I's of Disability Justice, a framework to ensure the creation of truly disability friendly public policy. I reprise my discussion with author of the Five I's, Sam Melden.

"Talking is the first step to preventing suicide." In this episode I discuss suicide prevention with Megan Scott, a representative of the Toledo chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Ohio currently has 122 individuals on death row. Ohioans to Stop Executions is hopeful new legislation will end the death penalty.