Four Hundred & Nineteen

Powered by WGTE, this episode features Mayor Monday on The Four Hundred & Nineteen , where we sit down with mayors from across Northwest Ohio to talk about the issues shaping their communities. Each week we explore what it takes to lead a city or village — from economic development and infrastructure to parks, neighborhoods, and the everyday decisions that impact residents. It’s a chance to he...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features a Friday Surprise Guest edition of The Four Hundred & Nineteen, where the conversation can go just about anywhere. Each week one of our hosts brings in a surprise guest — someone with a unique story, a creative project, or a perspective that helps us see our community in a new way. From artists and entrepreneurs to community leaders and personalities you...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features a Thursday edition of The Four Hundred & Nineteen as we dive into the Toledo.com Community Calendar driven by TARTA, connecting you to the biggest and best events happening across Northwest Ohio—and making it easier to get there. We’re joined by Rick Bailey, Deputy CEO of TARTA, who shares some exciting things coming down the road—literally—for TARTA. Fro...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features Wellness Wednesday presented by Workspring on The Four Hundred & Nineteen, with a conversation that explores wellness from multiple angles—financial, emotional, and creative. We’re joined by Jen Compton from Sun Federal Credit Union, who breaks down the concept of financial wellness. Jen shares practical strategies for building healthier money habits, red...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features a Community Impact conversation on The Four Hundred & Nineteen, spotlighting leaders who are shaping Northwest Ohio—with support from our friends at The Community Foundation. We’re joined by Myron Duhart, who shares his path to the bench—from his early career to becoming a judge on the Sixth District Court of Appeals. Judge Duhart talks about the responsi...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features a special President’s Day Mayor Monday — Throwback Edition of The Four Hundred & Nineteen, revisiting some of our favorite conversations with local leaders shaping Northwest Ohio. In this episode, we rewind to our discussions with Tim Pedro, Mayor of Waterville; Mike McCann, Mayor of Defiance; and Danny Sanchez, Mayor of Fremont. From economic development...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features a Friday Surprise Guest edition of The Four Hundred & Nineteen, blending creativity, mental health, and meaningful community conversation. Gretchen’s surprise guest is Rosie Best from Issue Box Theatre, who joins the show to talk about storytelling, performance, and how theatre can spark dialogue around real-world issues. Susie shares insight into the mission...

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for the Toledo.com Community Calendar, driven by TARTA — your guide to getting out, exploring the region, and being part of what makes the 419 special. We’re joined by Jessica from Handmade Toledo, who shares the story behind her 10,000-square-foot creative hub on Adams Street. From hosting hundreds of local makers to building community through art classes and...

It’s Wellness Wednesday on The Four Hundred & Nineteen, presented by Workspring, and today we’re diving deep into emotional intelligence, workplace culture, and what it really takes to build healthy teams. We’re joined by Sarah Best of Real Good Ventures, who unpacks emotional intelligence in practical terms — how self-awareness, impulse control, and empathy shape the way we lead and relate to...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features a Community Impact conversation, inspired by our friends the Community Foundation on The Four Hundred & Nineteen, spotlighting creativity, storytelling, and the people helping put Toledo on the big screen. The show is joined by Michael DeSanto and Charles Wetzel from Film Toledo, who share how their work is attracting Hollywood productions to Northwest Oh...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features Mayor Monday on The Four Hundred & Nineteen, spotlighting leadership, community investment, and the role youth sports play in building strong families and neighborhoods. The show is joined by Steve Salander, Mayor of Oregon, who shares insight into leading a growing community, the priorities facing the City of Oregon, and how local government works to sup...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features a Thursday edition of The Four Hundred & Nineteen as we dive into the Toledo.com Community Calendar driven by TARTA, highlighting events that bring people together and make it easier to experience what’s happening across the region. The show is joined by John Eikost from Toledo.com, who helps spotlight upcoming events and shares how Toledo.com connects re...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features Wellness Wednesday presented by Workspring on The Four Hundred & Nineteen, with a practical and engaging conversation focused on stress, resilience, and building healthier workplace habits. The hosts are joined by Andy Sprenger, Learning and Development Consultant at WorkSpring and a trained martial artist. Andy shares how principles from martial arts—dis...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features a Community Impact conversation on The Four Hundred & Nineteen, highlighting the individuals and organizations that make a positive difference across Northwest Ohio—with support from our friends at The Community Foundation. The show is joined by Zach Huber from the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, who shares how the Library continues to evolve as a cor...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features Mayor Monday on The Four Hundred & Nineteen , spotlighting leadership, entrepreneurship, and the impact of people who are shaping their communities early in their careers. The show is joined by Danny Sanchez, Mayor of Fremont, who shares his journey into public service, what it’s like to lead a city with deep roots and growing opportunity, and how Fremont...

Powered by WGTE & presented by Whetro Wealth Management, this episode features a Friday Surprise Guest edition of The Four Hundred & Nineteen, with Matt bringing in a guest whose work is shaping neighborhoods across Northwest Ohio. The show is joined by David Mann, President and CEO of the Lucas County Land Bank, for a wide-ranging conversation about his professional journey, public servic...

Powered by WGTE, this episode dives into the Toledo.com Community Calendar driven by TARTA, connecting listeners to what’s happening across Toledo, and making it easier to get around the city to experience it. The show is joined by Andi Roman from Imagination Station, who shares details on the exciting new King Tut exhibit and highlights all the hands-on learning, immersive exhibits, and family-fr...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features Wellness Wednesday presented by Workspring on The Four Hundred & Nineteen , with a timely conversation about stress, burnout, and how individuals and organizations can build healthier, more sustainable lives and workplaces. The hosts are joined by Elissa Larke and Seta Tchobanian from WorkSpring, who break down what burnout really looks like, why stress h...

On today’s episode of The Four Hundred & Nineteen , we celebrate the people and organizations that make it easier to be a tourist in your own city. We’re joined by Caleigh Heuring from Destination Toledo, new parter for the show, exploring ways that Destination Toledo is promoting the region and encourage people from all over the country (and even people closer to home) to become tourists in T...

This week on The Four Hundred & Nineteen , we kick off Mayor Monday with a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about community, leadership, and what it really means to live next to one another. Mike McCann, Mayor of Defiance, Ohio, joins us in studio to talk about the realities of leading a smaller city, how community identity is shaped (and sometimes mis-shaped) by media portrayals, and why...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features a Friday Surprise Guest edition of The Four Hundred & Nineteen, and this time, not one, but two surprise guests with a direct connection to Rocket athletics and the Toledo community. The show opens with newly hired Mike Jacobs, head football coach at the University of Toledo, who joins the hosts for his first in-depth local conversation since returning ho...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features a Thursday edition of The Four Hundred & Nineteen as the team dives into the Toledo.com Community Calendar driven by TARTA, connecting listeners to what’s happening across the region—and how to get there. The show is joined by Laura Koprowski, Chief Executive Officer of TARTA, for a wide-ranging conversation about transportation, access, and how a strong...

Wednesday’s episode of The Four Hundred & Nineteen is Wellness Wednesday presented by Workspring, with an honest, practical conversation focused on preventative health care, regular screenings, and advocating for your own well-being. The show opens with Paige Johnston from WorkSpring, who breaks down why so many adults fall behind on routine screenings—and how individuals and employers can rem...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features a special Mayor Monday…on a Tuesday edition of The Four Hundred & Nineteen , with longtime Northwest Ohio Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. In this wide-ranging conversation, Congresswoman Kaptur reflects on her deep Toledo roots, her decades of public service, and the values that continue to guide her work in Washington. The discussion spans economic developme...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features a special Martin Luther King Jr. Day edition of The Four Hundred & Nineteen . Instead of our usual Mayor Monday format, the show takes a reflective and intentional turn - creating space for voices across faith, public service, the arts, and civil rights to help our region honor Dr. King’s legacy and wrestle with what it means today. The conversation inclu...