21-WFMJ News Podcast

In the latest edition of the 21 News podcast, Chris Cerenelli speaks with Columbus attorney and progressive Democrat Morgan Harper, who's challenging Tim Ryan for the Democratic nomination in the Ohio Senate race.  Harper talks about why she believes she's a better representation of the Democratic party and believes the party needs to throw out the old playbook if it wants to become comp...

 In this 21 News podcast, anchor Madison Tromler speaks with Michele Wilmoth, Akron Children's Hospital School Health Services Director, who gives advice for parents to prepare students of all age ranges on wearing their masks in the classroom this school year as concern rises over the Delta variant and impact the virus can have on kids. Listen up!

In this 21 News podcast, anchor Madison Tromler talks with Kent State University Economist and environmental researcher Dr. Omid Bagheri, who weighs in on a new report from the United Nations regarding global warming. Dr. Bagheri explains what the issues are, what people can do, and the economic factors. Listen to this important podcast.

In today's 21 News podcast, anchor Madison Tromler speaks with Kent State University Associate Professor of Sociology and Co-Director of Healthy Communities Research Institute Dr. Clare Stacey about the misinformation that spreads online and within social settings, and why people believe false information from a sociological perspective. Listen up to this informative podcast.

In this 21 News podcast, sports director Dana Balash talks with former WBC and WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik about "Youngstown's Night of Champions," which will take place at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre on Friday, August 13. Pavlik talks about five world champs coming together in this special event to discuss their careers.  Other local legends joining the '...

In this 21 News podcast, sports director Dana Balash talks with Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini who competed professionally from 1979 to 1992 held the WBA lightweight title from 1982 to 1984. Mancini talks about "Youngstown's Night of Champions," which will take place at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre on Friday, August 13. Youngstown's five world boxing champs are com...

In the latest in our series of interviews with the candidates seeking to win the Senate seat currently held by Rob Portman, 21 News managing editor Justin Mitchell speaks with Cleveland car dealer Bernie Moreno. Moreno talks about his top priorities in running for the seat, including how he plans to bring jobs back to the United States and his belief that General Motors owes the Mahoning Valley mo...

In today's 21 News podcast, Chris Cerenelli speaks with Dr. Timothy Barreiro, a pulmonologist,  about the how the western U.S. wildfire smoke is affecting people in the Valley. According to Dr. Barreiro, with the Valley's high number of pulmonary cases, the haze from fires thousands of miles away is a serious concern for those who have this disease, including emphysema, chronic bronchiti...

In today's 21 News podcast, Chris Cerenelli and meteorologist Andre DiPaolo discuss how wildfires in the western U.S. are leading to stronger storms across the Valley and some incredibly colorful sunsets. With the air being affected by the smoke particles, Cris and Andrew also talk about the risks of longer exposure to poor air quality and what to expect going forward. Listen up!

In this 21 News podcast with Ohio State Senator Matt Dolan, Sydney Cantey discusses  Matt Dolan's run for state senator, who he is, what he's looking for on his statewide listening tour that will get him into the race for U.S. Senate and what makes him stand out from the other Republican candidates.  Listen up!

Employment attorney, John Gerak of Ogletree Deakins in Cleveland talks about returning to work and the lifting of certain COVID 19 restrictions while on the job. Among the topics:  What laws apply, your rights as an employee, workplace accommodations and policies, COVID resurgence procedures.

In this 21 news podcast, reporter Sydney Cantey discusses how a handshake in 1946 is now being commemorated in Youngstown. Sydney speaks with Ernie Brown, co-chair of the Robinson-Shuba Commemorative Statue committee. The 1946 handshake between Jackie Robinson, the first African-American Major League Baseball player, and George “Shotgun” Shuba, his white teammate from Youngstown was created to ins...

Next in our series of in-depth conversations with the candidates vying for the Ohio Senate seat that will be vacated by Rob Portman next year, 21 News managing editor Justin Mitchell speaks with Cleveland-area investment banker Mike Gibbons.  The Republican candidate  talks about what he believes the role of government should be and why he believes that he's well positioned to win, even thoug...

21 News Anchor Madison Tromler sits down with Mahoning County Mental Health & Recovery Board Executive Director to discuss how families can seek help for adults in their family suffering with mental health issues. Listen up!

In this 21 News podcast, reporter Sydney Canty talks about the increase in violence in our city with  Irvin Waller, Emeritus Professor of Criminology at the University of Ottawa. Are efforts like hosting vigils and rallies  effective in deterring crime? Waller also discusses programs to decrease homicides and other ways we can target the root of the problem to fix it. Listen up!

In today's 21 News podcast, reporter Malaynia Spiva speaks with Joseph Napier, Founder of the Youngstown Creative Collective and Chairman of Youngstown's Juneteenth Celebration . During this series, we're learning more about Youngstown's week-long Juneteenth Celebration through June 20. Listen up to hear about all the scheduled events or go to youngstownjuneteenth.com

It's shaping up to be one of the most consequential political contests in the nation. Who will take over the Senate seat currently held by Republican Rob Portman? One of the candidates, former Ohio GOP chair Jane Timken, believes she's got exactly the right message to appeal to traditional Republicans and crossover Trump Republicans, a strategy she's confident will carry her to vict...

He's worn many hats over the years, from state senator to gubernatorial candidate to judge. But before all of that, he wore a pair of Golden Gloves. And it's that passion for the sweet science and it's rich history in the Mahoning Valley that he's bringing to a very special evening at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre this summer.  In this 21 News podcast, Judge Joe Schiav...

In this 21 News podcast, Dr. Ben Neuman speaks with reporter Matt Stone about what is (and isn't) important about finding the origins of Covid 19 and why he says that controlling the virus will be the greatest achievement in all of human history. Listen up!

In today's 21 News podcast, Mahoning Co. Engineer Patrick Ginnetti discusses all the upcoming big road and bridge projects in the county.  Know where the construction zones are and avoid delays. Listen up!

In today's 21 News podcast, County Engineer Bert Dawson discusses the big road projects and issues driver's will face. Listen up to know where and when the projects are.

In this 21 News podcast, County Engineer Randy Smith talks about the large road and bridge projects that will cause delays in your commute.  Listen up to know where all the road projects are, how long they will be going on, and why they are important to the region.

WFMJ Today anchor Steve Vesey talks with Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini about his one-man show at Robins Theatre in Warren Saturday, May 22. Mancini talks about what to expect from this show, from his Youngstown-to-Hollywood career, his boxing and lots of photos. Listen up and go to http://www.robinstheatre.com/ for additional information

In today's 21 News podcast, managing editor J. Breen Mitchell speaks with Cleveland attorney and former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann about what people don't understand about HIPPA laws. Can employers and business owners ask if have a medical condition or are vaccinated against COVID?  Actually, it doesn't mean you have to answer, but if you don't, you may need to be prepared...

In this 21 News Podcast, Anchor and Reporter Erin Simonek sits down with Justin Jennings, CEO of the Youngstown City School District as they unveil their reconfiguration plans for the district's buildings and students. The district says reconfiguring grades and buildings will better meet the needs of their students and families. Will this require more busing? What about the teachers? Will mor...