21-WFMJ News Podcast

In this 21 News podcast, Social Media Coordinator Danielle Cotterman sits down with OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology's new Executive Director, Marvin Logan Jr.  Hear about the direction the popular children's science center is moving and why the Warren native wanted to move back home to the Valley.

Congressman Tim Ryan called it a "blockbuster."  Now that the deal between Foxconn and Lordstown Motors has officially been inked, is this really as good a deal for the Valley as he and others hope? Madison Tromler speaks with CNBC auto analyst Phil Lebeau about whether there is reason for optimism in Voltage Valley. 

In this episode of the 21 News Podcast, Vic Russell of Apprisen Financial Advocates talks with Matt Stone about how to navigate the challenges of the holiday season amid higher prices and uncertain availability of many items. 

In this addition of the 21 News Podcast, Madison Tromler spoke with Nuria Fernandez, Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration at the Department of Transportation. Fernandez weighs in on the recently passed $1.2-trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, how these funds can be used and when the Valley could see this money. 

As 21 WFMJ and the Second Harvest Foodbank kick off the fifteenth year of the Feed Our Valley campaign, executive director Mike Iberis speaks with Derek Steyer about the continuing need. Iberis talks about how, even as the heights of the pandemic have receded, he's seeing a new group of people seeking help for the very first time. 

Ohio is poised to receive millions in settlement money from lawsuits filed in the wake of the opioid epidemic that has ravaged communities for years.  In this episode, Matt Stone speaks with Dennis Cauchon of Harm Reduction Ohio who says for the money to have the intended impact, those most affected need to have a seat at the table in deciding how to spend it. 

In this edition of the 21 News Podcast, Dr. Chris Liebig talks about his role as the new medical director at Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley.  Liebig talks about the challenges facing childrens' health, both everywhere and those that are more unique to areas like the Mahoning Valley.  Liebig talks about the long-term impacts of the pandemic on children, as well as the crises th...

In this edition of the 21 News Podcast,  Zach Montellaro of Politico talks about concerns over election integrity and how they impact races from the national level on down to local elections. Speaking from a rally in Virginia, where a hotly contested gubernatorial race is seen as an early indicator for both parties, Montellaro explains why elections are fundamentally sound and how misinformation c...

In this edition of the 21 News podcast, Andrew DiPaolo speaks with Dr. William Sawaya of Bowling Green University about how long we can expect supply chain disruptions to affect our daily lives. 

In this 21 News Podcast, Anchor Derek Steyer sits down with famed coach Ken Carter, who is an education activist known for placing academics on par with athletics and prioritizing good values to his players.   

In today's 21 News podcast,  Social Media Coordinator Danielle Cotterman speaks with  Deputy Director at Healthy Eating Research  Megan Lott about the challenges of getting children to make healthy choices and the best way to approach the issue.

In this edition of the 21 News podcast, Lindsay McCoy speaks with Jay Wilhelm from Ohio University about the future of 5G and what it will mean for you.  What will it take to get up and running and how can places like Youngstown play a role in this "wave of the future" technology? 

There's a light over at the Frankenstein place this weekend in Youngstown. Or at least at the B&O, because that's where the Millennial Theatre Company will be presenting their take on the iconic, campy, rock and roll classic, "The Rocky Horror Show."  We're all shivering with antici.......................................................pation. 

Matt Stone speaks with WRTA executive director Dean Harris about the bus service's 50 year anniversary in the Valley. Harris talks about how public transportation plays a key role in the fabric of a community, as well as what the future holds for the service. 

The three candidates appearing on the ballot for Youngstown mayor, Democratic incumbent Jamael Tito Brown, Republican Tracey Winbush and Independent Richard Vincent Hill, take part in a no-holds-barred, spirited debate over the future leadership of the city of Youngstown.  The forum is moderated by 21 News anchor Derek Steyer, with panelists former Vindicator editorial columnist Bertram de Souza a...

In the latest edition of our series of interviews with the candidates running for the Senate seat currently held by Rob Portman, 21 News managing editor Justin Mitchell speaks with Ohio state Senator Matt Dolan. Dolan talks about what he believes sets him apart from the other Republicans in the race, why the Great Lakes region is poised to be crucial to the economy of the future and why he's...

Managing editor Justin Mitchell speaks to Dr. Ron Dwinnells about his new book on leadership. Dwinnells talks about how the most valuable lessons in life, from the professional realm to your personal life, come from the mistakes we make. 

Sydney Canty speaks with Attorney Justin Markota about the rise in fake vaccination cards and how using one can get you in a lot more trouble than you may realize. 

Madison Tromler speaks with labor attorney Ira Mirkin about the vaccine mandate announced by President Joe Biden.  Mirkin explains what authority the federal government has to impose such a rule and what challenges it would need to withstand to stick. 

In the latest edition of the 21 News Podcast, we continue our series of conversations with the candidates who hope to win the Senate seat currently held by Rob Portman. Congressman Tim Ryan talks about where he thinks the national Democratic party has gone wrong in its message. Ryan says he's got the strategy to change course, fend off a primary challenge from a progressive outsider and win a...

Nurse Practitioner, Camilla Giallourakis, with Akron Children's School Health Program discusses an increase in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, the upcoming flu season, and the debate on masks in school.

The Resch Center for Student Progress is going to look a little different this year. It's not the inside or outside that will be different, but the name will be different. In this 21 News Podcast, we speak with the Director of the program and explain why the new name change better reflects their mission and vision.

In this edition of the 21 News podcast, managing editor Justin Mitchell speaks with former Michigan Governor and U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the Ultium battery plant, Lordstown Motors and how the federal government can help make the Mahoning Valley a hub for attracting more companies looking to invest in the future. 

Danielle Cotterman speaks at length with the Rev. Kenneth Simon about his fight to end violence in Youngstown. Simon talks about how the faith community can use connections with families to take the struggle outside of the church and into the streets. 

In this 21 News podcast, social media manager Danielle Cotterman speaks with 'Hillbilly Elegy' author, politician, and venture capitalist JD Vance, who is seeking the Ohio Senate seat being vacated by Rob Portman.  Vance talks about what in his opinion sets him apart in a crowded Republican field for the seat — including concerns on the 2020 election, the Afghanistan troop withdrawal, an...