Community Focus with Jaden Jefferson

Public transportation is an essential part of everyday life for many — and that's especially true locally, driving the need for innovation. On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Andy Cole of the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority.

On this week's Community Focus, we're talking housing. I'm joined by City of Toledo Housing Commissioner Tiffanie McNair to discuss how the city is using federal dollars to bring rejuvenation to homes and neighborhoods in need of some TLC.

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Lucas County Prosecutor Julia Bates to discuss Shaken Baby Syndrome, which according to her office, resulted in two deaths in October of last year. Hear what she and others are doing to reduce the number of these cases.

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Nina Greenberg of the group Students Demand Action, which is living up to its name, by demanding lawmakers to take action to address a spike in mass shootings, which includes this week's in Nashville.

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Alan B. Lancz, a nationally recognized investment advisor, to discuss the recent bank collapses and what advice he has for those new to investing, as well as those who've been in the game a while.

It's the Fresno, California-based tech company that has selected and is currently remodeling Toledo's historic Jefferson Center to become its first hub outside of the Golden State. On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Bitwise Industries VP LeSean Shaw. Originally Aired:  March 19, 2023

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Sierra Webb of Urban Wholistics Farms to discuss their mission, continued growth, and preparations for spring and summer youth programming. Originally Aired: March 12, 2023

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by members of the Toledo Police Department recruitment team, as they have began accepting applications for the March 2024 academy class. Find out if you may be who they're looking for! Originally Aired: March 5, 2023

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Tramain Rayford, founder & CEO of The Program Inc., which aims to provide fatherless boys with life skills and connect them to mentors in the community. Hear about the many ways the organization's doing that. Originally Aired: February 26, 2023

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Julia Simon, the pathway event coordinator for Junior Achievement of Northwest Ohio, to discuss their upcoming event — and role in ensuring the success of students across the area. Originally Aired: February 12, 2023

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Alona Matchenko, a Ukrainian-born law student at the University of Toledo — and founder of Toledo Helps Ukraine. Hear her thoughts as we approach one year since the start of the war — and hopes for 2023. Originally Aired: February 5, 2023

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by one of Toledo's two deputy mayors, Abby Arnold, to respond to one city council member's concern with Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz's proposed 2023-2024 budget, and discuss Toledo's diversifying economy. Originally Aired: January 29, 2023

On this week's Community Focus, I'm sitting down with Toledo City Councilwoman At-Large Katie Moline, a certified public accountant, who recently expressed concern with Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz's proposed 2023 budget. Hear what she has to say. Originally Aired: January 22, 2023

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Toledo City Councilwoman Vanice Williams of District 4, who this week, was reappointed by her colleagues. Williams was initially appointed to finish out the term of Yvonne Harper. Find out Williams' goals for 2023. Originally Aired: January 15, 2023

It was announced this week that the city of Toledo would be getting a new chief prosecutor — and her name is Rebecca Facey. She previously worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Lucas County, and joins me on this week's Community Focus. Originally Aired: January 8, 2023

On this week's Community Focus, as I continue coverage of a Toledo murder and kidnapping case of two teens, I speak with a mother, Yvonne Glover, who's concerned for Toledo's youth. Originally Aired: December 18, 2022

If you're active in Toledo's art scene, the work of The Arts Commission likely hasn't gone unnoticed by you. This morning on Community Focus, I'm joined by Hope Hooper of the commission to discuss what their work entails and how you can get involved! Originally Aired: December 11, 2022

It's a newly-created role, as the city of Toledo aims to improve landlord-tenant relationships amid a national housing shortage. Coleena Ali, manager of tenant and landlord services for the city of Toledo, joins me on Community Focus. Originally Aired: December 4, 2022

Construction is everywhere in Northwest Ohio, and joining me on this week's Community Focus to discuss one of the largest projects underway, is ODOT District 2 Public Information Officer Kelsie Hoagland. Hear the latest in the widening of I-475. Originally Aired: November 27, 2022

From teacher to state senator to now continuing to represent Northwest Ohio on the Ohio State Board of Education, Teresa Fedor (D) has had quite the career. And after her latest election victory, she's joining me to talk improving our local school districts. Originally Aired: November 20, 2022

This week was, in a word, chaotic. And what do you do after a week of chaos? Decompress, of course! So this morning on Community Focus, I'm joined by Erin Wiley, MA, LPCC of The Willow Center to discuss safeguarding our mental health through this season and every season. Originally Aired: November 13, 2022

As the countdown to Election Day 2022 continues, I'm joined on Community Focus by Dr. Melissa Miller, professor of political science at Bowling Green State University. Hear her thoughts on the record turnout, and what it could mean for election results. Originally Aired: November 6, 2022 

As we get closer to Election Day, I'm joined on this week's Community Focus by Elgin Rogers, the Democratic candidate in the Ohio 44th House District race. We discuss how he intends to address water quality and gun violence concerns in his district. Originally Aired: October 30, 2022

Homelessness and hopelessness are two things that impact any community, but more so during the winter season, which is why on this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Savannah Rayford of the Cherry Street Mission for an update on their efforts. Originally Aired: October 23, 2022

On This Week's Community Focus | It's a controversial proposal by Brendan Shea of the Ohio Board of Education: forcing educators to report changes in a child's name or pronouns. I sit down with Sheena Barnes of the TPS School Board, which voted to oppose Shea's resolution this week. Originally Aired: October 16, 2022