Community Focus with Jaden Jefferson

Happy Sunday! ☀️ On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by State Representative Lisa Sobecki (D), a candidate for the Lucas County Board of Commissioners. Sobecki discusses her reasons for running, and thoughts on the ongoing redistricting process. Original Air Date: April 10, 2022

Happy Sunday! ☀️ Last week, a major part of the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority, or TARTA, returned: Sunday service. This week, I'm chatting with the transit service's head of transit development, Neil Greenberg, to discuss that and the organization's future. Original Air Date: April 3, 2022

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Rebecca Zietlow, associate dean for academic affairs at the University of Toledo, to recap this week's Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Daniel Ortiz (D), a local healthcare worker, who in 2021, ran for a seat on Toledo City Council. Now, he's setting his sights on an even more influential position: state representative. Hear why he wants you to send him to Columbus, during our extended conversation.

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by ProMedica President & CEO Randy Oostra, to discuss the healthcare system's presenting sponsor title with the 2027 U.S. Women's Open, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers.

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by University of Toledo Assistant Professor of Political Science, Dr. Joel Voss. Hear Voss' thoughts on why Russia's war on Ukraine started in the first place, as wells as his expectations on how it could end.

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Erika White, a Democratic candidate for state representative, to discuss her priorities if elected, as well as past experiences that have shaped the woman she is today.

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Joshua Williams, the Republican candidate for Ohio's 40th House District. We discuss the lack of Black representation in the Republican party, as well as the things he hopes to accomplish, if elected.

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Wade Gottschalk, executive director of the Wood County Economic Development Commission, to discuss Peloton's news that it has ditched its plan to own and operate a manufacturing plant in the county.

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by new Toledo Fire and Rescue Department Chief Allison Armstrong, the first female fire chief in the history of the city of Toledo. Hear about the journey that has lead her to this position, and her plans for the department.

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by former Cincinnati mayor and current gubernatorial candidate John Cranley (D), as well as his running mate, Toledo's own State Senator Teresa Fedor (D), to discuss the launch of their campaign and plans for the state.

This morning on Community Focus, I am joined by Colin Flanagan, a Democrat running to represent Ohio's 40th House District. Flanagan is currently a law student at the University of Toledo and says, if elected, his office will be your office.

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wozniak (D) to discuss her outlook on 2022, as well as her thoughts on Representative Lisa Sobecki's run for a seat on the board of county commissioners.

On this week's Community Focus, I sit down with Councilwoman Vanice Williams (D-4) regarding gun violence, as well as her expectations for the city of Toledo in the new year.

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Tina Butts of The Movement, a local organization that has been serving the community throughout the pandemic, but is now on a mission to ensure everyone gets vaccinated against COVID-19.

On this week's Community Focus, I go one-one-one with gubernatorial candidate and current Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley to discuss her run for governor. I also get her reaction to the state's redrawn congressional district maps.

This week, State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R), of District 2, announced her run to represent Ohio’s 9th congressional district — but some have questions. On this week's Community Focus, I’m joined by David Pepper, former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party. | Note: I did reach out to Gavarone's campaign for an interview this week, but was told she wasn't available.

On last week's Community Focus, I was joined by JoJuan Armour, commissioner of the Mayor's Initiative to Reduce Gun Violence, to discuss the city's record number of homicides and what he's doing to combat the issue.

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Jason Kucsma, director of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, to discuss library's recent cyberattack, his plan for increased community involvement, and resources for local students and educators.

Washington Local Schools, on Friday, announced it would be reinstating its mask mandate, due to rising COVID-19 cases. On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by WLS Superintendent Kadee Anstadt to discuss this recent announcement, and more. Originally Aired: November 13, 2021

We are less than a week away from the November general election and now on Community Focus, I'm joined by At-Large Councilmember Tiffany Preston-Whitman (D), who's running to retain her seat, and newcomer Dr. Michele Grim (D), who's running for an at-large seat on city council. Originally Aired: October 31, 2021

On this week's Community Focus, more of my one-on-one with Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz regarding his election victory, as well as a look at Toledo Police Schools' partnership with ProMedica to prepare the next generation of medical professionals! Originally Aired: November 7, 2021

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Rev. John C. Jones, President of HOPE Toledo, a local organization that aims to provide every child in Lucas County with an early childhood education. Recently, the organization pledged $20 million toward that cause. Originally Aired: October 24, 2021

On this week’s edition of Community Focus, I’m joined by mayoral candidates Carty Finkbeiner (I) and incumbent Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz (D) to discuss gun violence in our community, ahead of the November 2nd election. Both candidates say they have a plan to address the issue. Originally Aired: October 17, 2021

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Brenna Reynolds, a Democratic candidate for Rossford City Council. Reynolds says since moving to Rossford 5 years ago, she has always wanted to make meaningful change in the community, and that this is the way to go about doing it. Originally Aired: October 10, 2021