Four Hundred & Nineteen

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...

Friday’s episode of The Four Hundred & Nineteen features a thoughtful and energizing community conversation sparked by Gretchen’s surprise guest, Dave Gierke from the Toledo School for the Arts. Dave joins the hosts to discuss arts education, student creativity, and the role schools like TSA play in shaping confident, expressive, and engaged young people across Northwest Ohio. The conversation...

Thursday’s episode of The Four Hundred & Nineteen features the Toledo.com Community Calendar presented by TARTA, with a special focus on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend events happening across Northwest Ohio. The hosts are joined by John Eikost of Toledo.com, who shares the top community picks of the week and highlights how residents can stay connected to meaningful local experiences. The conve...

Wednesday’s episode of The Four Hundred & Nineteen is Wellness Wednesday presented by Workspring, with a deep, practical conversation focused on workplace wellness and mental health. The show opens with Elissa Lark from WorkSpring, who breaks down what effective wellness programs actually look like inside organizations—from mental health support and wellness strategy to building cultures where...

Tuesday’s episode of The Four Hundred & Nineteen focuses on community leaders who are creating lasting impact across the region, with support from The Community Foundation. Gretchen, Matt & Kevin are joined by Zak Vassar of Live Arts Toledo, who shares how Live Arts Toledo supports artists, expands access to creative spaces, and strengthens the region’s arts ecosystem. The conversation con...

Mayor Monday kicks off with a deep dive into local leadership and community stewardship as Tim Pedro, Mayor of Waterville, joins The Four Hundred & Nineteen . Mayor Pedro shares his personal journey into public service, the realities of leading a growing community, and how local government balances day-to-day concerns with long-term vision. The conversation continues with Nick Kaufman, third-g...

Powered by WGTE, this episode features a thoughtful and energizing conversation that brings together mindfulness, community, and the future of local public media. Gretchen’s surprise guest is Isabella Weik from the Toledo Mindfulness Institute , who shares her personal journey, her approach to mindfulness, and how wellness practices can strengthen individuals, workplaces, and the broader Toledo co...

In this episode of The Four Hundred & Nineteen, we’re hitting rewind. As we look back on the year, we’re revisiting some of the moments, conversations, and stories that defined the show — the ones that made us laugh, pause, think differently, and fall even more in love with this community. From reflections on leadership and service, to creative risk-taking, faith, and what it really means to s...

In this episode of The Four Hundred & Nineteen, Kevin welcomes his final guest of the year, Bryce Roberts — a community leader focused on growth, opportunity, and the future of Northwest Ohio. Bryce joins the conversation to talk about leadership, economic momentum, and what it takes to build systems that actually work for people. From workforce challenges to long-term vision, this episode div...

In this episode of The Four Hundred & Nineteen, Matt welcomes his final guest of the year, Mac Driscoll — Toledo City Council member, urban planner, and community advocate with a deep love for his hometown. Mac shares his journey from growing up in Maumee to working in economic development with Connect Toledo, and how his background in urban planning shapes the way he thinks about housing, wal...

In this episode of The Four Hundred & Nineteen , Gretchen welcomes Shana Lee , the creative force behind Shana Was Here — a social media and travel influencer whose storytelling blends authenticity, adventure, and community pride. What started as a mom blog in Atlanta has grown into a platform reaching over 100,000 people every month, highlighting food, travel, arts, and experiences across Toledo...