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There has been a recent increase in the number of data breaches … enough to prompt the Better Busine  To discuss this issue with us is BBB president Lane Montz. 

Unfunded mandates from the federal government are increasing costs to support children under the care of Children's Services. Guest Randy Muth, executive director of Lucas County Children Services explains the need for the levy on the November ballot.

Tim Berta, a graduate of Lourdes University, and his Bluffton baseball teammates were involved in a devastating bus crash in Atlanta. Seven were killed in that accident. In his new biography, Fielder’s Choice, Tim revisits that horrible moment… and the life-changing circumstances that followed. 

Guest Adam Cassi discusses efforts by Keep Toledo-Lucas County Beautiful to fight litter and the upcoming Green Time in the 419 event.

Alpheca Muttardy, the lead macro economist and board member of the Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank . The coalition is dedicated to enacting HR 4052 to create a $5 Trillion Bank to fund US infrastructure. Ms. Muttardy notes an immense backlog of infrastructure needs as well as new projects that would include: affordable housing, total broadband coverage, bridge and road repair or repla...

We are continuing a discussion we began last week with Peggy Daly-Masternak… a leader of a grassroots effort to stop the widening of I-475 through her West Toledo neighborhood… arguing the widening is not needed… and there are some health and environmental issues that are unwanted.

 I love the opportunity to highlight grassroots efforts. In my opinion, they are the foundation on which our system of government is built. In this installment, we are doing a follow-up discussion with Peggy Daly-Masternak… a leader of a grassroots effort to stop the widening of I-475 through her West Toledo neighborhood… arguing the widening is not needed… and there are some health and environmen...

It was ten years ago that we heard on the morning news it was unsafe to use our tap water to drink, cook, or bathe. And the reason? Toxins from the green algal blooms on Lake Erie.  It was a crisis. And while we have taken steps to ensure our water is now safe to drink, the algal bloom problem still exists. The water turns green every summer.

Author Anthony Knopps discusses his new book, published by the University of Toledo Press, "The No-Fail Mission: The Men and Women Behind the Presidential Service Badge." The book features stories about ten dedicated individuals who have earned the Presidential Service Badge.

Author Jennifer Boresz Engelking discusses her newest book, Lost Lake Erie. She recounts several of the entertaining, heartbreaking, and nostalgic stories of the lost sites, businesses, and industries of Lake Erie.

NOPRA , the Northwest Ohio Passenger Rail Association, advocates for an enhanced passenger rail service through Toledo. Our discussion focuses on the economic impact of improved passenger rail service.

Emma Fuller, who just graduated from Clay High School, received national honors at from Business Professionals of America. She talks about the dedication she has, overcoming a developmental disability and how participation with BPA will benefit her in college career at the University of Toledo.

Shirley Greene, an adjunct professor of history at the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University, tells the story of her ancestors, free born blacks, who fought in the Revolutionary War. The book is Revolutionary Blacks, Discovering the Frank Brothers, Freeborn Men of Color, Soldiers of Independence.

Thoughts about how we can all be involved in the effort to slow global warming.

Author Jeff Alt discusses his adventure hiking the Appalachian Trail and his new series of books about the national parks aimed at children.

In this episode, we continue our discussion with advocate for individuals with disabilities Rob Snow . We are going to learn about Rob’s efforts to build confidence in people with disabilities… and help them find jobs…

Guest Rob Snow talks about his advocacy for individuals with disabilities that gives us all a refreshing way to look at the topic. 

Former television news reporter, Toledo City Council member, now candidate for Lucas County Commissioner Tom Waniewski discusses why he is coming out of retirement and the importance of every citizen becoming involved in their government.

Guest Bob Monamy, Executive Director of the Safety Council of Northwest Ohio , discusses the many programs of the Council, including safety tips, first aid classes, and the upcoming Heroes Awards Banquet.

We again walk through Northwest Ohio history with Tedd Long. Tedd's latest self-directed tour takes us back to the Battle of Fallen Timbers .

Efforts continue in Ohio to eliminate the death penalty. Guests for this episode include two men who were on Death Row but exonerated.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Guest is Shelby Cully from Lucas County Children Services to discuss how we can all be involved in the effort to fight child abuse and neglect.

Associate Professor of History at BGSU, Douglas Forsyth, discusses the history, architecture and culture of the Old West End.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. In this installment we chat with social workers from the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities about the importance of community inclusion. It is often attitudinal barriers that stand in the way of full access to employment, housing and social activities for persons with developmental disabilities.

With the help of my AI generated assistant, I go through the civics test that is part of the naturalization process. I read in a syndicated column recently a suggestion that all candidates for public office should take the test before being allowed to take out petitions.  So, I wondered if I could pass it.