The City Club of Cleveland Podcast

Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States on May 2, 2019. He\'s served in the U.S. Senate since 2009, after being appointed to fill a seat vacated by Kenneth Salazar.

What if we could use wealth to heal rather than cause further harm? This is the core argument in philanthropy expert and author Edgar Villanueva's new book, "Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance." Villanueva uses his own personal experiences as a Native American grant maker and foundation executive

June 22 marks the 50th anniversary of the Cuyahoga River fire. This wasn't first fire on the river, or even the biggest, but it put Cleveland in TIME magazine's report on the nation\'s environmental problems. As a result of efforts to clean up our environment, the Cuyahoga River is healthy and vibrant. However, global warming is proving to be a new threat. A panel explains at 2019 State of the Gre...

Like many mid-sized Midwest central business districts, it can be argued that Downtown Cleveland is on an upward trajectory. How do we maintain the forward momentum? How do we ensure this investment reaches all corners of Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods? And what should leaders be thinking about next in their vision for Downtown Cleveland? A conversation with local and national leaders on t...

In many cities, including Cleveland, economic development professionals are working with anchor institutions, foundations, and community organizations to develop workforce development and entrepreneurship programs and ownership models to reverse this troubling trend

Paula Stone Williams knew from a young age that she was transgender. But as she became a parent and prominent evangelical pastor, she feared that coming out would mean losing everything. In 2012, she told her family and started living as a woman. Paula Stone Williams, along her son, Senior Pastor of Forefront Church Jonathan Williams, shares her story.

Candidates Armond Budish (D) and Peter J. Corrigan (R) explain their platforms and differences and why they deserve your vote. Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish is seeking his second term in office. Peter J. Corrigan is a senior executive with 35+ years of experience in business.

With Jim Renacci running for the U.S. Senate, the 16th congressional seat is open for the first time in eight years. The 16th congressional district is located in the north-central portion of Ohio and includes all of Wayne county and portions of Cuyahoga, Medina, Portage, Stark, and Summit counties. Anthony Gonzalez is the Republican nominee, and Susan Moran Palmer is the Democratic nominee.

It can be argued we\'re living in an era that celebrates and elevates wealthy philanthropists. Dozens of the world\'s billionaires, including Bill and Melinda Gates, Warren Buffet, and Mark Zuckerberg, have signed The Giving Pledge, promising to give away at least half of their wealth to solve social problems. Largely, the reaction to these individuals and their philanthropic pursuits has been pos...

Earlier this year, David Folkenflik from NPR visited the City Club and emphasized the importance of journalism. And, although the way we engage with news is changing with the rise of social media, freedom of the press remains one of the pillars of the United States - a First Amendment right that has been fiercely protected. A City Club Youth panel explains the role of the press.

The Ohio Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the state of Ohio. With Mike DeWine running for Governor of Ohio, this position is open for the first time in eight years. Join us as candidates Steve Dettelbach (D) and Dave Yost (R) explain their platforms and differences, and why they derserve your vote.

Over the last several years, the debate over free speech on college and university campuses has become the dominant issue facing higher education. Robert J. Zimmer, Ph. D., President of The University of Chicago, has emerged as a leading voice advocating for the freedom of speech and academic freedom on college and university campuses. President Zimmer shares his thoughts free speech.

N. Scott Momaday, a writer, teacher, artist and storyteller, has devoted much of his life to safeguarding oral tradition and other aspects of Native American culture. Author of 13 books, Momday won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1969 for House Made of Dawn, which is considered the first novel of the Native American Renaissance. In 2007, President George W. Bush awarded Momaday the National Meda...

Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, President Trump\'s nominee to replace Justice Kennedy, has been faced with deeply partisan support and pushback throughout Congress\'s confirmation hearings. This is not the first time we\'ve witnessed partisan action in regards to the judicial branch, however, the role of partisanship seems to be extending beyond the nominee process to within the court\'s decisions. Have...

October marks 18 years since the passing of the United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 1325 which reminded the world of the toll that conflict takes on women and girls, and of the vital role they play in building lasting peace. Today, despite this success, women continue to be omitted from peace talks. Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini, Co-Founder and Executive Director or the International Civil S...

As the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians continues, many question the very representation of the Zionist state. Ilan Papp?, Ph. D., Professor of History and Director of the European Centre for Palestine Studies at the University of Exeter, is one of those critics. In his book, The Idea of Israel: A History of Power and Knowledge, he examines role of Zionist ideology in shaping the country...

The United States is experiencing a rapid and profound transition from an industrial economy to a digital, global, and knowledge and service-based economy. Like much of America, our city and region has struggled with this economic transition. Our June 8th forum focused on the specific ways in which Northeast Ohio is lagging. Where do we go from here? A panel explains our economic future.

The mention of pollution in our lakes, rivers, and oceans often evokes images of sea turtles trapped in the plastic rings that bind aluminum cans together. But while traveling \"garbage patches\" affect our ocean\'s, fish, and wildlife, the Great Lakes are experiencing dangerous levels of pollution from the smallest of particles. Sherri A. Mason, Ph. D., addresses micro pollution at our 2018 State...

There are many hurdles to obtaining a college degree - and some occur before a student even steps foot on campus. This can be daunting for any potential college student - especially those who are considered first generation. Since the Higher Education Act was signed in 1965, several programs have launched to provide assistance to first generation and low income students. How are these programs suc...

Cape Town\'s countdown to \"Day Zero,\" while dire, is not unique. Faced with increased periods of drought, many urban centers around the world are confronting diminished water supplies and struggling to balance the demand for drinking water and our agriculture needs. Cleveland, situated on one of the Great Lakes, home to a seemingly endless supply of fresh water, is not immune to this trend. Last...

As Ohio's Poet Laureate, part of David Lucas\' mission is to advocate for a broadening of our understanding of poetry so we might come to see its presence in the everyday moments of our lives.

The goal of several new initiatives in Pittsburgh is to equip residents with information needed to create more equitable communities. Is it working? How are residents using these tools? Does the utilization of cutting-edge technology lead to greater transparency or just the illusion of it? And what can Cleveland learn from Pittsburgh\'s efforts? Mayor Peduto explains.

Beginning July 14, the region will have one more reason to celebrate the arts: FRONT International\'s Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art: An American City opens. Modeled after European-style arts events, FRONT will convene more than 100 artists from around the world to participate in events and installations in Downtown, Ohio City, Akron, and Oberlin. A panels explains.

A conversation on the history of U.S.-Democratic People\'s Republic of North Korea relations and the implications of this current agreement on U.S. foreign policy, with Steven W. Hook, Ph. D., Professor and Past Chair, Political Science Department, Kent State University, Merose Hwang, Ph. D., Associate Professor of History and Program Coordinator, Asian Studies Minor, Hiram College, and moderated...

The advent of technology and social media furthers political divisions, allowing each side to reach only their supporters and ignore others, oftentimes creating a stalemate. As a consequence, a 2017 Pew Research Center poll found that trust in the national government reached a historic low of 18 percent. A panel explains.