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Latest Episodes:

S2E2: SNAP Changes Feb 28, 2023

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How is Cuyahoga County preparing to help its residents who are facing the end of emergency allotments for SNAP benefits?

Guests:

Cuyahoga County Resident, Brittany Robinson

Cuyahoga County Department of Job and Family Services, Administrator, Kevin Gowan

Center for Community Solutions, President and Executive Director, John Corlett

Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Vice President of Client Services, Tiffany Scruggs

S2E1: Special – Inauguration Feb 17, 2023

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County Executive Chris Ronayne took the Oath of Office at his Ceremonial Inauguration on January 21, 2023. This is his Inaugural Address.

S1E15: State of the County Dec 09, 2022

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County Executive Armond Budish provides the community with the five major steps the County took to improve the lives of residents, and to lay the foundation for an even more exciting future for northeast Ohio.

S1E14: Let’s Talk Cuyahoga Haunted History Oct 13, 2022

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The county has a haunted history. We gather round the Cuyahoga campfire to hear some spine tingling stories about eerie visitations.

Guests:

Cuyahoga County Archivist, Dr. Judith Cetina

Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office, External Affairs Manager, Christopher Harris

S1E13: Livable Cuyahoga  Sep 15, 2022

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How is Cuyahoga County preparing to help its residents age successfully, and what does the Livable Cuyahoga designation do to help that work?

Guests:

Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish, Host

Cuyahoga County DSAS Interim Administrator, Natasha Pietrocola

Cuyahoga County DSAS Executive Officer, Patricia Newell

https://www.cuyahogacounty.us/executive/news/lets-talk-cuyahoga-podcast for more information

S1E12: The Impact of Trees Aug 29, 2022

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What are the hidden values of trees, and how can we grow our tree canopy in Cuyahoga County?

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Guests:

Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish

Cuyahoga County Director of Sustainability Mike Foley

Holden Forests & Gardens President & CEO Jill Koski

S1E11: Medical Examiner’s Office Citizen’s Academy Jul 15, 2022

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How does Cuyahoga County invite residents to learn more about the work that goes into death investigations? Citizen’s Academy provides a real-world peek behind the curtain of forensics.

Guests:

Christopher Harris, External Affairs Manager, Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office

Kiki Compau, Citizens Academy participant

Cynthia Morrow, Citizens Academy participant

Dr. Thomas Gilson, Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner

S1E10: Kinship Care in Cuyahoga County Jun 06, 2022

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How does kinship care meet Cuyahoga County's mandate to protect and serve the children in our care?

Guests:

Jeanelle Greene, Adoptive Mother and Cuyahoga County employee

Amada Matei, Child Protection Specialist, Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services

Bryant Stanton, Foster and Adoptive Recruitment Supervisor, Cuyahoga County DCFS

S1E9: Let’s Talk BACK – Follow up from the Lakefront Public Access Plan May 16, 2022

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Public response to the Lakefront Public Access Plan was overwhelming. We get answers to your questions and share your thoughts for future features along the Cuyahoga County lakefront.

Guest:

Michael Dever, Cuyahoga County Public Works Director

S1E8: Small Business Week in Cuyahoga County May 06, 2022

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It’s National Small Business Week. Cuyahoga County has a number of programs to help local entrepreneurs grow their business with financial support and advisory services. We asked some local business owners to share their experiences and their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guests:

-Kathleen Kanan, Omar’s Pizza and Mediterranean Grill, Fairview Park (:51)

-Kim Pavlisin, Bubblenest Grooming LLC, Parma Heights (6:05)

-Jasma Love, Jazzy Cakez, Cleveland (9:24)

-Chris Hatala, Games Done Legit, Cleveland (14:22)

-Paula Pascarella, The Little Gym of Shaker Heights, Shaker Heights (19:10)