The City Club of Cleveland Podcast

When the pandemic reached the United States earlier this year, independent entertainment venues were among the first to close to prevent the spread of the disease. They will also likely be the last to re-open. In response, two U.S. senators have introduced the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act, which would support independent live music venues. But is it enough? Join us at the City Club as Kyle Kidd, Angela Meleca, Executive Director of Ohio Citizens for the Arts and Sean Watterson, Ohio Precinct Captain of the National Independent Venue Association, explain.

How are downtown leaders grappling with the impact of COVID-19 and demands for greater equity and inclusion? What does the future hold for office work urban living, and events? What are city building leaders in Downtown Cleveland and around the world doing to plan for a more equitable and inclusive post-COVID-19 future? The panel will share insights, best practices, and address the challenges faced by city centers during a time of global pandemic and social injustice, here in the U.S. and across the globe.

Northeast Ohio native and bestselling cartoonist Derf Backderf was 10 years old when the Kent State shooting occurred. In his latest graphic novel, Kent State: Four Dead In Ohio, he shows how the dramatic events of that day unfolded by piecing together the lives and backgrounds of those who died.

Local news is a vital component of a healthy community; they promote civic engagement, hold elected officials accountable, boost local economies, and foster community. Yet, more than 65 million Americans live in counties with only one local newspaper

University leaders have grappled for months with questions around how and when to re-open and how to secure the safety of students, faculty, and staff while also providing a quality education. Harlan M. Sands, President of Cleveland State University (CSU) shares the extensive planning process CSU has undertaken to ensure a safe return to campus utilizing a hybrid, data driven approach.

In his new book, \"The Madman Theory: Trump Takes on the World\", Jim Sciutto provides a sweeping assessment of Donald Trump's presidency when it comes to foreign policy. He highlights how President Trump's often unpredictable behavior have unnerved enemies and allies alike. According to Sciutto, this volatility has led advisers to hesitate in giving the President military options because they feared he could start a war. Sciutto discusses the lasting imprint President Trump has left on the world after four years in office, and get his take on how that will shape America's place in the world now and in the future.

This summer, after nationwide protests and demonstrations over the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, several major and minor league sports teams, all who utilize Native American mascots, imagery, and stereotypes, announced their intention to change their names and logos. A panel explains the broader conversation that's occurring at this moment over modern Indigenous representation, inclusion, and the stories we tell ourselves about America and its history.

The documentary film REPRESENT, which had its world premeire at CIFFStreams, follows three first-time female candidates as they run for office and work to improve their community through public service. The film is being screened in select cities, including Cleveland, to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the19th Amendment. Cleveland Cinemas will be offering the film for virtual screenings beginning August 14.\r\n\r\nREPRESENT director Hillary C. Bachelder and Ohioan Bryn Bird join us to talk about the experiences of women running for office and their fight to reshape local politics on their own terms.