The City Club of Cleveland Podcast

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.

In late July, three of Ohio's largest urban school districts

Zack Reed currently serves as a statewide minority affairs coordinator under Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, and focuses on building bridges with minority voters and business groups across the state. Before this, Reed was a member of Cleveland City Council, representing Ward 2, which includes Mt. Pleasant, Union-Miles and Mill Creek Falls neighborhoods. He was first elected to the council in 1999 and ran as a nonpartisan candidate for mayor of Cleveland in 2017. Reed will share his thoughts on some of the most pressing issues facing our communities: police reform, safety, gun violence, and affordable housing.

After the death of George Floyd, coaches and athletes across American sports released statements on racism. The Cavaliers, one of only two NBA teams with both a Black head coach and general manager, have a long-standing appreciation for diversity. Join us at the City Club with Cavs General Manager Koby Altman, Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff and Cavs Vice President Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement Kevin Clayton for a conversation on social justice, and what the Cavaliers are trying to do to create positive change.

In late 2019, Cuyahoga County Council passed legislation creating the formation of the Citizen's Advisory Council on Equity. The 15-member Council is tasked, in part, with reviewing and providing recommendations to reduce the disparity between Black and white residents across the county when it comes to healthcare, criminal justice, safe and affordable housing, and educational opportunities

A first generation American of Mexican and Croatian descent and a native of Cleveland, Ohio, Ambassador Capricia Penavic Marshall has spent two decades laying the groundwork for successful diplomacy between heads of state around the world. Now, as the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, it\'s apparent that international cooperation and successful diplomacy are more critical than ever. How does protocol impact the ability for decision-makers to move into consensus, especially as we adapt to a virtual world?

The idea of defunding America\'s police departments started out as quiet murmur after the Ferguson police department investigation in 2014, and has recently been elevated to a shout. Christy Lopez, Professor at Georgetown Law Center, directly led the team that investigated the Ferguson Police Department and was a primary drafter of the Ferguson Report and negotiator of the Ferguson consent decree. Join us at the City Club in conversation with Professor Lopez to discuss the logistics of defunding the police.