The City Club of Cleveland Podcast

The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed life as we know it. Statewide \"shelter-in-place\" orders, the closing of schools and nonessential businesses, and limiting social interactions with family and friends may be vital to preserving our physical health, but are likely taking a toll on our mental health. Dr. Lisa Damour will address the psychological science key to understanding how stress and anxiety operate in adults and children, both under everyday conditions and at times of heightened concern and disruption. Recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association for her work on stress and anxiety, she is the author of two New York Times best selling parenting books, Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood and Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls. Join us to learn more about how adults can keep stress and anxiety from reaching toxic levels; the most reliable strategies for managing chronic and persistent stress; and how to cultivate emotional resilience in children and adolescents under COVID-19.

During the past couple of weeks, Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton have signed a number of orders to curb the spread of coronavirus, including a "stay-at-home\" order that took effect at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 23. The orders, while integral to preventing the spread of the coronavirus, have impacted the state\'s economy and social services. Mayor Frank Jackson will provide updates on how the city of Cleveland is responding to the crisis and the measures taken to keep residents safe.

Passing both the House of Representatives and the Senate, the CARES Act is the largest stimulus package out of Capitol Hill ever, providing more than $2 trillion in economic relief to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Its components include stimulus payments to individuals, expanded unemployment coverage, student loan changes, different retirement account rules, and more. The six groups impacted the most include individuals, small businesses, big corporations, hospitals and public health, the federal safety net, state and local governments, and education. Join Amy Hanauer, Executive Director, Institute on Taxation & Economic Policy, and Robert Raben, President and Founder, The Raben Group as we discuss the details of the bill, who benefits and who was left out, and whether or not the country will suffer any long-term consequences from the bailout.

During the past couple of weeks, Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton have signed a number of orders to curb the spread of coronavirus, including a "stay-at-home\" order that took effect at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 23. The orders, while integral to preventing the spread of the coronavirus, have impacted the state\'s economy and social services. Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish will provide updates on how Cuyahoga County is responding to the crisis, including the critical need for personal protective equipment (PPEs) and a call out to the medical community (dentists/veterinarians) for help and information on the measures being taken at the County jail, the Department of Children and Family Services, and others.

The coronavirus pandemic is bringing the global economy to a virtual standstill. In the three months since the virus was first detected in Wuhan, China, international travel has evaporated, global supply chains are disrupted, and borders have closed. Here in America, many are \"sheltering in place\" and businesses are closed for the foreseeable future in an attempt to \"flatten the curve.\" By some estimations, more than three million Americans could be unemployed before the pandemic is over. What's the near-term and long-term economic impact? What policies and other efforts will help our community and our country survive?

Sandusky, Ohio is experiencing a renaissance by celebrating its diversity, supporting entrepreneurs, redeveloping and preserving its historic architecture, and building on its reputation as a hub for tourism, transitioning into a diversified "Destination Economy." This success is the result of forged public/private partnerships and the Bicentennial Vision plan, a five-year strategic vision. This success is the result of forged public/private partnerships that have leveraged of over $300 million of public and private investment -- including over $100 million in Downtown Sandusky -- and the Bicentennial Vision Plan, a five-year strategic vision forged through community participation and collaboration with important civic institutions. Sandusky City Manager Eric Wobser speaks at the City Club and shares lessons from Sandusky and its surrounding region, highlighting the important role small cities play in Ohio.

Since his election to the U.S. Senate in 2006, Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown has sat on the Senate floor at a mahogany desk with a unique history. In his newest book, Desk 88, he tells the story of eight of the Senators who inhabited the desk before him, all of which -- despite their flaws and frequent setbacks -- made a decisive contribution to the creation of a more just America. The eight men -- from Hugo Black to Robert F. Kennedy to Al Gore, Sr. to George McGovern, among others -- offer a range of stories. Taken together, Senator Brown argues, these eight portraits tell a story about the triumphs and failures of the Progressive idea over the past century. Join us as Senator Brown, in conversation with Connie Schultz, shares the stories of Desk 88 and why he continues to believe in the enduring power of the Progressive idea.

As president of Cuyahoga Community College, Dr. Alex Johnson focuses on strengthening the college's 50-year mission of providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services. As of July, he is also serving as Chair of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Board of Directors. His recent book, Change the Lapel Pin: Personalizing Leadership to Transform Organizations and Communities, based on more than 25 years of experience as a college president, provides insights on how leaders at all levels can improve their chances for success. Dr. Johnson talks with City Club CEO Dan Moulthrop about Tri-C\'s efforts in connecting people to education and job training opportunities

Billy Bean is the only openly gay current or former Major League Baseball player alive today. He walked away from a major league career in 1995 and came out publicly in 1999. He now serves as the MLB's first Ambassador for Inclusion. Join us at the City Club as we end MLB All-Star Week in Cleveland with a conversation with Billy Bean on the MLB's commitment to fostering a culture of acceptance.

Dominique Morisseau is an award-winning playwright whose works portray the lives of individuals and communities grappling with economic and social changes, both current and historical. One of the most widely produced writers in the United States and a 2018 MacArthur Fellow, Morisseau is a powerful storyteller whose examination of character and circumstance is a call for audiences to consider the actions and responsibilities of society more broadly. Through the lens of her topical and timely works of art, Morisseau sits down with Daniel Gray-Kontar to discuss the importance and impact of art as a tool for social change.