The City Club of Cleveland Podcast

In January, Cleveland was selected by Say Yes to Education, a national nonprofit organization that works to make college affordable, as the next site for its community efforts. As the first CMSD graduates apply for Say Yes scholarships, what should we know about the rollout of this initiative, including the wraparound services? How is Say Yes Cleveland serving as a complement to The Cleveland Plan? And will this truly be a game-changer for Cleveland's youth and the region's future economic development?

Dee Haslam and husband Jimmy are rising leaders in professional sports serving as co-owners of both the Cleveland Browns and the Columbus Crew. Haslam is one of eight women with primary ownership of an NFL team and is the first woman to be on Major League Soccer\'s Board of Governors. She's actively involved in both franchises and their respective philanthropic and community efforts. Haslam talks with City Club CEO Dan Moulthrop about her journey in the worlds of business and professional sports.

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 Great Lakes.

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 the unique economic, residential, transportation, and growth issues facing Downtowns in the Midwest.

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.