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Remarks from Senator Bernie Sanders
Senator Sanders addresses a sold-out crowd in Cleveland. (58m 11s)
The Future of Offshore Wind in Northeast Ohio
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Exploring the value of water to Northeast Ohio's future in the offshore wind industry. (56m 46s)
Energy Innovation: From the Fire to the Future
A panel discussion on what the future of energy looks like for Ohio and for the nation. (56m 51s)
How do we continue to fight the bystander effect in contemporary society? (56m 53s)
Bridging the Divide: Women, Innovation, & STEM
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A discussion on the impact of increasing women in STEM careers & bridging social barriers. (56m 46s)
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Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish delivers the State of the County address. (56m 46s)
Is the American Republic in Danger?
Yascha Mounk, Ph.D., from Harvard University, on the future of liberal world order. (58m 43s)
The Intersection of Public Health & Physician Activism
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What can Cleveland learn about the health systems in Baltimore? (56m 45s)
Trump's Ohio Win, the New Resistance, and 2018
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How do Democrats regain power and prepare future party-leaders for elections? (56m 46s)
Embracing Civil, Human, and Women's Rights
What becomes of civil and human rights under President Trump? (56m 33s)
How Philanthropy Created America
A discussion on how philanthropy can produce encouraging culture reform. (56m 45s)
Local Cleveland experts discuss the current state of the city's downtown. (57m 50s)
Is There a Solution to Ohio's Opioid Crisis?
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A conversation on possible solutions to Ohio's current opioid epidemic. (56m 46s)
Gorsuch & the Future of an Independent Supreme Court
A conversation with leading SCOTUS watchers about Judge Neil Gorsuch's nomination. (58m 42s)
2017 High School Debate Championship
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The annual High School Debate Championship hosted by The City Club of Cleveland. (56m 46s)
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Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson delivers his 12th State of the City address. (58m 46s)
America First: Nationalism in the 21st Century
What does the "America First" mindset now mean in a Trump presidency? (1h 49s)
Building for Ohio's Future: Modernizing Medicaid
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A conversation with Barbara R. Sears, Ohio Medicaid Director, on our state's healthcare. (56m 46s)
A conversation with local entrepreneurs about the changing narrative of NE Ohio's economy. (56m 46s)
The Value Gap in the Age of Trump
A discussion on race & inequality under the new presidency of Donald Trump. (56m 1s)
Uniting: The Power of Philanthropy
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A conversation about the changing role of philanthropy in the City of Cleveland. (56m 46s)
Lessons from the Bernie Revolution
Former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner discusses lessons learned from Sen. Bernie Sanders. (57m 22s)
Fake News & Free Speech in the 21st Century
A youth forum panel discussion on the limits of free speech and fake news. (57m 44s)
Medicaid Health Reform: Past, Present & Uncertain Future
Analyzing the effects the Affordable Care Act has had since it began, and its future. (56m 46s)
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How could 'leading from the middle' improve our current education system? (56m 46s)
Rally Together: Lessons from a Winning Team
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A conversation with Cleveland Indians Manager Terry Francona & Gen. Manager Mike Chernoff. (56m 46s)
The Legacy of Carl & Louis Stokes
Former ideastream host Dee Perry talks with Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson. (1h 2m 24s)
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A panel discussion on what the first 100 days of the Trump administration could look like. (54m 27s)
Sisters in Service for 100 Years
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A discussion with the International President of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. (56m 46s)
Zuckerberg's $100 Million Bid to Transform Public Education
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What went wrong with Mark Zuckerberg's pledge to upgrade the schools in Newark, NJ? (58m 38s)
Perils or Promises: Educating in the Age of Smart Machines
How should we educate the next generation in an era dominated by technology. (57m 50s)
The Power of Citizen Activists to Make Constitutional Law
David Cole discusses rights issues & how to address them under a pending Trump presidency. (1h 23s)
From Apple to IBM: One Creative Company's 30 Year Journey
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Hear about one woman's personal and professional journey of founding a digital company. (56m 51s)
Youth Forum: Human Trafficking
A Youth Forum panel discussion on human trafficking, taking place in our community. (59m 24s)
The Future of Our Political System
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John Boehner discusses the future of American politics after 2016's historic election. (56m 16s)
How the Cuyahoga River Fire Saved the World
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Author David Stradling discusses the significance of the Cuyahoga River fire. (56m 59s)
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The story of one brave Japanese-American, and the daughter who has kept his legacy alive. (56m 27s)
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A conversation on the modern understanding and perception of adoption. (57m 12s)
The Making of Meaningful Voice
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President KSU's shares her thoughts on what it takes to lead college students to success. (57m 32s)
The Cleveland Consent Decree: Tracking Progress
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An update on the progress of the Consent Decree in Cleveland. (59m 31s)
Surviving Breast Cancer: When Doctor Becomes Patient
A surgeon shares her experience of becoming the patient after a breast cancer diagnosis. (57m 33s)
A Youth Forum panel discusses the impediments children can face during school years. (1h 8s)
Combating the Lead Poisoning Crisis in Cleveland
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A panel discussion on the critical issue of lead poisoning in our community. (58m 46s)
Handling Alzheimer's & Dementia
Family members & physicians share what it's like to care for loved ones with the diseases. (57m 36s)
Streetfight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution
A conversation on how transportation affects how "livable" a city can be. (59m 1s)
Building an Infrastructure of Opportunity in Cleveland
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How can people best utilize what's offered to them to continue to advance in life? (58m 18s)
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Author Steve Phillips discusses the role race plays in the current election cycle. (57m 5s)
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Carole Rendon discusses the work ahead in making Northeast Ohio a more just place. (58m 13s)
Maximizing Community Infrastructure to Spur Development
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The mayor of Chattanooga outlines the technological innovations the city is known for. (56m 57s)
The Struggle for Gay Civil Rights
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Lillian Faderman recounts the history and struggle for LGBT rights in America. (57m 37s)
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