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The weekly Northwest Ohio public affairs show that brings nonprofit leaders, candidates, public officials, policy experts, and headlines into focus — the community focus. New episodes every Sunday at ... more
FAQs about Community Focus with Jaden Jefferson:How many episodes does Community Focus with Jaden Jefferson have?The podcast currently has 184 episodes available.
May 25, 2025Community Focus: State Representative Elgin Rogers (D) OH-42State Representative Elgin Rogers (D) OH-42 has joined the newly-formed Ohio Trucking Caucus and proposed bipartisan legislation to designate June as 'Male Wellness Month.' He's on this week's Community Focus to talk about both....more9minPlay
May 18, 2025Community Focus | Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence: Digital Producer, Ideastream Public MediaOn this week's edition of Community Focus, I'm joined by Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence, a digital producer for Cleveland NPR affiliate Ideastream Public Media. We're discussing the potential for Medicaid cuts, as well as how the state — and individuals — are responding....more12minPlay
May 12, 2025Community Focus: Lucas County Engineer Mike PniewskiIssue 2, the statewide ballot measure to allocate $2.5 billion in state bonds for local infrastructure projects, over ten years, passed this week. To understand how important those dollars are to Ohio's communities, I'm joined on Community Focus by Lucas County Engineer Mike Pniewski. ...more12minPlay
May 06, 2025Community Focus: Dr. Melissa Miller, Political Science Professor at Bowling Green State UniversityWhat does Bowling Green State University's April poll of Ohio voters reveal about their feelings toward the candidates for governor in 2026, Trump administration, and policy matters? Political Science Professor Dr. Melissa Miller lays it out, on this week's Community Focus....more19minPlay
April 28, 2025Community Focus: Harold Harris, (I) Toledo Mayoral CandidateHe's another independent candidate for mayor of Toledo: Harold Harris, a former Air Force veteran. Harris is often seen around town holding large signs, a prominently display of his view on the issues. He joins me on this week's Community Focus....more20minPlay
April 13, 2025Community Focus: Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, (D) ToledoToledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz is seeking a third term in office. He joins me on Community Focus to make his case for another four years, provide a view of where the city is headed, and respond to ongoing challenges....more29minPlay
April 06, 2025Community Focus: Mayoral Candidate Roberto Torres (I)Roberto Torres is an independent who's seeking the office of mayor in Toledo. He's my guest on this week's Community Focus, to discuss his previous experience, economic plans, on thoughts on the city's future....more27minPlay
March 24, 2025Community Focus | Pierce Reed: Director of Policy and Engagement, Ohio Innocence ProjectHow do wrongful convictions happen? In what ways are lives harmed by them? Why is it so difficult to legislate a fix to the problem? The Ohio Innocence Project's director of policy and engagement, Pierce Reed, answers these questions on Community Focus....more24minPlay
March 16, 2025Community Focus: Dr. Brittany Jones, At-Large Member of Toledo City CouncilOn this week's Community Focus, my guest is Dr. Brittany Jones, an at-large member of Toledo City Council. We're discussing her series of listening sessions, the issues residents are telling her need to be solved, and priorities she already has....more11minPlay
March 02, 2025Community Focus: State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson, (D) OH-11On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson (D) OH-11. I'm asking her about the party-line disagreements surrounding Senate Bill 56, which would amend the recreational cannabis law that voters approved....more11minPlay
FAQs about Community Focus with Jaden Jefferson:How many episodes does Community Focus with Jaden Jefferson have?The podcast currently has 184 episodes available.