Now You Know Akron

In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with Akron Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans and special guest Chris Harvey to discuss beginning or switching careers. Chris shares his experiences as a freelance graphic designer, talks about freelancing vs. a full-time 40-hour workweek, and his time so far spent in the military.

In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with Akron Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans and special guest Jennifer Ash to discuss the pros and cons of raising children. Jennifer shares her experience with raising her kids as a single mother, provides insight into tough times and shares advice for new parents.

In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with ABJ reporter Tawney Beans and special guest Erin Bushea-Chapman on the topic of marriage. During this edition they discuss a medical condition that Erin was diagnosed with 4 months after getting married, why Erin choose to get married in the first place, and talk what the general conclusion on marriage is for residents in Akron and Summit County.

Akron Beacon Journal reporter Betty Lin-Fisher sat down with colleague Marla Ridenour to talk about her career, the reason she decided to unveil a 47-year-old secret about being sexually assaulted and the "staggering" responses she's received from around the country.

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with ABJ reporter Tawney Beans and special guest Jo Bayer, who is a current resident of Cuyahoga Falls. During this episode we discuss the pros and cons of homeownership, Jo’s outlook on life, and some advice she shares with us about what to do if you unhappy in your current situation.

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, reporter Craig Webb speaks with guest Dan Flowers who is head of the Akron-Canton Foodbank to discuss what services and campaigns the foodbank provides and how the concept of foodbanking got its start.

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, reporter Kerry Clawson interviews actress and Copley native, Carrie Coon. Coon stars in the HBO period drama, "The Gilded Age," which has gotten a lot of buzz since its Jan. 24 premiere. It was renewed Feb. 14 by HBO for a second season, and Coon expects to be filming again by April or May. Coon discusses playing the role of the ruthless Bertha Russell. "To me, she was in some ways the best role in the series because she is driving so much of the action," Coon said.

On this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Beacon Journal reporter Betty Lin-Fischer talks with Eva Velasquez, the CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, about the effect the war in Ukraine could have on cyberattacks in Akron and the surrounding region.

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Stephanie Warsmith are joined by Ashley Kline, director of services for the Rape Crisis Center. Many people might think of stalking as something that happens to celebrities with crazed fans who take their adoration too far. But local victim advocates say stalking happens to regular folks who are targeted by someone with whom they had a relationship. “Overwhelmingly, people are more likely to be stalked by a spouse or ex-partner than a stranger,” said Kline.

In this special edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Beacon Journal reporter Jennifer Pignolet is joined by University of Akron professor and political and security expert Dr. Karl Kaltenthaler to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He also serves on an advisory group of academics and other experts, consulting for the U.S. government on national security issues.

“This is a big deal,” he said. “This is a very destabilizing invasion in Europe. It’s shocking, despite us seeing this coming for a while. We’re in a very dangerous time right now. This could completely upend how we thought about peace and stability in Europe.”