A recent tragedy in Stark County sparked memories I've carried for more than sixty years. In this deeply personal edition of Word on the Street, I reflect on the accidental shooting of a childhood classmate, the life-changing decision my mother made while battling cancer, and the lesson I've never forgotten about freedom, responsibility, and safe firearm storage.

Blending personal experience with current events, this episode explores why every statistic represents a real person, a real family, and a real community. Because behind every headline is a story—and behind every story is an opportunity to make a difference.

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Word on the Street — Where the headlines begin the conversation... and the stories strengthen the community.

A commentary podcast exploring power, accountability, justice, media, and democracy in America. Hosted by DJTen, Who Watches the Watchers? examines the stories behind the headlines, connects today's events to history, and challenges listeners to think critically about who holds our institutions accountable.

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Word on the Street — Where the headlines begin the conversation... and the stories strengthen the community.

This episode includes AI-generated content.

This closing commentary was originally aired on November 15, 2024 and includes a closing dedication to the late great Quincy Jones.

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Word on the Street — Where the headlines begin the conversation... and the stories strengthen the community.

This commentary originally aired on April 13, 2019, prior to the release of the Mueller Report.

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Word on the Street — Where the headlines begin the conversation... and the stories strengthen the community.

This commentary was originally aired on November 3, 2018.

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Word on the Street — Where the headlines begin the conversation... and the stories strengthen the community.

This commentary originally aired on November 2, 2018 prior to the presidential election.

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Word on the Street — Where the headlines begin the conversation... and the stories strengthen the community.

This commentary originally aired on November 8, 2018 shortly after the mid-term election. 

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Word on the Street — Where the headlines begin the conversation... and the stories strengthen the community.

This commentary was originally aired on December 2018

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Word on the Street — Where the headlines begin the conversation... and the stories strengthen the community.

This segment originally aired on March 23, 2021 as a part of our tribute to Chick Corea. We also talk a little bit about January 6 and the attack on the Capital.

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Word on the Street — Where the headlines begin the conversation... and the stories strengthen the community.

This commentary was originally aired on June 19, 2020

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Word on the Street — Where the headlines begin the conversation... and the stories strengthen the community.