Community Focus | Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence: Digital Producer, Ideastream Public Media

Community Focus: State Representative Elgin Rogers (D) OH-42

State 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.

Community Focus | Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence: Digital Producer, Ideastream Public Media

On 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.

Community Focus: Lucas County Engineer Mike Pniewski

Issue 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.

Community Focus: Dr. Melissa Miller, Political Science Professor at Bowling Green State University

What 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.

Community Focus: Harold Harris, (I) Toledo Mayoral Candidate

He'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.