The City Club of Cleveland Podcast Various

Over the decades, NASA has become synonymous with scientific discovery, innovation, and economic opportunities. Now, with Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon, using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before. Then, NASA will use what is learned on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars.\r\n\r\nAt the helm of these efforts is NASA\'s Jim Free. He leads America's deep space human exploration efforts, including developing the systems for NASA's Artemis missions and planning the agency's Moon to Mars exploration approach and architectures. A native of Northeast Ohio, Jim Free previously served as Center Director of the NASA Glenn Research Center and has over three decades of experience in government and the industry. Under his leadership, humanity will establish a long-term presence on the Moon to conduct fundamental scientific research, send humans to further destinations, and advance economic opportunity--including right here in Northeast Ohio.

When the City Club convened its first forum in 1912, Cleveland Mayor Newton D. Baker, Cincinnati Mayor Thomas Hunt, and Toledo Mayor Brand Whitlock came together to discuss the work of city government, the challenges they faced, and the solutions they were implementing. Now, more than 110 years later, as the City Club opens a new home for civic dialogue at Playhouse Square, Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb and Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval will join us to discuss the work of governing Ohio cities today.\r\n\r\nJustin M. Bibb is the 58th Mayor of Cleveland. He has prioritized improving public safety, investing in neighborhoods, and modernizing City Hall. Mayor Bibb was born and raised on Cleveland's southeast side in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood.\r\n\r\nAftab Pureval is the 70th Mayor of Cincinnati. Raised in Southwest, Ohio, the son of first-generation Americans, he is the city's first Asian American mayor. He served as Hamilton County Clerk of Courts from 2016 to 2021 and was the first Democrat to hold this office in over 100 years.

Small businesses and entrepreneurs are vital to our communities. They generate jobs and contribute greatly to U.S. economic activity. BIPOC small businesses and entrepreneurs in particular bring diversity and cultural richness to the surrounding community, enriching marketplaces with unique products and services. In doing so, the money earned by these companies helps fuel the surrounding economy. One of the places highlighting the importance of BIPOC, and specifically Latino, businesses is CentroVilla25.\r\n\r\nCentroVilla25 is an adaptive reuse of a vacant 32,500 square foot warehouse and office building with an additional 12,500 square foot expansion. They strive to showcase Northeast Ohio's Hispanic community through job creation, business development, and creative spaces. The Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development is working to ensure CentroVilla25 becomes a reality for the Hispanic community of Ohio by April 2024.\r\n\r\nJenice Contreras is the Executive Director of the Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development. An established leader in small business and community development, as well as healthcare and nonprofit management, Contreras is a driving force in the revitalization of Cleveland's Clark-Fulton neighborhood (where CentroVilla25 will be).

Since May of this year, more than 5,000 fires have ravaged Canada causing environmental issues in several parts of North America. The 2023 wildfire season has already eclipsed Canada\'s previous annual record from 1989, with more than month left in the peak season.\r\n\r\nSmoke from the wildfires spread quickly, crossing international borders, and settling over many US states and resulting in unhealthy air quality. Residents of Northeast Ohio have noticed the "campfire smell," hazy skies, and disappearing downtown skylines. NOACA issued air quality warnings, and health officials urged Ohioans to limit their time outside or take necessary health precautions for those who must be outside.\r\n\r\nPeople at higher risk for smoke-related health issues, such as the elderly, children, and those with preexisting conditions were affected the most by the air issues. The air quality forced many to either stay indoors or return to masking in order to stay safe. As with many effects of climate change - the effects are disproportionately shouldered by low-income and BIPOC communities. For some, staying indoors was not an option. And those who work outdoors or travel by foot, bike, or wait for public transit were disproportionately affected by the toxic fumes.\r\n\r\nJoin the City Club at Playhouse Square for a conversation about climate change, air quality, and what can be done to protect the air we breathe.

The notion of equitable public health seeks to address health disparities and social determinants of health that affect an individual's ability to achieve optimal health. While public health inequities are not a new concept, research in recent years has revealed how a community's demographics and surrounding environmental conditions impact residents' quality of life and actual life expectancies. Health equity requires dismantling systems that lead to inequalities and providing additional resources to underserved communities. Currently, equitable public health is a goal that many are working towards, with physicians such as Dr. David Margolius striving to make it a reality.\r\n\r\nDr. David Margolius was appointed as Director of Public Health for the City of Cleveland in 2022. Prior to that, he served as the Division Director of General Internal Medicine at MetroHealth. An active educator, Dr. Margolius is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University and was faculty co-lead for the Medical Director Leadership Institute at Harvard Medical School's Center for Primary Care.\r\n\r\nDr. Margolius' work has been published in several peer-reviewed journals on a wide range of public health topics from COVID-19 response in underserved communities to best practices in primary care and preventative and family medicine.\r\n\r\nJoin us for a free outdoor LIVE broadcast on 89.7 Ideastream Public Media in Playhouse Square on equity in public health.

On the eve of the 50th Anniversary of hip-hop. As the Bronx-born genre of music gained popularity, it amplified the voices of systemically marginalized groups. Today, hip-hop artists continue to leverage music and culture to bring investment and resources to their neighborhoods and advocate for the well-being of their communities.\r\n\r\nAnthony Henderson, AKA Krayzie Bone is a son of Cleveland and a member of the award-winning rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. In addition to being a talented rapper, he is a producer and entrepreneur. He started the Spread the Love Foundation in 2019, a nonprofit organization that advocates for urban arts and cultural equity by providing music industry education and workforce development for disadvantaged populations to improve Cleveland communities.\r\n\r\nTogether with the Saint Luke\'s Foundation, the City Club will bring the conversation directly to the community at the Morning Star Baptist Church for the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Join us as Krayzie Bone sits down for a candid conversation with WOVU\'s DJ Kristyles on how music can promote healing and community strength.