WTOL 11 Leading Edge

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It's anything but the same old public affairs show. WTOL 11 brings you the stories as only he can -- candid, in-depth, and occasionally tongue-in-cheek. Viewer input drives this program, as you decide what we cover from week to week.

  1. 10/12/2025

    U.S. House of Reps. 9th District candidate Alea Nadeem (R); Toledo Catholic Charities | Leading Edge

    Nadeem is hoping to unseat longtime Democratic representative Marcy Kaptur. The Toledo Hands of Christ Gala benefits 13 Toledo area Catholic charities.

    22 min

  2. 10/05/2025

    Leading Edge – Republican Congressman from SE Michigan talks government shutdown; St. Francis de Sales School leadership symposium | October 5, 2025

    Republican Congressman Tim Walberg from SE Michigan gives his perspective on the government shutdown as well as the climate of political violence in the country following the death of Charlie Kirk and multiple mass shootings. St. Francis de Sales School President Geoff Rose talks aboutthe school’s leadership symposium which connects students with area leaders.

    22 min

  3. 09/21/2025

    Leading Edge - Flag City Honor Flight's Bob Weinberg on his time as a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sentry; Bob Helle recalls his time in Vietnam where he was a POW | September 21, 2025

    Bob Helle, a proud Rogers High School graduate, a Marine Vietnam veteran, and a man who spent 5 long years in a North Vietnamese POW camp. Bob Weinberg, a former board member of Flag City Honor Flight, who served in the Army including time as a sentry at Arlington Cemetery, marching at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

    22 min

  4. 09/20/2025

    Leading Edge: Steve Fought on Gibsonburg’s 9/11 Memorial; Gretchen Awad on Race for the Cure; Pat McColley on Road Projects | Sept. 14

    With guest host Tim Miller. Steve Fought honors 9/11 in Gibsonburg, Gretchen Awadpreviews Race for the Cure, and Pat McColley details ODOT’s fall road projects and safety tips.

    22 min

  5. 09/07/2025

    Robin Reese on restoring trust in child services; JJ Reinhart on chef life after the Playboy Mansion

    Robin Reese and others discuss reforming child protection in Lucas County; Northwest Ohio native JJ Reinhart shares his wild journey from Emmy-winning musician to celebrity chef.

    22 min

  6. 08/31/2025

    Ohio Rep. Josh Williams challenges longtime incumbent in heated race; Sylvania Schools tackle AI, safety, and cell phones in new era | Leading Edge

    Rep. Josh Williams aims to unseat Marcy Kaptur, citing what he says is a need for fresh leadership in D.C. Sylvania Superintendent Veronica Motley discusses cell phone bans, AI in classrooms and school safety concern.

    22 min

  7. 08/24/2025

    ProMedica introduces state of the art robotic surgery system; State of unions today ahead of Labor Day holiday | Leading Edge - August 24, 2025

    Dr. Steven Stanek discusses ProMedica's new, state-of-the-art robotic surgery system. Shaun Enright, Northwest Ohio Building and Construction Trades Union Executive Secretary/Business Manager and John Clemons, American Maritime Officers Vice President-Great Lakes, talk about the Labor Day parade, the political climate around labor and unions, and shifts in tone among unions.

    22 min

  8. 08/17/2025

    Volunteer firefighter numbers falling as calls for service increase; Toledo residents pushed out of real estate market as rental costs surge | Leading Edge

    Asst. Fire Chief Mark Grove | Woodville  Chief Deputy Rick Sluder | Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office There's a quiet crisis affecting fire protection in smalltowns and rural communities nationwide.  Here in Ohio, nearly 70% of our nearly 1,200 firedepartments are staffed primarily by volunteer firefighters.  But between 2018 and 2021, Ohio saw a 6.5% drop involunteers, even as calls for service rose 9%. Janek Schaller | Journalist | Midstory While real estate surges in Toledo and home prices rise,many residents find themselves struggling — sometimes pushed to the brink ofhomelessness.

    22 min
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It's anything but the same old public affairs show. WTOL 11 brings you the stories as only he can -- candid, in-depth, and occasionally tongue-in-cheek. Viewer input drives this program, as you decide what we cover from week to week.

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  • Creator
    WTOL 11 - Toledo Ohio
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    190
  • Rating
    Clean
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