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Tim Francisco

Host Tim Francisco interviews the people shaping local politics, arts and culture. Episodes air Wednesday at 6:45am and 8:45am.

  • Dr. Nate Myers, Professor of Education and Leadership Studies at YSU, joins Tim to discuss the future the department of education.
  • Tim interviews PBS Bloodline host Henry Louis Gates Jr.
  • Tim interviews world famous tennis player Venus Williams.
  • Dr. Lucas Hardy of YSU's Department of English and World Languages discusses his new book, "Theologies of Pain."
  • Alicia Prieto Langarica, Professor of Mathematics and co-founder of Lathisms, joins Tim to discuss the "algorithimizing" of mathematics higher education.
  • Professor and Hudson Institute adjunct fellow Paul Scracic discusses the new shift in party politics taking place this election with Tim.
  • Christopher Colón, Executive Director of Thrive Mahoning Valley, joins Tim to discuss the organization's 2024 Welcoming Week.
  • Soviet Union-born director Yelena Demikovska joins Tim to discuss her latest film, "Black Russians".
  • Tim invites Christopher Colón, Northeast Ohio Regional Director of the Ohio Environmental Council, to discuss the current state fracking unitization in the Youngstown area.
  • Chairman of the Board of Youngstown Cityscape, Scott Schulick, joins Tim to discuss the state of downtown Youngstown following the Chase Bank incident.