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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.

  • Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at YSU discusses the current landscape of AI in Higher Ed.
  • Senior Fellow from the Hudson Institute, Paul Sracic, discusses Ohio's upcoming midterm elections.
  • Buckeye Flame Editor discusses Texas Tech's recent closure of LGBTQ+ programs.
  • Bowling Green Political Science Professor discusses Ohio's polling data in the recent years.
  • YSU Sociology Professor discusses Florida's attack on the sociology curriculum.
  • Former Attorney General of Ohio discusses the current state of Ohio's recent unclaimed funds case.
  • Dr. Cryshanna Jackson Leftwich, YSU Professor of Politics and International Relations, discusses how excessive news content effects mental health.
  • Former Attorney General of Ohio discusses Ohio's bipartisan efforts to protect the temporary protective status of Haitian immigrants.
  • Director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio discusses private voter information being given to the Dept. of Justice.
  • YSU Faculty Union Leader and Philosophy Professor discusses potential effects of HB698.