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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.

  • Scott DiMauro
    President of Ohio National Education Association Scott DiMauro discusses 2024's increased spending of vouchers for private schools.
  • Heather Smith
    Tim invites Policy Matters Ohio researcher Heather Smith to discuss the gap between CEO and worker pay.
  • Kent Smith
    Tim invites Senator Kent Smith to discuss the bipartisan bill, SB342.
  • Ken Schneck
    Editor of the Buckeye Flame Ken Schneck joins Tim to discuss the Parent's Bill of Rights.
  • Tim and Paul Talk Neapan Steelworks
    Professor and Hudson Institute adjunct fellow Paul Scracic discusses the proposed sale of U.S. Steel to Nepean Steelworks with Tim.
  • A.J. Summel
    Tim talks to YSU Economics Professor A.J. Summel to discuss tariffs and their economic influence.
  • Dr. Nate Myers
    Dr. Nate Myers, Professor of Education and Leadership Studies at YSU, joins Tim to discuss the future the department of education.
  • Henry Louis Gates Jr.
    Tim interviews PBS Bloodline host Henry Louis Gates Jr.
  • Venus Williams
    Tim interviews world famous tennis player Venus Williams.
  • Lucas Hardy
    Dr. Lucas Hardy of YSU's Department of English and World Languages discusses his new book, "Theologies of Pain."
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