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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.

  • Tim and Paul: Data Centers in Ohio
    Tim and Paul Sracic discuss proposed data center bans in Ohio.
  • Mark Vopat
    Head of YSU OEA/YSU Philosophy Professor Mark Vopat discusses the YSU Ethics Bowl team.
  • Aditi Srivastava
    Aditi Srivastava, Tax Researcher of Policy Matters Ohio, discusses Ohio's move toward a flat tax plan.
  • Paul Sracic
    Tim Francisco and Paul Sracic discuss the recent developments between Japan's Prime Minister and China.
  • AJ Summel
    YSU Economics Prof. AJ Summel discusses the recent developments with Ultium in Lordstown.
  • Amy Fluker
    YSU Humanities and Social Sciences Assoc. Professor, Amy Fluker, discusses a recent Trumbull County Historical Society grant.
  • Vicky Vickers
    Vice President of Operations for Thrive Mahoning Valley joins Tim to discuss their seventh year of Welcoming Week.
  • Nicolette Powe
    Associate Professor of Public Health, Nicolette Powe, joins Tim to talk about "Guin Fit".
  • Ken Schneck
    Ken Schneck of The Buckeye Flame joins Tim to discuss LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination actions in Ohio.
  • Marc Dann
    Tim invites Attorney Marc Dann to discuss the case regarding unclaimed funds going toward the Browns Stadium.