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Now You Know Akron
by Gannett
From the journalists of the BeaconJournal.com, Now You Know Akron is a weekly podcast featuring a deep dive into issues central to the future of the Akron community.
Episodes
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Everything you to know about the upcoming Akron Marathon
In the latest edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin-Fisher speaks Dr. Nilesh Shah and Laura McElrath to preview the upcoming Akron marathon. During this edition we talk who comes out for this event and the different type…
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Doctor shares insight into fatigue, whether it could be related to a medical condition
In the latest edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with Dr. Deborah Plate regarding fatigue. During this edition we talk about why chronic fatigue might be an issue with patients, what some of the signs and...
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Doctor provides tips for a good night’s sleep and when to seek help
In the latest edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with is Dr. Eileen Wong, University Hospitals East Region Sleep Lab Medical Director. During this episode we talk about what makes for a good night’s…
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Discussing Agoraphobia and how COVID-19 has impacted this
In the latest edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Akron Beacon Journal medical reporter Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with Dr. Grosel who is the Chief Medical Officer for UnitedHealth Care for Ohio. During this podcast episode we discuss what Agoraphobia is, what Agoraphobics have had to deal...
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What’s new at Cedar Point and a trip down memory lane at the park
In the latest edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with Cedar Point spokesman Tony Clark regarding the new offerings this season, including the Frontier Festival and new food items, as well as construction work going on in the park.
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Stow-Munroe Falls High School junior discusses his viral talent show performance, playing guitar
In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with Stow-Munroe Falls High School junior AJ Garduño to discuss his viral talent show performance. During this edition we talk about when he started playing guitar, his love for music, and what he wants to do after…
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A deep dive on Akron Promise and the start of Akron City Race series
In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with special guests Akron Promise founder Tom Ghinder and Executive Director Néna Roy. During this edition we talk about what the Akron Promise is, what it is trying to accomplish, and preview the start of the Akron City…
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Emyrson Flora shares her experience after Top 10 run on 'American Idol'
In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with special guest Emyrson Flora on her experience after her Top 10 run on American Idol. During this edition we talk about the opportunities that Emyrson has had with American Idol and how she now plans to purse a career…
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Healthy Actions: Let's talk about kids and sports with sports psychologist
Akron Children's Hospital sports psychologist Allyson Weldon joins the Akron Beacon Journal's Betty Lin-Fisher to discuss mental-health challenges for youth athletes in the relaunch of the Healthy Actions column.
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Guest Jamie Keaton discusses retirement
In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with Akron Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans and special guest Jamie Keaton to discuss retirement and his current situation regarding this topic. Next, we discuss what a panel of others said about retirement, how likely...
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Guest Chris Harvey shares his thoughts on starting, changing careers
In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with Akron Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans and special guest Chris Harvey to discuss beginning or switching careers. Chris shares his experiences as a freelance graphic designer, talks about freelancing vs. a full-time...
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Guest Jennifer Ash discusses the pros and cons of raising children
In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with Akron Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans and special guest Jennifer Ash to discuss the pros and cons of raising children. Jennifer shares her experience with raising her kids as a single mother, provides insight into...
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Guest Erin Bushea-Chapman discusses the ins and outs of marriage
In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with ABJ reporter Tawney Beans and special guest Erin Bushea-Chapman on the topic of marriage. During this edition they discuss a medical condition that Erin was diagnosed with 4 months after getting married, why Erin…
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Marla Ridenour awed by 'staggering' reaction to sexual assault revelation
Akron Beacon Journal reporter Betty Lin-Fisher sat down with colleague Marla Ridenour to talk about her career, the reason she decided to unveil a 47-year-old secret about being sexually assaulted and the "staggering" responses she's received from around the country.
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Cuyahoga Falls resident Jo Bayer discusses homeownership and her outlook on life
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with ABJ reporter Tawney Beans and special guest Jo Bayer, who is a current resident of Cuyahoga Falls. During this episode we discuss the pros and cons of homeownership, Jo’s outlook on life, and some advice she shares…
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Akron-Canton Foodbank head Dan Flowers talks buffalo hearts and ensuring families don't go hungry
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, reporter Craig Webb speaks with guest Dan Flowers who is head of the Akron-Canton Foodbank to discuss what services and campaigns the foodbank provides and how the concept of foodbanking got its start.
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A chat with "Gilded Age" actress and Copley native Carrie Coon
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, reporter Kerry Clawson interviews actress and Copley native, Carrie Coon. Coon stars in the HBO period drama, "The Gilded Age," which has gotten a lot of buzz since its Jan. 24 premiere. It was renewed Feb. 14 by HBO for a second season, and Coon...
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What the war in Ukraine could mean for cyberattacks in Akron
On this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Beacon Journal reporter Betty Lin-Fischer talks with Eva Velasquez, the CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, about the effect the war in Ukraine could have on cyberattacks in Akron and the surrounding region.
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Victim advocate talks about stalking and offers tips to those being targeted
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Stephanie Warsmith are joined by Ashley Kline, director of services for the Rape Crisis Center. Many people might think of stalking as something that happens to celebrities with crazed fans who take…
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"We're in a very dangerous time": Political and security expert from UA discusses Russian invasion of Ukraine
In this special edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Beacon Journal reporter Jennifer Pignolet is joined by University of Akron professor and political and security expert Dr. Karl Kaltenthaler to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He also serves on an advisory group of academics and…
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Focus on Black-owned businesses spotlight: Uniquely Inspired Gift Baskets
In this special edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb catches up with Dion Stentz, owner of Uniquely Inspired Gift Baskets in Fairlawn. “All of our gift baskets are customized or personalized,” Stentz said. “None of our gifts are sitting on the shelves waiting to be purchased...
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Will you be taxed for using PayPal and Venmo? Now You Know Akron podcast investigates
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans talk with Jim Brandenburg, a tax partner at accounting and professional services firm Sikich LLP. Brandenburg discussed change in tax law that could affect users of Venmo, PayPal and other...
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The highway to nowhere: Pastor Gregory Harrison discusses being displaced by Akron Innerbelt
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Seyma Bayram are joined by Pastor Gregory Harrison. Harrison, a retired Akron police officer and reverend of Antioch Baptist Church, tells the story of his family being displaced by construction of the...
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Unresolved: Who stabbed Jeff Sauber at Coventry Township drive-in?
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by reporter Stephanie Warsmith to discuss the latest episode in the Unresolved series. The latest installment looks at the 1980 stabbing death of Jeffrey Sauber at a drive-in theater in Coventry Township. Sauber, an...
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"I had to go home praying I didn't bring it home'; Kelli Funk advocates for pandemic hazard pay in Tallmadge
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Krista Kano are joined by Tallmadge city employee Kelli Funk, who talks about her experience working through the pandemic as an administrative assistant in the planning and zoning department and…
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Michael Allio talks about his experience on "The Bachelorette," Amanda Kloots and what's next
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, reporter Krista Kano sits down with Copley’s own Michael Allio to talk in depth about his memorable appearance on “The Bachelorette.” Allio, who became a fan favorite, joined the show two years after his wife, Laura died, of breast cancer, but...
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Focus on Black-owned businesses spotlight: What's the buzz with Akron Honey?
In this special edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, we catch up with Brent Wesley, owner of Akron Honey. “I wasn’t intending on it being a business,” Wesley said of getting his business started. “But then folks started figuring out what we were doing and saying, ‘Hey, can we get some of…
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Double Jeopardy! An interview with Jeopardy champ and Medina native Matt Amodio
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by recent record-setting Jeopardy champion Matt Amodio. They talk about Matt's historic run on the popular game show and what's next for the Medina native.
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‘The process comes before the prize:’ An interview with new UA football coach Joe Moorhead
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, sports reporter George Thomas sits down with new University of Akron football coach, Joe Moorhead. The university introduced the soon-to-be former offensive coordinator of the Oregon Ducks earlier this month. Moorhead inherits a team that’s gone...
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'We all need some type of break': Student highlights behavior issues, mental health
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Jen Pignolet are joined by Olyvia Raber, a senior at Akron Public Schools' Firestone Community Learning Center. They talk about discipline and behavior issues at public schools since districts have...
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Amanda Kloots talks about her healing journey on "Dancing With The Stars"
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, reporter Kerry Clawson shares her exclusive interview with Canton native and Broadway dancer Amanda Kloots. Kloots talks about her journey of healing on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” following the death of her husband, Broadway star Nick…
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‘This is such a strange world’: Why are there so many employee and supply shortages in Akron?
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by reporter Amanda Garrett to discuss the Beacon Journal’s comprehensive look at employee and supply shortages across the Akron area. On Nov. 18, an editor, four photographers and 18 reporters visited numerous area...
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'Lights, Camera, Christmas': Stan Hywet goes Hollywood for holiday
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Craig Webb is joined by Stan Hywet Hall & Garden’s “Queen of Christmas,” Chloe Wingard. The curatorial projects specialist talks about the historic home’s Hollywood-based holiday theme, “Lights, Camera, Christmas.” “Throughout the whole tour…
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‘Focus on Black-owned businesses’ spotlight: Sweet and Savvy
In this special edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, we catch up with Savannah Griggs, owner of Sweet and Savvy, a home-based baking business that specializes in custom cakes, cupcakes and chocolate-dipped items. The business also has a new storefront on the way in downtown Akron with plans...
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Teacher, opera singer, motorcyclist, regular guy: Brian Johnson talks singing anthem for Browns-Steelers game
On this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by opera singer and music teacher Brian Keith Johnson. Johnson, a 32-year veteran of Akron Public Schools, recently sang the national anthem at the Browns-Steelers game in Cleveland. “There are two songs, this is my...
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To parole or not to parole? Attorneys debate new juvenile parole bill
In this week’s Now You Know Akron (NYKA) podcast, Tania Nemer, the community outreach prosecutor for the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, and Nicole “Niki” Clum, the legislative policy manager for the Ohio Public Defender’s Office, debate the merits of Senate Bill 256, a new state law that...
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Food! Glorious Food! Local Flavor writers dine and dish on Akron restaurant scene
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by Beacon Journal reporters Mark J. Price and Tawney Beans to talk all things about Akron food. Webb, Price, Beans and fellow reporter Kerry Clawson contribute to a regular Beacon Journal food feature, Local Flavor. The...
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'We are not bothered by them': 10-year-old Kaylan Park speaks up on mask wearing
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, 10-year-old Cuyahoga Falls student Kaylan Park and her mother Kenyona “Sunny” Matthews join host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Phil Keren to talk about Park’s speech at a recent school board meeting. Park stepped up to the microphone at…
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'Sick and tired of being sick and tired': Tenant unions start housing movement
On this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Doug Livingston are joined by a panel to talk housing issues and how a group of residents from a pair of East Akron apartment complexes banded together to form a tenants union after a variety of…
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An Akron art legend: A chat with artist Don Drumm
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by one of Akron’s most well-known and prolific artists, Don Drumm. They discuss his legendary career and talk about his studio and gallery at 437 Crouse Street which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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Taking risks, facing fear and believing in yourself: An interview with ‘Live Your Purpose’ host John Morgan Jr.
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, it’s a podcast about a podcast as host Craig Webb interviews “Live Your Purpose” podcast host John Morgan Jr. An Akron native, Morgan uses the inspiration of entrepreneurs to help others find their purpose in life. “I really want to be able to...
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What we know about the Hudson schools book controversy
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by Beacon Journal reporter Phil Keren to recap and discuss the latest developments in the Hudson schools book controversy. Recently, Hudson mayor Craig Shubert asked all five school board members to resign or face…
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‘It’s challenging for them to be able to make ends meet’: The state of nursing homes in Ohio with Long-Term Care Ombudsman Beverely Laubert
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Amanda Garrett talk to Ohio's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Beverely Laubert about the state of nursing homes in Ohio. Laubert said long-term care during a pandemic is a complex issue. “It’s difficult…
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Silver Lake native talks escaping the north tower of the World Trade Center on 9/11
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by George Hessler, a 9/11 terrorist attack survivor and Silver Lake native who was in the north tower of the World Trade Center when it was struck by a hijacked airplane. He talks about his harrowing escape just minutes...
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'It tends to make the kids sicker, faster': Talking COVID and children with Dr. Robert McGregor
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Betty Lin-Fisher are joined by Dr. Robert McGregor, Chief Medical Officer of Akron Children’s Hospital, to talk about delta variant COVID concerns with school-aged children and its impact on hospitals…
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Gun violence in Akron: 'Most of them don’t foresee themselves being here in the next five years'
Akron and other major cities across the country are experiencing a wave of gun violence and an increase in homicides. In this edition of the podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Sean McDonnell are joined by Lt. Michael Miller, head of Akron’s community relations department for…
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"Ripper" rejoins Priest — KK's Priest; Tim "Ripper" Owens talks new band/album with KK Downing
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, guest host B.J. Lisko is joined by Akron native and former Judas Priest singer Tim "Ripper" Owens. The accomplished heavy metal/hard rock vocalist talks about his new band with fellow Judas Priest alum, KK Downing, KK's Priest. "Ripper" also…
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'A common path forward': Introducing new Akron police chief, Steve Mylett
In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Sean McDonnell are joined by new Akron police chief, Steve Mylett. Mylett talked in the midst of his journey from Bellevue, Washington to Akron, where he started on Aug. 9. The new chief says he’s…
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An interview with new Akron Public Schools Superintendent Christine Fowler Mack
On this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal education reporter Jennifer Pignolet are joined by new Akron Public Schools Superintendent Christine Fowler Mack. Fowler Mack is starting her second month in the position, and she’s the first woman and first…
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Democratic primary preview for Ohio's 11th Congressional District with Shontel Brown, Nina Turner
On this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Doug Livingston are joined by Shontel Brown and Nina Turner, frontrunners in the Democratic primary of the 11th Congressional District that includes Cleveland and parts of Akron. As reported by...
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From the journalists of the BeaconJournal.com, Now You Know Akron is a weekly podcast featuring a deep dive into issues central to the future of the Akron community.
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