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Host Mike Moliterno, Chief Operating Officer of The Business Journal, takes you on an insightful journey through the world of journalism with "The Byline Breakdown" podcast. In each episode, Mike sits down with a seasoned reporter from The Business Journal to delve deep into the heart of a news story that is impacting the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys.The Byline Breakdown" goes beyond the surface-level reporting. Listeners can expect a comprehensive exploration of the story's background, offering context that helps to paint a clearer picture of the issues at hand. This podcast is not just about the news; it's about understanding the implications, consequences, and next steps that follow a significant event.
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Retaining Young People in the Mahoning Valley
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Retaining young people is one of the tenets of the Mahoning Valley’s plan and its three R’s approach. The other prongs are receiving refugees and legal immigrants and returning people who have relocated to other areas. The…
Morgantown: A Story of Corruption, Intimidation, Larceny and Arson
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio – A crossroads in northeastern Beaver Township in Mahoning County couldn’t appear more sublime today. Regal houses and estates dot the neighborhood along Calla Road as it runs eastward across state Route 164 and into nearby Springfield…
Bringing AI into the Classroom
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Today, we’re exploring a topic that’s reshaping the landscape of education: artificial intelligence. With us is Denise Dick, special projects manager at The Business Journal and author of a fascinating piece on how AI is not just…
Ohio Export Internship Program
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Today, we have a very special guest, Deanne Johnson, a senior reporter at The Business Journal. She’s here to discuss her recent article on Ohio’s thriving export business and the resources available for local companies looking to…
Phalanx Mills: The Quest for Utopia
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Today, we’re journeying back to the mid-19th century to explore a little-known story of the Mahoning Valley – more specifically, the story of the Trumbull Phalanx Corporation in Braceville Township.
Uncovering the Vibrant Tapestry of Immigrant Communities
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Today, we’re uncovering the vibrant tapestry of immigrant communities and the impact of their entrepreneurial spirit on local economies. Denise Dick is the special projects manager at The Business Journal and the author behind the story, which…
Discovering the Center of the World
BRACEVILLE, Ohio – Today we’re diving into a story that involves a seemingly ordinary stretch of road with a curious name. Dan O’Brien, managing editor of The Business Journal, discusses his journey to the Center of the World.
WRTA Celebrates 40 Years in Mahoning Valley
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – In today’s episode, we’re diving into a special story that’s not just about the present but celebrates a decades-long journey. We’re talking about the Western Reserve Transit Authority and its spotlight in the very first issue of…
Repopulation Efforts: Helping Immigrants, Refugees Thrive
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Today, we’re diving into the heart of the Mahoning Valley’s repopulation efforts. Denise Dick is the special projects manager at The Business Journal and the author behind the insightful story, which is also the cover story from…
One Year Later: East Palestine Train Derailment
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Today we’re diving into a story that hits close to home for our residents, particularly our neighbors in East Palestine. One such neighbor is Deanne Johnson, senior reporter with The Business Journal, who walks us through the…
Eastern Gateway Community College Under Investigation
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – On this episode of “Byline Breakdown,” we’re peeling back the layers of a complex story that’s been making headlines in Ohio. We talk with Business Journal reporter Denise Dick, who covers our education beat and has been…
Lowellville, Ohio: Small Town with Big Transformation
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – In this episode of “Byline Breakdown,” Dan O’Brien, managing editor of The Business Journal, discusses the small village of Lowellville. There, a fresh tranche of private investment is pouring into the tiny business district. Those behind this…
Prop Culture: A Deep Dive into Trumbull County’s Sci-Fi Museum
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – In this episode of “The Byline Breakdown,” George Nelson, deputy managing editor of The Business Journal, talks about the new sci-fi props museum coming to Warren.
Recreational Use of Marijuana in Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – In this episode of “Byline Breakdown,” Dan O’Brien, managing editor of The Business Journal, guides us through the aftermath of Ohio’s passage of Issue 2 – the recreational use of marijuana.
YSU Presidential Search Process
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Youngstown State University trustees voted 8-1 to approve a three-year contract with U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, R-6th, to be the 10th YSU president. Students, faculty, alumni and community members have voiced opposition to both the selection and…
National Philanthropy Day Awards
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – In this episode of “The Byline Breakdown,” George Nelson, deputy managing editor of The Business Journal, tells us about the National Philanthropy Day Awards.
Monuments Honoring Veterans Throughout the Mahoning Valley
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – In this episode of “The Byline Breakdown,” we talk with Deanne Johnson, senior reporter with The Business Journal, and dig into her stories on veteran memorials throughout the Mahoning Valley.
The Business Journal Goes ‘Inside Foxconn Ohio’
LORDSTOWN, Ohio – In this episode of “The Byline Breakdown,” Dan O’Brien, managing editor of The Business Journal, shares his experience getting an inside look at Foxconn Ohio.
Optimism Meets Anxiety: The East Palestine Derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio – In a town with fewer than 5,000 residents still grappling with the aftermath of a toxic chemical train derailment nearly eight months ago, local businesses are not just fighting to keep their dreams alive but are…
The Lordstown Motors Saga, Part 2
LORDSTOWN, Ohio – In March 2021, Hindenburg Research published a scathing report on Lordstown Motors, calling into question the viability of the company’s product – the Endurance – the demand for it and the company’s production capabilities. The result of…
The Lordstown Motors Saga, Part 1
LORDSTOWN, Ohio – The surprise announcement on Sept. 29 that Lordstown Motors has agreed to sell its assets to its founder and former CEO, Steve Burns of LAS Capital, brings the story of the now-defunct electric vehicle manufacturer full circle.…
The Byline Breakdown | Trailer
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — The Business Journal is set to debut its new podcast, “The Byline Breakdown,” this Thursday, available at BusinessJournalDaily.com and wherever podcasts are heard. The inaugural episode will focus on the recent events surrounding Lordstown Motors Corp. Host…