Let’s Talk Cuyahoga is a podcast that takes a deeper dive into county initiatives and the people who work to make it all happen.

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How is Cuyahoga County responding to residents who are experiencing homelessness?  Guests: Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry Shelter Coordinator, Angelo Anderson Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry, Vice President of Housing and Shelter, Michael Sering Cuyahoga County Office of Homeless Services, Director, Melissa Sirak

S2E3: Strategic Action Plan for Homelessness

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How is Cuyahoga County preparing to help its residents who are facing the end of emergency allotments for SNAP benefits?  Guests: Cuyahoga County Resident, Brittany Robinson Cuyahoga County Department of Job and Family Services, Administrator, Kevin Gowan Center for Community Solutions, President and Executive Director, John Corlett Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Vice President of Client Services, Tiffany Scruggs

S2E2: SNAP Changes

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County Executive Chris Ronayne took the Oath of Office at his Ceremonial Inauguration on January 21, 2023. This is his Inaugural Address.

S2E1: Special – Inauguration

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County Executive Armond Budish provides the community with the five major steps the County took to improve the lives of residents, and to lay the foundation for an even more exciting future for northeast Ohio.

State of the County

S1E15: State of the County

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The county has a haunted history. We gather round the Cuyahoga campfire to hear some spine tingling stories about eerie visitations. Guests: Cuyahoga County Archivist, Dr. Judith Cetina Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office, External Affairs Manager, Christopher Harris

S1E14: Let’s Talk Cuyahoga Haunted History

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How is Cuyahoga County preparing to help its residents age successfully, and what does the Livable Cuyahoga designation do to help that work? Guests: Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish, Host Cuyahoga County DSAS Interim Administrator, Natasha Pietrocola Cuyahoga County DSAS Executive Officer, Patricia Newell https://www.cuyahogacounty.us/executive/news/lets-talk-cuyahoga-podcast for more information

S1E13: Livable Cuyahoga 

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What are the hidden values of trees, and how can we grow our tree canopy in Cuyahoga County? Show notes:<a href="https://holdenfg.org/" rel="nofollow">Holdenfg.org</a><a href="https://holdenfg.org/make-an-impact/people-for-trees/" rel="nofollow">Make the pledge @ people for trees</a> Guests: Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish Cuyahoga County Director of Sustainability Mike Foley Holden Forests &amp; Gardens President &amp; CEO Jill Koski

S1E12: The Impact of Trees

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How does Cuyahoga County invite residents to learn more about the work that goes into death investigations? Citizen’s Academy provides a real-world peek behind the curtain of forensics. Guests: Christopher Harris, External Affairs Manager, Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office Kiki Compau, Citizens Academy participant Cynthia Morrow, Citizens Academy participant Dr. Thomas Gilson, Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner

S1E11: Medical Examiner’s Office Citizen’s Academy

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How does kinship care meet Cuyahoga County&#39;s mandate to protect and serve the children in our care? Guests: Jeanelle Greene, Adoptive Mother and Cuyahoga County employee Amada Matei, Child Protection Specialist, Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services Bryant Stanton, Foster and Adoptive Recruitment Supervisor, Cuyahoga County DCFS

S1E10: Kinship Care in Cuyahoga County

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Public response to the Lakefront Public Access Plan was overwhelming. We get answers to your questions and share your thoughts for future features along the Cuyahoga County lakefront.Guest:Michael Dever, Cuyahoga County Public Works Director

S1E9: Let’s Talk BACK – Follow up from the Lakefront Public Access Plan

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It’s National Small Business Week. Cuyahoga County has a number of programs to help local entrepreneurs grow their business with financial support and advisory services. We asked some local business owners to share their experiences and their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests:-Kathleen Kanan, Omar’s Pizza and Mediterranean Grill, Fairview Park (:51)-Kim Pavlisin, Bubblenest Grooming LLC, Parma Heights (6:05)-Jasma Love, Jazzy Cakez, Cleveland (9:24)-Chris Hatala, Games Done Legit, Cleveland (14:22)-Paula Pascarella, The Little Gym of Shaker Heights, Shaker Heights (19:10)

S1E8: Small Business Week in Cuyahoga County

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What does a long-term, comprehensive solution to increasing connectivity look like in Cuyahoga County?Guests:Catherine Tkachyk, Cuyahoga County Chief Innovation &amp; Performance OfficerWanda Davis, Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center (ASC3) Executive Director

What does a long-term, comprehensive solution to increasing connectivity look like in Cuyahoga County?

S1E7: Broadband Access in Cuyahoga County

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Cuyahoga County Executive and council members announce the fourth round of proposed funding from the American Rescue Plan.Includes: Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish, Council President Pernel Jones Jr., Yvonne M. Conwell from County Council District 7 and Dale Miller from County Council District 2

S1E6: Special - American Rescue Plan Funding Round 4

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Cuyahoga County Executive and council members announce the third round of proposed funding from the American Rescue Plan.Includes: Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish, Council President Pernel Jones Jr., Sunny Simon from County Council District 11

S1E5: Special - American Rescue Plan Funding Round 3

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How are community partners across the County creating better access to our lakefront, and what does a water-centric future look like?Guests:Michael Dever, Cuyahoga County Public Works DirectorKirsten Holzheimer Gail, Mayor of the City of EuclidBrian Zimmerman, Cleveland Metroparks Chief Executive Officer

S1E4: Lakefront Public Access Plan

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Cuyahoga County Executive and council members announce the second round of proposed funding from the American Rescue Plan.Includes: Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish, Council President Pernel Jones Jr., Yvonne M. Conwell from County Council District 7

S1E3: Special - American Rescue Plan Funding Round 2

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Cuyahoga County Executive and council members announce the first round of proposed funding from the American Rescue Plan.Includes: Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish, Council President Pernel Jones Jr., Cheryl Stephens from County Council District 10, and Meredith M. Turner from County Council District 9

S1E2: Special - American Rescue Plan Funding Round 1

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What role did Cuyahoga County play in the Civil Rights Movement, and what work is being done to preserve its significance for future generations?Guests:Kathleen Crowther, President, Cleveland Restoration SocietyDr. Donna Whyte, Scholar, Lecturer, Cleveland State University

S1E1: African American Civil Rights Trail