You've probably heard of Cryptocurrency, but if you're like most people; you don't have the foggiest idea of what it is, how it works, who uses it, and most importantly--why? To find out more, listen as Jeanne Destro talks to Kent State University Assistant Finance Professor, David Pelleg about everything…
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Friday, 13 December 2019 11:00
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This week, electric cars, flying cars, and teaching history through video games!
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Everybody is talking about Impeachment this week, but few people really understand how it actually works--or at least, how it's supposed to work, according to the US Constitution. So, that's where retired University of Akron Law Professor, Dean Carro, comes in. He talked to Jeanne Destro about it the extremely…
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The Ohio Supreme Court is considering changing the rules that govern how criminal defendants can get out of jail on bail, while they are waiting for trial. Jeanne Destro talked to ACLU Attorney Claire Chevrier, who is advocating for a change in the bail rules, as well as retired University…
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Thursday, 12 December 2019 13:43
New Fitness Program for AMHA Housing Residents
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A new fitness program designed to help improve cardiac health, as well as emotional well-being, is underway now at Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority buildings citywide. Alexis Holt, and Caroline Murrock from the University of Akron are coordinating the new "FABU" program, and they talked to Jeanne Destro about it this…
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Wednesday, 11 December 2019 20:13
Saudi Aviators Grounded After Pensacola Shootings
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More than 800 Saudi Military Aviation students in the US have been grounded, following last week's shooting at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. Jeanne Destro interviewed CBS News Military Consultant, Jeff McCausland, to find out more about what has become an increasingly complex story with far reaching implications…
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Wednesday, 11 December 2019 14:56
The Connection Between Loneliness & Health
Written by Jeanne Destro
It seems like everybody is connected these days online. But are they really connected in a meaningful way, that can make a meaningful impact on their health? Jeanne Destro talked to Psychologist, Dr. Adam Borland from the Cleveland Clinic this week, about how loneliness is on the rise these days,…
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Wednesday, 11 December 2019 14:06
Protecting and Repairing Your Online Reputation
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Everybody knows how easy it is for somebody to trash your reputation online. Maybe they give your business a bad review, or say horrible things about you personally. What can you do to fight back against that? Who do you call? Well, here in the Akron-Cleveland area, Hennes Communications specializes…
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Streetsboro Police are looking for Jason Nicholas James, who they say has scammed multiple people and businesses out of a lot of money. James was previously arrested and charged for operating a ponzi scheme in North Carolina back in 2014, but has made his way to Northeast Ohio. The department…
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Tuesday, 10 December 2019 10:55
Two More Pizza Delivery Drivers Robbed in Akron
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Akron Police are investigating two robberies of pizza delivery drivers within an hour and just a few miles of one another Sunday night into Monday morning. A Dominos driver was robbed of cash by two suspects, one who had a gun, along Power Street around 11:40 Sunday night. About 50…
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Friday, 06 December 2019 09:22
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This week, we're spotlighting local company that can help you make your own tech invention dreams come true. We'll also hear about some new advances in artificial intelligence, the new Tesla Cybertruck, and a NASA mission to Antarctica.
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Ohio State Defensive End Chase Young has been named the Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year. In spite of missing two games due to suspension, Young notched 38 total tackles and 16.5 sacks, which is a school record. In other Ohio State Football news, head coach Ryan Day, in his…
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Tuesday, 03 December 2019 10:40
Horrigan Unveils 5-Year Plan for Akron Development
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(City of Akron) (Monday), Mayor Dan Horrigan is proud to release the Five-Year Strategic Framework for the Office of Integrated Development (OID) created this year under the direction of Deputy Mayor James Hardy. Through this plan, the City will better focus its resources and relationships, advance equitable outcomes, and deliver improved services for…
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Akron Police say a 27-year-old man is under arrest in connection to the shooting death of his uncle over the weekend. On Saturday, November 30th, police were called to home in the 800 block of Cordova Avenue, where they found the victim, 64-year-old Melvin Peters. He had been shot in…
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