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Did De'Veon Smith really get fired for not eating his chicken salad?
Former Howland and Michigan football product De'Veon Smith was released from the USFL's Pittsburgh Maulers after nearly a week for what the team is saying was…
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Kathy Cook, retiring president of St. Joe's Hospital, reflects on 38 years in healthcare
Sydney Canty speaks with Kathy Cook, the retiring president of St. Joe's Hospital. Cook talks about her 38 years in the healthcare field, from her time as a…
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EATING DISORDERS: The do's and don'ts of talking to a teen about eating disorders
A psychologist for the Cleveland Clinic, Kasey Goodpaster, Ph.D., responds to a CDC report showing that emergency room visits for eating disorders doubled…
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Greg Brown, the radio/TV broadcaster for the Pittsburgh Pirates
In this WFMJ 21 Sports podcast, sports director Dana Balash speaks with Greg Brown, the radio/TV broadcaster for the Pittsburgh Pirates since 1994. In 1988…
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Overcoming Addiction: Advice and insight from a former addict
21 News Anchor Madison Tromler sits down with Brian Cuban, a recovery advocate, author and Dallas-based attorney. He's the brother of Mark Cuban, an…
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Local woman shares experience from Poland helping refugees
We've seen the recent and horrifying reports out of Ukraine as refugees recall the chaos and violence they're witnessing. Millions continue to flee Ukraine to…
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21 News Political Panel weighs in on the Senate Republican debate
21 News Political Panelists managing editor Justin Mitchell, 570 WKBN host Ron Verb and publisher of the Buckeye Review Dr. Mike McNair go over the winners and…
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21 News Podcast: Our political panel weighs in on the Senate Democratic debate
21 News Managing Editor Justin Mitchell, 570 WKBN radio host Ron Verb and publisher of the Buckeye Review Dr. Mike McNair go over the Senate Democratic…
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Dr. Tonia Farmer
Does it seem like the wild swings in temperature are playing havoc on your allergies? It's not your imagination. Dr. Tonia Farmer talks with Sydney Canty about…
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Dr. David Chiarella on how young children pick up on adult stress
In times of stress from everything from war on television to concerns over household budgets squeezed by high gas and food prices, we may not realize how much…
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Jessie Balmert of the Columbus Dispatch catches up on all things Ohio politics
Jessie Balmert, state government reporter for the Columbus Dispatch, talks about the Governor's race, the Senate race and whether there's any way the May 3…
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Youngstown native, Super Bowl LVI referee Ron Torbert shares stories from the game
Ron Torbert, a 1981 graduate of South High School from Youngstown, shares his experience as a referee for Super Bowl LVI on Feb. 13, 2022, and growing up in…
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YSU author Chris Barzak talks about having one of his books targeted for a ban
YSU professor and author Chris Barzak discusses the rising movements in several states to ban certain books from the classroom, including one of his own…
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Why is infant mortality so much worse in Mahoning county?
Malaynia Spiva speaks with Erin Bishop from the Youngstown City Health District and Michelle Edison with the Mahoning County District Board of Health about the…
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Reflecting on the life and legacy of Betty Brown Jagnow
Former longtime Vindicator columnist Bertram de Souza reflects on the trailblazing life and legacy of former Vindicator publisher Betty Brown Jagnow. de Souza…
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Find out what fans will be able to do at the NBA All Star Weekend
21 Sports talks with Mike Mulhall, Vice President of Business Development for the Cleveland Sports Commission about the NBA All Star Weekend coming to…
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Dan O'Brien of the Business Journal on the promise of Voltage Valley
Dan O'Brien, managing editor of The Business Journal, talks with Madison Tromler about the latest developments in the electric vehicle industry in Lordstown…
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21 News Podcast: A candid conversation with Kevin Richardson of the Central Park Five
In a lengthy and candid conversation, Corey McCrae speaks with Kevin Richardson of the Central Park Five, who were wrongfully accused and convicted of a brutal…
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White House Deputy Communications director Kate Berner on Biden's first year
Managing editor Justin Mitchell speaks with White House Deputy Communications director Kate Berner about Biden's first year in office. Berner talks about…
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Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy
In this edition of the 21 News Podcast, Madison Tromler has a conversation with Wynton Rayford of the East Liverpool and Wellsville NAACP. Rayford reflects on…
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OHSAA discusses adding girls wrestling, boys volleyball
21 Sports Sports Director Dana Balash talks with the Executive Director of the Ohio High School Athletic Association Doug Ute about adding girls wrestling and…
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Mike DeWine talks about his plans for 2022, his political future and his hope for the future of the pandemic
21 News Anchor Derek Steyer speaks with the Governor one on one as we enter what's shaping up to be a busy year in Ohio
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David Pepper on the threat to American democracy and what you can do to save it
In the first episode of the third season, Managing Editor Justin Mitchell speaks with David Pepper, author of "Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake up call from…
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Dr. James Kravec on omicron concerns and whether it's still safe to celebrate the holidays
Dr. James Kravec, chief medical officer at Mercy Health, talks about the strain the current wave of Covid infections is having on hospitals. Kravec points out…
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Congressman Mike Kelly on spending, Covid and whether he feels any responsibility for partisan rhetoric harming democracy
Congressman Mike Kelly speaks with Madison Tromler as he begins his reelection campaign. Kelly talks about why he blames Republicans as well as Democrats for…
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Horizon League Commissioner Roe Lach talks YSU Athletics
21 Sports Director Dana Balash talks with Horizon League Commissioner Julie Roe Lach on the status of Youngstown State University's Athletics, the Horizon…
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Exclusive interview with Kellyanne Conway
Connor Steffen speaks exclusively with national Republican pollster and strategist Kellyanne Conway. Conway is now working on the Senate campaign for Bernie…
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YSU LGBTQ Alumni emergency student fund
Youngstown State University alum Cathy Lucas talks about her work with the LGBTQ Alumni Chapter to offer a helping hand to students in need. Lucas talks about…
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Miracle on Easy Street musical to be broadcast 4 times on WFMJ and WBCB
Easy Street Productions Co-founder Todd Hancock joined 21 News to go over what this year's show has to offer and what makes it unique from years past.
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Will Biden's move bring down gas prices?
Madison Tromler speaks with economist Omid Bagheri from Kent State University about the President's move to open up the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Will this…
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Navigating tense family conversations this holiday season
In this 21 News podcast, Dr. Deirdre Adduci says in her 35 years of being a therapist topics of today are the most polarizing she has experienced in counseling.
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Jared Bernstein, Economic adviser to President Joe Biden
In this edition of the 21 News Podcast, managing editor Justin Mitchell speaks with Jared Bernstein, one of President Joe Biden's top economic advisers, about…
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One on one with Jim Boscov
Andrew DiPaolo speaks one on one with Jim Boscov, President of Boscov's, about how the first few months have gone at the Eastwood Mall. Amid supply chain woes…
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Project: Feed Our Valley: If you’re a first-timer looking for assistance, here’s what you need to know.
In this 21 News Podcast, Malaynia Spiva sits down with Director of Development at Second Harvest Food Bank Renee Fuller.
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Meet OH WOW!'s new Executive Director
In this 21 News podcast, Social Media Coordinator Danielle Cotterman sits down with OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science &…
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CNBC's Phil Lebeau on whether we should be skeptical of the Foxconn/Lordstown Motors deal
Congressman Tim Ryan called it a "blockbuster." Now that the deal between Foxconn and Lordstown Motors has officially been inked, is this really as good a deal…
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Vic Russell on how to navigate the holidays on a budget
In this episode of the 21 News Podcast, Vic Russell of Apprisen Financial Advocates talks with Matt Stone about how to navigate the challenges of the holiday…
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Nuria Fernandez of the Department of Transportation on the federal infrastructure bill
In this addition of the 21 News Podcast, Madison Tromler spoke with Nuria Fernandez, Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration at the Department of…
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Mike Iberis on the state of hunger in the Mahoning Valley
As 21 WFMJ and the Second Harvest Foodbank kick off the fifteenth year of the Feed Our Valley campaign, executive director Mike Iberis speaks with Derek Steyer…
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Dennis Cauchon of Harm Reduction Ohio
Ohio is poised to receive millions in settlement money from lawsuits filed in the wake of the opioid epidemic that has ravaged communities for years. In this…
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New Akron Children's Mahoning Valley medical director Dr. Chris Liebig
In this edition of the 21 News Podcast, Dr. Chris Liebig talks about his role as the new medical director at Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley. Liebig…
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Zach Montellaro of Politico on Election Integrity
In this edition of the 21 News Podcast, Zach Montellaro of Politico talks about concerns over election integrity and how they impact races from the national…
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Supply chain disruptions: How long will they last?
In this edition of the 21 News podcast, Andrew DiPaolo speaks with Dr. William Sawaya of Bowling Green University about how long we can expect supply chain…
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Famed Coach Ken Carter joins YCSD to promote parent engagement
In this 21 News Podcast, Anchor Derek Steyer sits down with famed coach Ken Carter, who is an education activist known for placing academics on par with…
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Tips for Fostering Healthy Eating Habits in Children
In today's 21 News podcast, Social Media Coordinator Danielle Cotterman speaks with Deputy Director at Healthy Eating Research Megan Lott about the challenges…
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Millennial Theatre Company presents: The Rocky Horror Show
There's a light over at the Frankenstein place this weekend in Youngstown. Or at least at the B&O, because that's where the Millennial Theatre Company will be…
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Youngstown's 5G future
In this edition of the 21 News podcast, Lindsay McCoy speaks with Jay Wilhelm from Ohio University about the future of 5G and what it will mean for you. What…
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50 years of WRTA
Matt Stone speaks with WRTA executive director Dean Harris about the bus service's 50 year anniversary in the Valley. Harris talks about how public…
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"A Conversation with the Candidates": A 21 News special presentation on the Youngstown mayor's race
The three candidates appearing on the ballot for Youngstown mayor, Democratic incumbent Jamael Tito Brown, Republican Tracey Winbush and Independent Richard…
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Senate candidates: Ohio state Senator Matt Dolan
In the latest edition of our series of interviews with the candidates running for the Senate seat currently held by Rob Portman, 21 News managing editor Justin…
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Dr. Ron Dwinnells on his new book, "Don't pick up all the dog hairs: Lessons for life and leadership
Managing editor Justin Mitchell speaks to Dr. Ron Dwinnells about his new book on leadership. Dwinnells talks about how the most valuable lessons in life, from…
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How fake vaccine cards may be your passport to prison
Sydney Canty speaks with Attorney Justin Markota about the rise in fake vaccination cards and how using one can get you in a lot more trouble than you may…
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Biden's vaccine mandate: Can he do that?
Madison Tromler speaks with labor attorney Ira Mirkin about the vaccine mandate announced by President Joe Biden. Mirkin explains what authority the federal…
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Senate candidates: Congressman Tim Ryan
In the latest edition of the 21 News Podcast, we continue our series of conversations with the candidates who hope to win the Senate seat currently held by Rob…
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21 News Podcast: Are kids more likely to get sick this school year?
Nurse Practitioner, Camilla Giallourakis, with Akron Children's School Health Program discusses an increase in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, the upcoming flu…
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Slight name change at YSU reflects a more significant mission
The Resch Center for Student Progress is going to look a little different this year. It's not the inside or outside that will be different, but the name will…
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Making Voltage Valley spark: U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on infrastructure plans for the Mahoning Valley
In this edition of the 21 News podcast, managing editor Justin Mitchell speaks with former Michigan Governor and U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about…
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Rev. Kenneth Simon
Danielle Cotterman speaks at length with the Rev. Kenneth Simon about his fight to end violence in Youngstown. Simon talks about how the faith community can…
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Ohio Senate Race: Candidate JD Vance discusses concerns, issues facing Ohio, US
In this 21 News podcast, social media manager Danielle Cotterman speaks with 'Hillbilly Elegy' author, politician, and venture capitalist JD Vance, who is…