What if our loyalty is not to the healthcare system we were handed, it's to the future we can build? And how do we crack an industry highly resistant to change? In Halle Tecco\'s newest book, Massively Better Healthcare, Tecco offers an insider's guide to transforming healthcare through innovation. Drawing on her experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and educator, she distills 15+ years of lessons into a practical roadmap for building solutions that align profit with purpose, and a guide for ...
Mar 19, 2026•1 hr
For more than two decades, The City Club of Cleveland has hosted the annual High School Debate Championship.\r\n\r\nEvery year, the top two area high school debaters square off in a classic \"Lincoln-Douglas\" style debate at a Friday forum. This allows the debaters to compete-not only for the judges and audience in the room-but also for our radio and television audiences.\r\n\r\nThe finalists Charlotte Kleid, Student, Hathaway Brown School and Anshul Sharma, Student, University School will deba...
Mar 13, 2026•1 hr
On the heels of an unprecedented military operation in Venezuela, the United States joined Israel in a direct attack on Iran, citing a variety of justifications for the attack, including a nuclear threat, a predicted strike, a desire for regime change, and decades of hostilities. More recently, widespread protests and a crackdown by the regime have dominated headlines. Congress has responded to this sudden escalation of the conflict with attempts to rein in the White House. Meanwhile, Iran and i...
Mar 11, 2026•1 hr
As record cold settles over the region this winter, the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH) remains on the front lines defending the civil rights of unhoused people to access public space, to vote, and secure shelter and housing. Newly opened by NEOCH is a seasonal homeless shelter located on 1530 E. 19th Street. It now offers a warm place to go for up to 45 adults during the coldest months of the year.\r\n\r\nLeading the work is Executive Director Chris Knestrick, who originally j...
Mar 06, 2026•1 hr
Home to the Wright Brothers and the birthplace of aviation, Ohio boasts a proud legacy in scientific discovery and innovation. Included in this legacy is NASA's Glenn Research Center-which was established by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) in 1941 to study all aspects of aircraft propulsion. It was incorporated into NASA in October 1958 and has been making the nation's most successful and notable aerospace missions possible for 85 years. As one of the leading research and ...
Feb 27, 2026•1 hr
This is a youth-led forum, powered by student voices.\r\n\r\nEnvironmental issues affect everyone, shaping the health of our communities, the spaces we live in, and the resources we rely on each day. Access to clean air and water, green spaces, and healthy food plays a major role in quality of life and long-term well-being.\r\n\r\nThis forum will explore environmental justice as a local issue, with a focus on how communities respond to environmental challenges and work toward more equitable outc...
Feb 26, 2026•1 hr
Toni Morrison\'s work undeniably reshaped American literature, and her influence extended well beyond her novels like Beloved or The Bluest Eye. Morrison confronted slavery, identity, trauma - as well as beauty - as she centered Black experiences. Morrison changed not only what stories were told, but how they were told.\r\n\r\nHarvard professor and award-winning author Namwali Serpell\'s latest book On Morrison, argues that Morrison\'s literary skill often gets overshadowed by her public image a...
Feb 20, 2026•1 hr
Few have as clear a view to what\'s actually going on in our city than the leaders in City Hall tasked with improving conditions for the residents who live, work, and recreate in our region\'s urban core. Brad Davy served as Chief of Staff to Mayor Justin M. Bibb for the four years of his first term. Davy led a cabinet of young leaders who hoped to remake City Hall, renovating everything from policies, procedures, and practices to customer service and relationships with city council.\r\n\r\nThe ...
Feb 19, 2026•1 hr
In December 2025, Slovenia completed its two-year term on the United Nations Security Council-participating in 558 formal meetings and 238 consultations of the Security Council, and so much more. Throughout its term, Slovenia addressed the most pressing issues, upheld its values, and shared its expertise globally to maintain international peace and security.\r\n\r\nMore recently, in its final month as a member of the UN Security Council, Slovenia held the Presidency for the second time. A visit ...
Feb 18, 2026•1 hr
On September 15, 1963, a bombing carried out by members of the Ku Klux Klan at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, instantly killed Addie Mae Collins, Carol Denise McNair, Carole Rosamond Robinson, and Cynthia Dionne Morris Wesley. Also in the room was Addie Mae\'s younger sister, 12-year-old Sarah Collins, who survived the blast and valiantly tried to rescue her sister, but was blinded by shattered glass. For decades, Sarah slipped into anonymity-but her story lives on in her...
Feb 13, 2026•1 hr
Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, The Talent Code, The Little Book of Talent, The Secret Race, Lance Armstrong's War, and Hardball: A Season in the Projects. Coyle, who works as an advisor to the Cleveland Guardians, lives in Cleveland, Ohio, during the school year and in Homer, Alaska, during the summer with his wife, Jen, and their four children.\r\n\r\nIn Flourish, bestselling author and leading culture expert Daniel Coyle trains his eye on the groups ...
Feb 13, 2026•1 hr
This is a youth-led forum, powered by student voices.\r\n\r\nAccess to quality healthcare is not experienced equally across communities. Differences in policy, insurance coverage, education, and systemic barriers can shape who receives care, when they receive it, and the outcomes they experience.\r\n\r\nThis forum will examine disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, highlighting how policy decisions, advocacy efforts, and community-based organizations influence care for marginalized commu...
Feb 11, 2026•1 hr
Baldwin Wallace University has a new President, and Lee Fisher is ushering in a new era as the University\'s 10th President. Tapping into his deep and diverse career spanning the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors, President Fisher hopes to redefine what\'s possible and lead the charge toward a bold, sustainable future in higher education. President Fisher took the helm in late 2025, the same year the University celebrated its 180th birthday. With his first 100 days behind him, wha...
Feb 06, 2026•1 hr
The Department of Homeland Security has escalated immigration enforcement in recent months, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers conducting raids in Los Angeles, Chicago, Portland, and most recently Minneapolis, where ICE agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens, Ren?e Good and Alex Pretti, detained countless citizens and legal immigrants, including multiple children.\r\n\r\nThose incidents have sparked widespread protests, bipartisan criticism in Congress, where Democrats have m...
Feb 05, 2026•1 hr
In 2009, 246 people were victims of gun violence in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2022, that number was 121, reflective of a steady decline over more than a decade. That reduction in gun violence was the result of the work of Omaha 360, a persistent and consistent effort by organizations and leaders across the city who come together every week to share data, coordinate strategies, and respond to community needs. This work is paired with youth engagement, reentry services, and engagement with law enforceme...
Jan 30, 2026•1 hr
In Washington State, 42% of Black households have zero net worth. It\'s a statistic echoed in Black communities across the nation--including here in Cleveland. The legacy of historical policies like segregation and redlining has impacted both homeownership and opportunities to build generational wealth today. Now, skyrocketing rents and a shrinking housing supply have put homeownership out of reach for many. But what if it doesn\'t have to be this way?\r\n\r\nEmerging in 2021, the Black Home Ini...
Jan 29, 2026•1 hr
Two years after Hamas invaded Israel, a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States brought the conflict one step closer to resolution. That October 10th agreement created to conditions for the return of remaining Israeli hostages and the bodies of deceased captives in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. It also opened up channels for the delivery of humanitarian aid at levels that had not been seen since the October 7, 2023, invasion.\r\n\r\nThe 20-point peace plan is complex...
Jan 27, 2026•1 hr
Throughout 2026, and in partnership with the America 250-Ohio Commission, the City Club will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States by exploring all the ways that Ohio has contributed to U.S. history for 250+ years. In January, our state will recognize the unique contributions of Ohio\'s firsts and originals.\r\n\r\nSince day one, and throughout the entirety of our country\'s formation, Native Americans served as defining threads - and participants - in U.S. politics. Article 1, ...
Jan 23, 2026•1 hr
Over the past decade, the Center for Christian Virtue has emerged as one of the most influential nonprofit advocacy organizations in the state of Ohio, notching legislative victories on school choice and building coalitions with state government leaders. Much of this has happened under the leadership of Aaron Baer.\r\n\r\nBaer joined CCV as President in November 2016 after a number of years in policy and advocacy in Arizona. Known at the time as Citizens for Community Values, the organization tr...
Jan 16, 2026•1 hr
Rock Entertainment Group (REG) is not just Cavs basketball, winning streaks, and league standings. It\'s a company that also aims to give back, serve as a community asset, and demonstrate true leadership in shaping Cleveland\'s rise. In the lineup is a much-anticipated riverfront project, which includes both the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center and Cosm's immersive entertainment venue in 2027; and a WNBA franchise returning to Cleveland in 2028.\r\n\r\nAt the helm is Nic Barlage, ...
Jan 09, 2026•1 hr
Artificial Intelligence is now widely embedded in industry from workforce recruitment and healthcare to business operations and design, transforming how people work and solve problems. In education, the conversation often centers on AI as a subject to be taught, a skill to be practiced, or a risk to be managed. Concerns around cheating and plagiarism have dominated early classroom discourse. What is emerging now, however, is a more productive shift: the opportunity to reframe AI not as the goal ...
Dec 12, 2025•1 hr
In a world driven by fast-fashion, mass production, and shifts in retail shopping habits, the fashion industry has faced its fair share of challenges lately-particularly for entrepreneurs and small businesses.\r\n\r\nYet, Valerie May?n has remained committed to sustainability and the art of hand-crafted garments that fit everybody and every body. Valerie is the Latinx female powerhouse behind Yellowcake Shop Fashion, where her unapologetic approach to representation and empowerment through fashi...
Dec 10, 2025•1 hr
Congressman Greg Landsman represents the 1st District of Ohio, which includes the city of Cincinnati, Warren County, and borders the state of Kentucky. He is widely known for his work in child and family advocacy, and bipartisan legislative efforts that support veterans, housing affordability, and public safety.\r\n\r\nBefore joining the U.S. House of Representatives in 2023, Greg served on the Cincinnati City Council for five years where he led investments in public safety and core services. He...
Dec 05, 2025•1 hr
Union organizing in Cleveland has been gaining ground, and it\'s not just taking on large corporations. Driven by workers seeking fair wages, safer working conditions, and a voice at the table, local unionization has repeatedly made headlines here in Cleveland. One thing is clear: This isn\'t your grandparents\' labor movement. Multiple sectors, including small businesses and nonprofits, are joining a growing effort to unionize as they face a rising cost of living, inflation, and a challenging p...
Dec 05, 2025•1 hr
Celebrate the National Day of Giving with purpose and perspective.\r\n\r\nEvery day, Americans contribute more than $1 billion to charitable causes - a powerful reflection of generosity in action. Here in Northeast Ohio, local households give nearly $5 billion annually, fueling the missions that strengthen our communities.\r\n\r\nYet, the philanthropic landscape is constantly shifting - shaped by tax reform, community needs, political climate, and evolving donor expectations. On Giving Tuesday, ...
Dec 02, 2025•1 hr
Quantum computing may sound like something out of a sci-fi TV show. But the future is here, and it\'s right in our own backyard. In 2023, Cleveland Clinic and IBM deployed the first quantum computer dedicated to healthcare research. It was part of a 10-year partnership to accelerate research in healthcare and life sciences. Unlike supercomputers, quantum computing uses \"qubits\" that harnesses the laws of quantum mechanics, making it possible to explore certain complex problems and calculations...
Nov 21, 2025•1 hr
From underground clubs to sold out arenas, every musician and band who \"made it big\" started small. The success story of one of Akron\'s most successful bands, The Black Keys, is no different. Together with bandmate Dan Auerbach, Patrick Carney began recording in basements and touring in a 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager. Ultimately, the band chose a similar minivan for the cover of their double-platinum album, El Camino, which rose to No. 2 on the Billboard album chart in 2011. It was a humorous ...
Nov 14, 2025•1 hr
What\'s the case for college these days? For much of the last fifty years, research very clearly suggested that college was the key to unlock the American Dream. A college degree not only ensured a route to a stable career but was also strongly correlated with future financial well-being. Events of recent years, along with the affordability challenges, seem to have stood that conventional wisdom on its head.\r\n\r\nAnd yet, more than 15 million students are enrolled in undergraduate programs at ...
Nov 13, 2025•1 hr
This is a youth-led forum, powered by student voices.\r\n\r\nFrom center stage to the sports arena, athletes and public figures have long used their platforms to do more than entertain. They have used their voices to lead, challenge, and inspire change. This youth-led forum explores how some of Cleveland's most recognizable names have influenced the city's culture, conversations, and commitment to justice.\r\n\r\nFrom the legacy of Congressman Louis Stokes' fight for fair representation and voti...
Nov 12, 2025•1 hr
Becoming a successful entrepreneur and maintaining success in a startup business has its own unique set of systemic and structural challenges. Many of those challenges start well before the hunt for investors and developers begins. Often, the toughest barriers can be found in simply trying to meet basic needs for themselves, or their families. Access to food, wraparound services, and community health can make a significant difference at the start of any entrepreneurial endeavor. Add to this, acc...
Nov 07, 2025•1 hr
