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Rob Bilott Interview

Cincinnati attorney Rob Bilott, portrayed by Mark Ruffalo in the movie Dark Waters, details his 20 year battle to reveal the forever chemicals in our drinking water.  Bilott's work on behalf of Parkersburg, West Virginia famer Wilber Tenant brought a settlement from DuPont following  the largest public health study in U.S. history showing six serious health ailments tied to chemicals made in their plant.  Ohio is now in the midst of a statewide test to measure the level of these forever chemicals.  The man who made the world aware of these dangerous chemicals details the long hard fight just now coming to the world's attention.

 

Wolf Richter Interview

https://wolfstreet.com/  is one of the most unique economic sites on the Internet thanks to the deep insights of independent journalist Wolf Richter.  The former auto dealership manager with advanced degrees in finance and business knows the economic world in both practice and theory and brings that depth of knowledge to a fascinating conversation with In Focus host John Damschroder. https://wolfstreet.com/

 

Kent Scarrett Interview

Ohio Municipal League Executive Director Kent Scarrett joins John Damschroder to discuss the issues facing 938 cities and villages as they deal with state government.  Are the local tax hikes and fee increases tied to cuts in Columbus?  Are cities and the states working together or against each other? A relationship at the heart of economic competitiveness is In Focus.

 

Dr. Edward Kane Interview

Boston College finance professor Dr. Edward Kane joins John Damschroder to discuss the state of the banking industry as described in Dr. Kane's new book "Banking on Bull-S**t.

 

Matt Mayer Interview

Opportunity Ohio President Matt Mayer joins John Damschroder in a wide ranging discussion on the political and economic issues unique to our state and the untapped potential to restore Ohio to prosperity.

 

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey Interview

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, a native of Toledo joins host John Damschroder and Special Guest Jim Rush to discuss how the lessons of Northwest Ohio shape his leadership of economically dynamic and fast growing Arizona.

 

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Interview

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine talks economic development policy with John Damschroder, detailing his recent visit to Japan, the prospects for more Japanese investment in Ohio and the power of personal relationships in winning development decisions.  Governor DeWine discussed a soon to be announced initiative for Lake Erie, the battle over a surcharge for Davis Besse, the opioid trial seeking damages and the prospects for sports betting in Ohio.

 

Marcy Kaptur Interview

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, the longest serving member of the United State House of Representatives, the senior member of the Ohio Congressional delegation speaks with John Damschroder on a wide range of political and economic issues.

 

Dr. Amy Klinger Interview

Dr. Amy Klinger, founder of the Educators School Safety Network discusses the increase in threats and incidents in schools with In Focus host John Damschroder.  Dr. Klinger shares the keys to responding and preventing school safety issues and offers unique perspective on the level of anxiety for students and staff and statistics that provide comfort on actual school safety levels.

 
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