Akron Podcast
Do you live in Akron, Ohio? Want to keep up with what is going on in your city? This podcast is for you. We will cover local news (the good and the bad), Entertainment schedules, Updates on what your local representatives are up to (in a "just the facts / Non-biased fashion), and whatever else you'd like to hear.
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Oct. 26, 2026
Akron Blocks National Access to Our Floc Cameras
National searches lose access to Akron Floc cameras (kind of), you better answer those questions when you get pulled over, your water bill is going up, there is a $5000 reward from Turkeyfoot, what is up with RTA and more. PLEASE help support this show. Every little helps. It takes a lot of time, and I do my best to bring local news from all sources and spinkle in some snark to make it fun. Any amount of support is DEEPLY appreciated. Research Links Sources Used or Mentioned In This Epi
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Oct. 23, 2026
Hoolihan Has Died
What do river warning lights, a $70 million zoo makeover, a bridge closure, and William Shatner have in common? They’re all part of what’s happening around Akron and Northeast Ohio. In this episode, I cover local news, share a few thoughts on the stories behind it, and look ahead at the concerts and events coming to the area. Press play for the latest—including where to find your community’s trick-or-treat hours. In addition to the sad new of Bob "Hoolihan" Wells passing away, I talk about: I
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Oct. 21, 2026
Free Bus Rides on Voting Day
Today it was kind of hard to find some happy news, but Metro is offering free bus rides on November3rd. If you're like me, you're sooooo tired of all the political ads, but the good news is voting day is right around the corner. Hang in the Akron. Resources Used Sources Used or Mentioned In This Episode Giant Douche vs Turd Sandwich Cedar Point closes Millennium Force roller coaster as part falls Akron defends use of Flock surveillance cameras Insurers, utilities fund groups spending in Ohio
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Oct. 15, 2026
Protests, Pumpkins, and (bad) Parents
Welcome to the Akron Podcast for October 15th, 2026, where today’s episode covers a dynamic mix of local news and events. The conversation focused on recent “No Kings” protests across Northeast Ohio, explored a troubling incident involving an Akron police officer, and highlighted family-friendly fall activities like pumpkin patches. A key theme that emerged was community impact—with updates on a new connected learning center at the Boys and Girls Club, the sadness surrounding the passing of the
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May 8, 2026
Shammas Malik Shares His Vision for Akron’s Future in Sustainable Manufacturing
How Akron Is Reinventing Itself as the Polymer Capital of the World For decades, Akron was known around the globe as the “Rubber Capital of the World.” Companies like Goodyear, Firestone, and General Tire built an industrial powerhouse that shape…
Nov. 22, 2022
The Civic Featured on WKYC: Don't Judge a Book By the Cover
. Don’t Judge the Outside: Inside Akron’s Stunning Civic Theatre From the outside, it looks like a large brick building sitting quietly on South Main Street in downtown Akron. But step through the doors of the Akron Civic Theatre and suddenly yo…