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From the creators of Root of Evil comes a new documentary series about the stories and family we can't escape. Jackee Taylor has been hidden in WITSEC, better known as the Witness Protection Program, for almost 40 years. But after a strange and violent incident reveals secrets about her past, Jackee begins a journey to find out the truth about herself, and her family. Hers is a twisted tale of darkness, murder, mystery, tragedy, and resilience, which traverses the country, and lands in the m ...
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The Slang Corner Comedy Show.. The 1st ever digital comedy show where we kick it hardcore and keep it real... Funny. We tour all 50 states in this national assault across the USA. No city will be left un-insulted. but we do it clean, so you can't say s--t about it. Our gang of Comedians, Vinny The Funny Gangster, Tony Laughington, Sara Giggles, and the always entertaining Fun-Girl, when she's available. Plus special guests: Mister Devil, and many more coming to join the show. So don't be lef ...
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On Saturday, April 13th, the Cleveland Foundation's African American Philanthropy Committee's (AAPC) biennial summit will discuss philanthropy and the Black family; as well as how the ability to access resources essential to one's life and well-being means increased economic stability. This access includes employment, income, financial support, fin…
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KOPPOD's latest installment in their "Legacy of..." series delves into the influential sounds of 80s straight edge titans, Youth of Today. A band known for their raw energy and impactful lyrics, this edition promises to explore the impact and legacy of a group that helped shape the hardcore music genre and subculture. The Kings of Punk trace the ba…
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Join the City Club\'s Youth Forum Council for the LAST youth led forum of the 2023-2024 school year. The forum will focus on how violence in our communities can have an impact on our mental health. During the discussion, strategies will be shared on how to process the feelings that arise when violence occurs in our communities.\r\n\r\nIn collaborat…
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Gradually, Then Suddenly: The Bankruptcy of Detroit, directed by Sam Katz and James McGovern is the story of Detroit's monumental climb out of bankruptcy toward a new era. In this documentary, Detroiters of all backgrounds and viewpoints find common ground in their search for a possible future. The \'grand bargain\' remains to be seen as a model fo…
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THE TROIKA returns to a classic KOPPOD segment: REUNION RETRIBUTION. In this episode, they listen to second-era, post-dissolution records from the bands KAAOS, TZN XENNA, and DEVIATED INSTINCT. If you're not well-versed in those hardcore punk bands, don't worry about it: KOPPOD catches you up with some samplings form their back catalog. A mixed bag…
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On Monday, April 8th, the City of Cleveland will be in the path of totality of a total solar eclipse. With this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event comes an unprecedented opportunity to tap into humankind's curiosity about what lies beyond our Earth's limits. The promise of space exploration and discovering the unknown has inspired youth and grown-u…
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In the United States, more than 60,000 refugees arrived in 2023, outpacing the prior two years. In January of this year, the greatest number admitted were arriving from nations like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Syria, and Afghanistan--a reflection of increasing global conflict and war.\r\n\r\nResettlement for newcomers and their families i…
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Our team at KOPPOD Punk Podcast apologize for the delay in releasing this episode; we put great effort into providing you with a great episode every week, but balancing this with other endeavors sometimes proves infeasible - especially when we add special musical intros for special episodes, the creation of which does NOT waste two of our hours and…
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Join The City Club of Cleveland for the 2024 State of the City, presented at Playhouse Square on Thursday, March 28th at noon. Mayor Justin M. Bibb will discuss the foundational work and progress made during his second year in office and look to the year ahead.By podcast@cityclub.org (The Hon. Justin M. Bibb)
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Straddling adolescence and adulthood is a uniquely challenging time. Not only do young adults face their own future life choices, but they are confronting the many stressors facing our world and trying to make sense of their place in it. However, our job as parents is far from over. With increasing mental health concerns among youth, rising inflati…
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the KOPPOD TROIKA push through the next two rounds of MARCH MAYHEM, lots of hard decisions on this very hardcore podcast. Heavy hitters pitted against one another; classic records revered by old school listeners and new generations alike. How do these three guys judge this segment of DIY HC History? Stay tuned as they delve into the essence of this…
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The state of Wisconsin has firmly established itself as a battleground state: Four of the six past presidential elections have been decided by fewer than 23,000 votes, and the political stakes have never been higher. Yet, the state\'s politics echo many that we see here in Ohio, right down to a tense dispute over Wisconsin\'s Republican-drawn legis…
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Ron Clark has been called "America's Educator," and serves as a teacher and administrator at the Ron Clark Academy, an award-winning and internationally acclaimed middle school in Atlanta, GA. The school serves as a training site for educators, and each year thousands of teachers and administrators from around the world visit the school to be train…
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The heaviest of hitters go head-to-head, with upsets and cinderella runs to boot! In this round, our returning guest Mike from the First Seven Inch Club podcast tags in for every matchup - taking the place of one of your beloved KOPPOD co-hosts (chosen at random), and bringing his perspective to these hardcore clashes. This round includes more exci…
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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 …
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Award-winning Author and Historian Heather Cox Richardson reminds us that the past doesn\'t repeat itself; it rhymes. To understand today\'s political landscape, you must understand how we got here. In 2019, Richardson began publishing Letters from an American on Substack--which expertly offered forthright historical background in the face of an un…
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According to US News, more than 7,500 people were killed in 2022 after being struck by vehicles while walking along or across U.S. roadways. The highest level seen in 41 years and up 77% since 2010. A similar trend is seen among cyclists, which in 2023 saw one of its deadliest years on record for bike fatalities. Larger vehicles, reckless driving h…
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County prosecuting attorneys aren\'t just responsible for prosecuting criminals--they lead an office of attorneys and professionals who decide what crimes get charged, indicted, and prosecuted. Their vision and leadership is a critical piece in how justice is defined for the communities they serve.\r\n\r\nTwo candidates are running in the March 19t…
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In the face of dwindling arts funding and shrinking audiences, and while many theaters have been forced to shutter, five small to midsize theatre companies came together in Spring 2023 to share resources, foster collective learning, and champion new visions for the American Theater. Their goal, individually and collectively, is to center historical…
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In early April, Cleveland will host the 2024 NCAA Women's Final Four, headlining a much anticipated week of events drawing the nation\'s, and the world\'s attention on our city.\r\n\r\nThe growth of the Women\'s Final Four is actively driving the future of women\'s sports. In addition to top collegiate athletes like Caitlin Clark of Iowa dominating…
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Its a bit before March but the March Mayhem series has begun! The first round pits 72 records against each other and the Kings make the arduous trudge through the first round with the help of Special Referee Conner. Who will come out on top? Listen and find out, and let us know how wrong we are at Kingsofpunk.com or on instagram @koppodofficial…
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Over the last 50 years, Cleveland has lost about half its tree canopy due to development and disease. Experts say our tree coverage should be at least 30 percent; instead we\'re at 18% and falling. This statistic is worse in east side neighborhoods, like Central, which has only 6.5% tree canopy coverage.\r\n\r\nTrees are a critical piece of our com…
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Since the beginning days of the COVID-19 pandemic, two of Northeast Ohio's largest health institutions, Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals, found common ground to address our generation\'s biggest public health emergency. We heard about some of the lessons learned and partnerships forged right here at the City Club in August 2021. Now, these…
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The kings are joined by special guest Conner to do a dive into longtime punk label Prank Records. Founder Ken Sanderson brought to light a myriad of bands from all over the world onto wax, as well as some significant reissues over the years. We discuss some of our favorite releases from his label as well as his Best of 90s DIY Hardcore Top 100 list…
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As the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Steven Dettelbach is charged with overseeing the federal agency charged with protecting the public by enforcing laws and regulations related to firearms, explosives, arson, and alcohol and tobacco trafficking. He was appointed to the role by President Biden in July 20…
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In the dynamic landscape of urban development, the intersectionality of economic inequality and climate change emerges as a critical focal point for envisioning sustainable urban futures. As we convene for this City Club Youth Forum, we embark on a journey to explore innovative strategies that acknowledge the imperatives of economic justice with th…
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Over the last few years, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) has emerged as one of the most important members of the U.S. Senate. In a closely divided Senate, the self-described "centrist, moderate, conservative Democrat" has often found himself casting a crucial swing vote on high profile legislative priorities.\r\n\r\nWorking with Americans Together, a ne…
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Ohioans love their libraries. A recent study found Ohio ranks first nationally in library visits per capita -- and that the state has the highest public library usage rate in the U.S. as measured by the percentage of residents who have a library card. Historically, Ohio trails only New York in the number of Five-Star libraries, a yearly distinction…
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The KOPPOD Troika revisits a previous segment where we explore the history of punk within a city this time choosing the "Mistake by the Lake" that is Cleveland, OH. Its a place that is oft maligned and misunderstood, and the hosts divulge their history with the city, the music, and the people and dive into some history of proto-, and proper punk. M…
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The MetroHealth System aims to redefine healthcare and go beyond medical treatment. Also home to a renowned Level I Adult Trauma Center, it has more than 600 doctors, 1,700 nurses, and nearly 9,000 employees--making it an economic hub in our communities. In November 2022, MetroHealth opened the new Glick Center--an 11-floor hospital on the main cam…
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The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has offered promising uses across many sectors--including workforce development. The modern job hunt is being revolutionized, and the way future employers understand, evaluate, and match workers with their ideal careers is changing.\r\n\r\nData using personality and culture tests has been around for some t…
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Barriers to information and hostility in the field may be familiar territory for all journalists. But for those on the education beat, even traditional sources of education news, like school board meetings, have become divisive--generating equal parts controversy and spectacle. Tensions also continue to rise in higher education as colleges and univ…
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A new episode on Monday, which we plan on making the norm going forward. THE KINGS start their episode with a brief tribute to deceased rock/proto-punk legend WAYNE KRAMER of the MC5. Brother Wayne pioneered the sound of punk rock and without him, we might not be doing any of this stuff. After that, the KINGS delve into morbid recent events - speci…
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The Center for Community Solutions (CCS) has a new President & CEO - Emily Campbell - who took over the helm at CCS in December 2023. Under her leadership, and in this next chapter for the organization, the work on solutions to health, and social and economic issues remains full steam ahead. Prior to her current role, Emily served as the Chief Oper…
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On this date thirteen years ago, the first building was opened on the Rid-All farm site--based in the Lower Kinsman neighborhood in the former Forgotten Triangle. Since then, Rid-All has grown from 1.3 acres to 18 acres, with a thriving campus that includes six hoop houses, two greenhouses, EPA licensed compost facility, a tree nursery, a tilapia f…
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What happens when you accept oppression, division or hate? Everyone suffers, says the Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu. Now 25 years after her father, Archbishop Desmond Tutu spoke at The City Club of Cleveland, Rev. Tutu will join us to discuss her efforts in the fight for the rights of women, especially those of color, and others marginalized.\r\n\r\nThe…
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Though headlines are dominated by the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, those are just two items on a lengthy United States foreign policy agenda. China\'s interest in Taiwan threatens democracy and U.S. investments there; nascent democracies across Africa need support; economic and political crises in South American nations are creating migration c…
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In this latest serving of the Kings of Punk Podcast, your hosts go full-throttle into unpleasant territory. The first half of the podcast sees them dissect the eyebrow-raising, discourse-provoking fashion choice made by Kanye West - spotted rocking a t-shirt for contentious, notorious, neuroatypical Black Metal artist BURZUM. Expect a mix of incisi…
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Dennis Shirley believes a perfect storm is upon us and educators are in the middle of it--that identity issues often incite and divide us, but they are actually our way out of the storm. Shirley is a scholar of educational change who helps schools around the world to improve teaching and learning. His research focuses on the frequency of conflict b…
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Cleveland\'s rich history in the arts has been a testament to the city\'s cultural diversity and resilience. From the industrial boom in the late 19th century to the vibrant resurgence in recent decades, the arts have been a cornerstone of Cleveland\'s identity. As one explores the Cleveland cultural DNA, you will find a diverse community where a m…
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What would a truly inclusive economy look like? Imagine it--a community where everyone can put their gifts and talents to work and build their dreams. Despite the rhetoric about the American Dream, for many in our community, real, tangible obstacles stand in the way of access to economic opportunity. There are stakes here for the whole community. A…
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Greater Cleveland is home to a vibrant and diverse community development ecosystem, with all entities aiming for equitable revitalization throughout Cleveland\'s neighborhoods. The social determinants of health, economic development, philanthropy, and the private and public sectors have converged in clear trends in community development--both here …
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A return to your regularly scheduled programming... or at least, a program that was scheduled ahead of time. But nothing "regular" to be found here... THE KINGS offer an overview of the OUTLAW SCUMFUC himself. A daunting task and an episode sure to provoke listeners and elicit strong opinions, just like the man himself. Please do share those opinio…
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For many Americans, water does not get a second thought after pulling their kitchen tap. Yet, more than 30 million Americans lived in areas where water systems violated safety rules at the beginning of last year. Others simply cannot afford to pay. Add to this, headlining stories exposing injustice in water access, like uranium contamination in the…
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