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The role of the chairman
Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman, Dave Betras, discusses the role he plays in endorsing candidates.
Dealing with bad press
As the Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman, Dave Betras knows a thing or two about dealing with criticisms and bad press. As he says, "It's never easy to do the right thing, but it's always right to do the right thing."
What's Louie drinking this time?
Dave Betras isn't the first guest on the Louie Free show to wonder aloud about what Louie's drinking from a Vegenaise jar. Who wants a sip?
Balancing Aspects of the Lemon Grove
Jacob Harver, owner of The Lemon Grove, discusses how he balances the different aspects of live performances, food, and art.
Downtown Change
The owner of The Lemon Grove, Jacob Harver, explains what he sees to be the gentrification of downtown Youngstown.
A New Metric for Success
Jacob Harver, owner of The Lemon Grove in downtown Youngstown, discusses how he measures the success of his business.
Mayor Chuck Sammarone: Time and punishment
Mayor Chuck Sammarone discusses timecards, accountability, and disciplinary measures in city government.
Mayor Chuck Sammarone: Shasho suspension
Mayor Chuck Sammarone talks about the decision to suspend the city’s deputy director of public works.
Mayor Chuck Sammarone: Control over fracking
Mayor Chuck Sammarone understands the economic forces behind fracking, but he wants the city to have control over it.
Mayor Chuck Sammarone: Essential city government
Mayor Chuck Sammarone explains his view that city government should emphasize essential services and fiscal responsibility.
Mayor Chuck Sammarone: Leasing the Covelli
Mayor Chuck Sammarone explains some of the details of the proposed plan to lease The Covelli Centre.
Lupo Charged in Brine Spill
State regulators revealed that man-made chemicals were discovered in samples taken from storage tanks at 2761 Salt Springs Road, the site of last month’s illegal drilling waste dump. At a just completed news conference at the B&O Station near the Mahoning River, U.S. Attorney Steven M. Dettelbach said hazardous pollutants including benzene and toluene were found in samples from the tank and the river.
Dennis Miller - Fracking in the park
The executive director of Mill Creek MetroParks, Dennis Miller, discusses the issue of fracking within Mill Creek MetroParks land. Todd Franko plays the devil's advocate for extravagant fracking-funded amenities in the park.
Dennis Miller - Big changes last year
Dennis Miller joins Todd Franko and Louie Free to talk about all of the excitement of last year. Not only did he compete in the U.S. Open, but he was also appointed the executive director of Mill Creek MetroParks.
Dennis Miller - Funding Mill Creek
Dennis Miller, executive director of Mill Creek MetroParks, discusses the issues of funding the park in a dwindling economy.