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News & Politics Podcasts

The Falls Free Press reporters and staff hold a weekly round table discussion about the news in and around Cuyahoga Falls, detailing the facts and their opinions on the topics.

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United States

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The Falls Free Press reporters and staff hold a weekly round table discussion about the news in and around Cuyahoga Falls, detailing the facts and their opinions on the topics.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Fallscast Episode 133: March 23, 2025

3/24/2025
State of the City address CFHS teacher resigns Eagle Scout donates safety buckets to CF classrooms Man found dead in Cuyahoga River Morty's Munchies Easter Egg Hunt Falls Food Truck Frenzy Madeline's Law Ohio Shakespeare Festival auditions ...And so much more! Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: "Wrapped Up in Books" by Belle & Sebastian (2014)

Duration:00:42:11

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Fallscast Bonus Interview: Mayor Don Walters & Council-at-Large Brian Ashton

3/7/2025
On this bonus episode we interview Mayor Don Walters and Brian Ashton, Council-at-Large about upcoming projects in the city. Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. This episode recorded and edited by Bart Sullivan.

Duration:00:39:17

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Fallscast Episode 132: March 2, 2025

3/2/2025
Drug Mark BMV Kiosk Former CFHS coach allegations No more Lawnie Pass at Blossom. St Patrick’s Day pub crawl Cuyahoga Falls Battle of the Badges Riverfloop project new Cuyahoga Falls Library catalog Trains, Tracks, and Trails Eddy's Bike Shop Miniature bridge competition winners Jim Woods' book release party All-City Art Walk April 24 Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: "Help" by the Beatles (1965)

Duration:00:37:44

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Fallscast Bonus Interview: Graham Ball

2/15/2025
On this bonus episode we interview Graham Ball, who works with the organization AMIS Ohio to discuss the latest immigration law changes in 2025 and what people at risk need to know about ICE enforcement. Topics we cover:• The biggest changes in immigration policy under the current administration• How these policies are affecting immigrants in Cuyahoga Falls & Summit County• What rights undocumented immigrants have and how they can protect themselves• How citizens can take action and support immigrant communities• What to do if you or someone you know is confronted by ICE Please note: This episode in purely information and should not be constituted as legal advice. Neither Graham Ball nor is any member of the Falls Free Press staff a lawyer. Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. This episode recorded and edited by Bart Sullivan.

Duration:00:55:03

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Fallscast Episode 131: February 9, 2025

2/10/2025
*The look of the upcoming City Council ballot *Cuyahoga Falls wins Champion of the River Award *State Road meeting *School seeking sponsorships *Neighbor week *Auditions for ANTIC's Happily Ever After *Summit Arts Collective Improv Club for kids *Mr. Jeff honored with World Entertainment Award for Best Children's Album *Akron Renaissance Festival *An interview with author Jim Woods Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. This episode recorded and edited by Bart Sullivan. “Julius Eastman” composed and performed by Tyler Yohey

Duration:01:22:25

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Fallscast Episode 130: January 19, 2025

1/19/2025
Notre Dame Avenue becomes Buckeye Avenue Fundraiser honoring Megan Keleman Cuyahoga Falls Library has gone fine-free. Manufacturer Kyocera becomes first Cuyahoga Falls solar installation Coffee with the Birds Steam in the Valley Hiho Brewing diverted 2,660 pounds of waste through composting in 2024 Parks & Rec Winter 2025 sustainability series of lectures. Parks & Rec Daddy Daughter Date Night National Pizza Day at HiHo National Day of Service Looking Glass Gallery closing Auditions for Dial M for Murder Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “(Don't Fear) the Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult (1976)

Duration:00:41:16

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Fallscast Episode 129: January 5, 2025

1/5/2025
*The passing of Jimmy Carter and the responsibility to be a better person *Ordinances to repair sidewalks approved *OHM Advisors will present State Road/Bailey Road Corridor analysis to Planning Commission on Feb 4 at Natatorium *7 Brew *Cuyahoga Falls Rapids Merchandise *Parking Meters on Parade winners *Ohio All-State Jazz Ensemble *Millennial Theatre Project presents Hairspray *Akronomicon Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and composed and performed by Alex Hall. This episode recorded and edited by Bart Sullivan. "Trazodone" composed and performed by Tyler Yohey Hold music: "Golden Coast Melody" by DPStudioMusic. ℗2024 Pixabay Music. Royalty free.

Duration:01:00:37

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Fallscast Presents: The Joycast with Shelf Life Bookstore

12/12/2024
The Falls Free Press and Shelf Life bookstore are teaming up to discuss joy. For several months we asked what brings you joy. In this bonus episode, The Joycast, Bart from the Falls Free Press and Danielle from Shelf Life read your joys on the air. During this cold winter we all need something to be joyful about. Thank you for listening and thank you to all who submitted their joys. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Be sure to visit https://www.shelflifebookstore.com to learn more about Shelf Life bookstore. Intro music: "Positive Upbeat Ukulele Kids" by Break2Studios. ℗2024 Pixabay Music. Royalty free. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall.

Duration:00:22:47

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Fallscast Episode 128: December 8, 2024

12/8/2024
This week the FFP crew defies gravity and digs into the news about: *Klutch dispensary *The city's 2025 budget *The new humane society location *Ohio Brewing *Ollie the Otter *Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's "Pantone Project" *Ugly Sweater Karaoke at HiHo Brewing *Akron TubaChristmas *ETC School of Musical Arts Holiday Show ** Bart interviews horror movie hosts the Mummy & the Monkey from the Akron Comicon (1:03:00) ** Bart interviews Canton artist Dave Sherril (1:05:20) Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Be sure to visit https://www.shelflifebookstore.com/joyjar to contribute to the Joy Jar. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Schadenfreude" from Avenue Q (2003)

Duration:01:10:44

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Fallscast Episode 167: November 17, 2024

11/17/2024
*State Rep Bill Roemer causes disturbance at polls *Jon Leissler accused of embezzlement *Sign division in Brook Heights community *Joint donation drive benefiting Peter Maurin Center. *Sports and Pokémon card show December 1 *Downtown tree lighting ceremony November 30 *Triple Play Vintage selling new Cuyahoga Falls shirts and hoodies benefiting Good Neighbors *Free showings of The Polar Express and Elf at the Akron Civic Theatre *Ballet Theatre of Ohio presents The Nutcracker November 30-December 8 *EJ Thomas Christmas Arts & Crafts show December 6-8 *Christmas Carol the Musical *Woodrige High School Arts & Crafts show December 7 ** Bart interviews DC & Marvel Comics writer Tony Isabella from the Akron Comicon (43:55) ** Bart interviews Jack Phoenix, librarian at Cuyahoga Falls Library, about their multiple comics and graphic novel collections (50:59) Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Be sure to stop into Shelf Life Bookstore, or visit https://www.shelflifebookstore.com/joyjar to contribute to the Joy Jar. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Alone in Kyoto" by the Talkie Walkie (2004) "Main Title March" from Superman the movie (1978)

Duration:00:56:07

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Fallscast Episode 126: October 27, 2024

10/27/2024
*VOTE *South State Road and Bailey Road projects *Cuyahoga Falls Firefighters Memorial Foundation Bourbon raffle *Lions Park Story Walk *Fall leaf pickup *Winter planter cleanup *Good Neighbors collecting *Daylight savings *Bob Feldbush *Trick-or-treaters *CFHS Presents Mary Shelley's Frankenstein *Northeast Ohio Hammered Dulcimer Weekend *Frank Ravanelli book release party *Dear Evan Hansen at EJ Thomas *Parking Meters on Parade Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Be sure to stop into Shelf Life Bookstore, or visit https://www.shelflifebookstore.com/joyjar to contribute to the Joy Jar. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “I Fought the Law" by the Bobby Fuller Four (1966) Censor sound Effect from Pixabay.

Duration:00:57:50

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Fallscast Episode 125: October 13, 2024

10/13/2024
*Happy Birthday Kenny King!!! 👑 *Kim Hoover removed from office *Graham Road Starbucks becoming 24/7 *Open houses *River cleanup *Quirk Center game days and stitch days. *Trick or Treat for Dogs at Morty's Munchies and Doodle Drive-In *Quirk-O-Ween *Bridge murals *Pints & Pumkins on the HiHo Patio *Hocus Pocus at Weathervane *Akron Comic Con November 9-10 Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Be sure to stop into Shelf Life Bookstore, or visit https://www.shelflifebookstore.com/joyjar to contribute to the Joy Jar. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Our House" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (1970)

Duration:00:37:09

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Fallscast Episode 124: September 22, 2024

9/22/2024
*The State of politics in the country *State Road news *Black Tiger Family Center *Glazed Donut Shop *Kenny King's birthday *Summit County Home Expo *Halloween *Home Alone and Pulp Fiction at the Akron Civic Theatre *The Rocky Horror Show Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Bad Stuff Happens in the Bathroom“ from Bob's Burgers (2016)

Duration:00:52:14

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Fallscast Episode 123: September 1, 2024

9/1/2024
*The state of electric vehicles *Bozzelli Race for the Future. *Oktoberfest *Fall trash cleam-up *Family Fun Fest *Cuyahoga Falls Democratic Club spaghetti dinner *4th Annual Pancake Breakfast & Fire Station Open House *National Library Card Signup Month *Joy Jar at Shelf Life Bookstore *PBS City Centric *Fall Floral Design *The state of health care Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Stop Draggin' My Car Around“ by Weird Al Yankovic (1983)

Duration:00:57:19

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Fallscast Episode 122: August 18, 2024

8/18/2024
*THE Storm ---Financial assistance: https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/summitOH/request.html --- Property tax relief: https://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net *Fire Truck pull rescheduled to October 5 *Oldest school buildings in Summit County *Gold panning *Taco Bell incident and gun safety *CreativeConnect at Akron Art Museum *Tiki Underground Tiki Night Flea *The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Proud Mary“ by Elvis Presley (1970)

Duration:01:03:46

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Fallscast Episode 121: July 28, 2024

7/28/2024
On this episode we dig into the topics you want to hear about: *Temporary Board of Education location *Black Tiger Family Center *90's educational television *Weird Al Yankovic *Ponderosa *Vacancy *Pizza *Fire Truck Pull *National Night Out *Collide Paste-Up Wall ...and so much more. Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: "Ghost Riders in the Sky" by Peggy Lee (1949)

Duration:00:35:49

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Fallscast Episode 120: July 9, 2024

7/10/2024
To summarize. . . *NextGen meter upgrades *New Summit Summit Christian School board president *Dogs *Lakes *Library mobile app *Parks and Rec *A lot of mean, stupid people on the roads *Those roads getting repaired *New hours and no hours for some restaurants *Flix on the Falls, music at the Keyser Barn and park, and musicals at the Civic, Porthouse, and Blossom. *Oh, and more talented dogs... Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Pinball Number Count” (1976)

Duration:00:36:24

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Fallscast Episode 119: June 16, 2024

6/16/2024
It's been two weeks so time for a new Fallscast! What should you expect? *DORA discussion *Local Starbucks unionizing *Akron events cancelled *Learn to build a rain garden *Illuminate *Downtown Friday concerts ... and so Much MORE! Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall.

Duration:00:35:04

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Fallscast Episode 118: June 2, 2024

6/2/2024
Take a listen, you'll see a vision of the news in our fair city. *Railroad construction *CF Fire Department saves man from river *Cruise-ins return *Paul Matvey *Fishing ... and so much more! Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Reading Rainbow Theme Song" (1983)

Duration:00:26:46

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Fallscast Episode 117: May 19, 2024

5/19/2024
The gang discusses: *Mark Mickey pleads guilty to arson *West Portage Trail construction continues *DORA *Falls Fire Showdown *Library summer reading program *Festivals *Public Art *and more...... Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: "The Thanksgiving Song" by Adam Sandler (1993)

Duration:00:31:08