Staying in Contact with London Mitchell
News & Politics Podcasts
Discussions with individuals who work to improve the quality of life in our community of Northwest Ohio. We often chat with local authors who have delved into the history of Northwest Ohio.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
Discussions with individuals who work to improve the quality of life in our community of Northwest Ohio. We often chat with local authors who have delved into the history of Northwest Ohio.
Language:
English
Episodes
BBB's "naughty list" of scams
12/12/2025
Lane Montz, president of the Better Business Bureau of Northwest Ohio, discusses the most prevalent scams during this holiday season ... on line, on the phone, and in the mail.
Duration:00:14:29
Protecting ourselves against online scams
12/5/2025
Lane Montz, President of the Better Business Bureau of Northwest Ohio, discusses how to shop smart online and protect ourselves against scams.
Duration:00:15:39
Mystery thriller set in Toledo
11/21/2025
Author Ray Welling discusses his historical novel Byline for the Dead set against one of the most violent labor uprisings in American history - the Auto-Lite strike in Toledo.
Duration:00:16:42
Importance of Vaccines
11/14/2025
Excerpts from a news conference hosted by Ohio Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff... offering tips on how to keep students healthy during respiratory virus season.
Duration:00:14:45
Pre-Prohibition Toledo
11/7/2025
We are in Contact with author Doug Tracy. His book Times, Crimes and the Tenderloin … in pre-prohibition Toledo takes a look at the city's more seamy history.
Duration:00:16:50
Blindness Awareness
10/31/2025
October is Blindness Awareness Month. Guest is Tim Tegge, executive director of the Sight Center of Northwest Ohio. Blindness Awareness Month is observed every October to promote understanding, inclusion, and advocacy for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Duration:00:18:04
Haunted Toledo
10/11/2025
The city of Toledo is rich in tradition and history, including a lively collection of spooky tales and odd occurrences. I chat with the author of "Haunted Toledo," Chris Bores.
Duration:00:16:03
1856 - A Turning Point in Toledo's Story
10/3/2025
I talk with author Tedd Long about his new book, Toledo 1856: A Frontier Town Comes of Age. It dives into the year 1856, a turning point in Toledo's story, when the city was growing fast, full of ambition, and shaping the future as we know today.
Duration:00:13:58
Don't Widen I-475
9/12/2025
We get an update from Peggy Daly-Masternak on the grassroots effort to prevent the widening of I-475 between Secor and Talmadge. The I475 Neighborhood Coalition calls it an "unnecessary and wasteful plan..."
Duration:00:16:58
Gardian Angel designed to save lives
9/5/2025
Northwest Ohio's Steve Gardner has developed a lighting system for school buses that makes it easier to see students getting on and off yellow buses. His Gardian Angel system is now legal in 26 states.
Duration:00:12:43
Importance of Childhood Vaccinations
8/29/2025
This episode features excerpts from a news conference hosted by Ohio Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff on the importance of childhood vaccinations ... and the troubling decline in the number of entering kindergarten-age students who are not fully vaccinated.
Duration:00:15:29
The No Fail Mission
8/21/2025
Author Anthony Knopps discusses his new book, published by the University of Toledo Press, "The No-Fail Mission: The Men and Women Behind the Presidential Service Badge." The book features stories about ten dedicated individuals who have earned the Presidential Service Badge.
Duration:00:13:50
How to avoid being scammed
8/15/2025
The presence of scammers at the door and on the phone increase during the summer months. Lane Montz, president of the local Better Business Bureau offers good advice on how to avoid being scammed.
Duration:00:15:41
Pet Safety in the Summer
8/8/2025
Madison Smith, who works with veterinarians, discusses safety concerns for your pets during the hot summer months. She is also the founder of Nalas Bandana Co creating reversible pet bandanas.
Duration:00:15:09
Health of U.S. Children, part 2
7/25/2025
In this installment, we continue the discussion about the health of our children, and a new report that says health, including mental health, is deteriorating. My guests are from the Lucas County Health Department … Dr. Lawrence Monger, Medical Director, and Kendra Kec, Director of Childhood Wellness.
Duration:00:13:20
Health of U.S. children is deteriorating
7/18/2025
In this installment, we have what might be considered one of our most important discussions. We’ll be talking about the health and well-being of our children. My guests are from the Lucas County Health Department … Dr. Lawrence Monger, Medical Director, and Kendra Kec, Director of Childhood Wellness.
Duration:00:16:58
News Literacy Project
7/11/2025
London and Toledo Free Press editor Lori King discuss News Literacy … the ability to determine the credibility of news and other information… and recognize the standards of fact-based journalism so we know who to trust
Duration:00:12:39
History behind the Whimore dugout canoe
7/4/2025
An intact wooden dugout canoe, acquired by the Toledo History Museum five years ago, may likely be one of the oldest pioneer or native artifacts in the Maumee Valley region. Guest Lou Hebert shares his research.
Duration:00:17:57
Honor Flight
6/27/2025
Flag City Honor Flight recently flew its second mission of the year, honoring primarily Vietnam Veterans, with a few Korean War Veterans also on board. Veterans on this flight represented communities from all across Northwest Ohio. Guest Will Miller takes us behind the scenes as preparations are made for the next Honor Flight.
Duration:00:14:38
Lost Eateries of Toledo
6/20/2025
Guest Tedd Long discusses his new book, Table for None: Lost Eateries of Toledo.
"Thanks to my co-author Mark Snyder, this isn't just a walk down memory lane—it's a full-course feast of stories, menus, matchbooks, napkins, and memories from the restaurants that once defined Toledo’s flavor."
Duration:00:13:55