JobsOhio Under Fire Over Sponsorship

JobsOhio Under Fire Over Sponsorship

Author: The Daily News Now! June 7, 2026 Duration: 1:43
Cleveland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
NewsDaily

JobsOhio’s $60K podcast sponsorship has ignited controversy after the host’s inappropriate ties to a resigned OSU president, prompting calls for transparency reforms — though lawmakers want to wait until after the next governor takes office. While critics push for accountability, supporters argue JobsOhio’s private-sector model drove major wins like Intel and Anduril — even as complaints grow about regional neglect. With both gubernatorial candidates poised to reshape the agency’s board and strategy, Ohio’s economic future hangs in the balance.

Support the show:
Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/8bf3d94177cd30d3


Cleveland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! is your fast, focused way to stay on top of everything happening in Cleveland. This daily podcast delivers a concise, AI-powered update in about two minutes, so you can catch up on the city before your coffee gets cold. Voiced by Corey Cambridge Cambridge and produced by The Daily News Now!, each episode brings you the latest on weather, crime, business, new development projects, politics, and what is happening around Lake Erie. As part of the DNN Network, the world’s largest local podcast network, it is built for busy Clevelanders who want real news without the noise. Expect clear, local reporting that respects your time, every single day. Just press play, listen episodes, and walk away fully briefed on what matters most in and around Cleveland.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Official website RSS
Cleveland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Podcast Episodes
Parma Summer Fun: Movies Art Soccer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43
Parma’s summer kicks off with free movie nights under the stars—“Despicable Me 4” kicks things off June 17th, followed by two more showings, all voted on by the community. Meanwhile, local artists shine at “A Few of My F…
Teen Crash Leaves One Dead One Critically Injured [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02
A horrific crash on Johnston Parkway claims the life of 12-year-old Aydin Taylor, while a 13-year-old remains in critical condition after their vehicle slammed into a tree. First responders battled tangled branches with…
Al Roker Returns to Cleveland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58
Al Roker’s back in Cleveland—this time for a big reason. Live on WKYC from 6:30 to 7 AM, he’s kicking off his “TODAY” show coverage right from our studios, but his real mission? Joining the Rockefeller Foundation’s “Big…
Impaired Driver Pleads Guilty in Fatal Crash [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
A 23-year-old man pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and multiple DUI charges after a horrific crash on Massillon Road that killed 18-year-old Isabelle Grubaugh. Driving with a blood alcohol level over twice…
Ohio’s Deadliest Driving Days [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35
Ohio’s roads are entering their deadliest stretch of the year—the “100 Deadliest Days” from Memorial Day through Labor Day—with last year’s staggering stats revealing 68,000 crashes and 348 lives lost. District Three, co…
June 8 Birthdays That Shaped Culture [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28
June 8th, 2026, is a star-studded birthday lineup—Bonnie Tyler turns 75, Julianna Margulies hits 59, Keenen Ivory Wayans celebrates 68, and Frank Grillo marks 61. But it’s not just the big names: Nancy Sinatra (86), Boz…
Ohioans Demand Change From Frustrated Voters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53
Ohioans are boiling over with frustration as years of neglect and broken promises come to a head. Property taxes keep climbing, while millions funnel into private school vouchers and data center incentives — leaving regu…
From Umpire to Mentor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34
John Hirschbeck, a retired MLB umpire with over three decades behind the plate, is now mentoring young athletes through UMPS Care Charities in Cleveland, sharing his journey from Little League gigs to the majors—and the…
Taylor Swift’s Courtside Chair Up for Auction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32
Taylor Swift’s courtside chair from the Cleveland Cavaliers’ playoff game against the Knicks is now up for auction, sparking massive interest as bids soar past $6,000 with 38 offers already placed. Authenticated by The R…
Asian Lantern Festival Returns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Asian Lantern Festival is back this summer, July 9th through August 23rd, transforming the zoo into a dazzling cultural wonderland with themed tunnels, drive-through experiences, and live p…

12345...10»