When local artist Kimmy Henderson learned she was bipolar; her first instinct was to draw butterflies. Today, her butterfly art is in demand all over Ohio bringing awareness and helping to end the stigma about mental illness. Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein had a conversation with Henderson in this podcast episode.
If you love basketball, listen to this episode of "Checked Out." Hosts Frank Antloga and Temah Britt-Jackson talk with Euclid Police Department Sgt. Vashon Williams about the 3-on-3 Crossover Classic Basketball Tournament and the NBA 2K22 Virtual Blacktop Tournament.
The Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival has educated and entertained movie fans for years. One of their popular themes explored Black Futurism featuring a variety of sci-fi films, a virtual reality exhibition, and even a Meta Ball, a sci-fi version of the famous Met Ball. EPL's Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein talked to the festival's executive director Donna Dabbs in this episode.
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion. Since then, there has been some confusion as to what does the ruling mean for women in Ohio. In this episode of EPL’s podcast “Checked Out,” Kacie Armstrong and Jean Robinson talked to Jessie Hill from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
Stargazing is a great way to experience nature and feel that “wow” moment. Not sure where to start? Listen to this episode of our podcast “Checked Out.” Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein talked to the hosts of WKYC TV 3’s In the Sky series Jay Reynolds and Gail Franko.
In this podcast episode, we chat with special guest Dr. Charles Modlin, the first and only African American kidney transplant surgeon in the history of the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Modlin is the author of It Isn't Difficult to Do It If You Know How to Do It, a YA book he created to share life lessons and tips for success.
If you think vegetables and farming are boring listen to this podcast. Our special guest in this episode is Farmer Lee Jones whose farm in Huron, Ohio supplies vegetables to restaurants all over the world. He has worked with former first lady Michelle Obama to promote nutrition and has been used as a Jeopardy answer! Farmer Lee's tips and enthusiasm for veggies will inspire you to run to the nearest farmer's market.
How much do you know about Social Security? In our latest podcast episode, EPL's Mike Stein and Jean Robinson talked to special guest Brandon Smith from the Social Security Administration. Discover what you should and shouldn’t do with your social security card, at what age you can get a card, and what the Social Security Administration has in common with popular baby names.
In this episode, you can learn about a civil rights exhibit at the Maltz Museum. “This Light of Ours” is based on a book of the same name and features photos from the civil rights movement. Visitors can also talk to an artificial intelligence version of Cleveland civil rights activist Rev. Otis Moss Jr., who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Virtual Reality can do more than give you a unique gaming experience. Educators see it as a valuable tool to inspire as well as educate students. A project called Virtual Harlem was created by the University of Arizona to give students a history lesson as they learn how to create virtual reality worlds. Visitors can be transported back to 1920s Harlem with virtual reality headsets. You can learn more by listening to this Checked Out podcast episode. Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein introduces you to Dr.
