From the Newsroom: Akron Beacon Journal
Now You Know Akron
Playlist by From the Newsroom: Akron Beacon JournalFrom the journalists of the BeaconJournal.com, Now You Know Akron is a weekly podcast featuring a deep dive into issues central to the future of the Akron community.66 clip(s) in playlist
Everything you to know about the upcoming Akron Marathon
In the latest edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin-Fisher speaks Dr. Nilesh Shah and Laura McElrath to preview the upcoming Akron marathon. During this edition we talk who comes out for this event and the different type of…
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Doctor shares insight into fatigue, whether it could be related to a medical condition
In the latest edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with Dr. Deborah Plate regarding fatigue. During this edition we talk about why chronic fatigue might be an issue with patients, what some of the signs and s…
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Doctor provides tips for a good night’s sleep and when to seek help
In the latest edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with is Dr. Eileen Wong, University Hospitals East Region Sleep Lab Medical Director. During this episode we talk about what makes for a good night’s sleep, …
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Discussing Agoraphobia and how COVID-19 has impacted this
In the latest edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Akron Beacon Journal medical reporter Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with Dr. Grosel who is the Chief Medical Officer for UnitedHealth Care for Ohio. During this podcast episode we discuss what Agoraphobia is, what Agoraphobics have had to deal with…
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What’s new at Cedar Point and a trip down memory lane at the park
In the latest edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with Cedar Point spokesman Tony Clark regarding the new offerings this season, including the Frontier Festival and new food items, as well as construction work going on in the park.
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Stow-Munroe Falls High School junior discusses his viral talent show performance, playing guitar
In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with Stow-Munroe Falls High School junior AJ Garduño to discuss his viral talent show performance. During this edition we talk about when he started playing guitar, his love for music, and what he wants to do after graduating…
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A deep dive on Akron Promise and the start of Akron City Race series
In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with special guests Akron Promise founder Tom Ghinder and Executive Director Néna Roy. During this edition we talk about what the Akron Promise is, what it is trying to accomplish, and preview the start of the Akron City Race…
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Emyrson Flora shares her experience after Top 10 run on 'American Idol'
In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with special guest Emyrson Flora on her experience after her Top 10 run on American Idol. During this edition we talk about the opportunities that Emyrson has had with American Idol and how she now plans to purse a career in …
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Healthy Actions: Let's talk about kids and sports with sports psychologist
Akron Children's Hospital sports psychologist Allyson Weldon joins the Akron Beacon Journal's Betty Lin-Fisher to discuss mental-health challenges for youth athletes in the relaunch of the Healthy Actions column.
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Guest Jamie Keaton discusses retirement
In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with Akron Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans and special guest Jamie Keaton to discuss retirement and his current situation regarding this topic. Next, we discuss what a panel of others said about retirement, how likely th…
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