Everything Is Local

Ep. 75 - Beachwood’s Fields, the Fairmount Property & a Heated Cornell Debate

In this episode of Everything Is Local, Mike and Shana dig into several local issues before getting into a much bigger national conversation: • Why Beachwood teenagers w

Ep. 74 - Beachwood’s $8 Million Mistake: The Library, Lost Fields & a “Blighted” Property

In this episode of Everything Is Local, Shana, Mike and Matt break down the latest developments surrounding Beachwood’s proposed new library and the controversial Fairmou

Ep. 73 - The $30 Million Library: Who Pays for the Fields?

In this episode, Mike, Shana, Matt take a deep dive into the proposed new Beachwood library and the questions surrounding the project: • The latest presentation for the

Ep. 72 - Orange TIFs, Ohio Politics & The Cost of Doing Nothing

This is another great episode where Shana and Matt talk about: • The controversial TIF proposal in Orange Village and why they believe the plan could divert tax revenue

Ep. 71 - Part 2 of Shana and Matt's discussion on Israel, the West Bank, Settlements, and the History Behind the Conflict

With Mike currently away with family, this is another great episode where Shana and Matt talk about: • The history and controversy surrounding Israeli settlements in the

Ep. 70 - Beachwood’s Library Debate, Roundabout Problems & The Complicated Question of E1

With Mike currently away with family, this is another great episode where Shana and Matt talk about: • The ongoing debate over moving the Beachwood library and what that

Ep. 69 - Beachwood Property Taxes, The Fairmount Temple Deal & Questions Surrounding the Mayor's Brother

This is a great episode where Mike, Shana, and Matt Hildebrand talk about: • The three property tax increases Beachwood residents are facing in 2027 and why the average

Ep. 68 - Beachwood Library Battle, Lost Sports Fields & Orange Village TIF Controversy

This is a great episode where Mike and Shana talk about: • The proposed new Beachwood library and why the plan to build it on the community's main sports fields has beco

Ep. 67 - Charlie Kirk, COVID Reckoning, and the Questions Nobody Wants to Ask

This is a great episode where Mike and Shana talk about: The ongoing debate over parking at the Beachwood pool and playground, including whether residents should have pr

Ep. 66 - Comedy, Culture Wars & The Beachwood Tax Abatement Nobody's Talking About

This is a great episode where Mike and Shana talk about: Mike getting called for jury duty on a double murder case and the comments that quickly got him dismissed from t

Ep. 65 - Ohio Politics, Rising Prices & The Real Cost of Living Local

With Mike away, this is a great episode where Shana and the crew talk about: • Amy Acton’s campaign for Ohio governor, her stance on data centers, and what voters want t

Ep. 64 - The Vantage Crisis, Beachwood Mall's Future & The Politics Shaping Our Community

This is a great episode where Mike and Shana talk about: • The growing concerns surrounding The Vantage apartments, ongoing code violations, and what the City of Beachwo

Ep. 63 - Beachwood's Tax Fight, Fairmount Temple Controversy & The Supreme Court Case That Could Change Local Zoning

This is a great episode where Mike and Shana talk about: • Why the proposed Fairmount Temple TIF has become one of the most controversial issues currently facing the cit

Ep. 62 - Retirement, Driving Disasters, and the Democratic Party's Identity Crisis

Mike is back, and Episode 62 covers everything from birthday gifts and backyard chaos to one of the biggest debates happening inside the Democratic Party today. This wee

Ep. 61 - Iran Deal Drama, Michigan's Senate Race, and the Future of Israel

With Mike away at a baseball tournament, Shana is joined by Matt Hildebrand for a wide-ranging discussion that goes far beyond local politics. This is a fascinating episo

Ep. 60 - Tax Hikes, New Cars, and Beachwood Budget Battles

This is a great episode where Mike and Shana talk about: The City of Beachwood's proposed vote to re-levy charter mills and what it could cost the average homeowner each

Ep. 59 - Sunburns, Sports Parents, and the Coach Perk Fan Club

This is a great episode where Mike and Shana talk about: Jack’s eighth-grade graduation, winning Athlete of the Year, and the emotions that come with watching your kids

Ep. 58 - Beachwood Shooting Mystery, Pool Hot Dogs, and City Hall Frustrations

This is a great episode where Mike and Shana are joined by Beachwood resident Joanna Henze to talk about: The mysterious early morning shooting in Beachwood, the confusi

Ep. 57 - Jury Duty, Traffic Camera Chaos, and Why Everyone’s Fighting in Beachwood

This is a great episode where Mike and Shana talk about:  Mike getting called for jury duty on a double murder case and the comments that quickly got him dismissed from

Ep. 56 - Traffic Cameras, Parenting Fails, and Why Everyone’s Mad at City Hall

This is a great episode where Mike and Shana talk about:  The disastrous Cleveland Cavaliers playoff performance, Dan Gilbert sending buses of fans to support the team,