Everywhere in Toledo, you’ll find people who play a role in making our city tick – from hospitals and factories to restaurants and art galleries – and behind every person is a story. Our program, Toledo Works, highlights those stories from workers’ firsthand accounts. Each week, Toledo Free Press hosts Jaden Jefferson and Stephen Zenner focus on a different topic within the Toledo workforce, exploring their day-to-day challenges and triumphs.
Latest episodes
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Toledo's Mental Health
For our season finale of Toledo Works, host Erin Holden focuses on mental health. She speaks to Lucas County Children's Services Manager of Family Services Tionna Jackson, followed…
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Northwest Ohio Votes
This week on Toledo Works, host Jaden Jefferson sits down with two area county board of elections directors: LaVera Scott from Lucas County and Julie Baumgardner from Wood County.…
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"Best of" Toledo Works
In this week's episode of Toledo Works, we're featuring some of our favorite interviews. Our "Best Of" that includes Jaden Jefferson's conversations with London Mitchell of the Tol…
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Toledo Eats!
In this episode of Toledo Works, Jaden Jefferson speaks with Yaz Abu-Adiyeh, owner and propritor of Baba's Eats, a food truck that got its start during the early days of the pandem…
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Toledo Gets Outside
In this episode of Toledo Works, Stephen Zenner discusses what it is like to maintain and promote the Metroparks Toledo system. He speaks with Lorenzo Melchor, the Park Services Ma…
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Working with Wildlife & Pets
In this episode, Toledo Free Press editor-in-chief Erin Holden sits down with two guests who prioritize dignity and care for all animals in our region. First, Laura Zitzelberger, c…
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Toledo Creates
This week, Stephen Zenner sits down with three artists sfrom different disciplines who are making a living in Toledo doing what they love. Stephen begins his conversation with fell…
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Inside Toledo's Libraries
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library has been celebrated for its contributions to our city and throughout the county. Along with promoting literacy as all library's do, it can be…
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Toledo Gives
In this episode, Jaden Jefferson speaks to three guests who are well-versed in the world of nonprofits. Aileen Meyer of Center for Community Impact, Tonya Scherf of Food for Though…
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Tech in Toledo
Stephen Zenner speaks to Mike Vanderpool of Anthony Wayne Innovations and Justin Beaudry of Toledo Codes, two guests who are instrumental in the evolution of the 419 tech scene. Th…
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Inside Toledo's Museums
Jaden Jefferson explores what it's like to curate, conserve, and educate vistors from Toledo's museums. In this episode, he focuses on Toledo Museum of Art, the Toledo History Muse…
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Women's Reproductive Healthcare
Stephen Zenner leads the conversation about women's reproductive healthcare in Toledo by speaking to Shelly Varelli, certified midwife and advocate for women who want an autonomous…
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Caring for Toledo Kids
Host Jaden Jefferson sits down with two workers from organizations that help Toledo kids thrive: Abbie Spencer from Toledo Day Nursery and Katie McGuckin from WIC.