Everything Is Local

This is a great episode where Mike and Shana welcome their first guest in the new studio, local realtor Jeff Hoffman, and talk about:
The East Side housing market, what first-time buyers can expect to pay in places like South Euclid, Lyndhurst, Shaker Heights, and Beachwood, and why limited inventory keeps prices competitive.
Why Beachwood’s lack of available homes may be pushing families to neighboring communities—and what types of housing developments could attract new residents.
The debate over luxury “A+” construction versus more attainable new housing that could help fill the city’s elementary schools with young families.
Saks Fifth Avenue closing at Beachwood Place, the uncertain future of malls, and what redevelopment of major retail spaces could look like.
Broadway shows, Playhouse Square, upcoming theater trips to New York, and a passionate recommendation for the musical Ragtime.
Cleveland sports, the Browns stadium debate, and why public funding for a new stadium continues to divide fans.
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This is a great episode where Mike and Shana talk about:
A weekend recap, including a charity dance event in Barberton that raised thousands for Ronald McDonald House and the start of baseball season traditions.
The announcement that Saks is closing at Beachwood Place, what it says about the department store model, and what the future of the mall could look like.
How major mall ownership groups make decisions, why Beachwood Place is still performing better than most malls, and the potential for residential or mixed-use development to replace big box retail.
Local political races, party endorsements, and the debate over how much influence political leaders should have in choosing candidates.
County council decisions, TIF debates, and why understanding the basics of public policy matters for elected officials.
Teen mall culture, public transit adventures growing up, and how things have (and haven’t) changed for kids hanging out at the mall today.
A deep dive into Love Is Blind, reality TV nostalgia, and the story of a former baseball teammate who once went on a network dating show with a million-dollar marriage prize.
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This is a great episode where Mike and Shana talk about:
The Ohio season of Love Is Blind, the wild premise behind the pods, and whether love really can be blind when cameras and weddings are involved.
Team USA’s Olympic hockey gold, the men’s and women’s victories, locker room politics, and why the whole country actually felt united for once.
Presidential medals, State of the Union reactions, Dave Smith’s takes, and the ongoing culture war conversation around immigration and identity politics.
The continued Sheetz debate in Beachwood, the Porsche property “carrot,” zoning maneuvering, and whether city leaders are listening to residents and business owners.
TIF negotiations, executive sessions, and the bigger question of who local government decisions are really serving.
Gambling wins, playoff hopes, and why regular-season hockey just won’t hit the same after that gold medal game.
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This is a great episode where Mike and Shana talk about:
Team USA pride, Olympic Hockey, hometown star Layla Edwards, and the controversy surrounding Eileen Gu competing for China.
Why patriotism hits differently during the Olympics, and the fine line between criticism and toxic narratives.
A recap of the Beachwood public hearing on Sheetz, including strong opposition from local business owners and concerns about traffic, crime, and long-term development strategy.
The Porsche property “carrot,” what might happen in committee, and predictions about how the rezoning vote could unfold.
The Fairmount Temple TIF debate, school funding implications, and whether elected officials are truly representing residents’ voices.
Middle school dance season, parenting wins and losses, Guardians spring training, and a $10 parlay that turned into $415.
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This is a great episode where Mike and Shana talk about:
Valentine’s Day plans (or lack thereof), steaks in the oven, and why love doesn’t need a designated calendar date.
The upcoming zoning hearing for Sheetz and what’s at stake locally.
The hospital property purchase at Richmond and Chagrin, what happens when major properties come off the tax rolls, and how that shifts the burden onto other property owners.
TIFs, the Fairmount Temple development, and the bigger picture of how local tax decisions impact schools and county services.
The Super Bowl halftime show, Bad Bunny, culture war reactions, and what makes a truly great performance.
Olympic hockey, Cavs roster moves, and whether James Harden is the missing piece.
Epstein fallout, Pam Bondi’s congressional hearing moment, and what accountability should look like regardless of party.
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