Mark Rosenberger, Chief Content Officer at Ideastream Public Media, joins Keith to talk about how the local community can inform reporting ahead of the 2026 midterm election.

To learn more Ideastream’s Listen. Engage. Vote. initiative, visit www.ideastream.org/vote. There you’ll find ways to connect, including a schedule of public library visits.

Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Christine Higham, councilwoman and chair of Let’s Move Summit County, and Kent Starks, senior researcher and Let’s Move coordinator, join Keith to encourage community activity and exercise this spring.

The Bike & Hike event hosted by Let’s Move Summit County is Saturday, May 16 from 8 AM to 2 PM at the Summit Lake Community Center. If you have any questions, email letsmovesummitcounty@summitoh.net or call 330-643-2074 for assistance.

Maggie Rivera, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator with the Summit County Master Gardeners, joins Keith to talk about how to avoid common gardening mistakes.

To learn more about the Summit County Master Gardeners, visit summitmastergardeners.org.

Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Sam Rubens, Manager at the Akron Regional Air Quality Management District, joins Keith to talk about the benefits of switching to electric lawn tools.

To learn more and register for the MowGREENER rebate program, visit www.scph.org/air-quality/mowgreener-registration.

Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Erica Banks, Akron Food Works Coordinator at the Well CDC, joins Keith to talk about local assistance for food entrepreneurs.

To learn more about becoming an Akron Food Works kitchen member, www.thewellakron.com/akronfoodworks/

Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

John Roszczyk and Kellie Lockemer, staff attorneys at Community Legal Aid, join Keith to discuss legal and other support services can veterans find in our community.

To learn more about the Veterans Assistance Project visit www.communitylegalaid.org/vet

Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Matt Stewart, the Transportation Planning Administrator for the Akron Metropolitan Area Transit Study, joins Keith to talk about our changing transit needs.

To weigh in directly on transportation-related matters in our community, find out more about the AMATS Citizens Involvement Committee at www.amatsplanning.org/citizens-involvement-committee

Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Emma Segedy, Director of Development & Community Outreach for Keep Akron Beautiful, joins Keith to talk about taking care of our public spaces.

To volunteer to help pick up litter this spring, visit www.keepakronbeautiful.org/volunteer.

Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.