In this episode, host Connor Hand sits down to speak with Ben Marrison, BGSU '85 alumnus. Marrison has had a prolific career in journalism, reporting for the Toledo Blade, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and later serving as editor for the Columbus Dispatch. Following his role as editor, he joined Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's staff as Director of Communications, and later as Chief of Staff for Yost.

In this episode, Anna McRay sits down to speak with Beverly Evans Smith, who is an inducted member of the BGSU Academy of Distinguished Alumni. She retired as the assistant commissioner and Georgia state director for adult education and GED testing through the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). Mrs. Smith was also the twenty-sixth National President and CEO for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She has had an extensive career spanning multiple leadership positions and dedicates herself to advocating for higher education and leadership development.Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hear from our experienced guest. Subscribe for more interviews with prominent figures in politics and our community! ~~~~~~~~~~ Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bgsu_depo/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BGSUDePo X: https://x.com/bgsu_depo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bgsu_depoLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bgsu-depo-35b593330Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1716301342465496/ ~~~~~~~~~~ Have Ideas about a new episode? Reach out to policyresearch@bgsu.edu Our Website: https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/democracy-and-public-policy-research-network.htmlEach episode is created through the research, writing, editing, and audio engineering of BGSU students.

In this episode, host Connor Hand sits down with Zack Space, who has spent his career as a lawyer and public servant for Ohio. He served as a Congressional Representative for Ohio's 18th District, and is the founder and current President of Sunday Creek Horizons, an advocacy and consultancy group based in Southeastern Ohio. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hear from our experienced guest. Subscribe for more interviews with prominent figures in politics!