The City Club Forum
The City Club of Cleveland firmly believes in the free expression of all ideas and the benefits of an open exchange. It is nonpartisan and does not take positions on issues. All speakers must answer unfiltered, unrehearsed questions directly from the audience.
In partnership with The City Club of Cleveland, ideastream broadcasts Friday Forums, panel discussions, debates and other programs on WKSU, WCLV, WVIZ and The Ohio Channel, and archives them on the web.
Live Video Stream
Watch the City Club Forum live during the broadcast - view now! Live video stream available during Friday broadcast, 12 p.m. (EST).
Generous support for this partnership is provided by PNC and the United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland, Inc.
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After decades of progress in addressing systemic and structural racism, to many, this moment represents a step backwards. Join us to hear from local leaders who have long supported the community in creating more welcoming spaces and institutions. We'll assess the state of DEI, the meaning of this moment, and the prospects for the future. -
Join us to hear from the top two area high school debaters as they square off in a classic "Lincoln-Douglas" style debate at a Friday forum. This allows the debaters to compete—not only for the judges and audience in the room—but also for our radio and television audiences. -
Join us to hear from regional Republican leaders who threw their support behind the president's campaign. They'll assess the President's performance as he makes his way through his first 100 days and provide their insight and analysis. -
Join us at the City Club as we hear from Enlightened Solutions' Chinenye Nkemere and Bethany Studenic, and Kayla Griffin Green on how Northeast Ohio can become a national leader in racial and gender equity--especially for Black Women. -
Join us at the City Club as we hear from Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves, in conversation with Greater Cleveland Partnership's Baiju Shah on the future of American steel manufacturing and Cleveland-Cliff's impact on economic development here in Northeast Ohio. -
Join us at the City Club as we hear from the book's authors and experts in urban planning on what is needed to promote a viable and sustainable urban resurgence. -
Since 2014, the City of Cleveland has been under a consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice to address a finding that the division exhibited an unconstitutional pattern or practice of excessive force. The investigation that led to that finding was sparked by the 2012 shooting of Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams. A 23-mile car chase involving 60 police officers ended in a parking lot in East Cleveland when 13 officers fired 137 shots into a vehicle, killing both Russell and Williams. Both were unarmed. -
The consent decree requires the Cleveland Division of Police to reform its policies, practices, and procedures to address accountability, use of force, crisis intervention, and more. -
Join us at the City Club as we hear from OSU President Carter on how he plans to build upon the university's existing strengths and strive for excellence in 21st century higher education. -
Join the City Club as we hear from a panel of local leadership on how to boost retention and cultivate success for both the workforce of today and the future.
