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Monday, June 08, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Nathan Cummings Foundation CEO Rey Ramsey on The Power of Authentic Decision-Making
We are no doubt navigating an incredible age of disruption. Technology, algorithms, politics, and societal pressures have changed the way we both think and work. But how do we break free from a system that was created to manipulate independent...
Friday, June 12, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The Salk Legacy: Vaccines and the Future of Public Health
A Conversation with Dr. Peter L. Salk, President of the Jonas Salk Legacy Foundation
The name "Dr. Jonas Salk" is synonymous with one of the greatest public health achievements of all time: The Polio Vaccine. The arrival of Salk's vaccine in 1955 was a beacon of hope and reinforced the role science can play...
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Polling the Divide: Republicans, Democrats, and the Future of Democracy
What Americans Really Think -- And Why Both Parties Should Pay Attention
What is the future of the Republican and Democratic parties in our nation? The answer may surprise you. Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, in an age of ideological tension where politics seems more divided than ever, a new Manhattan Institute...
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
America 250 Ohio: Building an Innovative Water Economy
The 2026 State of the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes are home to 21% of the world's surface freshwater, and it’s not just an environmental asset: it’s an economic one. With a $6 trillion regional GDP, the region deeply depends on a flourishing water economy: the full...
Friday, June 26, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
If Only Outsiders Knew What We Know
Remarks from Matt Dolan, CEO of Team NEO
Team NEO is not a chamber or a think tank. It is the JobsOhio network partner for Northeast Ohio with a mission to retain, expand and attract jobs, businesses, and opportunities in Northeast Ohio. At the helm as Chief Executive...
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