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Akron Roundtable

Akron Roundtable - Jeannette Sorrell

Season 2025 Episode 1 | 54m 30s

In this moment of national debate about the fate of immigrants in America, Jeannette Sorrell shares her secret story. Growing up, she knew that her beloved Papa had a mysterious past. But he wouldn't talk about it, and Mom didn't seem to know either. Finally in 2018, on the eve of her Carnegie Hall debut, Jeannette discovered with a shock who Papa actually was.

Aired: 01/20/25
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  • Akron Roundtable Season 2025
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Watch • 56:46
Akron Roundtable
State of the City Address 2025
Mayor Shammas Malik was sworn in as Akron's 63rd Mayor on Jan. 1, 2024.
Episode: S2025 E5 | 56:46
Watch • 56:46
Akron Roundtable
The Power to Create Change Is Not Lost—It’s Local
Maribel Pérez Wadsworth, President and CEO of Knight Foundation, speaks at the Akron Roundtable.
Episode: S2025 E4 | 56:46
Watch • 56:46
Akron Roundtable
Akron Roundtable - Lisa Petit
Dr. Lisa Petit is the Superintendent of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Episode: S2025 E3 | 56:46
Watch • 56:30
Akron Roundtable
Akron Roundtable - Linda Nageotte
Linda Nageotte focuses on food insecurity in America.
Episode: S2025 E2 | 56:30
Watch • 54:59
Akron Roundtable
Akron Roundtable - Dave Lieberth
On the last day of Akron's 199th year, historian Dave Lieberth looks back
Episode: S2024 E1 | 54:59