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MANSFIELD — The 42nd episode of the News Man Weekly podcast has dropped.

In this week’s episode, we zero in on one of the most important local issues of the year: the financial future of Mansfield City Schools.

Host Carl Hunnell breaks down key takeaways from Katie Ellington Serrao’s in-depth reporting series and shares why this year’s school board election matters more than ever.

Orie Rush (center) and Braxton Daniels (right) talk about proposals from Mansfield Rising 2.0 with Richland Source Deputy Managing Editor Carl Hunnell (Credit: Zac Hiser)

We’re also joined by two dynamic community builders, Braxton Daniels and Orie Rush, who are helping shape the next chapter of downtown through Mansfield Rising 2.0.

Hear about their bold new ideas — and how their trip to Austin, Texas sparked inspiration for change right here at home.

Then stick around for a conversation with the legendary Mike Clapper. From NBA games to Lexington High School basketball, Clapper shares stories from his decades behind the mic, including his latest gig voicing the NBA 2K video game franchise.

All that and a hot cup of local news, served fresh thanks to our sponsor Relax, It’s Just Coffee in downtown Mansfield.

Relevant links:

– Funding the Future: A five-part series called “Funding the Future,” which examines the financial picture of the Mansfield City Schools.

– Mansfield Rising’s Ideas of March: The Yard would activate under-utilized spaces for healthy, family-friendly recreation

– Mansfield Rising’s Ideas of March: Create a mixed-use creative space

Intro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson.

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Episode No. 38 — March 11, 2025 — Lexington Mayor Bob Jarvis, Iditarod and ICE in Ashland

Episode No. 37 — March 4, 2025 — Main Street project, Mansfield school finances and Iditarod

Episode No. 36 — Feb. 25, 2025 — Making arrests, fighting fires and making home brews with Chris Niswander

Episode No. 35 — Feb. 21, 2025 — Mansfield native Matthew Failor talks all things Iditarod

Episode No. 34 — Feb. 18, 2025 — Winter misery, Team USA, Faith Life Church and the Iditarod

Episode No. 33 — Feb. 11, 2025 — Ontario mayor, sled dogs in Alaska and drones in Mansfield

Episode No. 32— Feb. 4, 2025 — Love Our Hero’s, roundabouts do work and local housing

Episode No. 31— Jan. 28, 2025  –Ashland U. prof appears on History Channel TV show

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