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Everything Is Local

by Mike Burkons

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Latest episodes

Ep. 77 - Beachwood’s Library Showdown, Disappearing Sports Fields & a Heated Political Forecast

October 20, 2026 · 56 min

In Episode 77 of Everything Is Local, Matt and Shana dive into the latest controversy surrounding Beachwood’s proposed library, the future of local youth sports and a wide-ranging discussion about politics, elections and the issues shaping…
Ep. 76 - Beachwood’s $30 Million Library, Vanishing Sports Fields & Who’s Paying the Bill?

October 13, 2026 · 44 min

In Episode 76 of Everything Is Local, Mike and Shana break down the latest developments surrounding Beachwood’s proposed library project, local spending and the community’s future, along with a heated conversation about consent and college…
Ep. 75 - Beachwood’s Fields, the Fairmount Property & a Heated Cornell Debate

October 6, 2026 · 58 min

In this episode of Everything Is Local, Mike and Shana dig into several local issues before getting into a much bigger national conversation: • Why Beachwood teenagers were reportedly told they could not use the Fairmount fields when the…
Ep. 74 - Beachwood’s $8 Million Mistake: The Library, Lost Fields & a “Blighted” Property

September 29, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

In this episode of Everything Is Local, Shana, Mike and Matt break down the latest developments surrounding Beachwood’s proposed new library and the controversial Fairmount Temple property: • The latest library plans, including the…
Ep. 73 - The $30 Million Library: Who Pays for the Fields?

September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

In this episode, Mike, Shana, Matt take a deep dive into the proposed new Beachwood library and the questions surrounding the project: • The latest presentation for the proposed library and why the new plans for the surrounding sports…

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Ep. 72 - Orange TIFs, Ohio Politics & The Cost of Doing Nothing

September 15, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

This is another great episode where Shana and Matt talk about: • The controversial TIF proposal in Orange Village and why they believe the plan could divert tax revenue that voters intended for schools and other public services. • The…
Ep. 71 - Part 2 of Shana and Matt's discussion on Israel, the West Bank, Settlements, and the History Behind the Conflict

September 8, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

With Mike currently away with family, this is another great episode where Shana and Matt talk about: • The history and controversy surrounding Israeli settlements in the West Bank, including the Green Line, Areas A, B and C, and how the…
Ep. 70 - Beachwood’s Library Debate, Roundabout Problems & The Complicated Question of E1

September 1, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

With Mike currently away with family, this is another great episode where Shana and Matt talk about: • The ongoing debate over moving the Beachwood library and what that could mean for the school fields and students who currently use the…
Ep. 69 - Beachwood Property Taxes, The Fairmount Temple Deal & Questions Surrounding the Mayor's Brother

August 25, 2026 · 55 min

This is a great episode where Mike, Shana, and Matt Hildebrand talk about: • The three property tax increases Beachwood residents are facing in 2027 and why the average homeowner could see a net increase of about $887. • Why Beachwood City…
Ep. 68 - Beachwood Library Battle, Lost Sports Fields & Orange Village TIF Controversy

August 18, 2026 · 56 min

This is a great episode where Mike and Shana talk about: • The proposed new Beachwood library and why the plan to build it on the community's main sports fields has become such a controversial issue. • Why the current library's existing…
Ep. 67 - Charlie Kirk, COVID Reckoning, and the Questions Nobody Wants to Ask

August 11, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

This is a great episode where Mike and Shana talk about: The ongoing debate over parking at the Beachwood pool and playground, including whether residents should have priority parking and the challenges created by the new $4 million…
Ep. 66 - Comedy, Culture Wars & The Beachwood Tax Abatement Nobody's Talking About

August 4, 2026 · 52 min

This is a great episode where Mike and Shana talk about: Mike getting called for jury duty on a double murder case and the comments that quickly got him dismissed from the jury pool. The growing controversy surrounding proposed automated…

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About the show

Have you ever wondered what really goes on in local government? I’m Mike Burkons, your host and a former city council member. Some people loved me, some… well, let’s just say they weren’t fans but I’m here to pull back the curtain on the decisions that shape local communities. Every week, I’ll share insights from my time in office and break down local issues,controversies and dramas occurring in local governments in the area, not just in Beachwood, in a way that’s easy to understand and maybe even a little entertaining. Whether you’re interested andpassionate about small town politics and its drama that comes with it, and the local issues that affect your quality of life on a daily basis, this show is for you. We’ll cover these types of issues occurring in Beachwood and other local suburbs, chat with local experts and residents, and—who knows—go off-topic if the conversation gets interesting. Because here, it’s not just about government, it’s about what matters to you. So join me on “Everything is Local”—where understanding your community starts with listening.