First hour: Exploring the "Live in Ithaca" workforce attraction program
Second hour: Discussing the documentary, "Roll Red Roll," and teenage sexual assault
How can small and medium-sized cities in this country build a job base that will last well into the future? It’s a question the city of Ithaca is exploring. We’re joined by representatives from a new initiative called “Live in Ithaca.” They’ll discuss strategies for recruiting new employees and building and attracting new businesses in a region where the population is declining. In studio:
- Jennifer Tavares, president and CEO of the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
- Dominick Recckio, director of strategic communications and partnerships for the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
- Bonita Lindberg, senior vice president and director of human resources at Tompkins Financial Corporation
Then in our second hour, we discuss the documentary, “Roll Red Roll.” The film explores rape culture, toxic masculinity, and online bullying following the gang rape of a 16-year-old girl in Steubenville, Ohio in 2012. Two star members of the local high school football team were found guilty of the crime. Their convictions came after many critics blamed their school for trying to protect the popular team and its members. This hour, we discuss the forces that lead to teenage sexual assault, victim blaming, and how to help survivors. We’ll also talk about if and how the Steubenville case would have been handled differently in the era of #MeToo. This conversation is a preview of an upcoming screening of the film and a panel discussion at MCC. In studio:
- Allison O’Malley, CEO of RESOLVE
- Christine Plumeri, professor of sociology at MCC, and program coordinator for MCC’s Mentors in Violence Prevention Program
- Lauren Berger, training coordinator at RESTORE
- Jack Brennick, co-founder of RESOLVE’s Stand Up Guys program