The City Club of Cleveland
The City Club is one of the oldest independent continuous free speech forums in the country, and is renowned for its tradition of debate and discussion. Our programs can be heard at The City Club or across the nation through our radio and television partners, as well as on our Podcasts and on YouTube.
The City Club firmly believes in the free expression of all ideas and the benefits of an open exchange. It is non-partisan and does not take positions on issues. All speakers must answer unfiltered, unrehearsed questions directly from the audience.
Our Mission is to create conversations of consequence that help democracy thrive.
Our Vision is of strong, informed individuals and communities that prize freedom of speech and civil, civic dialogue.
If you'd like to join hundreds of other civically engaged folks in your community, visit cityclub.org/join and become a member today!
Reconciliation in America's Museums: Understanding Cultural Patrimony & the Path to Rebuilding Trust
Trigger Point: Protecting Medicaid Expansion & Healthcare Access in Ohio 5.16.2025
Gratitude and Guardians of Free Speech 5.13.2025
The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America 5.09.2025
Former U.S. Sec. of Commerce Wilbur Ross on His Legacy, Tariffs, and Trump Economics 5.08.2025
2025 Law Day: Public Education and the Assault on American Democracy 5.02.2025
Ukraine: Prospects for Peace and the Future of a Sovereign Nation 5.01.2025
2025 Hope and Stanley Adelstein Essay Contest 11/12 grade category winner: Lamarcus Idom
The Second Chance Workforce: How Public Policy Can Shape Ohio’s Future | 4.25.2025
2025 State of the City | 4.23.2025
Remarks from State Senator Jerry Cirino | 4.17.2025
Assessing Information in the Social Media Era: How Gen Z Navigates the News | 4.15.2025
2025 Hope and Stanley Adelstein Essay Contest 9/10 grade category winner: Harsith Sundara Pandiyan
Remarks from Congressman Ro Khanna: A New Economic Patriotism, Not a New Gilded Age | 4.14.2025
An Urban Agenda for Cleveland | 4.11.2025
The True Contributions of Latinos to the U.S. Economy, Business, and Entertainment | 4.10.2025
A Conversation with Former NBC News Correspondent Pete Williams | 4.09.2025
Astronaut Sally Ride's Legacy, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Progress for Women in STEM | 4.04.2025
We All Thrive When Greater Cleveland Works | 4.01.2025
2025 High School Debate Championship | 3.14.2025
The Purpose and Power of Place-based Philanthropy in Cleveland and Detroit | 3.28.2025
Resiliency Amidst Uncertainty: Driving Economic Growth in Cleveland and the Country | 3.27.2025
The State of DEI | 3.21.2025
2025 High School Debate Championship | 3.14.2025
Proof of Performance: Assessing the First 50 Days of Trump 2.0 | 3.07.2025
From Crisis to Opportunity: Strategies for Housing Affordability and Ending Homelessness 3.04.2025
Amplifying the Voices of Black Women, A Project Noir Update 2.28.2025
Man of Steel: A Conversation with Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves 2.21.2025
The Case for Cities: What is Needed to Promote a Viable & Sustainable Urban Resurgence 2.14.2025
Phones in Schools: Balancing Learning, Safety, and Freedom - Youth Led Forum 2.12.2025