Ever wish your favorite NPR segment or Ted Talk came with trivia, drinks, and real conversation? Welcome to The Siposium—a live, interactive gathering where we deep dive into surprisingly niche topics with expert guests, thoughtful dialogue, and just enough irreverence to keep it fun. Think NPR-style curiosity, casual community vibes, and real-time interaction. With drinks.
This month, Why is it getting harder to afford to live in Franklin County? Learn more about the realities of low-wage work, rising costs, and economic insecurity in Franklin County. Drawing on local data and research, Will breaks down what it’s like for residents with low-wages to try to afford groceries, housing, childcare, and health care in Central Ohio – and why so many families are one unexpected expense away from crisis. The conversation will explore how we got here, what’s driving rising costs, and what policy solutions could make life more affordable. Join us for a beer and an engaging conversation!
Speaker Bio: Will Petrik believes that all of us deserve freedom, dignity, and economic security. He has helped expand healthcare coverage (Medicaid) to over 750,000 Ohioans, win paid parental leave for Cleveland city workers, and advanced policies to make life more affordable for families. More recently, he helped launch guaranteed income pilots in Central Ohio to help single moms and families in crisis have more stability and peace of mind. He is the Director of Policy & Advocacy at the RISE Together Innovation Institute and Vice Chair of the Ohio Progressive Caucus.
Thu, Mar 26 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pizza
Italian
Cafe-Coffee
Middle Eastern
Ice Cream
Mexican