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Reason Saves Cleveland with Drew Carey Up for Digital National Magazine Award!

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:30:00 EDT

We're happy to announce that Reason is a finalist for a digital National Magazine Award in the "multimedia package" category for our cross-platform work on "Reason Saves Cleveland with Drew Carey: How to fix the 'Mistake on the Lake' and other once-great American Cities."

The National Magazine Awards have long been recognized as the highest editorial honor in the field; this is the second year for digital awards (and the second year that Reason has been a finalist.)

The multimedia package category "recognizes the imaginative use of interactivity and multimedia in the coverage of an event or subject" and other finalists include Fast Company; National Geographic; New York; and Virginia Quarterly Review.

Reason Saves Cleveland is, first and foremost, an original hour-long video documentary that explores what went wrong with a once-prosperous city that was last year named the most miserable city in America by Forbes. The series' six episodes do more than bemoan what Cleveland had become; they show how cities ranging from Chicago to Houston to Oakland have tackled problems such as education, depopulation, and business development in successful ways that harness market forces and innovation. We supplemented the documentary with a raft of policy and research tools and a special issue of Reason magazine, creating a resource that is relevant to all urban areas that are facing difficult times.

The video series was the brainchild of Cleveland native son Drew Carey, who also hosts; produced and written by Paul Feine; shot and edited by Alex Manning and Roger Richards; and narrated by Nick Gillespie. Special thanks go to Reason Foundation president David Nott, who made the whole thing happen, to Reason mag editor in chief Matt Welch for pulling together a great special issue on the subject, and to Reason Foundation policy researchers who crafted a series of workable and effective policy recommendations.

The digital National Magazine Award winners will be announced tomorrow, so check back here to see if Reason snags the top honor.

And in the meantime, watch the series and scour the online resources available here.

Lessons From LeBron: What Clevelanders Should Really Be Pissed About

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT

LeBron James has decided to move to Florida and play for the Miami Heat rather than bear another season with the Cavaliers.

Everybody is piling on: How could a dude with a tattoo of the word loyalty on his chest abandon "the mistake on the lake?"

But LeBron is only doing what more than half of Cleveland's population has done over the in the last 60 years: Getting the hell out of the place.

He didn't leave because of money, though some analyses show that he can take home more in pay in Florida despite a lower salary. Ohio used to be one of the lowest-tax states in the country. Now it's one of the highest.

That's what Clevelanders should be outraged about. Their economy has enough to deal with already without being put in a full court press by high taxes.

Cleveland needs to get rid of its savior complex. LeBron James could never have saved Cleveland--no single sports star or entrepreneur or bailout can--but there are definite, proven steps that any city can take to improve
life for its citizens.

Reason.tv highlighted a whole host of possible steps in our series "Reason Saves Cleveland" available at www.reason.tv.

"Don't Blame LeBron" was produced by Dan Hayes and Nick Gillespie. Production Assistant Joshua Swain.

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Mr. Carey Goes to Cleveland: Drew Carey and Nick Gillespie talk to the Cleveland City Council about how to save Cleveland

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:00:00 EDT

Reason Saves Cleveland with Drew Carey, a Reason.tv original documentary series that proposes viable solutions to some of Cleveland's biggest problems, premiered in March 2010. The release made the front page (twice) of the Cleveland Plain Dealer and ruffled the feathers of at least one local writer.

The film also caught the attention of the Cleveland City Council, who invited Drew and Reason.tv's Nick Gillespie to Cleveland to discuss the ideas raised in the documentary.

This short video is a collection of highlights from Drew and Nick's 2.5 hour conversation with the Cleveland City Council on May 27.

Read a transcript of "The Confrontation" from the October 2010 issue of Reason.

Approximately 10 minutes. Produced, shot and edited by Paul Feine and Alex Manning.

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Read Nick Gillespie's "How to Save Cleveland" and "Ideas for Saving Cleveland" in the June 2010 issue of Reason magazine.

Nick Gillespie Joins a Panel on Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:50:00 EDT

On February 26, 2010, Reason.tv 's Nick Gillespie appeared on Fox's Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld to comment on current news, pop culture, and promote the upcoming "Reason Saves Cleveland" series, airing March 15th.

Approximately 44 minutes.

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John Stossel on Fox and Friends Talking about Cleveland

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:15:00 EDT

John Stossel appeared on Fox and Friends on Thursday March 18, 2010 to discuss the special episode of Stossel where he interviews Drew Carey and Reason.tv Editor in Chief Nick Gillespie about Reason Saves Cleveland. Approximately 3 minutes.

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Reason Saves Cleveland With Drew Carey: The Outtake Reel

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:30:00 EDT

During the week of March 15 through March 19, Reason.tv debuted the six-part, hour-long documentary series Reason Saves Cleveland With Drew Carey: How to Fix The Mistake on the Lake And Other Once-Great American Cities. Each episode analyzes and suggests a solution (or solutions) for pressing urban problems ranging from education to depopulation to right-sizing government to creating a better climate for business.

Watch it as a single video or in individual episodes here.

And here, presented for your entertainment and our embarassment, are outtakes from the series. Approximately 2.45 minutes. Scroll down for iPod, HD, and audio versions.

Reason Saves Cleveland With Drew Carey was written and produced by Paul Feine, shot and edited by Roger Richards and Alex Manning, and narrated by Nick Gillespie.

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Drew Carey and Nick Gillespie Take on Cleveland's Problems with John Stossel

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EDT

On March 18, 2010, Drew Carey and Reason.tv Editor in Chief, Nick Gillespie, appeared on Stossel to discuss what created 'the Mistake on the Lake' and what can be done to turn Cleveland's fortunes around.

Approximately 44:18 minutes.

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Reason Saves Cleveland With Drew Carey: How to Save the Mistake on the Lake and other Once Great U.S. Cities

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT

Reason Saves Cleveland With Drew Carey is an original Reason.tv documentary series airing the week of March 15-19, 2010.

Featuring sitcom legend, Price Is Right host, and proud Clevelander Drew Carey, each 10-minute episode investigates and analyzes the problems that turned Cleveland from the nation's sixth-largest city in 1950 into today's "Mistake By The Lake."

Is a renaissance possible? Of course it is, but only if the city's leaders and residents are willing to learn from other cities such as Houston, Chicago, Oakland, and Indianapolis. And only if they're willing to try new approaches to old problems.

Reason.tv's Nick Gillespie narrates and talks with educators, elected officials, businesspeople, policy experts, and residents from all walks of life. Reason Saves Cleveland maps a route back to prosperity and growth not just for Cleveland but for other once-great American cities.

Reason Saves Cleveland with Drew Carey is written and produced by Paul Feine; camera and editing by Roger Richards and Alex Manning; music by the Cleveland band Cats on Holiday.

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Buy the complete series on DVD here!

Episode 1: The Decline of a Once-Great City (March 15)

Sixty years ago, Cleveland was a booming city full of promise, opportunity, and people. Today, the city’s population is less half of what it was in its prime and it ranks as one of the poorest big cities in the United States. Hometown hero Drew Carey reflects on how the city became “the mistake on the lake” and wonders about the city’s future. Is a Cleveland renaissance possible or is the city doomed to long, slow death?

Episode 2: Fix the Schools (March 15)

Cleveland’s public schools are failing to prepare students for their future and as a result, all parents who can afford to have been fleeing to the suburbs for decades. Yet some urban schools, like Think College Now in Oakland, California are finding out that a combination of administrative autonomy and accountability can lead to amazing results. Within Cleveland's own boundaries, charter schools are booming and delivering quality education at a fraction of the cost of traditional public schools. Does Cleveland have what it takes to fundamentally reform its K-12 education system and become a leader in 21st-century education?

Episode 3: Privatize It (March 16)

Should cities be in the business of running businesses ranging from convention centers to farmers markets? Selling off golf courses, contracting out parking concessions, and all manner of public-private partnerships are generating billions of dollars in revenue and dramatically improving city services in places such as Chicago and Indianapolis. Will Cleveland's elected officials learn the right lessons in time?

Episode 4: Take Care of Business (March 17)

After World War II, Cleveland was booming, thanks to its leadership role in heavy industry and a business-friendly climate. Today, the city’s high taxes and onerous regulatory demands make it nearly impossible for new businesses to set up shop while choking the life out of existing companies. While relatively laissez-faire cities such as Houston are growing even during the current recession, Cleveland remains stuck in a rut. How can city officials make the city a more welcoming place for entrepreneurs to thrive?

Episode 5: Encourage Bottom-Up Development (March 18)

Cleveland has spent billions on big-ticket urban redevelopment efforts including heavily subsidized sports stadiums and convention centers that have utterly failed to revitalize the city’s economy. Should the city be pouring even more money into and pinning yet higher hopes on long-odds mega-projects? Or should they realize that bottom-up projects driven by the actual residents and private-sector investors are the best was to build a vibrant city for the long haul?

Episode 6: Bring Back the People (March 19)

No city can exist without people, and Cleveland has lost more than half its population since the 1950s. Yet the city still boasts amazingly affordable neighborhoods, down-to-earth charm, a rich history, a stunning and varied landscape, and diverse ethnic and cultural scenes. How can Cleveland become a destination where people flock to pursue their personal versions of the American Dream?

Special Bonus Video: On May 27, 2010, Drew Carey and Reason's Nick Gillespie talked with the Cleveland City Council for about 2.5 hours regarding the issues raised by Reason Saves Cleveland with Drew Carey. What follows is a 10-minute video of memorable moments from that meeting. Go here for related materials and downloadable versions of the video. And go here to read Gillespie's cover essay in the June 2010 issue of Reason on "How to Save Cleveland." For policy ideas, go here.

For a transcript of "The Confrontation" from the October 2010 issue, go here.

Bring Back The People: Reason Saves Cleveland With Drew Carey, Episode 6

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EDT

Reason Saves Cleveland with Drew Carey is written and produced by Paul Feine; camera and editing by Roger Richards and Alex Manning; narrated by Nick Gillespie; music by the Cleveland band Cats on Holiday. This is the sixth of six episodes which will air March 15-19, 2010.

Approximately 10 minutes long. Scroll down for iPod, HD, and audio versions of this video.

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John Stossel on Fox Business Talks about Cleveland's Bad Rap

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT

On March 16, 2010, John Stossel appeared on Fox Business to promote his upcoming interview with Drew Carey and Reason.tv Editor in Chief, Nick Gillespie, on fixing 'the Mistake on the Lake.'

Approximately 5.20 minutes.

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And come back to Reason.tv March 15 through March 19 for the debut of Reason Saves Cleveland With Drew Carey: How to fix the "Mistake on The Lake" and other once-great American cities, an original six-part documentary series.

Encourage Bottom-Up Redevelopment: Reason Saves Cleveland With Drew Carey, Episode 5

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EDT

Reason Saves Cleveland with Drew Carey is written and produced by Paul Feine; camera and editing by Roger Richards and Alex Manning; narrated by Nick Gillespie; music by the Cleveland band Cats on Holiday. This is the fifth of six episodes that will air March 15-19, 2010.

Approximately 10 minutes long. Scroll down for iPod, HD, and audio versions of this video.

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Take Care of Business: Reason Saves Cleveland With Drew Carey, Episode 4

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:55:00 EDT

Reason Saves Cleveland with Drew Carey is written and produced by Paul Feine; camera and editing by Roger Richards and Alex Manning; narrated by Nick Gillespie; music by the Cleveland band Cats on Holiday. This is the fourth of six episodes that will air March 15-19, 2010.

Approximately 10 minutes long. Scroll down for iPod, HD, and audio versions of this video.

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Privatize It: Reason Saves Cleveland With Drew Carey, Episode 3

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EDT

Reason Saves Cleveland with Drew Carey is written and produced by Paul Feine; camera and editing by Roger Richards and Alex Manning; narrated by Nick Gillespie; music by the Cleveland band Cats on Holiday. This is the third of six episodes that will air March 15-19, 2010.

Approximately 10 minutes long. Scroll down for iPod, HD, and audio versions of this video.

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Fix The Schools: Reason Saves Cleveland With Drew Carey, Episode 2

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Cleveland’s public schools are failing to prepare students for their futures and as a result, all parents who can afford to have been fleeing to the suburbs for decades. Yet some urban schools, like Think College Now in Oakland, California are finding out that a combination of administrative autonomy and accountability can lead to amazing results. Within Cleveland's own boundaries, charter schools are booming and delivering quality education at a fraction of the cost of traditional public schools. Does Cleveland have what it takes to fundamentally reform its K-12 education system and become a leader in 21st-century education?

Reason Saves Cleveland with Drew Carey is written and produced by Paul Feine; camera and editing by Roger Richards and Alex Manning; narrated by Nick Gillespie; music by the Cleveland band Cats on Holiday. This is the second of six episodes that will air March 15-19, 2010.

Approximately 10 minutes long. Scroll down for iPod, HD, and audio versions of this video.

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The Decline of a Once-Great City: Reason Saves Cleveland With Drew Carey, Episode 1

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EDT

Reason Saves Cleveland with Drew Carey is written and produced by Paul Feine; camera and editing by Roger Richards and Alex Manning; narrated by Nick Gillespie; music by the Cleveland band Cats on Holiday. This is the first of six episodes that will air between March 15-19, 2010.

The next episode, Fix the Schools, will go live at noon ET today.

Approximately 5 minutes long. Scroll down for iPod, HD, and audio versions of this video.

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Reason Saves Cleveland With Drew Carey: Full episode guide and resources

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EDT

Click above to watch Drew introduce the series that just might save his hometown. And yours.

Reason Saves Cleveland With Drew Carey is an original Reason.tv documentary series that will air during the week of March 15-19.

Like all too many American cities, Cleveland seems locked into a death spiral, shedding people, jobs, and dreams like nobody's business. When it comes to education, business climate, redevelopment, and more, Clevelanders have come to expect the worse. Is a renaissance possible? Of course it is, but only if the city's leaders and residents are willing to learn from other cities such as Houston, Chicago, Oakland, and Indianapolis. And only if they're willing to try new approaches to old problems.

Reason.tv's Nick Gillespie narrates and talks with educators, elected officials, businesspeople, policy experts, and residents from all walks of life. Stay tuned for a documentary series that maps a route back to prosperity and growth not just for Cleveland but for other once-great American cities.

Reason Saves Cleveland with Drew Carey is written and produced by Paul Feine; camera and editing by Roger Richards and Alex Manning; music by the Cleveland band Cats on Holiday.

Full release schedule is below. Click on the images to start each episode. And go here to watch the series as a single, 50-minute video. All segments are available as downloadable iPod, HD, and audio files.

Episode 1: The Decline of a Once-Great City (March 15)

Episode 2: Fix the Schools (March 15)

Episode 3: Privatize It (March 16)

Episode 4: Take Care of Business (March 17)

Episode 5: Encourage Bottom-Up Redevelopment (March 18)

Episode 6: Bring Back the People (March 19)

No city can exist without people, and Cleveland has lost more than half its population since the 1950s. Yet the city still boasts amazingly affordable neighborhoods, down-to-earth charm, arich history, a stunning and varied landscape, and diverse ethnic and cultural scenes. How can Cleveland can become a destination where people flock to pursue their personal versions of the American Dream?

Click below to watch Drew Carey talk about his hopes and dreams for Cleveland—and why he wishes he could film The Price Is Right there.

On May 27, 2010, Drew Carey and Reason's Nick Gillespie talked with the Cleveland City Council for about 2.5 hours regarding the issues raised by Reason Saves Cleveland with Drew Carey. What follows is a 10-minute video of memorable moments from that meeting. Go here for related materials and downloadable versions of the video. And go here to read Gillespie's cover essay in the June 2010 issue of Reason on "How to Save Cleveland." For policy ideas, go here.

For a transcript of "The Confrontation" from the October 2010 issue of Reason, go here.

Nick Gillespie Discusses 'Reason Saves Cleveland' on Russia Today

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

On February 23, 2009, Reason.tv 's Nick Gillespie appeared on Russia Today's The Alyona Show to discuss the upcoming series, Reason Saves Cleveland.

Approximately 8 and a half minutes.

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