Reason saves Cleveland with Drew Carey.

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Episode 1:

The Decline of a Once-Great City

Fifty years ago, Cleveland was a booming, progressive city full of promise, but today, the city's population is half of what it was in its prime and ranks as one of the poorest cities in the United States. Hometown hero Drew Carey discusses how the city became "the mistake on the lake" and wonders about the city's future. Is a renaissance possible?

Premieres March 15

Episode 2:

Fix the Schools

Cleveland's public schools are failing to adequately prepare children for a successful future, and as a result, parents who have the means have been moving to the suburbs for decades. Yet some urban schools, like Think College Now in Oakland, California, are finding out that the combination of autonomy and accountability at school sites can lead to amazing results. What can Cleveland learn from their successes?

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Premieres March 15

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Episode 3:

Privatize It Should cities be in the business of running businesses? Public-private partnerships are generating billions in revenue and improving city services for cash-strapped cities like Chicago and Indianapolis, and the lessons public officials have learned can help Cleveland get back on its feet.

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Premieres March 16

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Episode 4:

Take Care of Business

Fifty years ago Cleveland was booming, thanks to a vibrant industrial corridor and a business-friendly climate--but when the jobs started leaving in the 1970s, the people followed. Today, the city's high taxes and onerous regulatory demands make it difficult for new businesses to set up shop. How can city officials make the city a more welcoming place for entrepreneurs to thrive?

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