Boiling Point Cincinnati

Michelle and Julie explain what private equity is and why it's bad for working-class people in hour one. After that, Clayton, Mark and Julie discuss the worst legislation to come out of the Ohio Legislature in 2024 as well as some of the worst politicians of the year. Send us Fan Mail

Who's been naughty towards working-class people and labor unions in 2024? In hour one, Michelle shares her list of 2024's biggest Grinches. In hour two, Mark discusses several major news stories related to labor and working class people. Send us Fan Mail

In hour one, Michelle shares organizing and strike updates from across the labor movement. In hour two, Mark and Clayton interview CPS Board Member Dr. Kareem Moffett to discuss the recent district restructure. After the interview, Mark and Clayton discuss the failed Kroger-Albertson's failed merger and reminisce about Frisch's.  Send us Fan Mail

Mark and Clayton sit down with local actress Denise Dal Vera to learn about the SAG-AFTRA labor union. Later in the show, Mark and Clayton discuss headlines about charter schools, a labor win in Wisconsin as well as the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Send us Fan Mail

In hour one, Clayton and Mark sit down with public transit advocate, Josh Junker, to talk about the abandoned Cincinnati subway! In hour two, Michelle takes a deep-dive into the United Farm Workers on this special Thanksgiving episode. Send us Fan Mail

In the first hour, Michelle interviews Bill Benner from UCFW Local 75. In hour two, Clayton and Mark interview CPS Board President Eve Bolton, share their thoughts on the CPS Superintendent search and think through a new arena in Cincinnati. Send us Fan Mail

In hour one, Michelle sits down with Chris Fridel, director of the Greater Cincinnati Apprenticeship Council. In hour two, Mark looks into the lame duck session happening at the Ohio legislature. Send us Fan Mail

Michelle shares the story of the Unite Here! labor union. Clayton and Mark sit down with political consultant and former Executive Director of the Hamilton County Democratic Party, Isaac Goff-Mitchell, to recap the state wide races as well as the races in Hamilton County, Ohio.  Send us Fan Mail

In honor of Halloween, Michelle dedicates the first hour doing a deep dive into the scariest "monsters" facing the working class today and how we can slay them! In hour two, Julie Sellers discusses some of the proposed restructure changes that may be coming to Cincinnati Public Schools. Send us Fan Mail

Michelle looks into the 1981 PATCO strike which ended up being a major watershed moment for modern-day labor unions. Mark and Clayton investigate Trump's obsession with Arnold Palmer and McDonalds. They also examine presidential polling and end the show discussing missing tax payer dollars at Dohn charter schools in Cincinnati. Send us Fan Mail

Michelle details the struggles of the postal workers in the APWU over the decades. Clayton and Mark sit down with pedestrian safety advocate Jeff Demaree and discuss ways to reduce traffic related deaths. Send us Fan Mail

Michelle does a deep dive into the International Longshoremen's Association and their recent 3-day strike in hour one. Mark and Clayton do a deep-dive into three headlines and examine several local elections in Hamilton County, Ohio.  Send us Fan Mail

Hour 1: Michelle does a deep dive into the Teamsters labor union. Hour 2: Clayton and Mark delve into taxpayers remodeling PayCorp Stadium, LifeWise Academy and the Vice Presidential debate. Due to some technically difficulties, there is about 30 seconds missing from Michelle's segment. Our apologies! Send us Fan Mail

Michelle starts the show off with a deep-dive into the role labor unions play in public education. Clayton and Mark interview Cincinnati Public Schools board member James Crosset and tackle education-related headlines.  Send us Fan Mail

Michelle takes an in-depth look into the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace workers. Clayton and Mark go over recent headlines and discuss several state representative races in southwest Ohio.  Send us Fan Mail

Michelle does a deep-dive into the recent UAW strike. Mark and Clayton discuss the cost of childcare, gun violence and do a debate recap! Send us Fan Mail

Michelle does a deep dive into Starbucks Workers United. Clayton talks with government watchdog Todd Zinser about the city of Cincinnati's lawsuit against Vinebrook Homes.  Send us Fan Mail

Michelle gives us a history lesson on Labor Day. Clayton discusses major headlines and then looks into Cincinnati Public Schools board member Ben Lindy and his plot to destroy the district. Send us Fan Mail

Cincinnati Education Justice Coalition coordinator Abby Friend joined the show to have an insightful discussion about Cincinnati Public Schools. Other topics covered include the relocation of the Government Square transit center, the DNC convention and gerrymandering in Ohio. Send us Fan Mail

Michelle, Mark and Clayton discuss transportation for CPS students, Donald Trump, PayCorp Stadium and much more! Send us Fan Mail

Clayton and Mark touch on a variety of topics like the joint CPS/City Council meeting, Tim Walz as VP and a discussion on misogyny in politics! Send us Fan Mail

Clayton and Mark sit down to discuss CPS school board appointment candidates, gerrymandering, Donald Trump, JD Vance as well as an insightful interview with Connie Pillich. Connie is a candidate for Hamilton County Prosecutor. Send us Fan Mail