HIGH HEELS AND POLITICS

In memory of former Hamilton County Judge, Prosecutor, and Sheriff Simon Leis who passed away on June 27th, 2026. Simon Leis has been at the center of some of the biggest cases in Hamilton County history. Jerry Springer, Larry Flynt, and Robert Mapplethorpe all had to answer for their crimes to Simon Leis. Many have called the former Sheriff the Moral Crusader of Cincinnati. Join Mary Anne as she...

Judy French has spent her career serving the people of Ohio. Today, Judy is the Director of the Ohio Department of Insurance. Join Mary Anne as she talks withy Judy about her career and how the Ohio Department of Insurance helps the citizens of the Buckeye State. Download the episode for free.

From her early childhood and through college Carrie Snyder has lived a life around the Pro Life movement. Today, Carrie is the new Executive Director of Ohio Right to Life. Join host Mary Anne Christie as she learns Carrie's story and what legislative, and program priorities drive her and Ohio Right to Life. Download the episode for free.

The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is one of the most debated, and litigated parts of our governing document. Its impact has changed the course of American lives for nearly 15o years. Even today, it's interpretation is still being debated. Join Mary Anne Christie as she discusses the impact the 14th Amendment has had on Americans when it first passed and how it has changed our modern soci...

In 2026 The Ohio Statehouse will see the unveiling of a brand new monument dedicated to the fight for Women's rights throughout the state’s history. The artist creating this timeless piece is sculptor Brenda Councill. Join host Mary Anne Christie as she sits with Brenda in her studio space while the discuss the process, and mindset in bringing this important piece of art into reality and what it m...

Join host Mary Anne Christie as she talks with Senator Rob McColley, the Ohio Senate President, about the Senate's legislative goals and updates on the budget. Download the episode for free.

In memory of former Ohio House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson who passed away on October 25th, 2024. Jo Ann Davidson lost her first race for political office, yet she did not stop running. In fact Jo Ann was elected as the first, and so far only, woman to ever be the Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. Today she continues blazing trails by heading the influential Jo Ann Davidson Leadership Inst...

Mary Anne sits down with Hamilton County Board of Elections Director Sherry Poland to go over changes in how to vote and what options are available to the registered voters in Ohio. Download the episode for free.

The Kenwood Towne Center started as a strip mall put up on a variety of different farm plots. As the suburbs grew, so did the strip mall. Even today as the mini mall is going the way of the dinosaurs, The Kenwood Towne Centre is thriving. Join Mary Anne and her guests Helen Kugel, Neil Bortz, and David Jacoby, as they talk about the building of the shopping center, how it grew, and what it means t...

Most homeowners in Hamilton County received quite the shock when they saw how much their property taxes went up. How did this happen and who is responsible? Join Mary Anne Christie as she sits down with longtime former Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes to discuss why the increase happened, and what resources the Auditor's office offers to property owners. Download the episode for free.

Neil Bortz was born in Cincinnati, went to Walnut Hills High School, left for Harvard and the Navy, and then came back to rebuild the city and suburbs into the city we know today. Join Mary Anne as she talks with Neil about his history in Cincinnati, his founding of Towne Properties, and what he feels like are his greatest accomplishments in an extraordinary life. Download the episode for free.

Mary talks with Besa Sharrah, and immigrant who grew up in a communist country and came to America to found her own company Sharrah Group Consulting.

Ohio will have a statewide primary election on March 19th, 2024. Mary Anne sits down with Hamilton County Board of Elections Director Sherry Poland to go over changes in how to vote and what options are available to the registered voters in Ohio. Download the episode for free.

The A Plant in Pike County not only provided good jobs, it helped America win the Cold War. Now after over twenty years of shutdown, the Uranium enrichment has begun again at the A Plant, and Pike County Commissioner Tony Montgomery wants to tell everyone all about the bright future for Ohio, and America's, energy needs. Join Mary Anne and Commissioner Montgomery as they talk all things Pike Count...

Did you ever wonder how a movie like "The Shawshank Redemption" gets made in an old Ohio prison? Did you ever want to be an extra in a big movie production? Who helps studios find locations in the Buckeye state for filming? Columbus Film Commissioner John Daugherty knows the answer to these questions. Join Mary Anne as she talks with Commissioner Daugherty about the growing film and television bus...

Mary Anne talks with Lydia Mihalik, the Director of Ohio's Department of Development, about everything Ohio has to offer for tourism.

Judge Amy Searcy always knew she wanted to help people. At an early age she found inspiration by reading "To Kill a Mockingbird" and took that inspiration to work and become a domestic relations judge in Hamilton County. Today she acts as Administrative Judge and is setting the standard for what a Domestic Relations Judge should do for families. Join Mary Anne as she discusses the innovative metho...

Hamilton County Board of Elections Director Sherry Poland provides updates on how to vote in the special election on August 8th, 2023. Contact the Hamilton County Board of Elections

Mary talks with Besa Sharrah, and immigrant who grew up in a communist country and came to America to found her own company Sharrah Group Consulting.

Mary talks about empowering women in the workplace with Kay Fittes, the founder of High Heeled Success, LLC. To learn more and contact Kay Fittess go to highheeledsuccess.com

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