iHeart Cinci with Sandy Collins

Cops and deputies have the hardest jobs. They see, everyday, perhaps the worst and the best of humanity. Today's show highlights a retired LEO (law enforcement officer) who saw the tremendous need in his community of the West Side, and put his passion for people into action, creating "The Help Squad." My guest is Brian Ibold and his charity partner Sam Jasper, together they lead this Colerain non-...

Why are vaccines so hotly debated? Why are some Americans refusing to innoculate themselves or their children? Dr. Jewel Mullen is an expert in bacterial viruses, a Yale and Harvard graduate, serving as Associate Dean for Health Equity, Office of Health Equity at Dell Medical School, University of Texas.  Dr. Jewel Mullen bio Dell Medical School Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease [PFID] See o...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's mission is to protect the American People and Uphold the Constitution. A major focus is protecting civil rights and combating hate crimes. It's some of the most important work they do. My guest is Supervisory Special Agent Eric Field. He's in charge of the Cincinnati FBI field office's hate crimes/civil rights team. Learn how the FBI combats hate crimes and ci...

Tri-state children's author Marie Kriedman talks with us about her books which help children understand difficult topics. Her latest book is "Mr. Blue Sky." Click here to see Marie's book catalog See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Clare is here to discuss "Patriot Boot Camp", a free service for veterans who want to create or build their own business. Disabled American Veterans is based in Northern Kentucky.  Patriot Boot Camp Disabled American Veterans Hamilton County Veterans Service Commission's Amber Ndubuisi shares all the amazing resources provided by the County. More about Hamco Vets Service Commission See omnystu...

Dr. Thomas E. Brown is Yale educated psychiatrist whose new book "Social Anxiety: Hidden Fears and Shame in Teens and Adults" is available now. Dr. Brown is an expert in this and other disorders, including ADHD. He'll explain when social anxiety can become a problem and offers help.  Click here for more about Dr. Brown. Click here for info about Dr. Brown's clinic. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The problem of homelessness is a one that every city is faced with. In Cincinnati, a partnership between Downtown businesses and social service organizations dubbed Generocity 515 is handling the humanitarian issue by utilizing the city's resources, non-profits and business contributions to connect those experiencing homelessness, drug addiction or hunger with the many services found in Cincinnati...

The mission of Goodwill of Greater Cincinnati includes serving our neighbors with disabilities, Veterans and those struggling with poverty. My guest today is Susie Skeens, the Director of the Shelter and Supportive Housing Program, discussing how they assist those in need, an upcoming holiday party for their guests, and how people can help. Greater Cincinnati Goodwill See omnystudio.com/listener f...

The man who started Amazon in his garage 40 years ago has become one of the richest people in the world. Jeff Bezos, who has promised to give away his billions in his lifetime has just changed lives again in Northern Kentucky, with a $1.25 million donation to Welcome House, a mission-driven non-profit committed to ending homelessness in the Tri-State. Today the CEO of Welcome House, Danielle Amrin...

It was this time five years ago... when a mysterious new virus began spreading across the globe... that ultimately killed seven million people, and more in the US than in any other country. The fast track of the Covid-19 vaccine, thanks to the Trump Administration, changed the course of what would become a global pandemic. Today we're talking with the Health Commissioner of Hamilton County, Greg K...

For 50 years, Ronald McDonald Houses have spread from the city of Philadelphia to around the world. Cincinnati's 177-room home away from home provides a warm, supportive environment where families stay for free while their child is treated at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Completely funded by donations, Chief Executive Director Jennifer Loeb is here to discuss the growth she's overseen, what the...

My guest is Rebecca Zemmelman, an adoption attorney in Cincinnati, here to share important information about adoption and help those who want to be a parent. Click here for the Family Law & Fertility Law Group See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cincinnati Animal Care takes in cats, dogs and other furry and sometimes scaly creatures. And like nearly all shelters in the USA, they have more than they can handle. Abby Moore with CAC is here to share the 99cent event on Black Friday, how they determine which animals are safe to be adopted, and provides important information about low-cost options. Click here to see the adopt-ables at Cincinna...

As humans, we learn from our mistakes, and one big one - was putting lead in paint. The chemical made paint durable, quick drying, and provided vibrant colors, but as the 20th century rolled on, more and more children were diagnosed with neuroglocial and developmental problems that eventually were tracked down to lead paint exposure. So lead was banned, but every house built before 1978 had lead p...

Grief is felt by all, and rarely shared. For teens going through loss, Companions on a Journey has created specialized programs to help them through the process, give them coping skills and offer genuine concern and support. At Moeller High School, a monthly youth grief group meets to give the all-boys school a place to express their loss and receive the comfort of each other.  Guests:  Ann Gundla...

My guest is Amber Ndubuisi, a Disable Veteran Outreach Specialist who breaks down many of the benefits of the Hamilton County Veterans Commission. From health & wellness, to legal services, educational programs, housing, financial assistance and so much more, the Hamilton County Veterans Service Commission is available to help, in person and online.  Click here for the Hamilton County Veterans...

If you are reading this, you're fortunate. Millions of USA residents have vision loss, whether it's due to age, disease, accident, or congenital. For those in the Tri-State who lose their vision later in life, it can be especially difficult to transition to living without the ability to see. Every day, people with cataracts, glaucoma and other impairments come to the organization we're talking wit...

Guest is Amanda Snider, the 911 Outreach Coordinator for Hamilton County 911. Amanda has great information for young & old about using 911, what to expect, what dispatchers need to quickly get you help, and information about Smart 911, a nationwide system where you register your phone number, and first responders will get the profile information you want them to have, whether you're in your ho...

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Women running for office face their own challenges, separate from a typical man's experience. This conversation with Laure Quinlivan, one of the moderators of the online forum "Women Running for Office" introduces the listener to the panel and answers questions including how does Cincinnati fare with nearly all women goverance? Forum sponsor Women in Film Forum sponsor Woman's City Club Link to ev...

After Ohio Senator JD Vance promoted discredited rumors of legal Haitian immigrants in Springfield "eating dogs and cats" on his campaign trail and with former President Trump, who also spread the rumor during the Presidential Debate with Kamala Harris, we check in with Cincinnati's Congressman Greg Landsman. We're talking about how the many immigrants coming to the Tri-State are being treated and...

Jeff Wyler Automotive Family is giving kids hospitalized at Cincinnati Children's whose families are staying at the Ronald McDonald House a once-in-a-lifetime experience, to take their minds off their hospital stay and forget for a few hours all the tests and treatments. Wyler FASTLANE is bringing some of the most spectacular supercars and their owners together with about 24 kids for a parade thro...

Today, my guest is the 4th generation Rozzi, Joe Rozzi, who is here to share how this italian-immigrant, local small-business, brings so much joy with fireworks. from its northern Cincinnati location to across the country. From its humble beginnings at the Tri-state's beloved Coney Island, to the most spectacular end-of-summer celebration, the WEBN FIREWORKS over labor day weekend, the Rozzi famil...

My guest is Alex Lucke with Arrand Real Estate, a Milwaukee company who's come to Cincinnati with a developer who bought the old Queensgate jail on Linn Street and is redeveloping the 8-story building for small business owners. They're already renting to entrepreneurs, artists, photographers, attorneys. Alek has info on how you can move your business out of your garage or other expensive office sp...

Cincinnati has become more and more popular in recent years, as Hollywood descends onto the Tri-State to film their movies in one of the most versatile areas of the country. You're just about 15 minutes away from farmland to the city, nationally-recognized architecture that provides that New York City look at a fraction of the production cost. Today's show is about the local, independent film make...