iHeart Cinci with Sandy Collins

My guest is Rachel Lyon, a Cincinnati independent film producer, with more than 60 films to her credit. Her first project, in 1980, was "Tell Me A Riddle." Starring Academy Award-winning actors Melvyn Douglas and Lila Kedrova. It was the first film to be written, produced and directed by women, and many other firsts. The film has recently been completely restored by the Academy of Motion Picture A...

Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey is back to update us on recent Cincinnati crime news, from two convicted murderers being granted new trials, the effectiveness of electronic monitorying and then, the Sheriff addresses her frustrations with the Attorney General of Ohio, over a problem she sees with the police academy. Blue Ash, a Cincinnati suburb, is holding CPR classes. We speak with Battalion Chief Br...

When life gets challenging, with illness, disability and accidents changing lives every day, PWC [People Working Cooperatively] in Cincinnati helps low income, elderly, disabled and other-challenged homeowners with making their homes accessible and safe. This non-profit construction company serves nearly 10,000 people a year in the Cincinnati region. This year's Tool Belt Ball will fund their Modi...

President Joe Bidens address to Covington and the Tri-State in January, 2023 at the Brent Spence Bridge, talking about the investment being made in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky that will affect this region, and the rest of the country's supply chain. Then, Anne Zimmerman, CPA, Owner and President of Zimmerman-CPA.com, is on the board of Small Business for America's Future, an advocacy group fo...

The Cincinnati USA Sports Commission is proposing a new college football Div. 1 bowl game to be played here at the beautiful, new TQL Stadium. We talk to Jackie Reau who came up with the idea and throw around the possibilities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murders by children. In Cincinnati, the shocking news comes in all too often. Enquirer reporter Kevin Grasha investigated this heartbreaking surge in Cincinnati and explains what he found. Then, now that Theresa Theetge has been named as Cincinnati's new Police Chief, the head of the Cincinnati FOP Dan Hils talks about how the union is embracing the choice and what he plans to do to mend fences. S...

A tripledemic of RSV, flu and Covid-19 is making life miserable in the Cincinnati region and across the country. Cincinnati Children's Medical Center's expert on Childhood Infectious disease Dr. Elizabeth Schlaudecker has the latest information about this worsening health threat for children, and adults, with tips on how to reduce your risk of getting sick. Then, with over 2,000 cases of sexual ab...

When your child is murdered, the pain of losing your loved one is magnified exponentially. Today's guest is the father of Ron Pursley, Dan, who shares Ron's life and death, and love of basketball, which has fueled the Memorial Basketball Tournament held for the 16th year at the Blue Ash Athletic Center, Dec. 10 & 11, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The midterm 2022 election recap focuses on the loss for Republican Steve Chabot, a local auditor under indictment who still ran and was re-elected, and the future of the next presidential campaign and what that means to Tri-Staters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine all the prescription medications that are thrown away every year, because they are no longer needed. Perhaps your doctor has changed the dosage after you just refilled a 90-day supply. Or a patient dies and has pain killers just sitting there, tempting for others to take, or sell, or die from. Today, we're talking with Rusty Curington, he's the director of Cincinnati's charitable St Vincen...

WE'VE BEEN HEARING ABOUT A SURGE IN RESPIRATORY ILLNESS IN CHILDREN, AND TODAY WE'RE ASKING QUESTIONS OF DR. ELIZABETH SCHLAUDECKER, THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE INFECTIOUS DISEASES DIVISION AT CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER. WHILE HAVING A RESPIRATORY ILLNESS IS UNPLEASANT, THE BIGGER PROBLEM IS INFANTS AND CHILDREN ... IS LUNG DAMAGE THAT CAN CAUSE ASTHMA, OR RESULT IN LONG-TERM MEDICAL COM...

He's been in office since January, 2022, and Mayor Aftab Pureval has jumped in with both feet, working to instill trust again in the dealings with the City of Cincinnati and working to put the Queen City on the International Map. Council Member Reggie Harris talks about how the problem of affordable housing is being addressed. Then, Duane Brandsetter, President of Kanga Roof in Cincinnati, talks a...

Hamilton County, OH Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey checks in with her monthly call, updating us on the crackdown on inmates, her new solitary confinement unit and how much they hate it. Then, The fight against breast cancer continues in October 2022. In Cincinnati, the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is a big part of the fundraising plan. Melanie Schmid talks with us about how to get involve...

My guest is Jimmy Burrow, father of Bengals QB and Heisman Trophy Winner Joe Burrow. We talk about the launch of The Joe Burrow Foundation, supporting children with mental illness and food insecurity for all. Jimmy talks about how Joe got this far and why it's important to the family to give back. Then, One of the most beautiful attributes of living in the Tri-State region is the heavily wooded hi...

THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION IS TACKLING HUNGER... AND IN THE TRI-STATE, THE FREESTORE FOODBANK'S CEO KURT REIBER IS HERE TO DETAIL HOW THE FEDERAL DOLLARS ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK WILL HELP RESIDENTS WHO NEED HELP. Then, WHEN TEENS GET PREGNANT, IT CAN FEEL LIKE THE WALLS ARE CLOSING IN. IN CINCINNATI, ONE LOCAL NON-PROFIT WAS FORMED OUT OF PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, SUCCESS AND NECESSITY... ROSEMARIES BABIES C...

Setting up your small business for success is so important not only to you and your family, it is also important to the community. Job losses create a ripple effect. Darren Wurz is a certified financial planner based in Covington, KY who is the author of a new book, "The Lawyer Millionaire," detailing how small business owners and attorneys can achieve success in their ventures. See omnystudio.com...

Where do you turn for help when you're fleeing domestic violence with only the clothes on your and your kids backs? Or aging out of foster care and on the streets with no support system? Or living in extreme poverty with little help for a normal life? New Life Furniture Bank discusses their program that works with referred individuals to provide furnishings for their entire house. Then a look at t...

RIDE CINCINNATI is September 16-17, 2022. This episode details the inspiration for the cancer research ride with Allison Gordon and Gregg Harris, and Marketing Director Miles McDowell. Then details on the biggest Octoberfest in the USA. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati. (Pronounced CINCINNATI.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Innocent before proven guilty? The bedrock of American justice. In this episode, we're shining the spotlight on one area where the system is perceived as unfair, costly, unnecessary and harmful. Pre-trial detention. According to The Bail Project, the vast majority of the time, millions of people are held in jail = pretrial detention, before their court cases are resolved. Many are charged with non...

They want to cure cancer in our lifetime. Ride Cincinnati's founders Allison Gordon, her brother Gregg Harris and Director of Marketing Miles McDowell bring you the tragic story that sparked the ride, and share the great things being done at the UC Health Barrett Cancer Center, which benefits from Ride Cincinnati. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a rebroadcast of important topics in Cincinnati: children's education and the losses suffered during Covid lockdowns with Dr. Robin Arthur. Then Melissa Adamchik of the Tri-State Trauma Network breaks down the resources available in the Tri-State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kurt Reiber, CEO of the Freestore Foodbank, wants to put his company "out of business." He wants hunger to end, and with that not happening any time soon, we talk about the enormous resources required to provide millions of meals, The Taste of the Bengals and the Rubber Duck Regatta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can autism, ADHD, seizures and other brain malfunctions be treated and made better? My guest Stephanie Ryall does it every day at the Right Mind Wellness Center in Cincinnati See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're talking trash with Jonathan Agee from Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, learning how the organization goes after illegal dumpers. Then, it's motorcycle season. Rider Nick Greenwald has good tips and scary stories of close calls with big rigs and the pavement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Guest is Dr. Brian Calfano from the University of Cincinnati, a professor of Political Science and Journalism. He discusses why politicians can get into legal trouble with fundraising and development deals. Second guests, Robbin Hoopes, Cinci State Provost and Denise Rohr, Associate Provost, on the exciting new opportunity to earn an affordable Bachelor of Nursing degree, coming next year to...