That's So Cincinnati

Enquirer corporate watchdog reporter Alexander Coolidge stops by to talk about Kroger holding its ground in the grocery wars ; the possibility of robots delivering groceries someday and the new Downtown store. Also, TSC cohosts Jason Williams and Paul Dehner Jr. discuss whether the new streetcar czar can save the project.  Busken's creepy Easter bunny is the focal point of the That's So Cincinnati...

Conservative attorney Chris Finney joins That's So Cincinnati to talk about his rabble-rousing reputation and offer insight on why he's waged war on local progressives. Finney talks about the early days of COAST, the citizen-led anti-tax group he helped found 20 years ago. He answers questions about why he pursues open-government litigation against certain politicians while leaving others alone. A...

Enquirer reporters Carol Motsinger and Dan Horn join That's So Cincinnati to talk about Cincinnati.com 's four-part series on the long hard road poverty project. They go behind the scenes of their exhaustive reporting process to tell real people's stories from Middletown to Cincinnati to Falmouth, Kentucky.  Also this week, a local lawmaker gets arrested, the landslide solution and two very memora...

Reds executive Karen Forgus joins That's So Cincinnati to talk about her journey from working outside of sports to creating one of the strongest brands in Major League Baseball.  Karen is a big reason why the Reds are so fan-friendly, and she talks about adopting customer-service best practices from Disney. She also discusses sharing the market with FC Cincinnati, and whether that presents any cha...

Congressman Brad Wenstrup often flies under the radar because he's not loud and braggadocios. But the Cincinnati Republican is anything but boring. Wenstrup joined That's So Cincinnati podcast to talk mostly about his life away from Capitol Hill. This episode offers a glimpse of the human side of the podiatrist-turned-politician. Wenstrup shares stories about: -- How a dying AIDS patient in the mi...

Enquirer City Hall reporter Sharon Coolidge returns as a special guest to breakdown everything you need to know about "textgate." Paul Dehner Jr., Jason Williams and Sherry dive into the winners, losers, political fallout and the most uncomfortable moments in the trove of 25,000 text messages.  Plus, our That's So Cincinnati Moment of the Week on perhaps too much love for the Norwood Lateral. And...

FC Cincinnati President Jeff Berding joins That’s So Cincinnati to talk about fan engagement, “fighting” for Cincinnati and his involvement in politics and business. Will the former Cincinnati City Councilman ever return to politics? Berding, regarded as one of the region’s top political strategitss, answers that question. Plus, he gives us his take on the current state of City Hall and breaks som...

Bockfest organizer Aaron Sharpe joins That's So Cincinnati this week to talk about a soooooooooo Cincinnati event. From the goats to the Sausage Queen contest, Sharpe tells us all about the annual Over-the-Rhine bock beer celebration.    Sharpe also offers his unique perspective on Cincinnati. The former WNKU personality now owns Lucius Q barbecue restaurant in the up-and-coming Pendleton neighbor...

National Geographic producer Jon Schroder joins us to talk about the documentary he's filming on the Covington Catholic incident. The 1992 CovCath graduate discusses what the project will address and what it means to him. Plus, Schroder talks about going from moving props and furniture in a Los Angeles warehouse to creating and producing the No. 1 show on Nat Geo Wild. We also discuss Enquirer rep...

This week on That's So Cincinnati Paul Dehner Jr. and Jason Williams dive into the money issues going on with ODOT while potholes are littering the city. Also, the Cincinnati business community is putting City Hall on notice, Jason explains why.  Food writer Polly Campbell joins to talk about Valentine's Day eating options, National Pizza Day and why sometimes you should just get drunk or eat Whit...

Could Cincinnati handle hosting a Super Bowl? If so, would the city shut down its streetcar system like Atlanta did last week? The answers and more on this week's That's So Cincinnati podcast episode. Also, Cincinnati.com City Hall reporter Sharon Coolidge joins the TSC to break down all the latest drama surrounding FC Cincinnati's stadium. Political columnist Jason Williams has some sharp critici...

One of the key behind-the-scenes people in Greater Cincinnati politics joined the That's So Cincinnati Podcast this week. Jamie Schwartz, Congressman Steve Chabot's campaign manager and a long-time GOP political consultant, talks about recovering from the rugged "Chabtab" race; running errands for President Trump; the role TV ads still play in elections; and fighting. Yes, fighting -- as in kickin...

A packed episode of That's So Cincinnati this week: When it comes to the Covington Catholic story, not all media is alike. Executive Editor Beryl Love explains The Enquirer's approach to covering the Covington Catholic story. Switching gears to music in the second segment, "Pxvce" from Cincinnati Entertainment Awards' 2018 Artist of the Year, Triiibe, stops by. He talks about how Rock and Roll Hal...

Enquirer Opinion Editor Kevin Aldridge sits down with That's So Cincinnati's Jason Williams and Paul Dehner Jr. for a frank discussion about several important issues facing our region, including race relations.  Kevin and Jason delve into the issue of Cincinnati police officers using the N-word and how City Hall officials should be handling the controversy. In the closing segment, Jason and Paul h...

That's So Cincinnati's Jason Williams and Paul Dehner Jr. open the first episode of 2019 talking about political predictions for the year.  Cincinnati Public Schools board member Mike Moroski to talk about his emergence on the local political scene -- and pressing issues facing the schools.  In the closing segment, Paul asks: Why are we all obsessed with local news anchors? And Jason talks about w...

Listeners and readers share their "So Cincinnati" moments of the year. That's So Cincinnati hosts Jason Williams and Paul Dehner Jr. put a wrap on 2018. And Enquirer City Hall reporter Sharon Coolidge drops by with some gifts.

Democratic political consultant Jared Kamrass joins That's So Cincinnati to offer perspective on his areas of expertise -- Cincinnati and Ohio politics and conference re-alignment. The Blue Ash native and Ohio State alum offers his perspective on the ongoing debate about whether the Statehouse treats Cincinnati like a second-class citizen. Jared also talks about being part of some major athletic d...

Enquirer food writer Polly Campbell joins That's So Cincinnati to talk about the city's changing landscape of restaurants; her favorite new places to eat; her relationship with Jeff Ruby -- and whether it's cool to just order a bowl of chili at Skyline. Plus, TSC co-host Jason Williams talks about former Hamilton County Commissioner Greg Hartmann's future.  Co-host Paul Dehner gives his take on th...

Enquirer food writer Polly Campbell joins That's So Cincinnati to talk about the city's changing landscape of restaurants; her favorite new places to eat; her relationship with Jeff Ruby -- and whether it's cool to just order a bowl of chili at Skyline. Plus, TSC co-host Jason Williams talks about former Hamilton County Commissioner Greg Hartmann's future.   Co-host Paul Dehner gives his take on t...

Enquirer political Jason Williams and Bengals columnist Paul Dehner Jr. update on the text message madness at City Hall as Prosecutor Joe Deters launches an investigation.  Enquirer Reds beat reporter John Fay joins the pod to talk about being a proud, lifelong native of Cincinnati's West Side. Jason and Paul wrap up with stories about the zoo, The Banks Ferris wheel.  And Jason sings some Richard...

Cincinnati Enquirer Politics Xtra insider Jason Williams and Bengals columnist Paul Dehner Jr. are joined by features editor Carol Motsinger to discuss her time spent diving into the re-opening of Union Terminal. What changed, what was restored and what does it mean for you?  Also, we wonder about the future of Cincinnati malls, tell a whale tale, offer a loud That's So Cincinnati moment and toast...

Moving on from Election 2018, Enquirer Bengals columnist Paul Dehner Jr., political columnist Jason Williams and City Hall reporter Sherry Coolidge check in on City Hall. And nothing has changed since we got distracted by the election. Team TSC discusses the "lost" police audit; the meaning of the word "evil," and Airbnb regulations. Jason and Paul talk a lot about food. They discuss whether it's...

In the post-election day podcast, political columnist Jason Williams, City Hall reporter Sherry Coolidge and Bengals columnist Paul Dehner Jr. dive into what we learned on a historic Election Day in Hamilton County politics. From what this means for Aftab Pureval to what could happen with this unprecedented Democratic-controlled board of commissioners to the very red state of Ohio to the local Rep...

Enquirer Editor Beryl Love joins TSC to talk about the editorial board's decision to stop endorsing individual political candidates. The Cincinnati native also provides us with our That's So Cincinnati Moment of the Week. Enquirer political columnist Jason Williams and Bengals columnist Paul Dehner Jr., take one final look at the races ahead of Election Day. Jason talks about "Secret Agent Man" --...

Enquirer political columnist Jason Williams and Bengals columnist Paul Dehner Jr. welcome Rob Richardson to the podcast.  Richardson is the Democratic candidate for state treasurer, and the only Cincinnatian running for statewide office this year. He discusses the under-representation of Cincinnati at the state level; looks back at his 2017 mayoral race; and weighs in on Cincinnati's streetcar. Pl...