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WLWT News 5 Beyond the Studio is back in 2021! In this first episode of the year, we hear from an expert from the White House on the American Rescue Plan put forth by the Biden Administration. We talk about the challenges that lay ahead to get stimulus checks out to Americans, the fight against Covid-19 and if the federal minimum wage will go up to $15. 

So much happened in 2020 that it's hard to keep track of. From the pandemic, to racial equality marches to a divisive election season and so much more, we sit down with WLWT News 5 Anchors Kelly Rippin, Colin Mayfield, Ashley Kirklen, Sheree Paolello and Mike Dardis to hear their thoughts on the past year. They'll tell you how the year has changed their own lives both at work and at home, and the...

What started out with just a few schools has now exploded in just two years to 130 districts and 2600 participants. ESports Ohio has taken video games out of the basement and put them into the hands of teens at school. What they're doing is more than just playing a game. Now, it's giving more chances for kids to succeed, helping them learn critical life skills and possibly taking these teenagers t...

Guilty of corruption. Former Cincinnati City Councilwoman Tamaya Dennard is now facing the reality of reporting to prison for an 18-month term. She plead guilty to selling her vote as a councilwoman in return for $15,000 dollars. She got on a Zoom call with WLWT News 5's John London to talk about her past, her future and how she intends to continue to help those in need while apologizing to those...

We've brought you the stories of this pandemic, now we are bringing you the storytellers. WLWT News 5 reporters Helena Battipaglia & Jatara McGee share their experiences covering the Covid-19 pandemic. From adapting to a new way of interviewing to the fight for giving out the facts, we are lifting up the curtain on those who are working in the thick of the pandemic to tell you all about what's...

He thought they were still in a commercial break, but they had just come back on air. In a moment caught on air, former Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman used a homophobic slur that went viral across the internet. WLWT News 5 Anchor Mike Dardis sits down with Brennamen to hear more about that moment, how he's trying to use it to learn and grow himself and how he hopes that one word which ended his R...

This episode features stories from WLWT's team of reporters on how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted lives in so many different ways. @StevenAlbritton **WLWT News 5 Investigative Reporter Todd Tykes (@ToddDykesWLWT) shows you how the stress of the pandemic is taking people to the dentist and other impacts to basic self care.  **WLWT News 5 Investigative Reporter Jatara McGee (@jatara_) takes u...

Cincinnati City Councilman Jeff Pastor is arrested early Tuesday November 11, 2020 on charges of bribery, extortion and more. This pod takes you inside the 20-page indictment, what the prosecutor and FBI Special Agent in Charge have to say and what his colleagues on and around the council are saying he should do after learning  he allegedly accepted $55,000 in return for his council vote and favor...

Commitment 2020: WLWT hosts two more debates. First up, a 30-minute face off for the Hamilton County Prosecutor between incumbent republican Joe Deters and challenger democrat Fanon Rucker. That' s followed up by a match up for Hamilton Sheriff between republican Bruce Hoffbauer & democrat Charmaine McGuffey. They face tough questions surrounding police reform and criminal justice issues facin...

Commitment 2020: WLWT hosts two more debates. First up, a 30-minute face off for the Ohio House District 28 between Incumbent Democrat Jessica Miranda and challenger Republican Chris Monzel. That is followed up by a match up for a Hamilton County Commissioner Seat between Republican Andy Black & Independent Dr. Herman Najoli. Democratic candidate Alicia Reece declined multiple invites to be a...

The hour long debate between Steve Chabot and Kate Schroder covers a variety of topics. From coronavirus to police brutality, to attack ads and how each candidate would handle calls to defund police. 

The hour long debate between Dr. Brad Wenstrup and Jamie Castle covers a variety of topics. From coronavirus to police brutality, to funding a new Brent Spence Bridge and how each candidate would handle calls to defund police. 

The hour long debate between Warren Davidson and Dr. Vanessa Enoch covers a variety of topics. From coronavirus to police brutality, to funding a new Brent Spence Bridge and what each candidate would say giving a toast to the other. 

President Trump tells the world he is positive with Covid-19. Hours later he is taken by helicopter to Walter Reed Hospital for a precautionary stay over the next few days. In this breaking episode, you'll hear the timeline of when the President may have contracted the virus, what his outlook may look like and how his campaign will have to adjust with only around 30 days left until the election. A...

With big money spent in the offseason, big expectations and excitement came with it heading into the 2020 Reds season. After an extremely slow start and major slumps in the middle of the 60-game season, the Reds fought back to snag one of 8 playoff spots. Now they are the hottest team in the MLB heading into a 3-game wildcard match up with the Atlanta Braves.  @StevenAlbritton

The NTSB has completed their analysis of the May 12, 2019 crash of a small airplane into a Madeira home. This is the story of the moments leading up to that fateful accident, the people who saw it all happen and what the NTSB says brought this plane down killing the pilot on board.  @StevenAlbritton 

Morgan Township Fire Chief Jeff Galloway has been called to California to help fight record-breaking forest fires. You'll hear his first hand account of the difficulties their having, how Covid-19 has made them rethink how they deploy and how you can help those affected by these fires. You can see pictures of what Jeff is doing on his Facebook page in the link below and can donate to Wildland Fire...

After a dismal 2-14 season in 2019, the Cincinnati Bengals are looking to start a new era of football in the Queen City. With 1st overall pick, Joe Burrow, now playing QB and 2nd-year head coach Zac Taylor looking to chart a path to wins for the Bengals, it all gets started against the LA Chargers in Week 1. WLWT News 5 Sports Reporter Brandon Saho joins the podcast to break down the team, the sch...

Grant Light is one of the more than 80 members of Ohio - Task Force 1 that made the long trip to Louisiana to give a helping hand. For 5 days, in the heat and humidity, he and the rest of the team went door to door searching for victims and assessing the damage after the strongest hurricane in more than 150 years hit Louisiana. https://www.wlwt.com/article/ohio-task-force-one-goes-to-louisiana-in-...

UC Health is testing a vaccine made by Moderna and is trying to enroll 500 diverse participants in a large scale study. In this episode, we speak with the doctor leading the study and how crucial it is to get volunteers to contribute to beating Covid-19. We also speak with WLWT News 5 Anchor Colin Mayfield about his willingness to step up and become one of these volunteers and you'll hear the stor...

The Varsity in Columbus, OH sits right around the corner from Ohio Stadium. Uncle Woody's just off of UC's campus is just down the road from Nippert Stadium. Both restaurants are having to adjust and think about what the fall will look like as Ohio State football has canceled their season while the University of Cincinnati is still deciding if fans will be allowed inside. 

With the addition of the newest military branch, the Space Force, it will need a new home for US Space Command. Ohio is uniquely situated to host a base of this magnitude. Now local, state and federal leaders are working hard to hear their name called for the next line in defense. https://www.wlwt.com/article/dewine-backs-plan-to-bring-u-s-space-command-headquarters-to-ohio/32947760

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Three Ohio teachers talk about the trials and tribulations of virtual learning and the prospect of returning to classrooms in the fall. They also share their messages and golden advice for parents!

The Cincinnati Reds are getting ready for their home opener, after months without sports. We talk with WLWT's sports gurus about the future of sports in the midst of this pandemic.