Just Cincinnati

Just Work By Our Inspiring Elders: Third Act Ohio

In this episode, Stephen and Kyle with Third Act Ohio activists Jess Grim, Ditte Wolin, and Ted Wolner. "Third Act, a national volunteer-based organization focused on protecting the climate and strengthening democracy, is expanding its reach to Ohio with a state-wide chapter that officially launched December 1, 2022. The new chapter, like the national organization, is led by a group of “experienced Americans” — people over the age of 60. When it comes to the fight against climate change, th...

Just an Easy Switch to Renewable Energy Suppliers

Today, Kyle Vath talks about how everyone can switch to renewable energy sources for their electricity in less than 5 minutes and often at no increase in their electric bill...today! Take a listen as Kyle talks listeners through the process step-by-step and describes the experience after he switched his electric supplier to one that funds 100% wind energy. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../just-cincinnati/id1564101682 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TX87MPmopnoamvadCCzWE What ...

Just Cincinnati Black History: Dr. Nikki M. Taylor, Howard University

Dr. Nikki M. Taylor, Professor of History and Chair of the Department at Howard University, specializes in 19th century African American History. In this episode, Kyle Vath and Stephen Byers talk with her about her book, Frontiers of Freedom: Cincinnati's Black Community 1802-68 (2005) (https://www.ohioswallow.com/book/Frontiers+of+Freedom) Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../just-cincinnati/id1564101682 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TX87MPmopnoamvadCCzWE #greatercincinnati #oh...

Just Diapers and Menstrual Products: Megan Fischer, CEO of Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank

This week Kyle Väth and Stephen Byers talk with Megan Fischer, CEO of Cincinnati's Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank. Sweet Cheeks works to eliminate the existence of diaper need in our community so that all babies have a chance to be healthy, happy, and safe. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../just-cincin Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TX87MPmopnoamvadCCzWE Website: https://sweetcheeksdiaperbank.org/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/sweetcheeksdiaperscincy/  #greatercincinnati #environ...

Just Harrison's Legacy: Jerry Landry & The Very Rev. Owen C. Thompson

This week Kyle Vath invites The Very Reverend Owen C. Thompson, Dean of Cincinnati's Christ Church Cathedral, to speak with historian and podcaster Jerry Landry about the legacy of President William Henry Harrison. Jerry and Owen discuss Harrison's history of supporting laws to legalize slavery, his role in the Native American removal from the Cincinnati area, and his part in founding Cincinnati's Christ Church in 1817.

Just Green Umbrella: Ryan Mooney-Bullock, Executive Director, Green Umbrella

This week, Stephen Byers and Kyle Vath talk with Ryan Mooney-Bullock, Executive Director of Green Umbrella. Green Umbrella serves as the regional sustainability alliance of Greater Cincinnati, with hundreds of member organizations and individuals passionate about enhancing the environmental health and vitality of our region. The organization works in a 10-County Regional Footprint: Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren (in Ohio); Boone, Campbell, Grant, and Kenton (in Kentucky); and Dearbo...

Just Immigration: Vanita Fleckinger, Esq.

In this episode, Stephen and Kyle talk with immigration attorney Vanita Fleckinger who advocates for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in the Northern Kentucky area. Listen as Vanita shares some advice on what needs to change in the U.S. immigration system and how local citizens can be a part of the change.

Just Solar: Jan Thurman and Greg Leksan from Solar Is Freedom

In this episode, Stephen talks about his journey to democratizing his electricity by joining the solar club. He and Kyle are joined by Jan Thurman and Greg Leksan from "Solar Is Freedom" - a local solar company based out of Amelia, Ohio. https://www.solarisfreedom.com/

Just School Board Races: Rachel Baker, School Board Candidate for Forest Hills

In this episode we talk with Rachel Baker (https://www.rachelbakerforschoolboard.com/) who is running as a candidate for the Forest Hills Local School District Board of Education. Some of her challenging experiences have been highlighted on NPR as well as local media stations (WCPO and WXIX). Rachel shares her ideas about how to bring back civil conversations in an effort to improve the educational experience for children.

Just Green Cincinnati: Michael Forrester, Director of the Office of Environment and Sustainability, City of Cincinnati

Episode 14: Today Kyle Väth and Stephen Byers talk with Michael Forrester, Director of the Office of Environment and Sustainability for the City of Cincinnati. Michael shares some of the exciting work happening in the city and the equity lens through which they look for all of their projects. Hope you give it a listen! Cincinnati Office of Environment and Sustainability: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/oes/ BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1760828 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/......

Just Fix Our Schools: Ruth D. and Owen D. from Young Activists Coalition

Episode 13: Today Kyle Väth talks with Ruth and Owen from the Young Activists Coalition who are talking about their efforts to remove the Cincinnati Police Department SROs from the Cincinnati Public School District. We think these two young people will inspire you...we know they inspired us! Hope you give it a listen! Young Activists Coalition: https://youngactivists.org/ BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1760828 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../just-cincinnati/id1564101682 Spo...

Just Lincoln Heights: Carlton Collins, CPD Gun Range and The Heights Movement

Episode 12: Today Kyle Vath and Stephen Byers talk with Carlton Collins, Project Director at The Heights Movement. We talk about their work to relocate the Cincinnati Police Department gun range and revitalize the historic Lincoln Heights community. Hope you give it a listen! The Heights Movement: https://theheightsmovement.org/  BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1760828 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../just-cincinnati/id1564101682 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TX87MP...

Just Exvangelicals: Kim Taylor and Dan Carlson

Episode 11: Today Kyle talks with Kim Taylor and Dan Carlson about leaving Evangelical Christianity and finding community and fresh (but ancient) theology in their new Christian community. Hope you give it a listen! BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1760828 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../just-cincinnati/id1564101682 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TX87MPmopnoamvadCCzWE Photo Credit: Kim Taylor Music Credit: Kim Taylor #Justice #Cincinnati #Exvangelicals #Christianit...

Just Human: Bart Campolo

Episode 10: Just Humans. In this episode, Stephen Byers and Kyle Väth speak with internationally-known speaker, writer, and counselor Bart Campolo. Check out his podcast Humanize Me (https://bartcampolo.org/humanizeme) or his website (https://bartcampolo.org/). Hope you give it a listen! BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1760828 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../just-cincinnati/id1564101682 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TX87MPmopnoamvadCCzWE Photo Credit: Bart Campolo ...

Just Minority Business Help: Deborah Davis, Minority Business Assistance Center at AACC

In this episode, we talk with Deborah Davis, Director of the Minority Business Assistance Center at the African American Chamber of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. https://mbaccincy.com/ https://mbaccincy.com/media/ https://www.aacconomics.com/

Just Interfaith Collaboration: Dr. James Buchanan, Interfaith Cincy

Dr. James P. Buchanan was educated at Yale University and University of Chicago where he completed a PhD in comparative religions and value systems. He also studied at the Sorbonne in Paris, The University of Moscow, and the University of Beijing. His teaching and research has focused upon ethics, global systems, and interfaith dialogue. He held the first endowed chair in E/RS at Xavier before becoming University Professor and Executive Director of The Brueggeman Center. Interfaith Cincy be...

Just Dismantling Systemic Racism: Susan Silver and Heidi Knellinger, Knox Presbyterian Church

In this episode, Kyle Vath talks with Susan Silver and Heidi Knellinger, members of Knox Presbyterian Church and they talk about working toward racial justice after learning how their church benefitted from a racist bequest over a century ago. https://vimeo.com/512591705

Just Climate: Saiful H. Rahat

In this episode we talk with Saiful H. Rahat, a climate scientist and doctoral candidate at the University of Cincinnati. Rahat talks about practical ways we can bring about a more just Cincinnati in the arena of climate change and the environment.

Just Recycling: Anne Gray, Rumpke Recycling

In this episode we speak with Anne Gray, Education Specialist from Rumpke Recycling. She will talk about what can be recycled and what can't. She also discusses reducing consumption and tips on how we can be a part of the solution.

Just Education: Bonnie Jean Feldkamp

Bonnie Jean Feldkamp recently wrote a column entitled, "The Privilege to Push Against Progress" where she talks about the School Board meeting held in Fort Thomas schools where a racial equity class was tabled due to push back surrounding "Critical Race Theory".  You can follow more of Bonnie's writing at https://writerbonnie.com/.

Just Juneteenth: Harold Jones, Juneteenth Cincinnati (BONUS EPISODE)

Today we release a bonus episode with Mr. Harold Jones, Board Member of Juneteenth Cincinnati who highlights for us the events of this weekend and what this Juneteenth means to him. Find out more at www.juneteenthcincinnati.org 

Just LGBTQ+: Rev. Olivia Hamilton

In this episode we speak with the Reverend Olivia Hamilton who serves as the Curate at Calvary Episcopal Church in the Clifton neighborhood of Cincinnati, and until very recently served as a full-time chaplain at Cincinnati’s Children’s Hospital in the Psychiatry department. She feels deeply called to working with children with mental illness and their families.  Olivia received her Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School in 2015. For two years after that she served as an assistant ...

Just Food: Last Mile Food Rescue

In this episode of Just Cincinnati, we speak with Benita Munnerlyn. She’s the Food Rescue Dispatcher at Last Mile Food Rescue – they’re an amazing organization that’s working hard to bring about a more just Cincinnati in the areas of food insecurity, food waste, and even the environment. Last Mile Food Rescue: https://lastmilefood.org/ Last Mile Food Rescue App (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/last-mile-food-rescue/id1535559876 Last Mile Food Rescue App (Google): https://play.google...

Just Cincinnati: Trailer

If you’re like us, the last two years have been overwhelming in light of the injustices brought to light and laid bare for the world to see. Racism, police brutality, environmental injustice, and healthcare disparities. The list could go on and on. Many of us began waking up to these injustices, only to feel overwhelmed, small, and insignificant, wanting to help but feeling in adequate and unsure of how to make a difference. And so what many of us have done, is well...nothing. We have become...

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