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 White Castle. That's So Cincinnati moment revolves around being a nosy neighbor and Jason masters duct ta...
Feb 13, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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 criticism about the entire process. Don't miss this episode....
Feb 06, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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 kicking and punching people. Also in this episode, Cincinnati.com City Hall reporter Sherry Coolidge pinch...
Jan 30, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 Hall of Famer Bootsy Collins helped the hip-hop group launch; and Triiibe's approach to promoting a pos...
Jan 23, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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 have a little fun and talk about why snow makes us so happy and angry at the same time....
Jan 16, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 wearing his "house shoes" out to run an errand.
Jan 09, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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.
Dec 26, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 department decisions while at Ohio State, including Big Ten Conference expansion. In addition, Jared ...
Dec 19, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 the Crosstown Shootout in the That's So Cincinnati moment of the week. And Jason becomes a grandpa. Not...
Dec 12, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 the Crosstown Shootout in the That's So Cincinnati moment of the week. And Jason becomes a grandpa. Not...
Dec 12, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 Marx. Again. Ugh. Sorry.
Dec 05, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 the memory of our colleague Tom Groeschen.
Nov 28, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 a Cincinnati food faux pas to order a plain ol' bowl of chili at Skyline.
Nov 14, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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 Republican party doing some soul searching. And as always, Jason sings. Sorry.
Nov 07, 2018•57 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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" -- and decides to sing again. (Sorry, folks.)
Oct 31, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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. Plus, we discuss the Hail Mary thrown by U.S. Senate candidate Jim Renacci; City Councilman Jeff Pastor...
Oct 24, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Enquirer political columnist Jason Williams and Bengals columnist Paul Dehner Jr. welcome in City Hall reporter Sharon Coolidge as they discuss the term-limit issues on the ballot, why council isn't elected by districts, a turn of events with Issue 1 and views from the Trump rally. Plus, our interview segment welcomes in Kathrine Nero to discuss her new venture on Facebook with the Enquirer, talking to yourself, a wild ride in Cincinnati media and entertaining crazy Elvis fans. Finally, Jason go...
Oct 17, 2018•56 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Cincinnati.com political columnist Jason Williams and Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. run through the latest in the Cincinnati. This time, they break down Steve Chabot's and Aftab Pureval's visits with The Enquirer editorial board. Enquirer Ohio Statehouse reporter Jessie Balmert simplifies the controversial Issue 1. And as always, the fellas have some fun. Jason gets surly -- and testy -- about overcrowded parking lots and Paul goes back to high school for the "That's So Cincinnati Moment o...
Oct 10, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In the latest edition of That's So Cincinnati, Enquirer Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. and Politics Xtra columnist Jason Williams discuss why the governor's race is so boring and if it would have any effect on Cincinnati and a tangent on the reality of the Western Hill Viaduct. Carol Motsinger joins to talk about her story on the rare lions at the zoo. The That's So Cincinnati moments this week revolve around the Oakley onslaught of chicken and workout joints and what happens at high school...
Oct 03, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Enquirer Bengals columnist Paul Dehner Jr. and political columnist Jason Williams sit down for the fourth episode of their weekly podcast, That's So Cincinnati. This week, they dive into the unforced error from the campaign of Aftab Pureval, the heartwarming and heartbreaking story of Christmas in Colerain. They welcome in Matt Castleman, community pastor of Crossroads West Side, to discuss the heartwarming yet heartbreaking story of Christmas in Colerain. Matt gives an inside view of the commun...
Sep 26, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Enquirer Politics Extra columnist Jason Williams and Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. spend the third episode of the new "That's So Cincinnati" podcast trying to get to the bottom of the ugly poverty numbers for the region released last week. Also, City Hall reporter Sharon Coolidge joins to deliver the scoop on an wild couple of days for City Council, and a potential scandal stemming from the Aftab Pureval campaign finance investigation. Finally, Jason turns curmudgeon on Diner en Blanc and ...
Sep 19, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Each Wednesday Enquirer Bengals columnist and Cincinnati native Paul Dehner Jr. and your ol ' pal Politics Extra Jason Williams – and regular guests – will tackle Greater Cincinnati-centric issues. In the debut podcast, tackled the future of The Banks and streetcar. This week, we are pleased to welcome retired police officer of 26 years who spent his final 13 with Mason PD, Derek Bauman. We talk through the logistics of an active shooter incident from a police perspective, how training works and...
Sep 12, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the debut of a new weekly podcast at Cincinnati.com : That's So Cincinnati. Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr., a native Cincinnatian, and Politics Xtra columnist Jason Williams, a longtime Cincinnatian, sit down to take a dive into issues affecting folks every day. In this episode, they talk about the always contentious future of The Banks, from the status of the new music venue to what it needs to succeed going forward. Then transportation reporter Hannah Sparling joins to talk abo...
Sep 04, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Introducing the weekly podcast from The Enquirer featuring Bengals columnist Paul Dehner Jr. and political columnist Jason Williams discussing all things Cincinnati. They make the complicated local issues affecting your daily life easy to understand. And have more than a little fun in the process. On the ballot or in the streets, they are here to help you out. Because That’s SO Cincinnati.
Aug 14, 2018•2 min
