WLWT News 5

All of the constraints of television are OUT THE WINDOW. On this podcast, we ditch the script to take you beyond the walls of our studio, so we can dive into Greater Cincinnati's hottest topics.

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Ohio Called To The Wildfire Frontlines

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 Firefighter Foundation to help firefighters in need. https://www.facebook.com/jeff.galloway.94 https://w...

Sep 16, 2020•19 min•Ep. 9

2020 Cincinnati Bengals Season Preview

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 schedule and what you should look out for throughout the season. 2020 Cincinnati Bengals Schedule: http...

Sep 09, 2020•34 min•Ep. 8

OH-TF1 vs. Hurricane Laura

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-hurricane-lauras-wake/33825141 https://www.wlwt.com/article/ohio-task-force-one-heads-to-texas-as-hu...

Sep 02, 2020•15 min•Ep. 7

Vaccine Volunteers Take on Covid-19

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 story of the man who got the first shot in this part of the study. If you'd like to be part of the study...

Aug 26, 2020•23 min•Ep. 6

No Football? No Fans? Big Problems

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.

Aug 19, 2020•18 min•Ep. 5

Space Command Coming To Ohio?

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...

Aug 12, 2020•16 min•Ep. 4

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