In hour one, Michelle sits down with Susan VonderHaar of Citizens for Rights of the Ohio River Watershed (CROW) for a conversation on the environmental challenges facing the Ohio River and the broader environmental movement. The two discuss water quality, environmental stewardship, and the importance of protecting the natural world through a lens of compassion, sustainability, and care for all living beings.

In hour two, Clayton and Mark are joined by social worker Ali Rizvi, Executive Director of Garden of Joy Culinary Academy. Ali shares his journey in social work and explains how Garden of Joy empowers at-risk youth through cooking, gardening, and hands-on learning that builds confidence, life skills and community connection.

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In hour one, Michelle sits down with consultant and author Peter Block for a wide-ranging conversation on organizing, citizenship, and building stronger communities. The two explore what it takes to create deeper human connection in modern society, the importance of civic engagement, and Peter’s perspective on how patriarchy continues to shape institutions and culture in the West.

In hour two, Clayton and Mark are joined by treasurer Michael Gustin to discuss the financial health of Cincinnati Public Schools and the growing fiscal challenges facing the district. Gustin also gives listeners an inside look at the day-to-day responsibilities of a school treasurer and how long-term financial forecasting impacts public education.

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In hour one, Michelle sits down with Bryan Georgilis, Jayme Scott, and Connor Malloy of IBEW Local 212 for a conversation about life in the labor movement and the value of union membership. The group discusses the role the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers plays in supporting tradespeople, while Bryan also shares why he’s running to become president of Local 212 and the vision he has for the union’s future.

In hour two, Clayton talks with Jack Cunningham, lead organizer for the Cincy Precinct Project, about the group’s organizing efforts and how its endorsed candidates performed in Tuesday’s primary election. The conversation expands into a broader breakdown of several key local races, election results, and what they could mean moving forward politically in Hamilton County.

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