
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, the...
Dec 29, 2022
46 min

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 is ...
Apr 2, 2022
15 min

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 #ohio ...
Mar 13, 2022
1 hr 5 min

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 #environm...
Feb 17, 2022
38 min

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.
Jan 19, 2022
42 min

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 Dearbor...
Dec 20, 2021
37 min

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.
Nov 3, 2021
38 min

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/
Oct 27, 2021
33 min

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.
Oct 22, 2021
26 min

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/.../jus...
Sep 3, 2021
38 min
