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Cincinnati Edition covers topics from regional government to business, education, health, technology and the arts.

Pete Rightmire


    • Aug 31, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 2,297 EPISODES

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    The Cincinnati Edition podcast is a gem among the vast array of podcasts available today. As one of the last shows that covers the state objectively, it provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the issues Ohio faces. Without this podcast, I would be unaware of half of what is happening in my own state. I am incredibly grateful to the Cincinnati Edition team for their dedication and commitment to keeping us informed.

    One of the best aspects of the Cincinnati Edition podcast is host Michael Monks' ability to truly capture the pulse of Cincinnati. His thoughtful questioning demonstrates his engagement and acknowledgement of the often complex answers solicited from guests. Furthermore, Monks possesses a distinctive voice and palpable concern for and knowledge of the most relevant and interesting aspects of Cincy. Through this podcast, we are all able to explore the city's civic and cultural life and gain a deeper understanding of our community.

    However, as with any podcast, there are some drawbacks to take note of. One potential downside is that Michael Monks may be picked off for a national show like The One A. While this would highlight his incredible talent, it could also result in him leaving behind his focus on Cincinnati. Additionally, there may be a fear that as he gains national notoriety, the content may shift away from local issues towards broader topics. This could potentially diminish what makes this podcast so special - its dedication to covering local matters comprehensively.

    In conclusion, The Cincinnati Edition podcast serves as an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to stay informed about what's going on in their city. It provides an easy way to learn about local events while giving voice to those involved in shaping the community. Host Michael Monks' insightfulness and deep knowledge make each episode educational and engaging. While there may be concerns about potential changes in format due to national recognition, it is my hope that Monks will continue bringing national attention to our region while maintaining his dedication to local coverage like Terry Gross has done with Fresh Air. The Cincinnati Edition podcast is a true asset to our community.



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    Latest episodes from Cincinnati Edition

    New suicide surveillance system aims to save lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 26:27


    We discuss what the system will entail and how it will work. And we hear from parents whose children died by suicide.

    Northern Kentucky Social Services Transformation Project aims to connect organizations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 21:34


    A grant will support Northern Kentucky organizations develop a Community Information Exchange.

    Iran looms over Ohio Senate race, canceling flock in NKY, and remembering Dolly in Whitesburg, KY

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 47:08


    On Cincinnati Edition's weekly news review, local journalists join us to talk about the big stories from recent days.

    Extreme summer weather has created challenges for farmers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 27:26


    From drought to floods, unpredictability and bad conditions are hurting growers.

    More utilities are being disconnected for nonpayment this year in Ohio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 20:35


    From June 2025 to May 2026, 344,589 Ohio households had their electric turned off for lack of payment.

    Are men facing a crisis of loneliness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 26:58


    Are guys really struggling any more than women to connect and find friendship?

    Won't you be my neighbor?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 21:08


    Getting to know your neighbors and community doesn't have to be hard; start with these tips.

    Atheists in church

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 23:07


    Looking for community? Do some non-believers find value in attending religious services?

    Bipartisan push to save Ohio Medicaid dollars

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 24:46


    Could Ohio lawmakers save the state millions in Medicaid dollars?

    The challenging landscape for Cincinnati bars and nightclubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 23:44


    We discuss the challenges these businesses face and what they contribute to neighborhood business districts.

    The challenging landscape for Cincinnati bars and nightclubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 23:44


    We discuss the challenges these businesses face and what they contribute to neighborhood business districts.

    A tale of Nigerian civil war closes out this season of It's Commonly Jazz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 24:24


    "Kiriji" features talking drum and tells the story of a 16-year civil war.

    Lawsuit blames 911, cars plunge into Mill Creek, HHS target Ohio hospitals and more top stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 48:01


    On Cincinnati Edition's weekly news review, local journalists join us to talk about the big stories from recent days.

    The case of former priest Geoff Drew and the push for changes in Ohio law

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 28:22


    A former Catholic priest convicted of raping a student more than 30 years ago is back in Cincinnati.

    Parental advice overload: How do working parents manage the deluge of expert voices?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 19:39


    Managing screen time, healthy meals and fulltime work can be a lot for busy parents without a "village" and the disposable income.

    Can your tree's health prevent storm-related damage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 48:02


    On Cincinnati Edition's gardening show, we answer your questions with our gardening experts.

    Maybe you shouldn't wait to give your money away

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 21:36


    Why some Baby Boomer parents are sharing their wealth now.

    As the new school year begins, what's the best approach to safety?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 26:27


    Are metal detectors and armed security guards the answer? Or does building a more supportive culture keep students safer?

    Do you have questions about Trump's executive order on vaccines?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 27:27


    What the recommendations are, whether they have legal standing and how doctors are responding.

    What can your address tell you about your child's health?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 20:34


    Risk for hospitalization broken down by street address in Cincinnati Children's study.

    Storms, Flock cameras, data centers and more top stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 48:03


    On Cincinnati Edition's weekly news review, local journalists join us to talk about the big stories from recent days.

    Hospitals are facing cutbacks with rural areas projected to be especially hard hit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 26:19


    Services like labor and delivery are at risk of closure, particularly in rural parts of the country.

    What does it take to run a crafty small business?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 21:42


    We speak with entrepreneurs who sell their wares and a financial planner.

    Historic Mariemont Theatre to reopen under new stewardship

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 25:43


    Plus, we discuss the independent film scene in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati.

    Film shot in Ohio sheds light on addiction recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 22:18


    Adam Meeks' "Union County" premieres in Ohio on Aug. 14.

    What an Ohio EPA decision on data center wastewater discharge means for the environment, the industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 26:53


    The agency dropped a proposal that would have made it easier for data centers to discharge their wastewater into fresh water.

    Are you ready for the next emergency?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 48:02


    We discuss disaster preparedness and whether survival prepping is as American as apple pie.

    Max Miller won't quit, CPS changes course, Buc-ee's vs. Beavercreek, plus more top stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 48:03


    On Cincinnati Edition's weekly news review, local journalists join us to talk about the big stories from recent days.

    Spoofs, imposters and a bizarre scam targeting authors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 48:08


    If you think you can spot a scam, test your knowledge, and hear these tips from the sheriff and the BBB.

    How to help pollinators thrive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 47:35


    On Cincinnati Edition's gardening show, we answer your questions with our gardening experts.

    Clean up efforts lead to increased recreation along the Mill Creek

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 20:46


    Years of industrial pollution, sewage drainage, and neglect made the Mill Creek dangerous to use.

    Haitians in Ohio face ambiguity as their TPS ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 27:17


    Temporary Protected Status ended for immigrants from Haiti on July 27.

    The lost art of the stick shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 24:40


    Less than 1% of new vehicles made for the U.S. market are a manual transmission. We talk to the diehards.

    Yayoi Kusama's polka dot takes the Cincinnati Art Museum by storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 22:59


    The 97-year-old artist captivates with her infinity rooms of polka dotted gourds.

    Concerns over proposed CPS levy, Beshear demands response from McConnell, plus more top stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 47:37


    On Cincinnati Edition's weekly news review, local journalists join us to talk about the big stories from recent days.

    What are youth voters' priorities ahead of the midterms?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 25:00


    We talk with young people to discuss which key issues are important to them in the lead up to the November elections.

    Women are underrepresented in the skilled trades. A local effort is trying to change that

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 23:01


    The She Builds initiative encourages young women to pursue careers in the construction industry.

    How a land value tax could impact Cincinnati property owners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 21:28


    We discuss the approach, the impact it could have and a state lawmaker's effort to give Ohio cities the option to make that change.

    Why Ohio saw the largest drop in ACA enrollment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 26:28


    What the loss of enrollees means for hospitals and safety-net providers across the state.

    Cincinnati restaurants are now being evaluated by Michelin inspectors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 27:49


    Local restaurants have the opportunity to earn those coveted stars.

    Cultural challenges Asian American families face with mental health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 20:08


    Researchers have found a concerning increase in suicide rates among Asian American and Pacific Islander youth.

    UC's connection to 'The Odyssey'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 20:39


    We discuss archaeologist Carl Blegen's excavations at Troy.

    Are prescription medications contributing to fatal falls among older Americans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 27:19


    The rate of fatal falls is increasing, despite decades of effort to reduce geriatric falls and their potentially deadly consequences.

    Mayor declares emergency, hemp drinks back on shelves, plus more top stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 48:03


    On Cincinnati Edition's weekly news review, local journalists join us to talk about the big stories from recent days.

    The latest on cyclosporiasis in Hamilton County and across the U.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 22:32


    We discuss what we know about the source of the problem and how to avoid getting sick.

    Preparing for the next flash flood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 25:25


    How Cincinnati and the world are rethinking engineering design for major weather events.

    How to revive a flooded garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 48:01


    On Cincinnati Edition's gardening show, we answer your questions with our gardening experts.

    Is Graham Platner an indicator of our party politics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 22:45


    Why did Democrats stick with Platner for so long and what does it say about our politics today?

    How Kentucky would replace Mitch McConnell before his Senate term ends, if necessary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 25:24


    We discuss the senator's health, the questions it raises about aging lawmakers and Kentucky's Senate replacement law.

    Vinton County case, Cincy Dems changing leadership, plus more top stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 47:10


    On Cincinnati Edition's weekly news review, local journalists join us to talk about the big stories from recent days.

    Your questions about GLP-1s answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 48:04


    We speak with experts about the affordability, the latest research, the side effects and more about GLP-1s.

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