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

Pete Rightmire


    • Aug 11, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 2,272 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

    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.

    Should Ohio track repeat domestic violence offenders?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 22:56


    A bipartisan bill would create a repeat domestic violence offender registry.

    Watch: Are we living in the Silicon Heartland? A discussion on data centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 49:37


    Data center developers are flocking to Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana to build on the Tri-State's undeveloped land — and neighbors are pushing back.

    More families found sleeping in cars as homelessness increases locally

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 26:30


    We discuss the growing numbers, the region's response and the impact of federal policy changes.

    Fact checking claims about psychiatric medication

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 21:21


    Mental health experts weigh in on allegations that Americans are being overprescribed medications to treat things like depression and anxiety.

    Capping Fort Washington Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 26:44


    Hamilton County was awarded a $25 million federal BUILD grant to put a cap on top of Fort Washington Way.

    Wrong ballots, dodging questions and McConnell's health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 48:06


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

    How is AI being used in the courtroom?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 22:44


    Some legal professionals are using these tools to research and gather evidence.

    Engaging Black Ohioans who have lapsed in voting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 25:26


    A new report finds more than 600,000 Black Ohioans who are registered to vote skipped the 2022 midterms.

    Independence Day aftermath: How to relocate dogs and cats who get so scared they run away

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 48:03


    On the Cincinnati Edition pet show, our panel of experts can answer your questions.

    Should Cincinnati City Council approve proposed North Avondale historic district?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 20:03


    The Cincinnati Planning Commission gave its blessing in June, but some residents remain opposed.

    Treating the health gap between men and women

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 27:58


    We look at the reasons and psychology behind why men are not seeking preventative care.

    Bracing for heat? We've got tips for your garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 48:08


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

    The Hamilton County Conviction Integrity Unit has a new director

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 23:39


    We talk with the prosecutor and the new director.

    Why some foster children with nowhere else to go end up in detention

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 23:36


    We talk with Hamilton County Job and Family Services and the Juvenile Court Judge about efforts to find homes for children in foster care.

    Amid budget cuts, CPS is considering levy options

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 48:04


    We talk to Cincinnati Public Schools leaders.

    What happened to the dog warden, and what about the Madison Theater? Plus more top stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 47:27


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

    Hiking and biking your way through the Tri-State this summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 48:06


    A proposal to connect counties in Northern Kentucky through trails and cycling infrastructure was presented Wednesday.

    Is the U.S. having a baby bust — or is the low birthrate temporary?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 22:35


    Fertility in the U.S. reached a new low in 2025. We discuss the reasons why and how some women could be delaying pregnancy.

    Exploring Cincinnati's forgotten LGBTQ history

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 24:53


    More than a century before the Stonewall riots that marked a new beginning for the gay rights movement, Cincinnati had a rich queer subculture.

    UC clinic is expanding access to substance use disorder treatment with a new approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 22:17


    A UC clinic is embedding addiction treatment into primary care to address substance use disorders.

    The cost of caring for a family during the summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 25:48


    Families are facing financial strain as inflation hits its highest point since early 2023.

    Author Amanda McCracken discusses 'When Longing Becomes Your Lover'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 23:37


    Local author's candid struggle with limerence.

    Saving Roselawn's last grocery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 24:05


    The city is working with the owner of Save-a-Lot to keep the grocery open.

    Cincinnatians in Cuba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 47:38


    Father and son photojournalists and a local writer document their trips to Havana during the "Special Period."

    Is there a way to ward off mosquitos and ticks this summer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 47:51


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

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