
Just Cincinnati
A podcast that sheds light on local injustices in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area, gives a voice to those fighting injustices in the region, and provides tangible steps for listeners to support these efforts each episode.
Episodes
24 episodes
Just Work By Our Inspiring Elders: Third Act Ohio
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 r...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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46:01

Just an Easy Switch to Renewable Energy Suppliers
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 ste...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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15:39

Just Cincinnati Black History: Dr. Nikki M. Taylor, Howard University
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 Freedo...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:05:28

Just Diapers and Menstrual Products: Megan Fischer, CEO of Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank
This week
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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38:52

Just Harrison's Legacy: Jerry Landry & The Very Rev. Owen C. Thompson
This week Kyle Vath invites The Very Reverend Owen C. Thompson, Dean of Cincinnati's Christ Church Cathedral, to speak with historian and podcaster
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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42:03

Just Green Umbrella: Ryan Mooney-Bullock, Executive Director, Green Umbrella
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 in...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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37:30

Just Immigration: Vanita Fleckinger, Esq.
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....
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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38:33

Just Solar: Jan Thurman and Greg Leksan from Solar Is Freedom
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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33:23

Just School Board Races: Rachel Baker, School Board Candidate for Forest Hills
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
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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26:57

Just Green Cincinnati: Michael Forrester, Director of the Office of Environment and Sustainability, City of Cincinnati
Episode 14: Today
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38:07

Just Fix Our Schools: Ruth D. and Owen D. from Young Activists Coalition
Episode 13: Today Kyle Väth talks with Ruth and Owen from the Young Activists Coalition who are talking about their efforts to remove the Cincinnati Police Department SROs from the Cincinnati Public School District. We think these two young peo...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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27:35

Just Lincoln Heights: Carlton Collins, CPD Gun Range and The Heights Movement
Episode 12: Today Kyle Vath and Stephen Byers talk with Carlton Collins, Project Director at The Heights Movement. We talk about their work to relocate the Cincinnati Police Department gun range and revitalize the historic Lincoln Heights commu...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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53:37

Just Exvangelicals: Kim Taylor and Dan Carlson
Episode 11: Today Kyle talks with Kim Taylor and Dan Carlson about leaving Evangelical Christianity and finding community and fresh (but ancient) theology in their new Christian community. Hope you give it a listen!BuzzSprout: https://ww...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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55:59

Just Human: Bart Campolo
Episode 10: Just Humans. In this episode, Stephen Byers and Kyle Väth speak with internationally-known speaker, writer, and counselor Bart Campolo. Check out his podcast Humanize Me (https://bartcampolo.org/humanizeme) or his website (https://b...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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53:27

Just Minority Business Help: Deborah Davis, Minority Business Assistance Center at AACC
In this episode, we talk with Deborah Davis, Director of the Minority Business Assistance Center at the African American Chamber of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.https://mbaccincy.com/
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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32:11

Just Interfaith Collaboration: Dr. James Buchanan, Interfaith Cincy
Dr. James P. Buchanan was educated at Yale University and University of Chicago where he completed a PhD in comparative religions and value systems. He also studied at the Sorbonne in Paris, The University of Moscow, and the University of Beiji...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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59:31

Just Dismantling Systemic Racism: Susan Silver and Heidi Knellinger, Knox Presbyterian Church
In this episode, Kyle Vath talks with Susan Silver and Heidi Knellinger, members of Knox Presbyterian Church and they talk about working toward racial justice after learning how their church benefitted from a racist bequest over a century ago.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:16

Just Climate: Saiful H. Rahat
In this episode we talk with Saiful H. Rahat, a climate scientist and doctoral candidate at the University of Cincinnati. Rahat talks about practical ways we can bring about a more just Cincinnati in the arena of climate change and the environm...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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51:25

Just Recycling: Anne Gray, Rumpke Recycling
In this episode we speak with Anne Gray, Education Specialist from Rumpke Recycling. She will talk about what can be recycled and what can't. She also discusses reducing consumption and tips on how we can be a part of the solution.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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50:03

Just Education: Bonnie Jean Feldkamp
Bonnie Jean Feldkamp recently wrote a column entitled, "The Privilege to Push Aga...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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37:33

Just Juneteenth: Harold Jones, Juneteenth Cincinnati (BONUS EPISODE)
Today we release a bonus episode with Mr. Harold Jones, Board Member of Juneteenth Cincinnati who highlights for us the events of this weekend and what this Juneteenth means to him.Find out more at www.juneteenthcincinnati.org
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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16:47

Just LGBTQ+: Rev. Olivia Hamilton
In this episode we speak with the Reverend Olivia Hamilton who serves as the Curate at Calvary Episcopal Church in the Clifton neighborhood of Cincinnati, and until very recently served as a full-time chaplain at Cincinnati’s Children’s Hospita...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:04:49

Just Food: Last Mile Food Rescue
In this episode of Just Cincinnati, we speak with Benita Munnerlyn. She’s the Food Rescue Dispatcher at Last Mile Food Rescue – they’re an amazing organization that’s working hard to bring about a more just Cincinnati in the areas of f...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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31:11

Just Cincinnati: Trailer
If you’re like us, the last two years have been overwhelming in light of the injustices brought to light and laid bare for the world to see. Racism, police brutality, environmental injustice, and healthcare disparities. The list could go on and...
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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