Boiling Point Cincinnati
A labor-friendly radio show & podcast hosted by Mark Niehaus, Michelle Dunn and Clayton Adams. The trio look into political events and labor union topics happening in the past, present and future. The podcast is based out of Cincinnati, Ohio and originally airs on WAIF 88.3 FM. Music removed from podcast episodes.
Episodes
56 episodes
Episode 57: Organizing Change, Defending Education against PragerU
In hour one, Michelle sits down with Celeste Treece, founder of Commen Strategies, to talk about her journey in community organizing. Celeste shares how she’s been able to energize everyday people, build grassroots power, a...
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Episode 57
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1:51:20
Episode 56 - NIOSH Under Fire, Democracy on the Brink
In hour one, Michelle speaks with Micah Niemeier-Walsh, Vice President of AFGE Local 3840, about the Trump administration’s assault on NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) and what it means for w...
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1:47:39
Episode 55: Inside the Urban Deer Debate and the Bengals’ Big Deal
In hour one, Michelle talks with Milli Schafer from the Cincinnati Urban Deer Advocates about the growing debate over urban deer hunting in city parks. They explore both the environmental and ethical considerations surround...
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Episode 55
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1:47:33
Episode 54 - Hard Times: Immigration, Taxes, and Tumult in Cincinnati
In hour one, Michelle speaks with Nancy Sullivan from Transformations CDC about the impact of Trump-era policies on working-class immigrants in Cincinnati. They explore how national politics are creating local hardsh...
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Episode 54
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1:51:26
Episode 53 - Marking Milestones: Disability Justice & One Year of Boiling Point
In hour one, Michelle sits down with Neil Kelly, Deer Park city councilman and passionate disability rights advocate. They talk about Neil’s journey in public service, his work to make communities more accessible, and how local le...
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Episode 53
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1:54:42
Episode 52: School Budgets, Political Slates, and the Dark Side of MAGA
In hour one, Mark delivers a local news roundup featuring key updates from Cincinnati Public Schools as they face federal funding cuts, the unveiling of a new Charter Committee slate, and an unexpected leadership lesson for corpor...
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Episode 52
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1:58:15
Episode 51: Solving Homelessness and Shaking Up Politics
In hour one, Michelle speaks with Josh Spring, Executive Director of the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition, about the realities facing Cincinnati’s unhoused population. They discuss the root causes of homelessness and what com...
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Episode 51
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1:49:44
Episode 50 - Recovery and Reality: Drug Courts and the Ohio Budget
In hour one, Michelle sits down with Judge Nicole Sanders and Keshia Jones from the Hamilton County Drug Court to explore how the court system can play a role in recovery rather than punishment. They break down how d...
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Episode 50
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1:53:55
Episode 49 - Pedals and Politics: Biking Cincinnati, Waging War
In hour one, Michelle talks with Judi LoPresti, owner of SPUN Bicycles in Northside, about biking culture in Cincinnati. They discuss grassroots advocacy, the city’s bike infrastructure, and what it will take to make streets safer...
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Episode 49
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1:49:36
Episode 48 - Organize, Resist, Survive: Civic Power in a Polarized America
In hour one, Michelle welcomes Melissa English, Deputy Director of Ohio Citizen Action, for a conversation about grassroots organizing and how everyday people can drive real societal change. From environmental justice to civic eng...
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Episode 48
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1:57:04
Episode 47 - What’s at Stake: Classrooms, Culture and a MAGA Governorship
In hour one, Michelle sits down with author and professor Sarah Stitzlein to explore the importance of standing up for public education in today’s political climate. They also dive into Sarah’s new book, Teaching Honesty in a Populis...
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1:50:10
Episode 46 - Holding the Line: TSA, Tax Levies, and Teacher Unions
In the first hour, Clayton and Mark break down three major stories making headlines: a federal judge orders the federal government to reinstate the TSA collective bargaining agreement, a new Ohio proposal that could make it harder to pass local...
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Episode 46
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1:39:18
Episode 45: Labor's Biggest Adversaries & Katie Hofmann Interview
Hour One: Michelle dives into a hard-hitting investigation of the forces working against the labor movement. From the Heritage Foundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Koch Industries and ALEC, she unpacks how these powerful player...
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Episode 45
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1:47:42
Episode 44: Climate Change is Class Warfare
In hour one, Michelle sits down with climate activist, Chris Heckman, to discuss the Cincinnati Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby. In hour two, Mark and Clayton look into how climate change negatively impacts working-class Americans.
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Episode 44
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1:50:57
Episode 43: Steve Mockabee, Academic Freedom and City Council
In hour one, Michelle sits down with AAUP-UC President Steve Mockabee to talk about Ohio's Senate Bill 1. In hour two, Mark and Clayton discuss Trump's attacks on academic freedom and look into the Cincinnati City Council race.
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Episode 43
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1:53:39
Episode 42: Worker's Compensation & Primary Election Recap
In hour one, Michelle sits down with worker's comp attorney, George Moeller. The pair discuss the origins of worker's compensation and why it's important to working class people. In hour two, Mark and Clayton dissect the recent primary election...
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Episode 42
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1:48:43
Episode 41: May Day, Cincy Mayoral Primary & Jeff Demaree
In the first hour, Michelle shares a few labor updates and highlights the significance of May Day, the International Workers' Day. In the second hour, Mark and Clayton delve into the upcoming Cincinnati mayoral primary on May 6th. They also spe...
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Episode 41
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1:45:33
Episode 40: LiUNA! and Nikki Crenshaw
In hour one, Michelle does a deep dive into the Laborers' International Union of North America. In hour two, Mark interviews LiUNA Local 265 Field Representative, Nikki Crenshaw. After that, he delves into some of the biggest headlines!
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Episode 40
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1:48:23
Episode 39: Labor Updates, UFCW and Kevin Garvey
During the first hour, Michelle shares updates happening across the country and the labor movement, including recent articles on the power of the strike. Then, she shares some background on the UFCW. In hour two, Clayton and Mark interview UFCW...
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Episode 39
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1:42:00
Episode 38: Labor's Resistance Movement & Trump's Tariffs
In hour one, Michelle talks about America's march towards fascism and what labor unions are doing about it. In hour two, Mark and Clayton do a deep dive into Trump's tariffs and how they could impact working class people.
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Episode 38
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1:54:12
Episode 37: Service Employees International Union
Michelle does a deep dive into the history of the SEIU labor union in hour one. During hour two, Mark and Clayton sit down with Kay Bishop and Thad Breckenridge from SEIU District 1199 to discuss issues that impact their members. After the inte...
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Episode 37
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1:42:04
Episode 36: The General Strike, TSA Contract & Cincy Arena
In hour one, Michelle sits down with Robert Parks, NIOSH retiree, to discuss how the "General Strike" can help combat the Trump Administration. In hour two, Mark and Clayton discuss the Trump administration's decision to illegally terminate the...
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Episode 36
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1:49:01
Episode 35: NALC, Ukraine and Cory Bowman
In hour one, Michelle sits down with Ted Thompson, President of NALC local 43, to discuss Trump's vow to privatize the post office. In hour two, Clayton and Mark analyze the pros and cons of ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. After that...
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Episode 35
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1:53:53
Episode 34: APWU Local 164 & The 50501 Movement
Michelle sits down with APWU Local 164 President Don Hoffrogge and the pair discuss Trump's desire to privatize the United States Postal Office. Mark chats with Jack Cunningham, a local organizer with the 50501 Movement hosting protests across ...
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Episode 34
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1:48:59
Episode 33: Vote Cincinnati - Unpacking the Cincinnati Races
Mark and Clayton discuss the Cincinnati mayoral race, a CPS levy renewal and look into who is running for CPS school board. Due to some technical difficulties, hour one of the show will be posted at a later time.
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Episode 33
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