WCPO's I-Team reporters Craig Cheatham, Paula Christian and Dan Monk discuss a three-month investigation that discovered that the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, the Diocese of Covington and some religious orders repeatedly failed to disclose the identities, whereabouts and behavior of dozens of priests and brothers accused of sexually abusing children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, senior manager of broadcast Kennan Oliphant, and senior manager of enterprise/investigative Meghan Wesley to discuss Kendi the rhino, a local mother struggling get her life back on track after an eviction, a parking squeeze near the University of Cincinnati, rumors that dealers circulating fentanyl disguised as marijuana, a $6 billion bypass proposal, and more. At 40:45, Brian is joined by WCPO anchor Kristyn Hartman and senior manager Tasha Stewart to discuss breast cancer awareness and prevention, and to ..read more

Host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May discuss manatees, bearcats, a daycare jailbreak and more. Next (at 24:00), Brian is joined by WCPO reporter Kristen Swilley to talk about Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority which got an overwhelming response to its housing voucher program this year as development pushed more people out of their homes. Notable Links: Thanks to Cincinnati Zoo's rehabilitation program, two lucky manatees got to fly home to Florida Covington seeks to raise standards for homeless shelters, but will restrictions force closures? Smart Start Childcare ..read more

Our panel discusses entrepreneur opportunities in Northern Kentucky, racial inequality in local vaccinations, Cincinnati teacher getting their first vaccinations and more. Next, WCPO 9 I-Team reporter Paula Christian joins the Hear Cincinnati podcast to explain why prosecutors call P.G. Sittenfeld's political action committee a slush fund, but his attorney says it's legal. Panel Links: MORTAR Covington aims to replicate OTR entrepreneurship program's success in Northern Kentucky As Hamilton County's homeless shelters keep people warm this winter, they worry worst is yet to come Racial inequal ..read more

The panel discusses a community car care clinic, stimulus cards that look like spam, new Bengals uniforms and more. WCPO reporter Mariel Carbone joins to discuss the $77 million mixed-use development at Liberty and Elm streets that was put on pause by City Council after criticism from the Over-the-Rhine Community Council that it would lack any affordable units. Notable Links: Samaritan Car Care Clinic works to change people's lives -- one oil change at a time People are throwing away stimulus check debit cards When will Ohio, Kentucky forgive Pandemic Unemployment Assistance overpayments? Ben ..read more

Our panel discusses the inspiring story of Roger Grein, the growing list of mayoral candidates, parking lot steaks, and more. Next, I-Team reporter Dan Monk joins the podcast to discuss his investigation that led some attorneys and politicians to raise questions about Chinedum Ndukwe’s involvement in the scandals in City Council. Notable Links: COLUMN: Need some inspiration at the end of this difficult year? Meet Roger Grein After 35 years of surviving HIV and AIDS, Carl Fox is part of a study he believes will find a cure Tri-State's child poverty rates improved in 2019, but will COVID-19 cri ..read more

Our panel talks about the Black economy in Cincinnati, employment opportunities at an upcoming job fair, and new Covid-19 restrictions. Next, reporter Jasmine Minor joins the podcast to discuss her series, "The Game," where local Black athletes spoke about trauma that racism leaves behind. Finally, I-Team reporter Paula Christian explains the charges and arrest of P.G Sittenfeld, the third Cincinnati City Council Member arrest for corruption this year. Notable Links: Is Cincinnati 'not the place' for Black success? Kroger, Cintas, Cincinnati Bell and more are part of this huge career fair ..read more

Our panel discuss rising homelessness, local schools changing course on Covid-19, and some optimism for the Bengals. After a chemical fire Wednesday, the Brent Spence Bridge remains closed for the foreseeable future. Reporter Courtney Francisco explains what inspectors are looking and what to expect next. Cincinnati Council Member Jeff Pastor was arrested Tuesday morning and faces corruption charges. I-Team reporter Paula Christian explains the indictments against Pastor and the possible repercussions. Notable Links: Her landlords had her Black Lives Matter sign removed; now she and her son m ..read more

WCPO reporter Evan Millward joins to discuss the latest updates on COVID-19 during back-to-school, including Lebanon Schools shutting down temporarily, and the growing list of colleges requiring vaccines. First, our panel discusses free internet access in pubic housing, COVID-19 in nursing homes, the return of Riverfest and more. Notable Links: CMHA and Cincinnati Bell to offer free high-speed internet access in six public housing communities JBM Packaging expands with Queensgate location to grow business, hire more 'fair chance' employees DHL Express expands Cincinnati Works job-coaching at ..read more

Senior reporter Larry Seward and senior manager Meghan Goth discuss the outcome of some of the Tri-State's biggest elections and how WCPO's election coverage differed from years past. Our panel discusses a rise in suburban poverty, a booming housing market, and the continued local spike in COVID-19 cases. Notable Links: As poverty grows in Greater Cincinnati's suburbs, one community considers ways to help How to stay cool in Cincinnati's impossibly hot housing market DeWine appoints new health director, Ohio hits nearly 5,000 cases in a single day Gov. Mike DeWine tells NPR he wishes Presiden ..read more