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Hear Cincinnati

Hear journalists and reporters share the stories behind some of Cincinnati's biggest news stories.

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Brooke Skylar Richardson, accused of killing her newborn, found not guilty of murder, manslaughter

Brooke Skylar Richardson, accused of killing her newborn, found not guilty of murder, manslaughter

This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, senior manager of broadcast Ken... Read more

12 Sep 2019

45mins

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How WCPO's newsroom handled coverage of the Covington Catholic viral video

How WCPO's newsroom handled coverage of the Covington Catholic viral video

Our panel discusses a very special birthday, the legal issues from Cincinnati's homeless camp ban, the Cincinnati Reds o... Read more

24 Jan 2019

47mins

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Culture of Silence: WCPO I-Team's investigation of sexual abuse in Catholic Church

Culture of Silence: WCPO I-Team's investigation of sexual abuse in Catholic Church

WCPO's I-Team reporters Craig Cheatham, Paula Christian and Dan Monk discuss a three-month investigation that discovered... Read more

21 Nov 2019

56mins

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She lives on a street that may not exist

She lives on a street that may not exist

We discuss Ohio’s Step Up To Quality child care program, gentrification in Madisonville, tax troubles for The Farm, a bo... Read more

17 Jan 2020

1hr 2mins

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Xavier University's connection to slavery and the steps it is taking to reconcile

Xavier University's connection to slavery and the steps it is taking to reconcile

This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, entertainment reporter Brian Ma... Read more

20 Sep 2019

1hr 3mins

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It started when we heard "deputy shot" on the police scanner

It started when we heard "deputy shot" on the police scanner

This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, podcaster Scott Kyser and senio... Read more

7 Feb 2019

1hr

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🍽 As Hyde Park evolves, several high-profile restaurants closed for good in 2019

🍽 As Hyde Park evolves, several high-profile restaurants closed for good in 2019

Our panel discusses an exhibit of creative writing and artwork by incarcerated people, WCPO's new mug shot policy, good ... Read more

10 Jan 2020

33mins

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The most prolific serial killer in the U.S. history and his Cincinnati murders

The most prolific serial killer in the U.S. history and his Cincinnati murders

Our panel discusses a program empowering teens to address the opioid crisis, a drug dealer with unusual circumstances fa... Read more

6 Jun 2019

55mins

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Complicated land issues continue to delay Banks music venue

Complicated land issues continue to delay Banks music venue

Our panel discusses cleaning up coal ash, good policing, a teen penalized for starting college too early, toxic stress i... Read more

17 May 2019

1hr 13mins

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Ohio House Bill 178 aims to allow concealed carry without a permit

Ohio House Bill 178 aims to allow concealed carry without a permit

Our panel discusses a Loveland family who opened their home, NCAA pulls 2022 Cincinnati March Madness games, Santacon an... Read more

12 Dec 2019

55mins

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He thought he could shoot at cops and get away

He thought he could shoot at cops and get away

Our panel discusses affordable housing strategies, the Bengals first-round draft pick goes out for the season already," ... Read more

28 Jun 2019

53mins

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Behind the scenes covering the Kentucky gubernatorial election

Behind the scenes covering the Kentucky gubernatorial election

This week we discuss longer school hours, a spousal rape loophole and weekend festivities.At 21:30, Brian is joined by W... Read more

8 Nov 2019

54mins

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Tips and Tricks for Taste of Cincinnati

Tips and Tricks for Taste of Cincinnati

This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, podcaster Scott Kyser and senio... Read more

23 May 2019

1hr 8mins

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Reporting in the dark on the damage in Dayton after tornadoes tear up town

Reporting in the dark on the damage in Dayton after tornadoes tear up town

Our panel discusses a Price Hill woman who is giving back to the community that has supported her, Reds slugger Derek Di... Read more

31 May 2019

1hr

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Inside the erupting courtroom as Tracie Hunter is sentenced to jail time

Inside the erupting courtroom as Tracie Hunter is sentenced to jail time

We discuss revisiting Cincinnati's tent city, WCPO's 70th birthday, updates in the Carlisle buried baby case, Hamilton C... Read more

27 Jul 2019

1hr 18mins

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Discussing the legacy of Cincinnati civil rights icon Marian Spencer

Discussing the legacy of Cincinnati civil rights icon Marian Spencer

We discuss homeless pets, new fees for hybrid cars, a "breathalyzer" for marijuana, updating stoplights to improve the s... Read more

11 Jul 2019

55mins

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Macy's downsizing raises questions about its Cincinnati headquarters

Macy's downsizing raises questions about its Cincinnati headquarters

Our panel discusses the YWCA's "Real Reads" program, the Florence Y'alls, saving The Farm, and more.Later, at 19:30, WCP... Read more

24 Jan 2020

44mins

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