That's So Cincinnati

Cincinnati.com political columnist Jason Williams and Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. run through the latest in the Cincinnati. This time, they break down Steve Chabot's and Aftab Pureval's visits with The Enquirer editorial board. Enquirer Ohio Statehouse reporter Jessie Balmert simplifies the controversial Issue 1. And as always, the fellas have some fun. Jason gets surly -- and testy -- about overcrowded parking lots and Paul goes back to high school for the "That's So Cincinnati Moment of the Week."

In the latest edition of That's So Cincinnati, Enquirer Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. and Politics Xtra columnist Jason Williams discuss why the governor's race is so boring and if it would have any effect on Cincinnati and a tangent on the reality of the Western Hill Viaduct. Carol Motsinger joins to talk about her story on the rare lions at the zoo. The That's So Cincinnati moments this week revolve around the Oakley onslaught of chicken and workout joints and what happens at high school reunions.

Enquirer Bengals columnist Paul Dehner Jr. and political columnist Jason Williams sit down for the fourth episode of their weekly podcast, That's So Cincinnati.This week, they dive into the unforced error from the campaign of Aftab Pureval, the heartwarming and heartbreaking story of Christmas in Colerain.They welcome in Matt Castleman, community pastor of Crossroads West Side, to discuss the heartwarming yet heartbreaking story of Christmas in Colerain. Matt gives an inside view of the community outpouring for 2-year-old Brody Allen, who has terminal brain cancer.Plus, the That's So Cincinnati Moment of the Week; a critical update to Carmageddon 2018; the next generation of mac and cheese; a shout out to Local 12's Joe Webb; and Joey Chestnut hero worship.

Enquirer Politics Extra columnist Jason Williams and Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. spend the third episode of the new "That's So Cincinnati" podcast trying to get to the bottom of the ugly poverty numbers for the region released last week.Also, City Hall reporter Sharon Coolidge joins to deliver the scoop on an wild couple of days for City Council, and a potential scandal stemming from the Aftab Pureval campaign finance investigation.Finally, Jason turns curmudgeon on Diner en Blanc and Paul updates on Carmageddon 2018 in our "So Cincinnati" moments of the week.

Each Wednesday Enquirer Bengals columnist and Cincinnati native Paul Dehner Jr. and your ol ' pal Politics Extra Jason Williams – and regular guests – will tackle Greater Cincinnati-centric issues. In the debut podcast, tackled the future of The Banks and streetcar.This week, we are pleased to welcome retired police officer of 26 years who spent his final 13 with Mason PD, Derek Bauman. We talk through the logistics of an active shooter incident from a police perspective, how training works and is applied, what community response means to officers and so much more through the unique perspective of somebody who knows about this types of incidents from the inside. We want to hear from you. Let us know if there are topics or issues you'd like to hear us address. Hit us up on Twitter @pauldehnerjr and @jwilliamscincy.

Welcome to the debut of a new weekly podcast at Cincinnati.com: That's So Cincinnati. Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr., a native Cincinnatian, and Politics Xtra columnist Jason Williams, a longtime Cincinnatian, sit down to take a dive into issues affecting folks every day. In this episode, they talk about the always contentious future of The Banks, from the status of the new music venue to what it needs to succeed going forward. Then transportation reporter Hannah Sparling joins to talk about the embattled streetcar in light of discouraging new numbers and Cincinnati Bell threatening to pull their name off the trains.

Introducing the weekly podcast from The Enquirer featuring Bengals columnist Paul Dehner Jr. and political columnist Jason Williams discussing all things Cincinnati. They make the complicated local issues affecting your daily life easy to understand. And have more than a little fun in the process. On the ballot or in the streets, they are here to help you out. Because That’s SO Cincinnati.