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Just CincinnatiJust Work By Our Inspiring Elders: Third Act OhioIn 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 reach to Ohio with a state-wide chapter that officially launched December 1, 2022. The new chapter, like the national organization, is led by a group of “experienced Americans” — people over the age of 60. When it comes to the fight against climate change, the chapter leaders say a simple way to do so is for people to take a look at where they keep their money...2022-12-2946 minJust CincinnatiJust an Easy Switch to Renewable Energy SuppliersToday, 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 step-by-step and describes the experience after he switched his electric supplier to one that funds 100% wind energy.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../just-cincinnati/id1564101682Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TX87MPmopnoamvadCCzWEWhat is "Energy Choice"? - https://competitiveenergy.org/what-is-choice/ Great video on Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) - h...2022-04-0215 minJust CincinnatiJust Cincinnati Black History: Dr. Nikki M. Taylor, Howard UniversityDr. 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 Freedom: Cincinnati's Black Community 1802-68 (2005) (https://www.ohioswallow.com/book/Frontiers+of+Freedom)Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../just-cincinnati/id1564101682Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TX87MPmopnoamvadCCzWE#greatercincinnati #ohio #Indiana #history #Kentucky #Cincinnati Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikki_M._TaylorProfessional Profile: https://profiles.howard.edu/profile/48706/drnikki-m-taylor...2022-03-131h 05Just CincinnatiJust Diapers and Menstrual Products: Megan Fischer, CEO of Sweet Cheeks Diaper BankThis week Kyle Väth and Stephen Byers talk with Megan Fischer, CEO of Cincinnati's Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank. Sweet Cheeks works to eliminate the existence of diaper need in our community so that all babies have a chance to be healthy, happy, and safe.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../just-cincinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TX87MPmopnoamvadCCzWEWebsite: https://sweetcheeksdiaperbank.org/IG: https://www.instagram.com/sweetcheeksdiaperscincy/ #greatercincinnati #environment #ohio #Indiana #menstrual #diapers #poverty #inequity2022-02-1738 minJust CincinnatiJust Harrison's Legacy: Jerry Landry & The Very Rev. Owen C. ThompsonThis week Kyle Vath invites The Very Reverend Owen C. Thompson, Dean of Cincinnati's Christ Church Cathedral, to speak with historian and podcaster Jerry Landry about the legacy of President William Henry Harrison. Jerry and Owen discuss Harrison's history of supporting laws to legalize slavery, his role in the Native American removal from the Cincinnati area, and his part in founding Cincinnati's Christ Church in 1817.2022-01-1942 minJust CincinnatiJust Green Umbrella: Ryan Mooney-Bullock, Executive Director, Green UmbrellaThis 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 individuals passionate about enhancing the environmental health and vitality of our region. The organization works in a 10-County Regional Footprint: Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren (in Ohio); Boone, Campbell, Grant, and Kenton (in Kentucky); and Dearborn and Franklin (in Indiana).Their Mission: "We lead collaboration, incubate ideas and catalyze solutions that create a resilient, sustainable region for all."Their Vision: "...2021-12-2037 minJust CincinnatiJust 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. immigration system and how local citizens can be a part of the change.2021-11-0338 minJust CincinnatiJust Solar: Jan Thurman and Greg Leksan from Solar Is FreedomIn 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.https://www.solarisfreedom.com/2021-10-2733 minJust CincinnatiJust School Board Races: Rachel Baker, School Board Candidate for Forest HillsIn 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 NPR as well as local media stations (WCPO and WXIX). Rachel shares her ideas about how to bring back civil conversations in an effort to improve the educational experience for children.2021-10-2226 minJust CincinnatiJust Green Cincinnati: Michael Forrester, Director of the Office of Environment and Sustainability, City of CincinnatiEpisode 14: Today Kyle Väth and Stephen Byers talk with Michael Forrester, Director of the Office of Environment and Sustainability for the City of Cincinnati. Michael shares some of the exciting work happening in the city and the equity lens through which they look for all of their projects. Hope you give it a listen!Cincinnati Office of Environment and Sustainability: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/oes/BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1760828Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../just-cincinnati/id1564101682Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TX87MPmopnoamvadCCzWEPhoto Credit: https://w...2021-09-0338 minJust CincinnatiJust Fix Our Schools: Ruth D. and Owen D. from Young Activists CoalitionEpisode 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 people will inspire you...we know they inspired us! Hope you give it a listen!Young Activists Coalition: https://youngactivists.org/BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1760828Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../just-cincinnati/id1564101682Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TX87MPmopnoamvadCCzWEPhoto Credit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carltoncollins/2021-08-2527 minJust CincinnatiJust Lincoln Heights: Carlton Collins, CPD Gun Range and The Heights MovementEpisode 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 community. Hope you give it a listen!The Heights Movement: https://theheightsmovement.org/ BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1760828Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../just-cincinnati/id1564101682Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TX87MPmopnoamvadCCzWEPhoto Credit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carltoncollins/Music Credit: Kim Taylor #Justice #Cincinnati #LincolnHeights #Community #Blac...2021-08-1853 minJust CincinnatiJust Exvangelicals: Kim Taylor and Dan CarlsonEpisode 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://www.buzzsprout.com/1760828Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../just-cincinnati/id1564101682Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TX87MPmopnoamvadCCzWEPhoto Credit: Kim TaylorMusic Credit: Kim Taylor#Justice #Cincinnati #Exvangelicals #Christianity #Atheism #Community #Agnosticism #TheEpiscopalChurch #Anglicanism2021-08-1155 minJust CincinnatiJust Human: Bart CampoloEpisode 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://bartcampolo.org/). Hope you give it a listen!BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1760828Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../just-cincinnati/id1564101682Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TX87MPmopnoamvadCCzWEPhoto Credit: Bart CampoloMusic Credit: Kim Taylor#Justice #Cincinnati #BartCampolo #Humanism #Exvangelicals #Christianity #Atheism #Community #Agnosticism #SecularHumanism #SecularReligion2021-08-0653 minJust CincinnatiJust Minority Business Help: Deborah Davis, Minority Business Assistance Center at AACCIn 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/https://mbaccincy.com/media/https://www.aacconomics.com/2021-07-2932 minJust CincinnatiJust Interfaith Collaboration: Dr. James Buchanan, Interfaith CincyDr. 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 Beijing. His teaching and research has focused upon ethics, global systems, and interfaith dialogue. He held the first endowed chair in E/RS at Xavier before becoming University Professor and Executive Director of The Brueggeman Center.Interfaith Cincy began as a joint academic and interfaith project between the Brueggeman Center for Dialogue at Xavier University and the...2021-07-2159 minJust CincinnatiJust Dismantling Systemic Racism: Susan Silver and Heidi Knellinger, Knox Presbyterian ChurchIn 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.https://vimeo.com/5125917052021-07-1434 minJust CincinnatiJust Climate: Saiful H. RahatIn 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 environment.2021-07-0751 minJust CincinnatiJust Recycling: Anne Gray, Rumpke RecyclingIn 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.2021-06-3050 minJust CincinnatiJust Education: Bonnie Jean FeldkampBonnie Jean Feldkamp recently wrote a column entitled, "The Privilege to Push Against Progress" where she talks about the School Board meeting held in Fort Thomas schools where a racial equity class was tabled due to push back surrounding "Critical Race Theory". You can follow more of Bonnie's writing at https://writerbonnie.com/.2021-06-2337 minJust CincinnatiJust 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 2021-06-1716 minJust CincinnatiJust LGBTQ+: Rev. Olivia HamiltonIn 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 Hospital in the Psychiatry department. She feels deeply called to working with children with mental illness and their families. Olivia received her Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School in 2015. For two years after that she served as an assistant chaplain to college students through the Episcopal Chaplaincy at Harvard. Olivia’s family includes her wife Molly (who is a nu...2021-06-171h 04Just CincinnatiJust Food: Last Mile Food RescueIn 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 food insecurity, food waste, and even the environment.Last Mile Food Rescue: https://lastmilefood.org/Last Mile Food Rescue App (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/last-mile-food-rescue/id1535559876Last Mile Food Rescue App (Google): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lastmilefoodrescue.app...2021-06-0931 minJust CincinnatiJust Cincinnati: TrailerIf 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 on. Many of us began waking up to these injustices, only to feel overwhelmed, small, and insignificant, wanting to help but feeling in adequate and unsure of how to make a difference. And so what many of us have done, is well...nothing. We have become paralyzed with our inability to make a difference or to even kn...2021-06-0203 min