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Unpacking the election Nov 09, 2018

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This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, Flying Pigskin podcast panelist Scott Kyser and senior manager of investigative and enterprise Meghan Wesley to Hamilton County's first African-American woman county commissioner, Papa John's post-papa woes, innovations from P&G, music-inspired cocktails, and more.

WCPO Anchor Kristyn Hartman then talks to political experts David Niven and Sean Comer about what the election results mean for the Tri-State.

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Shake up at United Way of Greater Cincinnati Nov 02, 2018

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Our panel discusses homeless shelters, Halloween, a female high school teacher charged with sex crimes, and more

Lucy May sticks around to explain the details behind the drama and troubles at the United Way of Greater Cincinnati.

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How local police agencies regulate the use of force by officers Oct 25, 2018

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We discuss interviewing internet cat star Lil' Bub, record-breaking lottery, Stargel Stadium's namesake and more.

I-Team reporters Craig Cheatham and Dan Monk join to discuss their analysis of use of force reports from local police agencies.

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Kentucky's crime lab still struggling with major delays in DNA evidence testing Oct 18, 2018

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Our panel discusses how racism impacting the economy, a retirement on Sesame Street, the next BLINK event and more.

Brian is then joined by I-Team reporter Hillary Lake to discuss her investigation into a new backlog of DNA tests in Kentucky's crime lab.

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How a Chinese intelligence agent targeted GE Aviation Oct 11, 2018

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The panel discusses an inspiration OTR woman, the Bengals' person chef, Trump's visit to Cincinnati and more.

Brian is then joined by I-Team reporter Craig Cheatham to explain the recent extradition of a Chinese spy accused of stealing information from several companies, including GE Aviation in Cincinnati.

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Backlog of rape kits in Kentucky leaves some survivors in limbo Oct 05, 2018

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Our panel discusses a backlog of rape kits in Kentucky; plus a local fund for women and minorities, shredded money, Indigenous People's Day and more.

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Fifth Third Center shooting survivor Whitney Austin and Officer Staples who saved her life Sep 27, 2018

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The panel discusses college guidance programs, the blundering Cincinnati Reds, Kias on fire, Kings Island's Firehawk and more.

Later, WCPO real-time editor Abby Anstead joins to discuss the story of Whitney Austin. Austin, who survived the Fifth Third Center shooting despite being shot 12 times, speaks to Good Morning America and Julie O'neal speaks with Officer Staples, who helped rescue Austin after the attack.

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Allegations of campaign finance violations for Aftab Pureval Sep 21, 2018

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Our panel discusses new volunteer ventures, the Browns finally getting a win, Cincinnati taxpayers on the hook for $150K, regulations on e-scooters, and more.

Brian is then joined by WCPO Investigative Reporter Paula Christian to discuss the details surrounding allegations of campaign finance violations in Aftab Pureval's campaigns.

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Crossing Harrison takes teen's life Sep 13, 2018

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This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by Senior Manager of Editorial Maxim Alter, Community Reporter Lucy May and Senior Manager of Enterprise and Investigative Meghan Wesley to discuss poverty in Winton Terrace, Taco Bell, Hurricane Florence, the Cincinnati Bengals win, and more.

Brian is then joined by Transportation Reporter Pat LeFleur to talk about the tragic hit-and-run accident that took teenager Gabriella Rodriguez's life while she was crossing Harrison Avenue on her way to school.

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