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S2 Ep90: That's So Cincinnati: Bob Huggins on his mom's legacy; raising money for cancer research; how his tenure ended at UC; and whether the Bearcats are ready for the Big 12 Jun 13, 2021

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Legendary college basketball coach Bob Huggins is introspective in a wide-ranging, in-depth interview with "That's So Cincinnati" podcast.
Ahead of his return to Cincinnati on June 14 to raise money for cancer research, the West Virginia University basketball coach discussed:

His late mother's legacy and the effort to honor through the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment Fund
His coaching style today vs. his coaching style in 16 seasons at the University of Cincinnati from 1989 to 2005
What his final days at UC were like before the school parted ways with him in summer 2005
How he believes UC is much better positioned to join the Big 12 Conference now because of what Luke Fickell has done to elevate the Bearcats' football program

To learn more about the Norma Mae Huggins Endowment Fund, go to wvucancerinstitute.org.

S2 Ep89: That's So Cincinnati: Pro Football Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz on Joe Burrow, mentoring and 20 years of running his youth foundation Jun 09, 2021

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The folks who select the Pro Football Hall of Fame classes will be calling Anthony Munoz soon.
And the Bengals' only member in the Hall of Fame will tell them the same thing he always does.
"I always pivot when I'm talking to senior selectors, and I say, 'Let's talk about Ken Anderson,' " Munoz said. "I dominate the conversation because I'm one of the biggest advocates for Ken Anderson. He should be in the Hall of Fame and it's a travesty that he's not."
That's just a sample of what Munoz discussed as this week's guest on "That' So Cincinnati."

S2 Ep88: That’s So Cincinnati: Buddy LaRosa shares the not-so-secret ingredient in the sauce that makes his pizza so special Jun 02, 2021

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That’s So Cincinnati: Buddy LaRosa shares the not-so-secret ingredient in the sauce that makes his pizza so special

S2 Ep87: That's So Cincinnati: The fun life of Pam Kravetz — Bearcats mascot, synchronized swimmer, artist and 'Love Queen' May 26, 2021

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Pam Kravetz is fun, effervescent, vivacious. Take your pick of how to describe the Cincinnati artist and suburban high school art teacher. They all fit.
She's so fun, in fact, that her family and friends held a parade in Over-the-Rhine for her 60th birthday last weekend. A few hundred people, including a who's who from the local arts and entertainment scene, converged on Washington Park wearing colorful outfits and hats to honor a woman who regularly wears go-go boots, tutus and sequins.
How did Kravetz go from an artsy outcast as a kid to being the life of the party and influencer on the local arts and entertainment scene?
The Cincinnati native told her story on The Enquirer's "That's So Cincinnati" podcast this week.
"When I was little, I was that kid who never fit in," Kravetz said. "Even in kindergarten – this was the '60s – I got sent to the principal's office for wearing go-go boots and a mini-skirt."
Kravetz credits her elementary and high school teachers for encouraging her to embrace her passion for art. It ended up inspiring her to pursue her own career as an art teacher. She is retiring this week as Harrison High School's art teacher after a 30-year career.
Her experiences at the University of Cincinnati helped Kravetz to begin to accept that being different is OK.
Said Kravetz: "I was an art kid, so we wore all black. We were kind of angsty and cool. And then I was a sorority girl. I was also the Bearcat mascot. I was all of these weird parts of a human that didn't quite fit together. But all of that speaks to the person I've become because now I'm super comfortable talking in front of people and being the center of attention."
Kravetz's life has continued to be full of unique opportunities. The Enquirer once featured her and her art work, and that led to her getting a date with the man who's now her husband. Her friends nicknamed her the "Queen of Love" for how she met her husband, Craig Davis.

In addition to being heavily involved in the arts scene, Kravetz has also been on a synchronized swimming team for several years at Ziegler Park in Over-the-Rhine.
Her advice for those who might be struggling to embrace their passion, talent and personality.
"Loving yourself is huge," Kravetz said.

S2 Ep86: That's So Cincinnati: How Colerain Township native Sharon Kennedy went from police officer to Ohio's high court May 19, 2021

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Sharon Kennedy grew up in Colerain Township watching police dramas on television and dreaming of becoming a cop.
She achieved that goal -- and much more. Kennedy is now in her second term as an Ohio Supreme Court justice.
The Butler County resident talks about how her teachers and mentors, including former U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, inspired her to run for statewide elected office.
Kennedy is now exploring a run for chief justice in what could be Ohio's most intriguing race in 2022.
Learn more about Kennedy's story on this week's "That's So Cincinnati."

S2 Ep85: That's So Cincinnati: How Greater Cincinnatian and 'Woke, Inc.' author is shaping the future of American conservative movement May 12, 2021

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Vivek Ramaswamy isn't really known in his own hometown. But that's likely going to change.
The 35-year-old St. Xavier High School graduate is surging onto the political scene after recently leaving his lucrative career as a biotech executive. Ramaswamy is viewed in national political circles as a leader in shaping the debate about the future of the conservative movement.
The author of the upcoming book "Woke, Inc.," joined The Enquirer's That's So Cincinnati podcast to discuss how he went from suburban Cincinnati to successful entrepreneur to helping to shape the debate about whether conservatism has a place in the GOP's future.

S2 Ep84: That's So Cincinnati: Carl Lindner III talks about what his famous father might say about FC Cincinnati May 05, 2021

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Carl Lindner III sat down with The Enquirer's That's So Cincinnati podcast to reflect on the road to bringing Major League Soccer to Cincinnati and what his dad, Carl Lindner Jr., would think if he were still alive.

S2 Ep83: That's So Cincinnati: Nan Whaley talks GOP corruption, running for Ohio governor and her friendship with John Cranley Apr 28, 2021

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Can Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley lead a Democratic resurgence in Ohio? How did Indiana native go from chemistry major to running for Ohio governor? And what's it going to be like facing good friend John Cranley in the 2022 primary?
Whaley has the answers and more on The Enquirer's That's So Cincinnati podcast.

S2 Ep82: That's So Cincinnati: Why low-profile TQL is suddenly making big splash with FC Cincinnati stadium name Apr 21, 2021

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Total Quality Logistics isn't a household name in its hometown, but it has quietly become a booming nationwide success.
The Greater Cincinnati-based freight brokerage corporation is now looking to take on a higher profile at home. TQL is going big, too, with Wednesday's announcement that the company has purchased naming rights to FC Cincinnati's new West End stadium.

In an interview with The Enquirer's That's So Cincinnati podcast, TQL President Kerry Byrne offered insight into why his company is making a big branding splash.

S2 Ep81: That’s So Cincinnati: Hamilton County coroner opens up about how handling children's autopsies nearly forced her to quit Apr 14, 2021

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Dr. Lakshmi Sammarco admittedly knew nothing about politics when the nationally renowned neuroradiologist was appointed Hamilton County coroner nine years ago.
But the Democrat is pretty good at the politics now.
An elected official can't get a major project done without having political savvy, and Sammarco has relentlessly led efforts to get a $55 million, 90,000-square-foot crime lab built in Blue Ash. The ribbon-cutting is scheduled for May 3. Sammarco has also emerged as a common-sense voice in the Hamilton County Democratic Party, having been outspoken about incivility and the divisive nature of identity politics.
As this week's guest on The Enquirer's That's So Cincinnati podcast, Sammarco talked about her evolution in politics; being outspoken in the party; the new crime lab and how she copes with seeing so much death.

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