Boiling Point Cincinnati
A labor-friendly radio show & podcast hosted by Mark Niehaus, Michelle Dunn and Clayton Adams. The trio look into political events and labor union topics happening in the past, present and future. The podcast is based out of Cincinnati, Ohio and originally airs on WAIF 88.3 FM. Music removed from podcast episodes.
Episodes
25 episodes
Episode 26: Firefighters & Bengal Lessons
Michelle does a deep-dive into the International Association of Firefighters and reflects on the fires in Los Angeles. Mark and Clayton examine what lessons can be learned from the underwhelming Bengals season.
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Episode 26
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1:51:56
Episode 25: New Year Resolutions & Faculty Alliance of Miami
During hour one, Michelle shares her New Year resolutions for the labor movement in 2025. In hour two, Mark and Clayton talk with Theresa Kulbaga, the lead faculty negotiator for the Faculty Alliance of Miami (FAM). Theresa shares the story of ...
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Episode 25
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1:34:12
Episode 24: Social Media and Politics & Wins/Losses of 2024
Mark and Clayton discuss the intersection of social media and politics and weigh the pros and cons. After that, the pair recap some of the biggest political wins and losses for working class people of 2024.
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Episode 24
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1:38:52
Episode 23: Private Equity and Worst Ohio Bills of 2024
Michelle and Julie explain what private equity is and why it's bad for working-class people in hour one. After that, Clayton, Mark and Julie discuss the worst legislation to come out of the Ohio Legislature in 2024 as well as some of the worst ...
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Episode 23
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2:01:52
Episode 22: The 2024 Grinch List & News Round Up
Who's been naughty towards working-class people and labor unions in 2024? In hour one, Michelle shares her list of 2024's biggest Grinches. In hour two, Mark discusses several major news stories related to labor and working class people.
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Episode 22
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1:38:06
Episode 21: Organizing Updates & Dr. Kareem Moffett
In hour one, Michelle shares organizing and strike updates from across the labor movement. In hour two, Mark and Clayton interview CPS Board Member Dr. Kareem Moffett to discuss the recent district restructure. After the interview, Mark and Cla...
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Episode 21
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1:45:51
Episode 20: SAG-AFTRA and News Roundup
Mark and Clayton sit down with local actress Denise Dal Vera to learn about the SAG-AFTRA labor union. Later in the show, Mark and Clayton discuss headlines about charter schools, a labor win in Wisconsin as well as the murder of UnitedHealthca...
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Episode 20
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1:41:04
Episode 19: Cincinnati Subway & United Farm Workers!
In hour one, Clayton and Mark sit down with public transit advocate, Josh Junker, to talk about the abandoned Cincinnati subway! In hour two, Michelle takes a deep-dive into the United Farm Workers on this special Thanksgiving episode.
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Episode 19
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1:54:10
Episode 18: UFCW, Eve Bolton & Cincinnati Arena
In the first hour, Michelle interviews Bill Benner from UCFW Local 75. In hour two, Clayton and Mark interview CPS Board President Eve Bolton, share their thoughts on the CPS Superintendent search and think through a new arena in Cincinnati.
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Episode 18
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1:54:50
Episode 17: Greater Cincinnati Apprenticeship Council & Lame Duck
In hour one, Michelle sits down with Chris Fridel, director of the Greater Cincinnati Apprenticeship Council. In hour two, Mark looks into the lame duck session happening at the Ohio legislature.
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Episode 17
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1:58:57
Episode 16: Unite Here! & Post-Election Debrief with Isaac Goff-Mitchell
Michelle shares the story of the Unite Here! labor union. Clayton and Mark sit down with political consultant and former Executive Director of the Hamilton County Democratic Party, Isaac Goff-Mitchell, to recap the state wide races as well as t...
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Episode 16
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1:59:10
Episode 15: Scary Monsters Facing American Workers & CPS Restructure
In honor of Halloween, Michelle dedicates the first hour doing a deep dive into the scariest "monsters" facing the working class today and how we can slay them! In hour two, Julie Sellers discusses some of the proposed restructure changes that ...
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Episode 15
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1:57:12
Episode 14: PATCO Strike, Trump and Presidential Polling
Michelle looks into the 1981 PATCO strike which ended up being a major watershed moment for modern-day labor unions. Mark and Clayton investigate Trump's obsession with Arnold Palmer and McDonalds. They also examine presidential polling and end...
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Episode 14
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1:55:24
Episode 13: APWU and Pedestrian Safety
Michelle details the struggles of the postal workers in the APWU over the decades. Clayton and Mark sit down with pedestrian safety advocate Jeff Demaree and discuss ways to reduce traffic related deaths.
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Episode 13
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1:55:57
Episode 12: Longshoremen's Strike and Local Election Update
Michelle does a deep dive into the International Longshoremen's Association and their recent 3-day strike in hour one. Mark and Clayton do a deep-dive into three headlines and examine several local elections in Hamilton County, Ohio.
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Episode 12
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1:52:05
Episode 11: Teamsters, LifeWise and VP Debate
Hour 1: Michelle does a deep dive into the Teamsters labor union.Hour 2: Clayton and Mark delve into taxpayers remodeling PayCorp Stadium, LifeWise Academy and the Vice Presidential debate.Due to some technically difficulties, there is ...
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Episode 11
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1:55:42
Episode 10: The Education Episode (9/26/24)
Michelle starts the show off with a deep-dive into the role labor unions play in public education. Clayton and Mark interview Cincinnati Public Schools board member James Crosset and tackle education-related headlines.
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Episode 10
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1:57:00
Episode 9: Machinist and Current Events (9/19/24)
Michelle takes an in-depth look into the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace workers. Clayton and Mark go over recent headlines and discuss several state representative races in southwest Ohio.
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Episode 9
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1:57:53
Episode 8: UAW, Gun Violence & Debate Recap (9/12/24)
Michelle does a deep-dive into the recent UAW strike. Mark and Clayton discuss the cost of childcare, gun violence and do a debate recap!
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Episode 8
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1:48:26
Episode 7: Starbucks Workers United & Todd Zinser (9/5/24)
Michelle does a deep dive into Starbucks Workers United. Clayton talks with government watchdog Todd Zinser about the city of Cincinnati's lawsuit against Vinebrook Homes.
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Episode 7
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1:46:40
Episode 6: Labor Day and Lindy Watch (8/29/24)
Michelle gives us a history lesson on Labor Day. Clayton discusses major headlines and then looks into Cincinnati Public Schools board member Ben Lindy and his plot to destroy the district.
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Episode 6
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1:41:23
Episode 5: Education Justice and Gerrymandering (8/22/24)
Cincinnati Education Justice Coalition coordinator Abby Friend joined the show to have an insightful discussion about Cincinnati Public Schools. Other topics covered include the relocation of the Government Square transit center, the DNC conven...
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Episode 5
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1:42:59
Episode 4: Student Transportation and Stadium Deals (8/15/24)
Michelle, Mark and Clayton discuss transportation for CPS students, Donald Trump, PayCorp Stadium and much more!
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Episode 4
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1:38:50
Episode 3: Tim Walz and Misogyny in Politics (8/8/24)
Clayton and Mark touch on a variety of topics like the joint CPS/City Council meeting, Tim Walz as VP and a discussion on misogyny in politics!
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Episode 3
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1:33:12
Episode 2: CPS School Board and Connie Pillich Interview (8/1/24)
Clayton and Mark sit down to discuss CPS school board appointment candidates, gerrymandering, Donald Trump, JD Vance as well as an insightful interview with Connie Pillich. Connie is a candidate for Hamilton County Prosecutor.
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Episode 2
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1:30:14