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
37 episodes
Episode 38: Labor's Resistance Movement & Trump's Tariffs
In hour one, Michelle talks about America's march towards fascism and what labor unions are doing about it. In hour two, Mark and Clayton do a deep dive into Trump's tariffs and how they could impact working class people.
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Episode 38
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Episode 37: Service Employees International Union
Michelle does a deep dive into the history of the SEIU labor union in hour one. During hour two, Mark and Clayton sit down with Kay Bishop and Thad Breckenridge from SEIU District 1199 to discuss issues that impact their members. After the inte...
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Episode 37
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Episode 36: The General Strike, TSA Contract & Cincy Arena
In hour one, Michelle sits down with Robert Parks, NIOSH retiree, to discuss how the "General Strike" can help combat the Trump Administration. In hour two, Mark and Clayton discuss the Trump administration's decision to illegally terminate the...
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Episode 36
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Episode 35: NALC, Ukraine and Cory Bowman
In hour one, Michelle sits down with Ted Thompson, President of NALC local 43, to discuss Trump's vow to privatize the post office. In hour two, Clayton and Mark analyze the pros and cons of ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. After that...
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Episode 35
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1:53:53
Episode 34: APWU Local 164 & The 50501 Movement
Michelle sits down with APWU Local 164 President Don Hoffrogge and the pair discuss Trump's desire to privatize the United States Postal Office. Mark chats with Jack Cunningham, a local organizer with the 50501 Movement hosting protests across ...
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Episode 34
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Episode 33: Vote Cincinnati - Unpacking the Cincinnati Races
Mark and Clayton discuss the Cincinnati mayoral race, a CPS levy renewal and look into who is running for CPS school board. Due to some technical difficulties, hour one of the show will be posted at a later time.
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Episode 33
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Episode 32: Dept of Education & Auditor Jessica Miranda
Michelle examines Trump's attempt to disband the Department of Education in hour one. Mark and Clayton sit down and talk to Hamilton County Auditor, Jessica Miranda, about her career in public service in hour two.
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Episode 32
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Episode 31: AFL-CIO & Brian Griffin
Michelle does a deep dive into the history of the AFL-CIO. Clayton And Mark chat with Brian Griffin, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of Cincinnati's AFL-CIO Labor Council. After that, the pair react to Utah banning public sector labor unions.&nbs...
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Episode 31
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Episode 30: Vocab for 2025 & Workers United (Jeremy Tyler)
Michelle reviews some vocabulary we may need to familiarize ourselves with for 2025 and beyond. Mark interviews Jeremy Tyler, union representative from the Workers United labor union!
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Episode 30
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1:50:44
Episode 29: Plumbers and Pipefitters & Bill Froehle
Michelle begins the show with an update on the trials and tribulations of government employees in the AFGE union. After that, she shares her knowledge of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters. In hour two, Mark and Clayton si...
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Episode 29
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Episode 28: AFGE Union & Immigration Crackdown
Michelle checks in on the American Federation of Government Employees and how federal employees are faring under Donald Trump's presidency. Mark and Clayton share thoughts on the impact of Trump's immigration crackdown. Later in the show, the p...
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Episode 27: Registered Nurses Association & Community Councils
Michelle begins the show by talking to Kylee Ham, president of the Registered Nurses Association here in Cincinnati. Later, Clayton and Mark chat with Ben Klayer, President of the West Price Hill Community Council. The pair also discuss SB 1, a...
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Episode 27
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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