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Boiling Point Cincinnati

Boiling Point Cincinnati

By: Clayton Adams Michelle Dunn & Mark Niehaus
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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.

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Episodes
  • Episode 70: Union Battles in NKY & School Board Leadership in Finneytown
    Nov 21 2025

    In hour one, Michelle sits down with Tim Donoghue, president of the Northern Kentucky Labor Council. Tim reflects on his decades of organizing, his path into labor leadership, and the evolving challenges facing unions across Kentucky. Together, they unpack the fights ahead for working families and what it takes to build durable worker power in a politically difficult climate.

    In hour two, Mark speaks with Jamie Rea, longtime political organizer and current Finneytown Local School District board member. Jamie shares stories from a life of civic engagement and offers insight into the key initiatives he’s championed on the school board—from strengthening local schools to navigating the pressures facing public education today.

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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • Episode 69: Labor Power & Dr. Amy Acton’s Vision
    Nov 13 2025

    In hour one, Michelle sits down with Will Minehart, Southwest Representative for the Ohio AFL-CIO, for a deep dive into life inside the labor movement. They discuss how unions shape economic stability, protect workers’ rights, and continue to serve as one of the most powerful tools for improving the lives of everyday Ohioans.

    In hour two, Mark and Clayton interview Dr. Amy Acton, candidate for Ohio Governor. Together, they explore Dr. Acton’s political vision, her approach to leadership, and how her platform aims to uplift working-class families across the state.

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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Episode 68: Mamdani’s Win and Hamilton County’s Blue Wave
    Nov 7 2025

    In hour one, Michelle sits down with Olivia Merrill, secretary of the Democratic Socialists of America–Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky chapter. They break down Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory, exploring why this race mattered nationally and locally. Together, they listen to key moments from Mamdani’s electrifying victory speech and offer analysis on the themes, strategy, and movement energy behind his campaign.

    In hour two, Clayton and Mark are joined by Isaac Goff-Mitchell of RGM Strategies, who brings fresh insight from the campaign trail after working with multiple Democratic candidates who notched major wins across Hamilton County. The trio walk through the big takeaways from Election Night, unpacking the decisive races in Cincinnati, the surrounding suburbs, and across the county—and what these results mean for the region’s political future.

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    1 hr and 54 mins
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