This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by WCPO community reporter Lucy May, WCPO anchor Kathrine Nero and WCPO senior manager Meghan Wesley to discuss the homeless tent city on Third Street, a police officer who shined in a moment of tragedy, warning signs of abuse at a daycare and more.

Brian then talks with WCPO anchor Tanya O'Rourke about the upcoming resentencing hearing for serial killer Anthony Kirkland and her interview with Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters.

3:00 - Our panel talks about the tent city on Third Street and more 

27:00 - Tanya O'Rourke discusses the Kirkland case

37:00 - Hamilton Country Prosecutor Joe Deters talks to Tanya O'Rourke about resentencing Kirkland 

Notable links: 

Shackles, stun cuff keep Kirkland restrained

Deters interview with WCPO raises defense's ire

Why serial killer may get to save his own life

Deters: Kirkland still deserves death sentence

Officials set meeting about Third St. tent city

Tent city may not move this week after all

City extends deadline to leave Third Street camp

EDITORIAL CARTOON: Don't have a good option

What happens when youngest victims can't speak?

Officer praised for helping infant after crash

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This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz, Craft Brewed Sports podcast host Scott Kyser, WCPO achor Kathrine Nero and WCPO Senior Manager of Investigative and Enterprise Meghan Wesley discuss Papa John's controversial comments Stormy Daniel's arrest, a local judge who refused a transgendered teen's name change and more.

Brian then talks with WCPO reporters John Matarese and James Leggate about Airbnb rentals in Mount Adams that have drawn at least 20 complaints since last year.

1:20 - The panel discusses Papa John's, Story Daniels, and more

19:10 - John Matarese and James Leggate talk about Airbnb rentals causing issues in Mt. Adams.

Notable links: 

Papa John's founder resigns as chairman

Lawyer: Stormy Daniels arrested at OH strip club

What to expect from Ohio's medical marijuana

Judge rejects changing transgender teen's name

Airbnb rentals causing ruckus in Mount Adams

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This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz, WCPO reporter Lucy May, Craft Brewed Sports podcast host Scott Kyser and WCPO Senior Manager of Editorial Maxim Alter discuss how Ethan Kadish is doing five years after being struck by lighting, the Reds' road to recovery, the Annapolis newsroom shooting, a proposed law that could "out" transgender kids, a mother who turned to Facebook Live after being shot when driving through gun fire and more.

Brian then talks with WCPO reporters John Matarese and Dan Monk about their analysis of the Tri-State's hottest neighborhoods for real estate.

Notable links: 

Teen's life 5 years after lightning strike

Popo in 9: The Reds are red-hot (no, seriously)

VIDEO: Mom turns on FB Live after being shot

Maryland newsroom shooting suspect identified

5 victims ID'd in Capital Gazette "attack"

Proposed Ohio law would force teachers to 'out' transgender youth

Where in Cincy are homes in highest demand?

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1:50 - The panel discusses Ethan Kadish, Reds, the Annapolis shooting, a mother caught in crossfire, and more.

31:30 - John Matarese and Dan Monk talk about Cincinnati hottest neighborhoods.

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This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by WCPO community reporter Lucy May, Craft Brewed Sports podcast host Scott Kyser and WCPO senior manager of enterprise/investigative Meghan Wesley.

Lucy May talks with the panel about the death of a Cincinnati Zoo white tiger and issues with local evictions. Scott Kyser tells us about a baseball fan hit in the face with a hot dog shot from a canon and the "Rosanne" spinoff without Rosanne. Meghan Wesley informs the panel that "light drinking" can increase life expectancy. Brian Niesz explains an unfortunate interaction at a local coffee shop. 

0:50 - Lucy updates the panel on the latest at the Cincinnati Zoo

5:00 - Lucy explains her recent investigation on evictions in Hamilton County.

15:20 - Scott recounts an incident of a baseball fan hit in the face with a hot dog shot from a canon.

17:20 - Scott talks about the announcement of a "Roseanne" spinoff without Roseanne.

19:15 - Meghan explains how light drinking might curb cancer.

22:00 - Brian discusses an unfortunate incident at a local cafe.

Notable links: 

These 10 landlords filed the most evictions

Is it as simple as ‘pay the rent?’

Zoo's last white tiger, Popsy, dies at 22

Hot dog launched by Phillie Phanatic injures fan

ABC revives 'Roseanne' spinoff without Barr

How low-risk is light drinking?

Cheapside Cafe: FB post doesn't tell whole story

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-- Tiger years are roughly 3.5 times human years making Popsy about 77 in tiger years.

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This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz, WCPO reporter Lucy May, and Craft Brewed Sports podcast host Scott Kyser discuss Fiona bobble heads, "summer surge" of homelessness, the World Cup coming to North America, an online prank with a tragic result and more. 

Brian then talks with WCPO reporter Evan Millward and Brian Hall, a man who sued First Watch because he says they gave his wife a cup of toxic chemicals instead of green tea. 

Later, Brian talks with Japp's proprietor Molly Wellmann about bar manager Jen Watts who was seriously injured when she was assaulted by a stranger.

1:20 - The panel discusses homelessness, World Cup, "swatting" and more.

29:00 - WCPO reporter Evan Millard and Florence pastor Brian Hall talk about at toxic beverage served to Hall's pregnant wife.

41:45 - Japp's proprietor Molly Wellmann talks about an assault on bar manager Jen Watts.

Notable links: 

More kids and families are homeless this summer

Cincinnati could host 2026 World Cup

Local gamer pleads not guilty in swatting death

Suit: First Watch gave pregnant wife toxic drink

Police ID suspect in Japp's manager attack

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The panel discusses a homeowner's landslide nightmare, Moeller High standout turned Bengals rookie Sam Hubbard, local effects of steel tariffs and more. 

Brian then talks with Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Director Thane Maynard about the Zoo's $150 million capitol campaign for a major zoo makeover. 

Notable links: 

Here's how the zoo will change by 2025

Bengals' Hubbard motivated to thrive in hometown

Homeowners blame public agency for landslide

Trump tariffs impacting local construction

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1:38 - The panel discusses landslides, Sam Hubbard, tariffs and more.

18:20 - Cincinnati Zoo's Thane Maynard talks about the zoo's big plans

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The panel discusses Rosanne's show-canceling tweet, bourbon attractions in Northern Kentucky, new AP styles, teen violence in Middletown and more. 

Brian then talks with WCPO reporter Amanda Seitz about the long-awaited announcement that FC Cincinnati will join Major League Soccer and what happens next.

Later, Brian is joined by WCPO reporter Sarah Walsh, who discusses Holy Cross's valedictorian and why his graduation speech was canceled at the last minute.

1:00 - The panel discusses Rosanne, bourbon, teen violence and more.

20:30 - Amanda Seitz talks about what's next for FC Cincinnati now that they're official part of MLS. 

39:15 - Sarah Walsh tells the story of Holy Cross's valedictorian forbidden graduation speech

Notable links: 

We're In! FC Cincinnati joins MLS in 2019

Holy Cross yanks valedictorian graduation speech

ABC cancels 'Roseanne' after racist tweet

PD: Teen charged with murder in turf feud

Shootings are down, but not in District 3

FC Cincinnati has a little time to do a lot

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The panel discusses a local woman's story of survival, NFL rule changes, an NBA player shocked with a stun gun by police, sea animals testing positive for opioids and bulling protocols at Tri-State Catholic schools.

Brian then talks with WCPO reporters Dan Monk and Breanna Molloy about how health inspectors keep food safe at food festivals like Taste of Cincinnati. 

1:20 - The panel discusses a story of survival, the NFL, opioid in waterways, and school bullying.

29:30 - Reporters Dan Monk and Breanna Molloy talk about food festival health inspections.

Notable links: 

What happens underground keeps you safe at Taste

Why bullying policies at Catholic schools vary

NFL owners approve policy for kneeling players

NFL approves new national anthem policy

Video of Bucks player getting tased released

Mom held captive survived with 'hope and faith'

Scientists have detected opioids in mussels

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This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz, reporter Lucy May, enterprise and investigative manager Meghan Wesley and Craft Brewed Sports podcast host Scott Kyser a local fashion non-profit, tips for backpacking, Childish Gambino, public pools, and more.

Brian then talks with 9 On Your Side I-Team reporter Craig Cheatham about identifying retail food stamp fraud and how the government responds to it.

1:20 - The panel discusses the fashion, backpacking, public pools and more.

21:35 - Reporter Craig Cheatham talks about local business accused of food stamp fraud.

Notable links: 

Feds: Butcher shop committed $3.5M in EBT fraud

I-Team: Food stamp fraud check ignores red flags

Sew Valley aims to build local fashion industry

Calling all adventurers: Backpacking 101 tips

Rec centers vs police: Which is budget priority?

The Childish Gambino video explained

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Our panel discusses the butterfly bandit, Moeller coach Doug Rosfeld, The Banks concert venue and Zoo babies more.

Brian then talks with 9 On Your Side reporter Kristen Swilley about the deadly car crash of four Monroe High School seniors on their way to prom.

1:05 - The panel discusses the butteryfly bandit, Moeller's new coach, Zoo babies and more.

19:50 - Reporter Kirsten Swilley talks about the crash that left one student and three others injured on their way to prom.

Notable links: 

Prom crash driver out of hospital, into another

Coroner IDs teen killed in prom night crash

If Banks says no, West End may win concert venue

Was selection of concert developer fair?

Is snow leopard pregnant? Zoo has high hopes

Doug Rosfeld is a man of Moeller, family

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