Independently Speaking

By Christopher Smitherman

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What's Independently Speaking about?

Christopher Smitherman - Vice Mayor of The City of Cincinnati - takes on issues facing the citizens of Cincinnati to ensure transparency and accountability in our local government.

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Independently Speaking episodes:

01.11.2019
Episode 17: $71,000 "Gang of 5" Legal Bill
Vice Mayor Smitherman discusses the recently released, taxpayer funded, legal bills for the "Gang of 5."
12.12.2018
Episode 16: "Gang of 5" Issued Subpoenas
Vice Mayor Smitherman updates the public on the self-proclaimed "Gang of 5" after they were issued subpoenas by Hamilton County Sheriffs Deputies.
11.11.2018
Episode 15: Baptist Ministers' Open Letter to the "Gang of 5"
Vice Mayor Smitherman responds to the open letter penned by some of Cincinnati's top Baptist leaders pertaining to the "Gang of 5."
11.04.2018
Episode 14: "Gang of 5 Update with Steve Goodin & Dan Knecht"
In a special episode, Vice Mayor Smitherman hand the reigns over to his private attorney Steve Goodin and Dan Knecht to give the legal explanation behind the "Gang of 5" and his noninvolvement in the case.
10.22.2018
Episode 13: "Gang of 5" Ordered to Release Texts
Today Judge Robert Ruehlman ordered the "Gang of 5" to turn over all of their text messages from January 1 - April 1 of 2018. These texts are part of an ongoing case related to Ohio Sunshine Law violations on...
10.14.2018
Episode 12: "City Solicitor Paula Boggs Muething"
Paula Boggs Muething is the City Solicitor for the City of Cincinnati. Raised in a small town in Kentucky, she went on to study at the University of Kentucky and later attended law school at the University of Cincinnati. Today...
10.08.2018
Episode 11: "The Hank Mueller Scholarship Fund"
Hank Mueller was an Elder Graduate who suffered severe injuries during The Vietnam War. Since then he, along with three of his fellow classmates from the class of '66 have started a scholarship fund. Today Vice-Mayor Smitherman talks with Larry...
09.30.2018
Episode 10: "Eness Jim"
Eness Jim is the owner of "Jim and Jacks on the River." He's a former barber and football coach and, today, talked with Vice-Mayor Smitherman about family, friends and what hard work truly means. "Jim and Jacks on the River"...
09.23.2018
Episode 9: "November Ballot Issues"
Vice-Mayor Smitherman discusses important ballot issues ahead of the November Election. *For Ohio Voters* Early In-Person Voting: Begins October 10 Absentee Voting By Mail: Begins October 10 Election Day: November 6 (Polls Open 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
09.16.2018
Episode 8: "FCC President Jeff Berding"
Jeff Berding is a former Cincinnati City Councilman and Bengals Executive. He is now the President and General Manager of FC Cincinnati. Today he talks with Vice Mayor Smitherman about the driving forces behind FCC and its impact on Cincinnati.
09.09.2018
Episode 7: "#CincyStrong"
Today, Vice Mayor Smitherman is joined by Daniel Rajaiah, Executive Director of The Indian American Chamber of Commerce. Together, they discuss the impact that Prudhvi Raj Kandepi had on his family, friends and community and how we can come together...
09.02.2018
Episode 6: "Shadow Government and the Gang of 5"
Vice Mayor Smitherman updates the public on illegal meetings held by 5 members of council, known as the "Gang of 5." Now, these same members of council are pushing to enact executive sessions in an attempt to create a shadow...
08.26.2018
Episode 5: "Chief Eliot Isaac"
Police Chief Eliot Isaac is a 27-year veteran of the Cincinnati Police Department. Today he talks with Vice Mayor Smitherman about the problems facing our department, recent progress we've made and the sacrifices that come along with wearing the uniform.
08.19.2018
Episode 4: "City Manager Patrick Duhaney"
Patrick Duhaney is a father, husband, U.S. Army Veteran, DAAP Graduate and now the Acting City Manager of the City of Cincinnati. Today Vice Mayor Smitherman and the City Manager discuss family, faith and service.
08.12.2018
Episode 3: "2 Year Terms are Good for You"
Since the City of Cincinnati enacted 4 year City Council Terms, chaos has been the recipe and shadow governments have sprung up. Today, Vice Mayor Smitherman explains how we can hold our leaders more accountable to ensure transparency in government.
08.05.2018
Episode 2: "Mayor Cranley on 3rd Street Homeless Camp"
John Cranley - Mayor of the City of Cincinnati - discusses homelessness in the city, executive sessions and FC Cincinnati.
08.05.2018
Episode 2: "Mayor John Cranley discusses homeless camp on 3rd Street"
John Cranley - Mayor of the City of Cincinnati - discusses homelessness in the city, executive sessions and FC Cincinnati.
07.25.2018
Episode 1: "Gang of 5"
When 5 members of The Cincinnati City Council colluded to subvert the city government, they violated Ohio's Open Meetings Laws. Having lawyered up, they are delaying the release of text messages and the people of Cincinnati are fronting the bill.

What's Independently Speaking about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Independently Speaking episodes:

Episode 17: $71,000 "Gang of 5" Legal Bill

Episode 16: "Gang of 5" Issued Subpoenas

Episode 15: Baptist Ministers' Open Letter to the "Gang of 5"

Episode 14: "Gang of 5 Update with Steve Goodin & Dan Knecht"

Episode 13: "Gang of 5" Ordered to Release Texts

Episode 12: "City Solicitor Paula Boggs Muething"

Episode 11: "The Hank Mueller Scholarship Fund"

Episode 10: "Eness Jim"

Episode 9: "November Ballot Issues"

Episode 8: "FCC President Jeff Berding"

Episode 7: "#CincyStrong"

Episode 6: "Shadow Government and the Gang of 5"

Episode 5: "Chief Eliot Isaac"

Episode 4: "City Manager Patrick Duhaney"

Episode 3: "2 Year Terms are Good for You"

Episode 2: "Mayor Cranley on 3rd Street Homeless Camp"

Episode 2: "Mayor John Cranley discusses homeless camp on 3rd Street"

Episode 1: "Gang of 5"