Independently Speaking

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 during this time of grief.

Prudhvi Raj Kandepi, Richard Newcomer and Luis Felipe Calderón.

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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 government.

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.

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.

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.

John Cranley - Mayor of the City of Cincinnati - discusses homelessness in the city, executive sessions and FC Cincinnati.

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.