Paul Live: Hamilton County – Stadiums vs. Homelessness: Where Does the Money Really Go?

January 14, 2026Join host Paul for a no-holds-barred 25-minute commentary on Paul Live from Bootleggers Music Group Radio, recorded January 14, 2026. We confront Hamilton County’s spending priorities head-on: over $1.1 billion historically on Paycor Stadium (Bengals) and $621–$800 million+ on Great American Ball Park (Reds), with $26–$35 million annually in ongoing taxpayer costs—while direct local homelessness funding remains modest (~$2–$5 million/year from county sources, $20–$30 million total including federal pass-through). Per household, stadium subsidies cost roughly $73–$99/year, nearly matching or exceeding what we spend directly on helping our 7,000–8,000 homeless neighbors. We compare to other cities (Cleveland, Nashville, Las Vegas) and explore a simple fix: $1 per fan from Bengals/Reds attendance could raise ~$2.75 million annually—enough to fund meals, shelters, or services—using those empty off-season parking lots for pop-up support with affordable sanitation (e.g., 40 ADA portable toilets for just $169/month). A hard look at fairness, accountability, and putting people over playpens. Stream now at bootleggersmusicgroup.com/listen-1.#PaulLive #HamiltonCounty #Bengals #Reds #StadiumSubsidies #Homelessness #TaxpayerMoney #Cincinnati #CommunityPriorities #BootleggersRadio