What do Greater Cincinnati's political, business, media, entertainment and other top leaders want for the region in 2020? 

Nearly 20 regional leaders, including Joe Deters, Bill Cunningham, Alicia Reece and John Morris Russell, share what their New Year's resolutions are for Greater Cincinnati.

You won't want to miss this special short but engaging New Year's episode of That's So Cincinnati.

Where did the City Hall text message scandal and the riverfront music venue end up on That's So Cincinnati's rankings of the top political stories of 2019? 

Find out in this special Christmas week episode.

The Nutcracker isn't unique to Cincinnati.

But Victoria Morgan's version of the ballet classic certainly is. Morgan's dog, Cammy, inspired the poodle character in Morgan's revamping of the Cincinnati Ballet's version of The Nutcracker in 2011.

“I really wanted it to be fresh, and I really wanted it to feel new,” Morgan, the ballet's artistic director, said on That's So Cincinnati podcast. “And I wanted especially young people to get a kick out of it.”

In the Cincinnati Ballet’s version, it’s the poodle that distracts the Mouse King so The Nutcracker can win the battle.

“Our dogs, they protect and give us company and comfort,” Morgan said.

Also on this week's episode, cohosts Jason Williams and Sharon Coolidge discuss watchdog journalism and the man who ate 1,000 cheese coneys.

John Morris Russell's passion and energy is unparalleled year-round – and especially at Christmastime.

The Cincinnati Pops conductor joins That's So Cincinnati podcast to discuss all sorts of things, including:

Here's a sampling of JMR's in-depth That's So Cincinnati interview, talking about the Mutter's Cincinnati performance this year being interrupted by a woman recording it with her smartphone.

“The concert hall, Music Hall, is my church," Russell said. "It’s a sacred space where people gather to experience something together at the same time. And man, you’ve got to be in the room where it happens. ... Bringing in that inanimate object that takes some sort of electronic copy, it spoils the moment right there for all of us – and it really demeans that moment.”

You do not want to miss this fun and lively chat with a man who has helped make Cincinnati one of America's great cities for the performing arts. 

Listen to JMR's full interview on That's So Cincinnati for free by clicking on the Audioboom icon at the top of this article or by subscribing to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and other listening platforms.

Cincinnati Fire Chief Roy Winston talks about the Downtown building collapse, how his department responded and how tragedies impact first responders.

The Enquirer's Amber Hunt discusses the launch of season three of the popular "Accused" podcast. 

And fake or real? As in Christmas tree.

Cincinnati cares, and the Freestore Foodbank is proof of that.

Freestore CEO Kurt Reiber discusses the work one of the region's top nonprofit organizations is doing this holiday season. He also talks about: 

Also this week, former Enquirer reporter Mark Curnutte joins That's So Cincinnati to talk about his newly released book, Across the Color Line: Reporting 25 Years in Black Cincinnati. 

And what the heck is goat yoga? TSC cohost Sharon Coolidge explains.

Hamilton County prosecutor candidate Fanon Rucker highlights the major differences between him and long-time prosecutor Joe Deters.

Top among those differences: Rucker is opposed to the death penalty.

"I cannot see a circumstance, with all the inequities that we have in the system, that I would pursue a death penalty case," the Democrat told That's So Cincinnati.

Find out more about Rucker's stance on the issue in this week's episode.

Plus, That's So Cincinnati cohosts Sharon Coolidge and Jason Williams discuss "whitesplaining" at City Hall, a blockbuster commissioner's race, "athleisure" and visiting journalism students at Mason High School.

How can Democrats appeal to rural and working-class Trump Country voters? 

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is among few Democrats who knows the answer.  The only Democrat to hold a prominent statewide office in Ohio joined That's So Cincinnati podcast to talk about: 

Plus, That's So Cincinnati cohosts Jason Williams and Sharon Coolidge give their quick takes on all the hot local races coming up in 2020.

Cincinnati City Councilman Greg Landsman came bearing news on That's So Cincinnati podcast this week, saying Mayor John Cranley and Commissioner Todd Portune had brokered a deal on The Banks.

Landsman also discussed: 

Also on this week's episode, That's So Cincinnati co-hosts Jason Williams and Sharon Coolidge talk about how the renaming of the city's riverfront arena should catch political leaders' attention to push for building a new downtown arena.

Team TSC also preview's Enquirer food critic Polly Campbell's upcoming survey on Cincinnati-style chili.

Ohio BMV Registrar Charlie Norman joins That's So Cincinnati this week. The Cincinnati native, hired this year by Gov. Mike DeWine, talks about: 

Also this week, Enquirer investigative reporter James Pilcher stops by to discuss an upcoming story about problems people are having with a well-known home builder. 

TSC co-host and political columnist Jason Williams addresses feedback about his recent Trump Country column.