FC Cincinnati President Jeff Berding joins That’s So Cincinnati to talk about fan engagement, “fighting” for Cincinnati and his involvement in politics and business.

Will the former Cincinnati City Councilman ever return to politics? Berding, regarded as one of the region’s top political strategitss, answers that question. Plus, he gives us his take on the current state of City Hall and breaks some fan-friendly news about FC Cincinnati.

Enquirer City Hall reporter Sharon Coolidge also stops by to discuss fallout from the text-message scandal ahead of the five progressive Democrats’ court appearance on Thursday. 

Host Paul Dehner Jr. has our So Cincinnati Moment of the Week, which involves chili and babies.

Bockfest organizer Aaron Sharpe joins That's So Cincinnati this week to talk about a soooooooooo Cincinnati event. From the goats to the Sausage Queen contest, Sharpe tells us all about the annual Over-the-Rhine bock beer celebration.   

Sharpe also offers his unique perspective on Cincinnati. The former WNKU personality now owns Lucius Q barbecue restaurant in the up-and-coming Pendleton neighborhood. He also is the long-time disc jockey at Great American Ball Park, and shares some fun stories about Reds players' walk-up music. 

In the opening segment, That's So Cincinnati's Paul Dehner Jr. and Jason Williams discuss the issues surrounding how City Hall is doing big development projects. With all the drama surrounding the soccer stadium and Children's Hospital expansion, it begs the questions: Who's going to step up and lead the effort to try to avoid all the controversies on projects moving forward?

National Geographic producer Jon Schroder joins us to talk about the documentary he's filming on the Covington Catholic incident. The 1992 CovCath graduate discusses what the project will address and what it means to him.

Plus, Schroder talks about going from moving props and furniture in a Los Angeles warehouse to creating and producing the No. 1 show on Nat Geo Wild.

We also discuss Enquirer reporter Sharon Coolidge's watchdog story City Council attendance; answer a reader email about US Bank Arena; and our That's So Cincinnati Moment of the Week about flying into the gloomy winter abyss.

This week on That's So Cincinnati Paul Dehner Jr. and Jason Williams dive into the money issues going on with ODOT while potholes are littering the city. Also, the Cincinnati business community is putting City Hall on notice, Jason explains why. 

Food writer Polly Campbell joins to talk about Valentine's Day eating options, National Pizza Day and why sometimes you should just get drunk or eat White Castle. 

That's So Cincinnati moment revolves around being a nosy neighbor and Jason masters duct tape.

Could Cincinnati handle hosting a Super Bowl?

If so, would the city shut down its streetcar system like Atlanta did last week?

The answers and more on this week's That's So Cincinnati podcast episode.

Also, Cincinnati.com City Hall reporter Sharon Coolidge joins the TSC to break down all the latest drama surrounding FC Cincinnati's stadium. Political columnist Jason Williams has some sharp criticism about the entire process.

Don't miss this episode.

One of the key behind-the-scenes people in Greater Cincinnati politics joined the That's So Cincinnati Podcast this week.

Jamie Schwartz, Congressman Steve Chabot's campaign manager and a long-time GOP political consultant, talks about recovering from the rugged "Chabtab" race; running errands for President Trump; the role TV ads still play in elections; and fighting.

Yes, fighting -- as in kicking and punching people.

Also in this episode, Cincinnati.com City Hall reporter Sherry Coolidge pinch hits as a co-host and talks about FC Cincinnati's latest stadium-related drama.

And news flash: It's really cold outside.

A packed episode of That's So Cincinnati this week:

When it comes to the Covington Catholic story, not all media is alike. Executive Editor Beryl Love explains The Enquirer's approach to covering the Covington Catholic story.

Switching gears to music in the second segment, "Pxvce" from Cincinnati Entertainment Awards' 2018 Artist of the Year, Triiibe, stops by. He talks about how Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bootsy Collins helped the hip-hop group launch; and Triiibe's approach to promoting a positive message about urban culture.

In the final segment, Jason and Paul discuss the dreaded annual pilgrimage to IKEA.

Enquirer Opinion Editor Kevin Aldridge sits down with That's So Cincinnati's Jason Williams and Paul Dehner Jr. for a frank discussion about several important issues facing our region, including race relations. 

Kevin and Jason delve into the issue of Cincinnati police officers using the N-word and how City Hall officials should be handling the controversy.

In the closing segment, Jason and Paul have a little fun and talk about why snow makes us so happy and angry at the same time.

That's So Cincinnati's Jason Williams and Paul Dehner Jr. open the first episode of 2019 talking about political predictions for the year. 

Cincinnati Public Schools board member Mike Moroski to talk about his emergence on the local political scene -- and pressing issues facing the schools. 

In the closing segment, Paul asks: Why are we all obsessed with local news anchors? And Jason talks about wearing his "house shoes" out to run an errand. 

Listeners and readers share their "So Cincinnati" moments of the year.

That's So Cincinnati hosts Jason Williams and Paul Dehner Jr. put a wrap on 2018.

And Enquirer City Hall reporter Sharon Coolidge drops by with some gifts.