Ohioans cast ballots in some hotly contested statewide races on Tuesday, May 8. RCN's Michael Monks and Rick Robinson break down the primaries on Southwest Ohio Focus, which originally aired Sunday, May 6, on 105.9 WNKN.

The resurgence of downtown Hamilton, Ohio is discussed with City Manager Josh Smith and Director of Information and Strategy Brandon Saurber, and host Michael Monks of RCN and WNKN.

Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce president Brent Cooper joins RCN's Michael Monks to reflect on the 2018 General Assembly session, reformulated gas - and why it matters to NKY, and FC Cincinnati's decision to forego a site in Newport.

Attorney General Andy Beshear is back on the podcast - and the Democrat talks about his threat to sue over the Republican-backed pension bill, his thoughts on medical marijuana, and an initiative to address hunger in Kentucky. Beshear talks to RCN publisher and WNKR news director Michael Monks in this edition of Northern Kentucky Focus.

With money tight in Frankfort, and fewer dollars coming to cities to deal with road problems, an increase in the state gas tax is among the solutions offered. Rep. Sal Santoro (R-Florence) sponsored a bill that he says will remedy our roads and bridges problem. Santoro and NKY Chamber Vice President Kristin Baldwin join RCN publisher and WNKR news director Michael Monks to discuss. (This show will air Sunday, March 25, at 7:30 a.m. on WNKR.)

Employees at the Kenton County Circuit Court Clerk's office - and similar offices across the state - don't make enough money, Circuit Court Clerk John Middleton said. He and an employee testified to that effect before a legislative panel in Frankfort as the General Assembly prepared to adopt the judicial branch's budget. Middleton joined RCN's Michael Monks to talk about it.

As FC Cincinnati shops for a spot for a brand new stadium in its quest to land a bid to Major League Soccer, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is now actively courting the wildly popular team to Newport. NKY Chamber president and CEO Brent Cooper joins RCN's Michael Monks to talk about it.

Kentucky State Police Trooper Charles Loudermilk of Post 6 in Dry Ridge joined RCN's Michael Monks to discuss school shootings and how KSP helps districts prepare. Plus, hear about a special raffle that benefits Kentucky kids - and could land you behind the wheel of a hot new car.

While in town Thursday for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the new Work Ready Incubator by Thomas More College in Covington. Gov. Matt Bevin talked to RCN's Michael Monks about gun violence and why he blames video games. Plus, Bevin weighs in on the Brent Spence Bridge's prospects in the new federal infrastructure proposal, needle exchanges, and Teen Vogue's gushing on Covington.

Dr. Vicki Berling of Sullivan university NKY campus talks to RCN's Michael Monks about transferring to SU, and being a non-traditional student looking for a new path.