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Alina Allread has lived in the continental U.S. since her freshman year of college but spent every year prior to that in her native Puerto Rico, an island in a desperate situation since Hurricanes Irma and Maria hammered it. Allread talks to RCN's Michael Monks about her family's current situation there, what the island is going through, and how to help.

Could casinos help Kentucky's troubled pension system? State Rep. Dennis Keene (D-Wilder) believes so, and he's introduced a bill to that effect with fellow Rep. Rick Rand. He joins RCN's Michael Monks on WNKR's Northern Kentucky Focus to discuss how it would all work. This program originally aired on WNKR on September 24, 2017.

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto joins RCN's Michael Monks on WNKR's Northern Kentucky Focus for a discussion about UK's deep connection to NKY, Gov. Matt Bevin's proposed cuts to higher education, immigrants on campus impacted by DACA policy, and more. This program originally aired on 106.7 WNKR on September 10.

In a wide-ranging interview, former Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear talks about President Trump, his successor Matt Bevin, his historic role in same-sex marriage, the Brent Spence Bridge project in Covington, the future of the Democratic Party in the state, and more - as RCN's Michael Monks welcomes him to discuss "People Over Politics", Beshear's new book.

Plans to construct a new city building on a slat of green space in Dayton - along with the demolition of three nearby properties - has created contention in the city. City council members Ben Baker and Joe Neary, and resident Beth Nyman join RCN's Michael Monks to discuss.

A special event in Ft. Thomas - sponsored by an interesting new product developed in Covington - celebrates good booze and good dogs (and the charities that support them).

Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear joined RCN's Michael Monks to talk his ongoing battles with Gov. Matt Bevin, the prospect of a 2019 electoral showdown between the two, and more.

The Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky launched this week - but what is it?

A list of prominent Northern Kentucky leaders and a mission to boost philanthropic giving in the region were noted in the group's announcement.

Now, President Nancy Grayson and Vice Chairman Bob Zapp join The River City News's Michael Monks for a conversation about what the region can really expect, and what the group thinks it can do.

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is without a permanent president.

Northern Kentucky University is without a permanent president.

The City of Covington, the region's largest, is without a permanent city manager.

The Carnegie, the region's largest arts and cultural center, is without a permanent executive director.

The number of high-profile vacancies in Northern Kentucky places the region in a unique position to have new or newer faces in important positions all at the same time.

But what does that mean?

As Northern Kentucky's urban cities and industrial sites see a resurgence in residential and business growth, and as CVG Airport finds itself amid an impressive turnaround, and as NKU athletics impress on a national scale, the region finds itself poised for new opportunities and a new image for itself.

Interim NKY Chamber president Brent Cooper and NKY Chamber board chairman Bob Heil join The River City News publisher Michael Monks to talk about what it all means.

The Northern Kentucky Home Builders Association recently received a $2.9 million grant from the Commonwealth of Kentucky and expects a big impact on students and the industry in the region. HBA spokesman Brian Miller joins RCN's Michael Monks to talk about what it all means.