Wake Up, Cincinnati!

By Matt Peiken

Catch up on all the Cincinnati news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in less than five minutes.... more

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How many episodes does Wake Up, Cincinnati! have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.

Wake Up, Cincinnati! episodes:

March 13, 2026Friday, March 13: Moeller, Archdiocese Cleared + Ex-Teacher Sentenced + Nonviolent ICE Resistance
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Judge rules in favor of Moeller, Archdiocese in sexual harassment lawsuit
Ex-teacher sentenced for sexual exploitation of high school student
In neighborhoods across Greater Cincinnati, a nonviolent resistance begins to organize
Festival Park project to spruce up Newport's riverfront
Bengals owner Brown and Dr. August Troendle make annual billionaires list
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5min
March 12, 2026Thursday, March 12: In Cincy, Trump Calls War 'Excursion' + Stadium Money Blocked + Jobs for Teens Scarce
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Trump visits Greater Cincinnati, labels war an "excursion"
Judge blocks potential source of money for Bengals stadium renovation
'I regret the offense' | Little Miami school board member resigns, citing social posts
Cincinnati youth job demand exceeds supply, funding challenges persist
New CSO fellowship targets critical gap for aspiring orchestra musicians
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5min
March 11, 2026Wednesday, March 11: City Organizational Shift + Clifton Market Woes + Sharon Woods Lake Trail
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati city manager plans to dissolve development department in major reorganization
City Council praises city manager but seeks communication improvements
Clifton Market faces foreclosure and financial difficulties affecting inventory
Understanding tax-increment financing districts and their impact on development
Sharon Woods Lake and trail reopening this spring after major improvements
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5min
March 10, 2026Tuesday, March 10: Gas Prices Skyrocket + West End Residents Frustrated + Covington Housing Fund
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati sees highest gas price hike in country
West End residents frustrated over safety lapses, unkept promises
Covington residents discuss housing fund allocation and community outreach
GE Aerospace to invest $115M into Cincinnati-area facilities
Shelterhouse to administer part of Red Bike's low-income membership program
...more
5min
March 09, 2026Monday, March 9: Gunfire History + Realty Racial Disparities + Trump Here Wednesday
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Gunfire killed two 11-year-olds on this block: What we learned
Continued racial disparities in local homeownership persist despite some improvements
Trump to make stops Wednesday in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
Cincinnati Planning Commission extends data center regulations for nine months
A Mason businessman opens a window to the universe in Adams County
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5min
March 06, 2026Friday, March 6: Compensation for Ex-Death Row Inmate + Public Safety Cuts? + Congressmen's Earmarks
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Former death row inmate from Cincinnati can seek compensation from state
Cincinnati public safety departments could see budget cuts this year
Two GOP congressmen criticized earmarks, then requested them
Researching future water availability for Southwest Ohio amid development growth
Signature downtown mixed-use building hit with foreclosure case
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5min
March 05, 2026Thursday, March 5: Lockdowns After Threats + Stadium Plan Details + Clock-Punching Scandal
Today's newscast includes these stories:
Threats lead to school evacuations and lockdowns in Cincinnati area
FC Cincinnati leaders detail stadium expansion plans, mixed-use project timetable
Public works employees disciplined for allegedly clocking in/out for each other
'Build Ready' campaign aims to streamline small multi-family housing
Cincinnati nonprofit launches $6M campaign with help of former Bengal Hubbard
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5min
March 04, 2026Wednesday, March 4: Riverfront Live Charges + Soccer Stadium Expansion? + UC Wellness Suite
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Riverfront Live shootings lead to federal charges for two
FC Cincinnati applies for $136M from state. Will it expand TQL Stadium?
UC Health, University of Cincinnati open region’s first academic wellness suite
Sittenfeld discusses unexpected Trump pardon
Cincinnati Herald pauses publication to redesign business model
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5min
March 03, 2026Tuesday, March 3: Details of Tome Investigation + Housing Reparations + Reward for Info on Shootings
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Details over suspension, investigation of Crossroads pastor Brian Tome
Cincinnati proposes reparations program for housing discrimination assistance
City Council budget process starts with public hearings this month
Hamilton County seeks $234 million for Bengals stadium renovation funding
ATF offers reward for info on Riverfront Live mass shooting suspects
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5min
March 02, 2026Monday, March 2: Updates on Riverfront Live shootings + Landsman Backs Iran Strike + Crossroads Pastor Suspended
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Update on Riverfront Live mass shooting and investigation status
Mass shooting injures nine at Riverfront Live in Cincinnati's East End
Greg Landsman backs U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran amid ongoing military tensions
Crossroads pastor Brian Tome suspended during internal investigation
UC sues former QB Brendan Sorsby over NIL breach
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5min

FAQs about Wake Up, Cincinnati!:

How many episodes does Wake Up, Cincinnati! have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.