Boiling Point Cincinnati
A labor-friendly radio show & podcast hosted by Mark Niehaus, Michelle Dunn and Clayton Adams. The trio look into political events and labor union topics happening in the past, present and future. The podcast is based out of Cincinnati, Ohio and originally airs on WAIF 88.3 FM. Music removed from podcast episodes.
Episodes
In hour one, Michelle does a deep dive into the Laborers' International Union of North America. In hour two, Mark interviews LiUNA Local 265 Field Representative, Nikki Crenshaw. After that, he delves into some of the biggest headlines!
During the first hour, Michelle shares updates happening across the country and the labor movement, including recent articles on the power of the strike. Then, she shares some background on the UFCW. In hour two, Clayton and Mark interview UFCW Local 75 President, Kevin Garvey. Later, the pair look into the Cincinnati Bengals' ability to retain high value players.
In hour one, Michelle talks about America's march towards fascism and what labor unions are doing about it. In hour two, Mark and Clayton do a deep dive into Trump's tariffs and how they could impact working class people.
Michelle does a deep dive into the history of the SEIU labor union in hour one. During hour two, Mark and Clayton sit down with Kay Bishop and Thad Breckenridge from SEIU District 1199 to discuss issues that impact their members. After the interview, the pair discuss the budget proposal from the Ohio House of Representatives and how it would impact public education.
In hour one, Michelle sits down with Robert Parks, NIOSH retiree, to discuss how the "General Strike" can help combat the Trump Administration. In hour two, Mark and Clayton discuss the Trump administration's decision to illegally terminate the TSA's labor contract. Later, the pair consider the possibility of a new arena in Cincinnati.
In hour one, Michelle sits down with Ted Thompson, President of NALC local 43, to discuss Trump's vow to privatize the post office. In hour two, Clayton and Mark analyze the pros and cons of ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. After that, the pair close out the show by giving an update on Cincinnati mayoral candidate, Cory Bowman.
Michelle sits down with APWU Local 164 President Don Hoffrogge and the pair discuss Trump's desire to privatize the United States Postal Office. Mark chats with Jack Cunningham, a local organizer with the 50501 Movement hosting protests across the country.
Mark and Clayton discuss the Cincinnati mayoral race, a CPS levy renewal and look into who is running for CPS school board. Due to some technical difficulties, hour one of the show will be posted at a later time.
Michelle examines Trump's attempt to disband the Department of Education in hour one. Mark and Clayton sit down and talk to Hamilton County Auditor, Jessica Miranda, about her career in public service in hour two.
Michelle does a deep dive into the history of the AFL-CIO. Clayton And Mark chat with Brian Griffin, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of Cincinnati's AFL-CIO Labor Council. After that, the pair react to Utah banning public sector labor unions.
Michelle reviews some vocabulary we may need to familiarize ourselves with for 2025 and beyond. Mark interviews Jeremy Tyler, union representative from the Workers United labor union!
Michelle begins the show with an update on the trials and tribulations of government employees in the AFGE union. After that, she shares her knowledge of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters. In hour two, Mark and Clayton sit down with UA Local 392 Business Manager and Cincinnati AFL-CIO President Bill Froehle and pick his brain on the current health of the labor movement.
Michelle checks in on the American Federation of Government Employees and how federal employees are faring under Donald Trump's presidency. Mark and Clayton share thoughts on the impact of Trump's immigration crackdown. Later in the show, the pair discuss Madison Place Community Church and wonder if they're a cult.
Michelle begins the show by talking to Kylee Ham, president of the Registered Nurses Association here in Cincinnati. Later, Clayton and Mark chat with Ben Klayer, President of the West Price Hill Community Council. The pair also discuss SB 1, an anti-labor bill making its way through the Ohio legislature. We apologize for the audio quality, we are working through some technical challenges.
Michelle does a deep-dive into the International Association of Firefighters and reflects on the fires in Los Angeles. Mark and Clayton examine what lessons can be learned from the underwhelming Bengals season.
During hour one, Michelle shares her New Year resolutions for the labor movement in 2025. In hour two, Mark and Clayton talk with Theresa Kulbaga, the lead faculty negotiator for the Faculty Alliance of Miami (FAM). Theresa shares the story of organizing efforts at Miami University that have been ongoing since 2020.
Mark and Clayton discuss the intersection of social media and politics and weigh the pros and cons. After that, the pair recap some of the biggest political wins and losses for working class people of 2024.
Michelle and Julie explain what private equity is and why it's bad for working-class people in hour one. After that, Clayton, Mark and Julie discuss the worst legislation to come out of the Ohio Legislature in 2024 as well as some of the worst politicians of the year.
Who's been naughty towards working-class people and labor unions in 2024? In hour one, Michelle shares her list of 2024's biggest Grinches. In hour two, Mark discusses several major news stories related to labor and working class people.
In hour one, Michelle shares organizing and strike updates from across the labor movement. In hour two, Mark and Clayton interview CPS Board Member Dr. Kareem Moffett to discuss the recent district restructure. After the interview, Mark and Clayton discuss the failed Kroger-Albertson's failed merger and reminisce about Frisch's.
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