Vice Mayor Smitherman discusses the recently released, taxpayer funded, legal bills for the "Gang of 5."Von Christopher Smitherman

Vice Mayor Smitherman updates the public on the self-proclaimed "Gang of 5" after they were issued subpoenas by Hamilton County Sheriffs Deputies.Von Christopher Smitherman

Vice Mayor Smitherman responds to the open letter penned by some of Cincinnati's top Baptist leaders pertaining to the "Gang of 5."Von Christopher Smitherman

In a special episode, Vice Mayor Smitherman hand the reigns over to his private attorney Steve Goodin and Dan Knecht to give the legal explanation behind the "Gang of 5" and his noninvolvement in the case.Von Christopher Smitherman

Today Judge Robert Ruehlman ordered the "Gang of 5" to turn over all of their text messages from January 1 - April 1 of 2018. These texts are part of an ongoing case related to Ohio Sunshine Law violations on behalf on five members of council. Today, Vice Mayor Smitherman discusses the ramifications and the significance of this case.…

Paula Boggs Muething is the City Solicitor for the City of Cincinnati. Raised in a small town in Kentucky, she went on to study at the University of Kentucky and later attended law school at the University of Cincinnati. Today she talks with Vice-Mayor Smitherman about family, schooling and the City of Cincinnati.…

Hank Mueller was an Elder Graduate who suffered severe injuries during The Vietnam War. Since then he, along with three of his fellow classmates from the class of '66 have started a scholarship fund. Today Vice-Mayor Smitherman talks with Larry Kleem, Dan Hendy and Tom Scanlon about Hank and the scholarship.…

Eness Jim is the owner of "Jim and Jacks on the River." He's a former barber and football coach and, today, talked with Vice-Mayor Smitherman about family, friends and what hard work truly means. "Jim and Jacks on the River" is located at 3456 River Rd.Von Christopher Smitherman

Vice-Mayor Smitherman discusses important ballot issues ahead of the November Election. *For Ohio Voters* Early In-Person Voting: Begins October 10 Absentee Voting By Mail: Begins October 10 Election Day: November 6 (Polls Open 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.)Von Christopher Smitherman

Jeff Berding is a former Cincinnati City Councilman and Bengals Executive. He is now the President and General Manager of FC Cincinnati. Today he talks with Vice Mayor Smitherman about the driving forces behind FCC and its impact on Cincinnati.Von Christopher Smitherman

Today, Vice Mayor Smitherman is joined by Daniel Rajaiah, Executive Director of The Indian American Chamber of Commerce. Together, they discuss the impact that Prudhvi Raj Kandepi had on his family, friends and community and how we can come together during this time of grief. Prudhvi Raj Kandepi, Richard Newcomer and Luis Felipe Calderón. We rememb…

Vice Mayor Smitherman updates the public on illegal meetings held by 5 members of council, known as the "Gang of 5." Now, these same members of council are pushing to enact executive sessions in an attempt to create a shadow government.Von Christopher Smitherman

Police Chief Eliot Isaac is a 27-year veteran of the Cincinnati Police Department. Today he talks with Vice Mayor Smitherman about the problems facing our department, recent progress we've made and the sacrifices that come along with wearing the uniform.Von Christopher Smitherman

Patrick Duhaney is a father, husband, U.S. Army Veteran, DAAP Graduate and now the Acting City Manager of the City of Cincinnati. Today Vice Mayor Smitherman and the City Manager discuss family, faith and service.Von Christopher Smitherman

Since the City of Cincinnati enacted 4 year City Council Terms, chaos has been the recipe and shadow governments have sprung up. Today, Vice Mayor Smitherman explains how we can hold our leaders more accountable to ensure transparency in government.Von Christopher Smitherman

John Cranley - Mayor of the City of Cincinnati - discusses homelessness in the city, executive sessions and FC Cincinnati.Von Christopher Smitherman

When 5 members of The Cincinnati City Council colluded to subvert the city government, they violated Ohio's Open Meetings Laws. Having lawyered up, they are delaying the release of text messages and the people of Cincinnati are fronting the bill.Von Christopher Smitherman