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COLORS –Ep. 1 | Setting the table for “A Dialogue on Race in America”

Chris Core is white and JJ Green is black. They’re journalists and friends. Almost 30 years ago they launched a radio show, called “Black and White”, after the L.A riots, to create a non-judgmental venue for people to talk about race. Now, after George Floyd’s death, they’re doing it again. Welcome to “Colors”.

Long history of bad police responses to protests

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks to science writer Maggie Koerth of FiveThirtyEight and Jamiles Lartey of the Marshall Project about their new collaborative piece on how police departments across the country are, historically and currently, wrong in their understanding and approach to protests.  Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All…

Target USA –Ep. 228 | New technology exposes Beijing’s spies

For decades, law enforcement and intelligence officials in the US have been trying to figure out and stop the PRC from stealing intellectual property from the U.S. Now, it may be game over for Beijing’s IP thieves. Former Seal Team 6 member and CEO of Data Tribe, Mike Janke explains.

526: Shannon’s Weight Loss Journey – Updates One Year Later

Last year we followed along on Shannon’s weight loss journey (starting at episode 224 and ending at 357). Shannon is a 44 year old mom of 3 looking to live a healthier life and lose weight.    In this episode we catch up with Shannon almost a year later and see where she is, and…

Podcast Preview

Hosts JJ Green and Chris Core discuss the genesis of their new podcast. JJ Green is a reporter at WTOP News in Washington, DC. Chris Core provided commentary for WTOP until his retirement in 2019.

525: Gyms Are Back Open With Guest Josh Garrett

Gyms are back open! What’s it like for both clients and trainers?    Email Josh about training: Info@Cincy360Fitness.com Find Josh’s website here: https://www.cincy360fitness.com/   Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ My cookbook: https://www.amandavalentinebites.com/product/bite-this-cookbook-vol1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

The Week on the Hill — June 6, 2020

Protests have not let up in the wake of the death of George Floyd, following his death in police custody in Minneapolis. While Washington has a long history of protests, President Trump’s response and the use of the military has sparked intense debate in D.C., as Congress starts to consider legislation aimed at law enforcement…

524: Shay’s Weight Loss Journey – Weekly Updates

Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey! Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s already lost 88 pounds as of 1/31/20 and will be sharing her journey as reaches for her goal to lose another 50. Hear Shay’s journey and tips for…

Critical thinking is an essential skill for journalists

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks to Jonathan Haber, author of a new book on critical thinking from MIT Press, about how journalists can use critical thinking to improve their reporting. Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter.

Target USA –Ep. 227 | The Death of George Floyd

46 year old George Floyd died on a street in Minneapolis, with a police officer’s knee on his neck. His brutal, gut-wrenching death was viewed around the world and may have ignited a new era of racial dialogue.

523: ICYMI – Conquering The Colorado Sand Dunes After Weight Loss

In case you missed this episode originally published last year…9 years ago I tried to make it to the top of High Dune at Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado, and I was just too unhealthy and had to give up. Now, I’ve lost over 100 pounds and I’m a whole lot healthier, so…

522: 10 Tips To Get Back On Track

Get off track? Fall off the wagon? It happens! Here’s 10 tips to get back on track…   Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ My cookbook: https://www.amandavalentinebites.com/product/bite-this-cookbook-vol1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

521: Shay’s Weight Loss Journey – Weekly Updates

Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey! Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s already lost 88 pounds as of 1/31/20 and will be sharing her journey as reaches for her goal to lose another 50. Hear Shay’s journey and tips for…

DMV Sports Roundtable: Redskins Depth Chart Battles

Frank Hanrahan, Jamal Bowens and Chris Cichon come together for another edition of the DMV Sports Roundtable! We debate some of the key positional battles like OT, RB & WR and discuss the continued development of Dwayne Haskins. What should expectations be for the 2nd year QB especially with the current state of affairs messing…

Massive Science behind covering COVID-19

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks to Allan Lasser, co-founder of Massive Science, to discuss the challenges of making science more accessible and how to explain the coronavirus to a non-scientific audience. Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter.

Target USA –Ep. 226 | Fiona Hill speaks truth to power about Russia

It was Nov 21, 2019, when a voice that will echo in the halls of American power for decades issued a stark warning to U.S. legislators and the millions that watched on television. Dr. Fiona Hill’s distinctive voice and profound, curated knowledge of Russian intelligence activities and tactics set the record straight during President Donald…

520: How A Break From Social Media Re-Ignited My Exercise Routine

Social media is kind of a crazy place right now. I took a week off and it totally lit a fire in my exercise routine. I’ll tell ya all about it in this episode.    Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ My cookbook: https://www.amandavalentinebites.com/product/bite-this-cookbook-vol1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

519: Athletics During The Pandemic With Cincinnati Cyclones Athletic Trainer Tim Murray

Athletics have taken a hard hit from Covid-19. In this episode Cincinnati Cyclones athletic director Tim Murray discuss the impact it’s had on the hockey team, what what the future might look like.  You can find Tim on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/timothy.m.murray.9   Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

The Week on the Hill — May 22, 2020

States across the country continue to reopen and hope for business to pick up during the Memorial Day weekend, while Senators have left Washington. Many Democratic Senators are upset that no new legislation has been passed to address the pandemic, but Republicans say they’ve carried out oversight and that more time is needed to determine…

518: Shay’s Weight Loss Journey – Covid Updates

Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey…while quarantined! Shay has tested positive for Covid-19 and has been dealing with the virus for a few weeks. In this episode we discuss how she’s been handling it. Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s…

Target USA –Ep. 225 | New horizons for US Air and Space Forces

For almost a decade, the only way for Americans to get into space was to buy a seat on a Russian rocket. That changes today. In her first broadcast interview USAF Secretary Barbara Barrett discusses the future of the US Space Force plus hostile actors in space, modernization of the Air Force and more.

AEW Superstar Matt Hardy Previews Double or Nothing

Matt Hardy and The Elite will face Chris Jericho and The Inner Circle Saturday at Double or Nothing at an empty Jacksonville Jaguars stadium. Hardy talked wrestling all over that stadium with no fans present and talks about the reinvention of his “Broken” character. We also discuss his feud with Edge in 05/06 and what…

517: Managing Back Pain With Dr. Ryan Seal

Dr. Ryan Seal is an orthopedic surgeon at the Christ Hospital. In this episode we discuss the impacts of working from home on our back and neck, best exercises for back pain and issues that even small amounts of weight gain can cause. Find Dr. Seal here: https://www.thechristhospital.com/   Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites…

Reporting news of Latino workers during coronavirus

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell is joined this week by Alberto Mendoza, executive director of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, to discuss the challenges faced by the Latino community and especially in light of coronavirus.  Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email…

516: Finding Motivation

Having a hard time finding motivation? In this episode I discuss some tips I’ve used in my weight loss journey to find motivation when it feels like you have none. Here’s the article I discussed that I wrote for Anchor Wellness: https://anchorcincy.com/finding-motivation-by-guest-contributor-amanda-valentine/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

The Week on the Hill — May 15, 2020

The House has approved the largest relief package ever taken up by lawmakers to deal with the pandemic, as well as a historic change to allow remote voting. But the more than $3 trillion legislation put together by Democrats isn’t going anywhere in the Republican-controlled Senate. The parties are far apart as they consider the…

SAFE AT HOME!

CLAUDE AND KEVIN TALK THE RETURN OF LIFE AND SPORTS (NOT), A MOTHERS DAY RECAP, AND CELEB ENCOUNTERS.

Covering coronavirus: Advice from a health reporter

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell is joined this week by Ivan Oransky of the Association of Health Care Journalists to discuss resources and tools available to reporters who find themselves covering the coronavirus pandemic without any specialized training in medical or health reporting.   Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All Journalism…

514: Falling Back Into Old Habits

It’s pretty easy to fall back into old habits. Let’s chat about some solutions to get back on track!    Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ My cookbook: https://www.amandavalentinebites.com/product/bite-this-cookbook-vol1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

DMV Sports Roundtable: Skins Post Draft & When Sports May Come Back

Chris “The Big Chee” Cichon, Jamal Bowens, George Wallace and Frank Hanrahan offer up NFL draft grades and react to the release of the schedule. With the O/U set at 5.5 for Redskins win totals the guys debate how many W’s that Washington will pick up. NFL Free Agency and the return of the NBA…

513: COVID-19 Symptoms, Testing, And Wearing Masks With Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Thomas Lamarre

Dr. Thomas Lamarre is an infectious disease specialist at The Christ Hospital Health Network. In this episode we discuss all things COVID-19. What are the symptoms? How do we get tested? Should we be wearing masks? And what kinds of masks? Find Dr. Lamarre here: https://www.thechristhospital.com/   Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

The Week on the Hill — May 8, 2020

The nation’s jobless rate is at a historically high level, and the death toll from COVID-19 keeps rising, even as states slowly reopen. And while the Senate is back in session, there are sharp political divisions over how to best address the pandemic in the next round of major legislation.

512: Shay’s Weight Loss Journey – Quarantine Updates

Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey…while quarantined! Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s already lost 88 pounds as of 1/31/20 and will be sharing her journey as reaches for her goal to lose another 50. Hear Shay’s journey and tips…

Google News Initiative wants to help local news

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell is joined by Chrissy Towle, head of news and local media for the Google News Initiative, to discuss its ambitious project to help create sustainable models for local news outlets.  Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter.

511: How Extended Fasting Is Helping Rider Lose Weight

My friend and former radio co-host, Rider, is finding success in extended fasting and has lost nearly 40 pounds. In this episode hear about his struggle with weight and finding a method that works for him.  Find Rider here: https://www.instagram.com/ridervos/   Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ My cookbook: https://www.amandavalentinebites.com/product/bite-this-cookbook-vol1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

510: Starting A Running Or Walking Routine With Jen Loving From Fleet Feet

If you find yourself walking more or wanting to start running – Jen Loving from Fleet Feet has some advice for you!   Find Fleet Feet here: https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/cincy   Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ My cookbook: https://www.amandavalentinebites.com/product/bite-this-cookbook-vol1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

LET THEM EAT CAKE!

Time to expand your horizons as Kevin and Claude recap the Draft, talk Last Dance, and welcome you to the Pound Cake Challenge.

The Week on the Hill — May 1, 2020

The full Senate is coming back to Washington for the first time in more than a month, despite health safety concerns raised by some lawmakers. The House, meanwhile, hopes to return later in the month.

509: Shay’s Weight Loss Journey – Quarantine Updates

Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey…while quarantined! Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s already lost 88 pounds as of 1/31/20 and will be sharing her journey as reaches for her goal to lose another 50. Hear Shay’s journey and tips…

On the road episode — Send in the clones… there are 18 distinct clones in Peachy Canyon Winery’s Heritage Zinfandel

Things are just peachy at Peachy Canyon Winery in Paso Robles, California, where second generation owners, brothers Josh and Jake Beckett, along with winemaker Robert Henson, are making “varietally correct” wines from site specific terroir in the Central Coast, including one Zinfandel produced from the original 18 “Heritage” clones found in California. I invite you…

The Cramm offers young people news they can use

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell is joined by Olivia Seltzer, the founder and writer of The Cramm, an online newsletter and social media presence offering to bring young people around the world politically relevant news of the day, focused on their interests and values. Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All…

Target USA –Ep. 222 | Kim Jong Un – Dead or Alive?

For weeks now, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been out of sight, prompting many to believe he’s dead or very ill. In this episode, Ambassador Joe Detrani, one of the world’s preeminent experts on North Korea tells Target USA, Kim has been planning for this day.