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Ohio will have a statewide primary election on March 19th, 2024. Mary Anne sits down with Hamilton County Board of Elections Director Sherry Poland to go over changes in how to vote and what options are available to the registered voters in Ohio. Download the episode for free.

The A Plant in Pike County not only provided good jobs, it helped America win the Cold War. Now after over twenty years of shutdown, the Uranium enrichment has begun again at the A Plant, and Pike County Commissioner Tony Montgomery wants to tell everyone all about the bright future for Ohio, and America's, energy needs. Join Mary Anne and Commissioner Montgomery as they talk all things Pike County, with an emphasis on the newly reopened Uranium enrichment plan. Download the episode for free.

Did you ever wonder how a movie like "The Shawshank Redemption" gets made in an old Ohio prison? Did you ever want to be an extra in a big movie production? Who helps studios find locations in the Buckeye state for filming? Columbus Film Commissioner John Daugherty knows the answer to these questions. Join Mary Anne as she talks with Commissioner Daugherty about the growing film and television business in Ohio Download the episode for free.

From world class theme parks to natural beauty in the state parks, Ohio truly is the Heart of it All. Join Mary Anne as she talks with Lydia Mihalik, the Director of Ohio's Department of Development, about all the offerings Ohio has for its residents and out of state tourists. Download the episode for free.

Judge Amy Searcy always knew she wanted to help people. At an early age she found inspiration by reading "To Kill a Mockingbird" and took that inspiration to work and become a domestic relations judge in Hamilton County. Today she acts as Administrative Judge and is setting the standard for what a Domestic Relations Judge should do for families. Join Mary Anne as she discusses the innovative methods Judge Searcy is using to make the worst moments for families a little easier and compassionate. Download the episode for free.

Ohio will have a statewide special election on August 8th, 2023. Mary Anne sits down with Hamilton County Board of Elections Director Sherry Poland to go over changes in how to vote and what options are available to the registered voters in Ohio. Download the podcast for free.

Besa Sharrah grew up in a communist country. When communism collapsed, Besa saw her father stand up and become one of the first democratically elected leaders in Albania. Besa then came to America for college and stayed to make a difference in our world. Join Mary Anne as she talks with Besa about her experiences as a child, her challenges as a mother to a premature baby, and her work in Ohio today with political candidates. Download the podcast for free.

What makes women successful in business and politics? Why are women held to a different standard then men? How have policy changes over the last fifty years helped women achieve more in the workplace. Kay Fittes, the founder of High Heeled success has some insights she is going to share with Mary Anne on todays podcast. Download for free.

In 1968 Stanley Rumbough travelled with Mary Anne Christie to watch Suzy Chaffee compete at the Olympic Games. This was the start of a lifeline friendship and the dawn of Suzy’s impact on the world. Join Mary Anne for part two of her sit down with Suzy Chaffee. Longtime friend Stanley Rumbough joins to reminisce, and ask Suzy to comment on her legacy Download the podcast for free.

Recently Suzy "Chapstick" Chaffee was inducted into the Vermont sports hall of fame. Mary Anne joined her cousin to celebrate the great honor. Along with Mary Anne, Suzy was also joined by many friends and family. Today Mary Anne welcomes Kim Chaffee, Suzy's brother, to help celebrate Suzy's incredible accomplishments in skiing and activism. Download the podcast for free.

This episode originally premiered on May 8th 2022 For nearly fifty years organizations like Ohio Right to Life have been working to protect the unborn. Mike Gonidakis has been coordinating the Buckeye state efforts for the last fourteen years as President of Ohio Right to Life. Join Mary Anne as she talks with Mike about the recent news of the Supreme Court looking at overturning Roe v Wade and what that means for the right to life movement in Ohio and nationwide. Download the podcast for free.

This episode originally premiered October 1st, 2019 Judge Ted Winkler is passionate about the Hamilton County Probate Court. From adoptions, to mental health services, wills, and marriages, the Probate Court changes lives. Join Mary Anne Christie as she sits down with Judge Winkler and discusses his passion for probate court, and how societal changes have changed the courts themselves. Learn about Judge Winkler the person, and how a motorcycle accident nearly killed him and how the same accident helped him become more compassionate to those in our society with the greatest needs. Download the show for free.