High Heels and Politics: Recent Episodes
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In memory of former Ohio House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson who passed away on October 25th, 2024.
Jo Ann Davidson lost her first race for political office, yet she did not stop running. In fact Jo Ann was elected as the first, and so far only, woman to ever be the Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. Today she continues blazing trails by heading the influential Jo Ann Davidson Leadership Institute. It is here where the next generation of Ohio Republican Women are learning to lead.
Join Mary Anne as she sits down with Jo Ann to talk about her extraordinary career and how she continues to influence politics in Ohio today.
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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.
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The Kenwood Towne Center started as a strip mall put up on a variety of different farm plots. As the suburbs grew, so did the strip mall. Even today as the mini mall is going the way of the dinosaurs, The Kenwood Towne Centre is thriving.
Join Mary Anne and her guests Helen Kugel, Neil Bortz, and David Jacoby, as they talk about the building of the shopping center, how it grew, and what it means today and going forward.
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Most homeowners in Hamilton County received quite the shock when they saw how much their property taxes went up. How did this happen and who is responsible?
Join Mary Anne Christie as she sits down with longtime former Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes to discuss why the increase happened, and what resources the Auditor's office offers to property owners.
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Neal Bortz was born in Cincinnati, went to Walnut Hills High School, left for Harvard and the Navy, and then came back to rebuild the city and suburbs into the city we know today.
Join Mary Anne as she talks with Neal about his history in Cincinnati, his founding of Towne Properties, and what he feels like are his greatest accomplishments in an extraordinary life.
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Mary talks with Besa Sharrah, and immigrant who grew up in a communist country and came to America to found her own company Sharrah Group Consulting.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Mary Anne talks with Lydia Mihalik, the Director of Ohio's Department of Development, about everything Ohio has to offer for tourism.
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.
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Mary Anne sits down with Rachel Citak, the President of Right to Life Greater Cincinnati to talk about why people should vote yes on Issue 1.
Mary Anne discusses the negative aspects of Ohio Issue 1 with Jen Miller, the Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio.
Hamilton County Board of Elections Director Sherry Poland provides updates on how to vote in the special election on August 8th, 2023.
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Mary talks with Besa Sharrah, and immigrant who grew up in a communist country and came to America to found her own company Sharrah Group Consulting.
Mary talks about empowering women in the workplace with Kay Fittes, the founder of High Heeled Success, LLC.
To learn more and contact Kay Fittess go to highheeledsuccess.com
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Jo Ann Davidson lost her first race for political office, yet she did not stop running. In fact Jo Ann was elected as the first, and so far only, woman to ever be the Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. Today she continues blazing trails by heading the influential Jo Ann Davidson Leadership Institute. It is here where the next generation of Ohio Republican Women are learning to lead.
Join Mary Anne as she sits down with Jo Ann to talk about her extraordinary career and how she continues to influence politics in Ohio today.
Download the podcast for free.
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Nancy Aichholz has been in the corporate world, been a self made businesswoman, and has helped many women start their own businesses. Today she is going back to her her roots as an entrepreneur as the owner of That's So Sweet! Mary Anne welcomes Nancy and discusses the challenges, and history, of women in the entrepreneurial business space. Download the podcast for free.
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Dale King grew up in Portsmouth Ohio, left to serve in Iraq, and came back to improve his community. Wow, did he improve his community. Join Lindsay Cole as she reconnects with Dale and they talk about his successes on Shark Tank and helping people in his community overcoming opioid dependency.
Representative Steve Chabot has served Ohio's 1st Congressional district for over 25 years, and he is ready to continue his service. Join Representative Chabot as host Lindsay Cole, and a roundtable of local moms, present their questions and concerns to their elected official. Download the podcast for free.
From her time teaching middle school, to her current students at Miami University, parents and students can feel comfortable knowing that Jenny Kilgore is looking out for their best. interests. Join Mary Anne as she talks to Ohio Board of Education member Jenny Kilgore about the workings and priorities of Ohio's State public education system. Download the podcast for free.
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Simon Leis has been at the center of some of the biggest cases in Hamilton County history. Jerry Springer, Larry Flynt, and Robert Mapplethorpe all had to answer for their crimes to Simon Leis. Many have called the former Sherriff the Moral Crusader of Cincinnati. Join Mary Anne as she sits down with Sherriff Simon Leis. We learn about Simon's thoughts on those famous cases, and why he felt it was his duty to protect the county from filth. Download the podcast for free.
Jo Ann Davidson lost her first race for political office, yet she did not stop running. In fact Jo Ann was elected as the first, and so far only, woman to ever be the Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. Today she continues blazing trails by heading the influential Jo Ann Davidson Leadership Institute. It is here where the next generation of Ohio Republican Women are learning to lead. Join Mary Anne as she sits down with Jo Ann to talk about her extraordinary career and how she continues to influence politics in Ohio today. Download the podcast for free.
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Jo Ann Davidson lost her first race for political office, yet she did not stop running. In fact Jo Ann was elected as the first, and so far only, woman to ever be the Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. Today she continues blazing trails by heading the influential Jo Ann Davidson Leadership Institute. It is here where the next generation of Ohio Republican Women are learning to lead.
Join Mary Anne as she sits down with Jo Ann to talk about her extraordinary career and how she continues to influence politics in Ohio today.
Download the podcast for free.
High Heels and Politics is podcasting from the Ohio Federation of Republican Women's 2021 Annual Conference from Aurora Ohio. Join Mary Anne as she talks with Plain Township trustee Brook Harless. Brook came from a horrific childhood on the streets, to a decorated and disabled veteran, to a survivor of a frightening act of violence, to an elected official. Brook's story is one of hope in the darkest parts of our society. Download the podcast for free.
High Heels and Politics is podcasting from the 2021 Ohio Federation for Republican Women Annual Conference in Aurora Ohio. Mary Anne sits down and talks with former Geauga County Recorder Sharon Gingerich. The two discuss Geauga County's history of indentured servitude and Sharon's battle with breast cancer. The also talk about Sharon's beloved dog. Download the podcast for free.
Simon Leis has been at the center of some of the biggest cases in Hamilton County history. Jerry Springer, Larry Flynt, and Robert Mapplethorpe all had to answer for their crimes to Simon Leis. Many have called the former Sherriff the Moral Crusader of Cincinnati. Join Mary Anne as she sits down with Sherriff Simon Leis. We learn about Simon's thoughts on those famous cases, and why he felt it was his duty to protect the county from filth. Download the podcast for free.
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Ohio has a new budget, and Mary Anne has invited Ohio House Rep Cindy Abrams to talk about what was passed and how it affects the people of Southwest Ohio. Join the conversation by downloading the podcast for free.
At sixteen years old, Amy Murray changed her life. As a teenager she went to Japan as an exchange student, and her adult life was set in front of her.
Join Mary Anne as she discusses with Amy Murray the highlights of a career that went from P & G, to an independent consultant, to Cincinnati City Council, to the United States Department of Defense.
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Are you thinking of running for office? Do you want to vote early? Where do I go to get registered to vote? These questions and many more are answered on High Heels and Politics. Mary Anne Christie is joined by co-host Pam Gross, and the Director of Elections for the Hamilton County Board of Elections Sherry Poland. Director Poland walks Mary Anne and Pam through the basics of running for office, registering to vote, and other vital functions of the Board of Elections. Download the podcast for free.
Every political campaign needs money. Who should be your donors? How do you reach them? What should you spend your campaign funds on? Join Mary Anne as she sits down with two experts in the field of local politics and campaign financing. Linda Burke has run, and won, local elections, and Susan Humphrey has had success raising large amounts of money for a variety of Republicans in Southwest Ohio. Mary Anne, Linda, and Susan will talk about the basics of campaign financing and give tips on where to start. Download the podcast for free.
Sycamore Township has always been a great place to live, work, and play, and it is about to get so much more. Join Mary Anne as she sits down with Sycamore Township Trustee Denny Connor to discuss what is happening in the Township, and to learn more about Denny himself.
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Contact Denny: dconnor@sycamoretownship.org