Cincinnati’s Jazz Festival Turns Chaotic

What should’ve been a night filled with sweet jazz rhythms downtown turned into a scene straight out of a wrestling ring. After the festival and a Reds game, racial tensions escalated to violence, leaving five people charged (so far). Brett and Norm dissect what happened, why accountability matters—no matter your background—and the risks of letting “mob mentality” run the show.

• Big Takeaway: No excuses for violence. Whether fueled by alcohol or viral Twitter videos, everyone’s responsible for their actions. And Cincinnati needs to keep its law enforcement game strong at big civic events.

Intel in Ohio: Big Promises, Big Problems

Norm gives us the inside scoop on the Intel factory project in Licking County. Are we building a “white elephant” in our own backyard? Turns out, the much-hyped chip plant might be obsolete before it even opens—thanks to tech moving at warp speed and some sketchy contract details no one wants to audit. Taxpayers, you should be asking: Where’s our money really going?

When Media Spins, Do We Really Get the Facts?

From how local press handled the Cincinnati incident to the larger issue of social media “wildfires,” Brett and Norm question how the narrative is being shaped. Why not let the dust settle and get clarity instead of rushing to judgement—or using tragedy for political points?

Is Law Enforcement Getting Left Behind?

Major public events with just two officers on the job? Civic safety needs attention. The show hosts challenge city officials: Step up or risk turning Cincinnati into the next hollowed-out city center.

Quick Hits: Uber’s Policy Shakeup, NPR/PBS, Ohio Sales Tax Holiday & More!

• Uber: Is letting customers choose a female driver discrimination, safety, or a little of both? Brett and Norm dig into the slippery slope.
• Ohio Sales Tax Holiday: August 1–14. School supplies, clothes, electronics, even pet food (maybe a wedding dress?)—all tax-free!
• NPR & PBS Funding: No more government support? Brett thinks it’s an opportunity for them to innovate and thrive with community backing.

Weekly Winners & Losers

• Loser: Senator Josh Hawley and the idea of $600 tariff rebates for all—wouldn’t that money be better spent on paying down national debt?
• Winner: Sharon Osbourne, honoring Ozzy with the ultimate parade in Birmingham—a fitting, “wild” sendoff.

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Moments

00:00 Violence and Accountability Across Races

09:47 Mob Mentality and Its Dangers

13:30 "Criticism of City Violence Response"

16:41 Cincinnati's Racial History and Tensions

22:07 Intel Factory in Ohio Obsolete

31:35 Ohio Contract Debacle Exposed

36:58 Tulsi Gabbard Unveils Russia Hoax Memos

39:48 "Political Influence in FBI Operations"

45:24 GOP Opposition Limited Trump's Agenda

55:22 Immutable Characteristics and Discrimination Debate

59:45 Criticism of Hawley's Tariff Proposal

01:01:53 Future Economic Crisis Warning

01:08:25 Business Strategy and Tax Planning

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