HIGH HEELS AND POLITICS
High Heels and Politics is the podcast where Mary Anne Christie interviews the leaders, trailblazers, and influencers in Southwest Ohio and beyond.
The Impact of the 14th Amendment with Ohio Supreme Court Justice Pat Fischer
The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is one of the most debated, and litigated parts of our governing document. Its impact has changed the course of American lives for nearly 15o years. Even today, it's interpretation is still being debated.
Join Mary Anne Christie as she discusses the impact the 14th Amendment has had on Americans when it first passed and how it has changed our modern society.
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Brenda Councill - Sculptor Artist of The Ohio Women's Monument
In 2026 The Ohio Statehouse will see the unveiling of a brand new monument dedicated to the fight for Women's rights throughout the state’s history. The artist creating this timeless piece is sculptor Brenda Councill.
Join host Mary Anne Christie as she sits with Brenda in her studio space while the discuss the process, and mindset in bringing this important piece of art into reality and what it means for all Ohioans past and present.
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Senator Rob McColley - President of the Ohio Senate
Join host Mary Anne Christie as she talks with Senator Rob McColley, the Ohio Senate President, about the Senate's legislative goals and updates on the budget.
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Jo Ann Davidson - Former Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives
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.
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Hamilton County Board of Elections Director Sherry Poland
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 Story of The Kenwood Towne Centre
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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Understanding Your Property Taxes with Dusty Rhodes, Former Hamilton County Auditor
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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Neil Bortz
Neil 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 Neil 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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Besa Sharrah - Founder & CEO Sharrah Group Consulting
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.
Hamilton County Board of Elections Director Sherry Poland Gives Updates About the March 19th Primary Election
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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Commissioner Tony Montgomery Discusses How Pike County is Building Ohio, and America’s, Energy Future
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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How Movies are Made in Ohio with John Daugherty, Executive Director of the Greater Columbus Film Commission
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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Ohio Tourism with Lydia Mihalik, Director of the Ohio Department of Development
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 – Administrative Judge Hamilton County Ohio Court of Domestic Relations
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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Hamilton County Board of Elections Director Sherry Poland Gives Updates About the August 8th Special Election
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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Besa Sharrah - Founder & CEO Sharrah Group Consulting
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.
Kay Fittes - Founder of High Heeled Success, LLC
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
Suzy Chaffee and Friends: Part 2
Support The Native American Olympic Team Foundation
Suzy Chaffee and Friends - Part 1
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Mike Gonidakis - Ohio Right to Life President
Ohio Right to Life
Judge Ted Winkler, Hamilton County Probate Court
Hamilton County Probate Court Judge Ted Winkler
Elizabeth T. Smith - Partner at Vorys, Sater, Seymour, and Pease LLP
Elizabeth T. Smith Bio
Suzanne Christie Nutt - breast Cancer Suvivor
Breast cancer
The Ohio Elections Commission with Chris Slagle, Partner at Bricker & Eckler
Chris Slagle
Betty Montgomery - The First Woman to Be Ohio Attorney General
Ohio
Attorney General
Lt. Governor Jon Husted Discusses Ohio’s Tech and Innovation Economy
Ohio Lt Governor Jon Husted
Sam Quinones - Journalist, Author, Photographer
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The Hamilton County Library with Diane Redden and Paula Brehm-Heeger
Hamilton County Library
Robert Burck - The Naked Cowboy
The Naked Cowboy
Jo Ann Davidson - Former Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives
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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...
Tina Descovich - Moms for Liberty
Moms for Liberty
David Shuey – Director of Information Systems and Analytics at OKI
OKI Regional Council of Governments
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GPS
State Senator Louis W. "Bill" Blessing
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Mark R. Policinski - CEO Ohio - Kentucky - Indiana Regional Council of Governments
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Lyn Hogrefe - Founder and Executive Director of Happy Hormone Cottage
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Sam Quinones - Journalist, Author, Photographer
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Nancy Aichholz - The Challenges Facing Women Entrepreneurs
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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.
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Security of our Elections with Sherry Poland, Director of the Hamilton County Board of Elections
Hamilton County Board of Elections
Doug and Cindy Abrams - Fighting the Drug Epidemic in Ohio
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Suzanne Christie Nutt - breast Cancer Suvivor
Breast cancer
