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This regional community affairs program is about exploring solutions to complex problems in Southwest Ohio. This podcast is a companion piece to our larger project. Visit https://www.cetconnect.org/BrickbyBrick/ to learn more.

  1. FEB 4

    Toxins In Your Home

    Modern day construction hasn’t solved the problem of toxic housing. On top of old school irritants like mold, lead and asbestos, some new homes and apartments could contain enough formaldehyde to cause significant lung damage over time. Efforts are underway to better educate the public about the dangers and help remove the toxins, including a large-scale effort to replace lead water pipes.   Interview guests: Author and UCLA researcher Nick Shapiro; Managing Attorney Midwest Office Earthjustice Debbie Chizewer; Director of Hamilton County Environmental Health Jeremy Hessel; Lead Program Manager, Greater Cincinnati Water Works Kevin Kappers; Director Whole Home Innovation Center, People Working Cooperatively Aaron Grant; Senior Program Officer for LISC LaChé Roach; Repair Coordinator Habitat for Humanity Sylk Johnson; Medical Director, Pediatric Environmental Health and Lead Clinic Dr. Nicholas Newman.    Please give us your feedback: https://forms.gle/16YosVHyL7mE3Up9A  Brick by Brick Website Feedback Survey

    33 min

  2. JAN 21

    What To Do About Rising Property Taxes?

    Property taxes date back to at least the 1600s, making up an average 70 percent of local government revenue. They pay for schools, police, fire, infrastructure and more. But as property values increase so do property taxes, pricing some people out of their homes. States are scrambling to offer relief. But is it enough and are there alternatives?   Interview Guests: Former Ohio lawmaker Bill Seitz; Associate Director of Tax Policy, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Adam Langley; Butler County Commissioner Don Dixon; Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith; Committee to Abolish Property Taxes Organizer Brian Massie; Hamilton City Schools Superintendent Andrea Blevins; urban sociologist and property tax researcher Junia Howell Please give us your feedback:  https://forms.gle/UjrZ1jYdtvRjgKqT9   Brick by Brick Website Feedback Survey

    32 min

  3. JAN 7

    Housing Affordability, Neighborhood Vitality and Community Engagement

    In a live recorded Brick by Brick event with our partners at the Dayton Metro Library and Dayton Daily News, key decision makers and community activists came together. They talked state of the neighborhoods, a new vision for the city, the role of renters, a rental registry to ensure livability, housing affordability, preservation and new developments.   Panelists: Vice President of Housing for CountyCorp Adam Blake; Founder of the Dayton Tenant Union and community organizer with Advocates for Basic Equality Destiny Brown; architect and President of the Grafton Hill neighborhood Matt Sauer; Dayton Division Manager for Community Engagement, past President of the Huffman Historic District Mike Squire. Please give us your feedback:  https://forms.gle/UjrZ1jYdtvRjgKqT9   Brick by Brick Website Feedback Survey

    1h 31m

  4. 12/24/2025

    Solutions Sidebar: Finding Balance with Housing & Nature featuring M. Nils Peterson

    COVID reminded scientific researcher and author M. Nils Peterson that multigenerational living does work and people used to do it more often. He sees it as a way to control urban sprawl and preserve the nature we so desperately need. One way is by building accessory dwelling units or backyard cottages. Peterson is working with his community to do just that.   Interview guest: North Carolina State University researcher and author of “The Housing Bomb,” M. Nils Peterson.  Please give us your feedback:  https://forms.gle/UjrZ1jYdtvRjgKqT9   Brick by Brick Website Feedback Survey

    31 min

  5. 12/10/2025

    Solutions Sidebar: Housing as a Human Right with Maria Foscarinis 

    Subsidized permanent housing is no longer a given for the chronically homeless. Instead, the government is directing more than $3 billion in funds to pay for transitional housing, addiction treatment and state outreach. Not everybody is on board, including Maria Foscarinis. She has ideas on how the Housing First model could be resurrected and details other programs she sees as effective. Interview guest: Founder of the National Homelessness Law Center and author of “And Housing for All,” Maria Foscarinis. Brick by Brick Website Feedback Survey

    34 min

  6. 11/26/2025

    Food Insecurity Solutions Part 2: Foodbanks, Food Rescue, and Meals on Wheels

    Some foodbanks broke records during the government shutdown for the amount of food they handed out. SNAP benefits were suspended temporarily, and its requirements have changed. Although the need has eased slightly, food insecurity remains an issue. By the latest data, thirteen percent of U.S. households are unable to acquire enough food. Foodbanks and food rescue organizations provide a safety net for our neighbors. How are they doing it, and what kind of difference are they making?  Interview guests: Executive Director Ohio Association of Foodbanks Joree Novotny, CEO Freestore Foodbank Kurt Reiber, Marketing and Advocacy Manager The Foodbank Inc. Amber Wright, CEO Last Mile Food Rescue Eileen Budo, and Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY Chief Production Officer Michael Beck.  Please give us your feedback:  https://forms.gle/UjrZ1jYdtvRjgKqT9   Brick by Brick Website Feedback Survey

    34 min

  7. 11/12/2025

    Feeling the Pain of Medical Deserts

    Millions of people live in a medical desert, meaning they have inadequate access to healthcare, both in urban and rural settings. There are a variety of reasons why, including distance to a hospital, lack of broadband internet, lack of transportation, and a shortage of healthcare workers. Despite these challenges, there are solutions. Brick by Brick examines workforce training and school-health center partnerships.   Interview guests: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece, Chief Rural Correspondent KFF News Sarah Jane Tribble, Ohio Alliance for Population Heath Community Health Worker Lead Kerri Shaw, North Mason Fire Chief Beau Bakken, Retired Cincinnati Medical Director of School and Adolescent Health Dr. Marilyn Crumpton,  Fayetteville-Perry Local Schools Superintendent Tim Carlier and Director of Curriculum and instruction Jennifer Spaeth Mullis.  Please give us your feedback:  https://forms.gle/UjrZ1jYdtvRjgKqT9   Brick by Brick Website Feedback Survey

    29 min

  8. 10/29/2025

    Can Bipartisanship Lead To More Housing On The State Level?

    At the current rate of construction, estimates predict it will take seven years to close the housing gap. The U.S. is still short about 4 million units. The problem is hitting home. After more than a decade of inflated home prices, states, including Ohio, are realizing they can enact policies to accelerate the building process. State Representatives Dani Isaacsohn and Adam Mathews talk about it on Brick by Brick. Interview guests: Ohio Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn, D-Over-the-Rhine and Rep. Adam Mathews, R-Lebanon, talk about the state’s new pro-housing legislation they got passed. Please give us your feedback:  https://forms.gle/UjrZ1jYdtvRjgKqT9   Brick by Brick Website Feedback Survey

    28 min
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This regional community affairs program is about exploring solutions to complex problems in Southwest Ohio. This podcast is a companion piece to our larger project. Visit https://www.cetconnect.org/BrickbyBrick/ to learn more.

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  • Creator
    CET
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Brick by Brick
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    Brick by Brick