Every Sunday from 7–8am, Q102 airs Sunday Morning Magazine with Rodney Lear. The show is produced in-house and examines pertinent issues facing Cincinnati. Recent topics discussed on the program include: Parenting a chronically ill child, innovative educators, preparing students for college, postpartum depression, children of incarcerated parents, the foster care system, getting out of debt, water safety, obesity, illiteracy, family finance, domestic violence, child sexual abuse, suicide prevention, homelessness, military veterans, marriage enrichment, teens and body image, eating disorders, cancer, and race relations.
Listen to the Sunday Morning Magazine podcast on the Q102 mobile app, here on WKRQ.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
· Enrique Sanders, District Director for AAA Tire & Auto Center Do you know how to check your car’s oil? Could you change a tire? With the busy summer travel season right around the corner, AAA is hosting ‘Girls’ Night at the Garage’ – a series of fun, educational evenings that will take the mystery out of car care. Popular local influencer, Morgan Owens will serve as a special guest host for one of the free events. To register, go to AAA.com/events and search for each location’s event.
Follow AAA Club Alliance in Ohio at @AAAOhioNews
The events are free but registration is required. Door prizes, special gifts and more will be awarded.
1. April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cherry Grove, 471 Ohio Pike.
2. April 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Red Bank, 3998 Red Bank Rd.
3. April 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. Western Hills (sold out)
Michelle Otten Guenther--The Queen City Book Bank curated book distribution program provides 10 new books annually to kindergarten-3rd grade students throughout the Greater Cincinnati area who lack reliable, targeted book access.
www.QueenCityBookBank.org
https://www.facebook.com/queencitybookbank
Instagram: @Queencitybookbank
John Otten--Brave Like Me Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to partnering with families who have children with complex medical conditions (CMCs). Inspired by the memory of Brayden Otten, our mission revolves around creating moments of uninhibited joy for children with CMCs. Our programs and services are tailored to each child to ensure they have a safe, supportive, and accessible experience. To learn more about the Brave Like Me Foundation and how to support, visit www.bravelikemefoundation.org.
Janelle Harper is a Bronx native who proudly carries her New York accent anywhere she goes. She finds inspiration in city living and the diverse experiences of the African Diaspora. When she is not enjoying the hidden gems of the Bronx, she is traveling and exploring new cultures. She is a proud veteran public school teacher who comes from a long line of educators. She is passionate about creating stories that reflect the children in her Bronx classroom and neighborhood. When she’s not thinking about her next book, Janelle can often be found in her dance studio, blasting music, yelling “five-six-seven-eight,” and preparing elaborate student productions.
https://www.janelleharperauthor.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bxstoryteller
https://www.facebook.com/BXStoryteller
http://twitter.com/bxstoryteller
Content creators James Homan and CaLeigha Callahan have skyrocketed on social media over the past few years for their relationship goals, lifestyle content, entrepreneurial business ventures and fashion content. Along with their exciting content constantly being released, the couple is also in the early stages of planning a lifestyle podcast focusing on the modern-day couple, mental health, working functionally as a couple and maintaining boundaries, as well as other topics near and dear to their hearts. Today, the couple have over 1.4 million social media followers. James Homan + CaLeigha Callahan (@jamesandcaleigha) • Instagram photos and videos
CaLeigha Callahan (@caleigha.callahan) • Instagram photos and videos
Mr. Buddy, Mike and Mark LaRosa. Earlier this week local pizzeria legend, Mr. Buddy LaRosa celebrated 70 years in business. Mr. Buddy and his two sons, Mike and Mark, joined the show to talk about the bond between fathers and their sons.
As a father, Mr. LaRosa said it was important for him to teach his sons how to become successful businessmen. LaRosa’s sons, Mike and Mark recalled stories of how their father influenced them both personally and professionally.
https://www.larosas.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LaRosasPizzeria
https://www.instagram.com/larosaspizzeria/
Jill Brink, CancerFree Kids. CareFree Kids exist because childhood cancer research is critically underfunded, often leaving treatment options limited and unsafe for kids. CancerFree KID mission is to eradicate cancer as a life-threatening disease in children by funding promising research that might otherwise go unfunded.
CancerFree KIDS is partnering with Jersey Mike’s for their 14th Annual Month of Giving. During the month of March, customers will have the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or donate $1, $3, or $5 when placing their order. Charities include hospitals, youth organizations, food banks and more.
The campaign culminates with the nationwide event, Day of Giving, on Wednesday, March 27, when local Jersey Mike’s owners and operators will donate their resources and every single dollar that comes in to local charities.
For more information, visit jerseymikes.com/mog.
https://www.cancerfreekids.org/
Regina Lawless, Author, Do You: A Journey of Success, Loss and Learning to Live a More MeaningFULL Life. Regina, former head of DEI at Instagram (now Meta). After climbing corporate latter, Lawless made the decision of leave it all behind to save herself, her mental health, and her spirit after the sudden and devastating death of her husband. She joins us to share her amazing journey.
Charlie Howard, Executive Vice President of the Greater Cincinnati Automobile Dealers Association (GCADA). The 36th Cincinnati Auto Expo will celebrate the retail automotive industry by providing guests with opportunities to experience new technologies and explore features created for the newest cars, crossovers, EVs, SUVs, trucks and more from popular domestic and import manufacturers. The 36th Cincinnati Auto Expo takes place March 14th-17th 2024 at the Duke Energy Convention Center.
https://cincinnatiautoexpo.com/
Last year Marked the 60th anniversary of the EQUAL PAY ACT—Which mandated equal pay for equal work and sought to eliminate gender-based disparities in compensation.
However, I recent study revealed that Women Earned 82% of what Men Earn
This morning, we talk about the WOMEN AND THE GENDER PAY GAP
This morning we are joined by:
Yasemin Besen-Cassino
THE COST OF BEING A GIRL: Working Teens and the Origins of the Gender Wage Gap
Sarah Jane Glynn
U.S. Department of Labor
Last year Marked the 60th anniversary of the EQUAL PAY ACT—Which mandated equal pay for equal work and sought to eliminate gender-based disparities in compensation.
However, I recent study revealed that Women Earned 82% of what Men Earn. This morning, we talk about the WOMEN AND THE GENDER PAY GAP with Sarah Jane Glynn and Yasemin Besen-Cassino.
Hello! My name is Rodney Lear. I was born and raised here in Cincinnati. I have fond memories of going to Riverfront Stadium with the dad and older brother to watch the Big Red Machine in action. My dad, for some odd reason, would always listen to the game on the radio while we were sitting in the nose-bleed section of the stadium (which every fan knows as the “red seats”).
I have been in the media industry for over 30 years. I started my career behind the camera at WCPO-TV. Today, I spend much of my time behind a microphone as Host and Executive Producer of Sunday Morning Magazine with Rodney Lear.
I’m the proud father of two teenage sons. When I’m not at the station, you can find me on the field coaching my boys in soccer, track and field, and baseball.
When I’m not coaching, I’m yelling—I mean cheering—my youngest son on to victory or beaming with pride watching my oldest son play in his high school marching band.
I love music (I need it on most of the time or else I can’t concentrate), enjoy the arts (my favorite artist is Kadir Nelson), like to read (my wife makes fun of me because I read a lot of middle school and YA novels for work). I enjoy walking the king of my house, our scrappy rescue Yorkie Terrier mix, Milo.
