Every Sunday from 6–7 am, B-105 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.

Enrique Sanders, District Director for AAA Tire & Auto Center (Segment B) 4/21/24
· 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 and John Otten (4/21/24) Segment #A
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_3-31-24 (Segment #3)
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

 

About Rodney

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”).

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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.

-Rodney

Email Rodney at rlear@hbi.com.