Brian talks with Cory Bowman

In this episode of The 55 KRC Morning Show, host Brian Thomas welcomes Corey Bowman, former mayoral candidate, minister, and owner of King's Arms Coffee in Cincinnati, for a candid conversation on local politics, public safety, and housing inequality. The discussion begins with reflections on the recent primary election turnout, highlighting increased grassroots engagement in local party roles despite low overall participation. Bowman emphasizes the importance of contested races at the precinct level and expresses concern over the Republican Party's lack of candidates in key judicial races, particularly in juvenile court, where he advocates for Judge Susan Lukan. He critiques soft-on-crime judicial trends and calls for accountability, especially for repeat offenders. The conversation shifts to Cincinnati’s youth violence crisis, evaluating the city’s new Summer in City program and curfew enforcement, with Bowman stressing the need for real consequences when curfew laws are violated. He warns that without meaningful judicial follow-through, such initiatives risk becoming symbolic gestures. The episode concludes with a powerful critique of the Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) program, exposing ongoing toxic conditions—mold, chloroform, benzene—in units despite massive public funding. Bowman shares firsthand accounts from tenants and condemns the mismanagement of resources, calling out well-funded organizations that fail to maintain safe housing. He urges systemic reform, demanding better accountability and living conditions for low-income residents.