Corey Bowman -- 4/17/26

In this episode of the 55KRC Morning Show, host Brian Thomas welcomes former Cincinnati mayoral candidate Corey Bowman for a candid discussion on the city’s political dysfunction and recent events. Bowman critiques the city’s leadership for prioritizing national photo ops—such as the mayor’s presence at a Planned Parenthood fire event—over responding to urgent local crises, like a teen shooting in OTR just blocks away. He argues that elected officials are more focused on virtue signaling on national issues like abortion and immigration than addressing real community concerns such as crime, budget shortfalls, and neighborhood development. Despite the bleak outlook, Bowman finds hope in subtle shifts, such as city officials now emphasizing community involvement in development projects and the mayor publicly calling for justice after a shooting. He also endorses Susan Lucan for juvenile court judge, citing her potential to address youth violence and accountability. The conversation closes on a positive note, with Bowman reaffirming his commitment to civic engagement despite losing the mayoral race.