Heart and Hustle in Hamilton County

About Heart and Hustle in Hamilton County

Heart and Hustle in Hamilton County tells the stories behind county government — the people, the programs, and the public service that make a difference every day in the third largest county in Ohio. Hosted by County Administrator Jeff Aluotto, the podcast features candid conversations with the people tackling challenges, creating opportunities, and helping Hamilton County conitnue to grow.

Publisher

Bridget Doherty

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Nov 2020

Latest episode

18 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Aug 2026

   Live Saving Partnership: Cincinnati Animal CARE | Heart & Hustle Podcast

   Cincinnati Animal Care handles nearly 9,000 animals a year, runs two facilities, and operates as Hamilton County's official animal services provider. In this episode of Heart and Hustle in Hamilton County, host Jeff Aluotto, County Administrator, sits down with CEO Carolyn Evans and COO/Interim Dog Warden Meaghan Colville to break down how the organization works, why the county partnership came together in 2020, and what it really takes to run one of the region's busiest animal welfare operat...

2. 

   25 Jun 2026

   Inside Hamilton County’s 241-KIDS Hotline

   241-KIDS is Hamilton County’s 24/7 child abuse hotline — the number anyone can call when they’re concerned about a child’s safety. For more than 50 years, Hamilton County Job and Family Services has operated this critical emergency line, responding to reports of suspected abuse, neglect, dependency and families in crisis who need help. Hotline workers answered nearly 50,000 calls last year. Some are heartbreaking. Some are urgent. All are important. And when a child may be in danger, these pr...

3. 

   28 Jan 2026

   Heart & Hustle: Wasted Food Stops With Us

   In this episode of Heart & Hustle, we sit down with Tony Staubach, Food Waste Diversion Coordinator for Hamilton County ReSource, to rethink how we view food. Tony shares how simple habits like meal planning and shopping with intention can keep food out of the landfill and money in your pocket. With organic waste accounting for roughly 15% of our local landfill and the average family of four throwing away around $1,600 in food, the stakes are higher than most people realize. The good news...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

91,134

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

34

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

60

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