Local Programs
Our award-winning programs tell the stories of our community, our viewers and our history.
Brick by Brick: Solutions for a Thriving Community
This regional community affairs program is about exploring solutions to complex problems in Southwest Ohio. First up: The housing crisis. The lack of affordable and available housing is one of the most urgent issues facing our region.
The Art Show
The Award-winning weekly series shines a spotlight on the vibrant art scene in southwest Ohio.
Stephanie’s Recipe Journal
Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair and join us for Stephanie’s Recipe Journal, a cozy new cooking show from CET and ThinkTV. In Stephanie’s Recipe Journal, you’ll discover everything from pumpkin cinnamon rolls and decadent cakes to hearty soups, crowd-pleasing appetizers and more — plus a dash of educational food science and a whole lot of fun.
SHOWCASE with Barbara Kellar
An arts and cultural series airing every Sunday on CET Arts. This series highlights the hottest theatrical shows; important artists, musicians and creative directors; and not-to-be missed exhibits at local museums and art galleries.
Be the Change: The O’dell Owens Story
Trace the extraordinary life of Cincinnatian Dr. O’dell Moreno Owens.
This Moment in America: Artists in the Heartland
This locally-produced film offers an honest look at the American experience through the eyes of dynamic artists in Southwest Ohio.
Dayton: City of Peace 2025
Dayton’s legacy of peace, diplomacy, and community at the 30th anniversary of the Peace Accords.
Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey
Go on a musical tour across Europe with Rick Steves and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.
Jeffrey’s Journey
Jeffrey McElfresh suffers from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a debilitating and progressing neuropathy. But he’s still living with the dream of being an adventure cyclist.
Willis “Bing” Davis: Reach High, Reach Back
Few people have impacted the arts in Southwest Ohio quite like Willis “Bing” Davis. An African American artist, educator and community activist from Dayton, Davis’ artwork is known for its incorporation of African and African American themes, as well as its focus on social justice issue
The Dayton Arcade: Waking the Giant
A historic and cultural landmark, the Dayton Arcade is being renovated. After being shuttered for nearly 30 years, this is a massive project, central to the vitality of downtown Dayton.
May Festival
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Cincinnati May Festival chorus with this new, locally-produced documentary.
Carnival of the Animals: Remix
Carnival of the Animals: Remix, designed for children ages 3-8, brings Camille Saint-Saëns’ magical and engaging work into today’s world.
Podcasts
Check out our locally produced podcasts, available on our website and on all your favorite listening apps!
Hobby Hunting
This exclusive interactive digital experience will cover a variety of hobbies that not only range from crafts to exercise but also range from season to season! Explore the latest Hobby Hunting posts and categories below!
Parent Hacks
It isn’t easy to be a parent or caregiver. Follow along with our new series, Parent Hacks, for fun tips, tricks and hacks designed to make your everyday life a bit less stressful.
Ohio’s 1st Congressional District Debate: Rep. Chabot vs Landsman
Political control of the U.S. House of Representatives is at stake in the November 2022 midterm election. Among the tossup districts that many will be watching across the country is Ohio’s first district. The long-standing incumbent Republican Steve Chabot is being challenged by Democrat Greg Landsman, a current Cincinnati City Councilmember.
Redlining: Mapping Inequality in Dayton & Springfield
The national and local story of redlining, a practice which embedded racial segregation and inequality into the development of American cities and suburbs.
Urban Consulate Presents
What does a thriving community look like through the eyes of Black visionaries and changemakers? Join host Naimah Bilal for our Urban Consulate Presents series, a collection of candid conversation about dreams, ideas and strategies for the future.
Let Ohio Women Vote
Let Ohio Women Vote tells the story of the long fight for women’s suffrage in our state – a fight which created unpredictable alliances as well as surprising connections to national events. Stream the documentary now.
Yom HaShoah: Remembering for Tomorrow
Yom HaShoah ordinarily takes place in person but due to COVID-19 pandemic that was not possible this year. As such, CET and the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center partnered to bring these remembrances to a wide audience, one that is meaningful to the hundreds of survivors in the Greater Cincinnati area today.
Memphis Belle: Her Final Mission
In 1943, the Memphis Belle was an American icon, but when the war was over, it moved to boneyard waiting to be recycled. Follow the plane’s story from its 25 missions through its 13-year restoration.
New American Neighbors
Immigrants, migrants and refugees from more than 100 countries have been shaping the culture of Southwest Ohio for more than two centuries.
Wild Survival
The conservationist mindset is strong in southwestern Ohio, whether we’re talking about animals or plants.
Traditions: Ohio Heritage Fellows
This series explores the work and life of Ohio traditional and folk musicians, folk artists and painters, and performance artists.
20 Seconds of Courage
In 2016, Ohio farmer Roger Winemiller lost two of his three children to heroin overdoses. His one surviving child, a twenty-year user, was in recovery. Faced with overwhelmed and underfunded rural support services, Roger and others in his town began reaching out to addicts and their families.
Stories of Service: Memories of Vietnam
Explore how people in Southwest Ohio were impacted by The Vietnam War.
Cincinnati Music Hall: The Next Movement
For 16 months, the doors of Music Hall closed, as a historic renovation process ensued. CET documented the process with compelling interviews and stunning visuals that provided the audience a seat at the table where decisions were made and progress was monitored.
Produced by Local Filmmakers
- The Big Picture – “Capturing Life” (1839 – 1869)
Greater Cincinnati was a major center for the development of early American photography. Yet, few know about the photographers who helped this revolutionary medium grow from a scientific invention into a thriving business.
Monday, April 7, at 4pm on CET
Sunday, April 13, at 6pm on CET - Long Story Short
There are millions of stories that make up our region because there are millions of people. Long Story Short is a new half-hour human interest program, produced by the multi-Emmy winning team at Cincy Stories, featuring short documentaries focused on the many people who call the Cincinnati and Dayton region home.
- The Bearded Lady Project
The Bearded Lady Project started as a joke. The statement “maybe if I just put a beard on my face” was said as a simple, off-the-cuff remark between good friends – one a filmmaker and one a paleontologist – while discussing the challenges of being women in their respective industries.
