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Speaker 1: It's a big, beautiful, big tent party. Pitch your tent.
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Speaker 2: Tent.
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Speaker 1: A big tent. And keep it here for the latest. 55KRC, The Talk Station. 805, you're at 55KRC, The Talk Station. Very happy Wednesday to you. And a very happy welcome back to the 55KRC Morning Show. Fast approaching next Tuesday. It is Election Day next Tuesday, and I've been focusing quite a bit on the judicial races here in Hamilton County. Democrats basically hold every single office in the county with the exception of a handful of judicial benches and, of course, council, mayor's office, county commissioners. And you get what you vote for. And clearly the Democrats are in this woke ideology on the bench. And they don't believe in holding criminals accountable for the crimes they commit and someone who has a better view of life. That's Judge Leah Denkalaka, who we need to keep on the bench. Welcome back, Judge Denkalaka. Dinka Locker, it's always a pleasure to talk with you and have you on the 55 KRC Morning Show. How's it going out there on the trail?
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Speaker 2: Good. It's going, Brian. As you said, well, first of all, thank you very much for having me back on the show. As you said, we're less than a week away. I am tired, but I have to admit that, but I've been everywhere. I've been working my butt off. I've been getting my name out there, meeting wonderful people in this county, and I'm doing this all because I have three little kids that I'm raising in this community, and I care about their safety, as well as the safety of our entire community. So I'm doing this all for the right reason, because I truly care about our community. But it's going well. I'm almost there, and I am going to do this next week. But thank you very much for having me back.
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Speaker 1: I'm happy to have you back on, and I appreciate you anticipated my first question, which In this very difficult political climate we find ourselves in and the very difficult position it is being a judge on the bench and having to be, well, oftentimes, or at least if you have the appropriate understanding of most notably the criminal justice system, it's going to have to be harsh treatment for certain people because they have exhibited a tendency to break laws repeatedly. That's what you have to do. But that brings about attacks and personal attacks, maybe doxing kind of things. There's a weight of responsibility that goes with being a judge that I don't think your salary compensates you for. But there's got to be a reason behind it. You will suffer that type of abuse and that type of criticism and the public nature of the job for the purpose of the residents of Hamilton County to keep us all safe. You've got children you're invested in. You want them to have a safe community.
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Speaker 2: So do I.
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Speaker 1: And I think so does every rational thinking person.
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Speaker 2: I agree. I mean, we live here. I'm a lifelong resident. I was born and raised on the West Side. Now I'm raising my family here. I want everyone in this county to be able to raise their family in a safe community. And that's why I do what I do. And I have... you know, the experience to do the right thing. You know, I was a prosecutor for almost 13 years before getting appointed to the bench. I was in the juvenile municipal felony divisions. I worked my way up through the office and ended as an assistant chief of the juvenile division before I got appointed judge. I tried cases in the common police court that I'm now a judge in, you know, including murder, rape, felonious assault, robbery. You know, I argued bond missions as a prosecutor. And now, as a judge, in my year and a half, I've presided over 10 different jury trials, eight criminal, including two murder trials, felonious assault of a police officer, and two civil matters. One was a medical malpractice, multimillion-dollar verdict. I'm saying this because I have the required and qualified experience. And I'm here to work. I'm here to give everyone their day in court. I listen to everybody. I want input from all sides. And my opponent, from what I can tell, the research that my campaign was able to do, has not handled one case in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division in at least the 10 years. So do you want someone like her determining the sentence or in the bond, or do you want someone like me who has that experience to determine a sentence and a bond and work to keep our community safe? So that's what I just hope, you know, all the listeners out there are considering when they go to vote next Tuesday.
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Speaker 1: Yeah, and, you know, I'm looking at your opponent's website. She says she worked closely. With legal aid and the public defender's office, apparently she has some experience representing children who are victims of abuse and neglect. But beyond that, she's a lawyer and she's a mediator and a concrete construction business owner. I don't know how that qualifies you compared to your resume, which is obviously quite extensive.
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Speaker 2: Right. I think I'm the more qualified candidate, and my experience shows that, and my work on the bench shows it as well.
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Speaker 1: Well, you know, are the things that you're aware of that need to be addressed by way of how the process in the court system works in Hamilton County? I mean, we've been focusing a lot on the morning show on the juvenile court system. Judge Bloom apparently is just, I don't even know how to interpret her actions, but she apparently has no interest whatsoever in getting the juveniles the help they need. That help is brought about by dealing with them a little bit more harshly on crimes. But she doesn't, and it's the revolving door of justice in the juvenile system. Is there anything analogous to that? Because in the criticism of Judge Bloom, it also carries over into an area where you work, which is the prosecutor's office. And I'm getting the sneaking impression that the current Hamilton County prosecutor shares this sort of woke ideology when it comes to prosecuting crime. What do you sense? Are you aware of anything like that? Do you see things that need to be changed? Leah Deke-Locker.
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Speaker 2: Yeah. Okay. Well, as I always say, I have to be careful. I know. Yeah. As far as... the one thing I'll say is when I was a, obviously I just said I was a prosecutor for almost 13 years. I started my career in the juvenile division. So I was a brand new attorney. And then I ended my career as an assistant chief of the juvenile division and all just based on my personal experience, you know, the amount of violent crime and juveniles increased tremendously just in the, you know, those 13 years from when I started and when I ended, um, you know, I, I, um, the, What I will say is, you know, there has to be consequences for actions. I think that's common sense. I mean, I learned that as a little kid in school. I learned that from my parents. And it's no different, you know, under the law. We don't want a lawless society. We want to live in a, like, I just think it's common sense, I guess is what I'm trying to say. And under the law as well, you know, The purpose of felony sentencing and why, you know, the kind of punishment you're supposed to or sentence you're supposed to come up with has to protect the public or be one that reflects protecting the public, punishing the offender and promoting effective rehabilitation. So it's right there in the law as well. And obviously, every case is different. I'm going to consider every case individually. You know, what is the victim looking for in this case? What's the defendant's background, defendant's history? Is he working? You know, is he in school? He or she, sorry. And, you know, what was the nature of the offense? You know, things like that. So I took a note to follow along. I take it very seriously.
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Speaker 1: Yes, you do. And you've demonstrated that on the bench, Judge Leah Denkelocher. And, you know, the juveniles that you mentioned, and I think everyone can sort of agree, at least from what we read in the papers and the information that I've been given, you've been given this explosion, this increase, I will call it, in juvenile crime. The juveniles in juvenile court who are committing crimes do quite often end up in Hamilton County Common Police Court with criminal charges against them as adults, do they not?
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Speaker 2: Yeah, I mean, it is very common to have 18, 19, 20-year-olds on my docket, yes. Yeah, well.
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Speaker 1: That's why they need to be brought into this justice system and dealt with accordingly. You know, it needs to serve as a message. That's part of the criminal justice system is sending a message out to the other would-be criminals. You're going to be dealt with harshly if you commit crimes, so don't do it. That's why there are laws on the books, for God's sake.
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Speaker 2: Right. No, I totally agree, Brian.
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Speaker 1: Keep JudgeDinkalocker.com's website. You can still donate. I guess you still need campaign contributions, Judge Dinkalocker. We are running short on time, aren't we?
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Speaker 2: Yeah, we are a week away. I mean, I have a lot of things out there. People have been so great to me, and I am forever thankful for everyone's support. And I'm just asking, like I said, less than one week, please keep spreading the word. These judicial races are important. Vote the entire ballot. I am the last judge on the ballot. So please look for me out there. And I just, Brian, thank you so much for your support. Thank you to all the listeners out there. I couldn't do this without you. And I am looking forward to the opportunity to continue to serve each and every one of you from the bench. And I hope I get to do it for a long time. Exactly.
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Speaker 1: Appreciate it. Judge Dinkalocker, demonstrably on the bench, you've shown you are a qualified candidate and you are qualified to stay on the bench more so than your opponent. And we need to have consistent justice in Hamilton County before we have to bring the flag out. Judge Dinkalocker, have a great race. I wish you all the best and prayers for you and your family. I know how tough this has got to be, which is why I would never want to run for office. Jeez Louise.
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Speaker 2: No, it's, but my family has been the best and it's why I'm able to do it. And like I said, the three little kids of mine, my eight, six, and three-year-old, they motivate me to do this every day. And I'm going to keep it up because it's all about them and the rest of our community. So I've dedicated my entire career to public service. And like I said, I hope I get to continue to do it.
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Speaker 1: And I hope you do, too. Judge Light, Dan Kalocker, it's been a pleasure having you on. All the best of luck as we fast approach Tuesday. Folks, make sure you have your judicial selections before you go into the polls. There's no R & D. I would strongly encourage you to check out the pink slip from the Republican Party. They've made some excellent, excellent choices. And, of course, they do endorse Judge Leah Denkelacher on top of, yes, Judge Luecken for the juvenile bench. Please plan ahead. Please, please.
Speaker 1: It's a big, beautiful, big tent party. Pitch your tent.
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Speaker 2: Tent.
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Speaker 1: A big tent. And keep it here for the latest. 55KRC, The Talk Station. 805, you're at 55KRC, The Talk Station. Very happy Wednesday to you. And a very happy welcome back to the 55KRC Morning Show. Fast approaching next Tuesday. It is Election Day next Tuesday, and I've been focusing quite a bit on the judicial races here in Hamilton County. Democrats basically hold every single office in the county with the exception of a handful of judicial benches and, of course, council, mayor's office, county commissioners. And you get what you vote for. And clearly the Democrats are in this woke ideology on the bench. And they don't believe in holding criminals accountable for the crimes they commit and someone who has a better view of life. That's Judge Leah Denkalaka, who we need to keep on the bench. Welcome back, Judge Denkalaka. Dinka Locker, it's always a pleasure to talk with you and have you on the 55 KRC Morning Show. How's it going out there on the trail?
00:00:58
Speaker 2: Good. It's going, Brian. As you said, well, first of all, thank you very much for having me back on the show. As you said, we're less than a week away. I am tired, but I have to admit that, but I've been everywhere. I've been working my butt off. I've been getting my name out there, meeting wonderful people in this county, and I'm doing this all because I have three little kids that I'm raising in this community, and I care about their safety, as well as the safety of our entire community. So I'm doing this all for the right reason, because I truly care about our community. But it's going well. I'm almost there, and I am going to do this next week. But thank you very much for having me back.
00:01:40
Speaker 1: I'm happy to have you back on, and I appreciate you anticipated my first question, which In this very difficult political climate we find ourselves in and the very difficult position it is being a judge on the bench and having to be, well, oftentimes, or at least if you have the appropriate understanding of most notably the criminal justice system, it's going to have to be harsh treatment for certain people because they have exhibited a tendency to break laws repeatedly. That's what you have to do. But that brings about attacks and personal attacks, maybe doxing kind of things. There's a weight of responsibility that goes with being a judge that I don't think your salary compensates you for. But there's got to be a reason behind it. You will suffer that type of abuse and that type of criticism and the public nature of the job for the purpose of the residents of Hamilton County to keep us all safe. You've got children you're invested in. You want them to have a safe community.
00:02:32
Speaker 2: So do I.
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Speaker 1: And I think so does every rational thinking person.
00:02:36
Speaker 2: I agree. I mean, we live here. I'm a lifelong resident. I was born and raised on the West Side. Now I'm raising my family here. I want everyone in this county to be able to raise their family in a safe community. And that's why I do what I do. And I have... you know, the experience to do the right thing. You know, I was a prosecutor for almost 13 years before getting appointed to the bench. I was in the juvenile municipal felony divisions. I worked my way up through the office and ended as an assistant chief of the juvenile division before I got appointed judge. I tried cases in the common police court that I'm now a judge in, you know, including murder, rape, felonious assault, robbery. You know, I argued bond missions as a prosecutor. And now, as a judge, in my year and a half, I've presided over 10 different jury trials, eight criminal, including two murder trials, felonious assault of a police officer, and two civil matters. One was a medical malpractice, multimillion-dollar verdict. I'm saying this because I have the required and qualified experience. And I'm here to work. I'm here to give everyone their day in court. I listen to everybody. I want input from all sides. And my opponent, from what I can tell, the research that my campaign was able to do, has not handled one case in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division in at least the 10 years. So do you want someone like her determining the sentence or in the bond, or do you want someone like me who has that experience to determine a sentence and a bond and work to keep our community safe? So that's what I just hope, you know, all the listeners out there are considering when they go to vote next Tuesday.
00:04:25
Speaker 1: Yeah, and, you know, I'm looking at your opponent's website. She says she worked closely. With legal aid and the public defender's office, apparently she has some experience representing children who are victims of abuse and neglect. But beyond that, she's a lawyer and she's a mediator and a concrete construction business owner. I don't know how that qualifies you compared to your resume, which is obviously quite extensive.
00:04:53
Speaker 2: Right. I think I'm the more qualified candidate, and my experience shows that, and my work on the bench shows it as well.
00:05:01
Speaker 1: Well, you know, are the things that you're aware of that need to be addressed by way of how the process in the court system works in Hamilton County? I mean, we've been focusing a lot on the morning show on the juvenile court system. Judge Bloom apparently is just, I don't even know how to interpret her actions, but she apparently has no interest whatsoever in getting the juveniles the help they need. That help is brought about by dealing with them a little bit more harshly on crimes. But she doesn't, and it's the revolving door of justice in the juvenile system. Is there anything analogous to that? Because in the criticism of Judge Bloom, it also carries over into an area where you work, which is the prosecutor's office. And I'm getting the sneaking impression that the current Hamilton County prosecutor shares this sort of woke ideology when it comes to prosecuting crime. What do you sense? Are you aware of anything like that? Do you see things that need to be changed? Leah Deke-Locker.
00:05:53
Speaker 2: Yeah. Okay. Well, as I always say, I have to be careful. I know. Yeah. As far as... the one thing I'll say is when I was a, obviously I just said I was a prosecutor for almost 13 years. I started my career in the juvenile division. So I was a brand new attorney. And then I ended my career as an assistant chief of the juvenile division and all just based on my personal experience, you know, the amount of violent crime and juveniles increased tremendously just in the, you know, those 13 years from when I started and when I ended, um, you know, I, I, um, the, What I will say is, you know, there has to be consequences for actions. I think that's common sense. I mean, I learned that as a little kid in school. I learned that from my parents. And it's no different, you know, under the law. We don't want a lawless society. We want to live in a, like, I just think it's common sense, I guess is what I'm trying to say. And under the law as well, you know, The purpose of felony sentencing and why, you know, the kind of punishment you're supposed to or sentence you're supposed to come up with has to protect the public or be one that reflects protecting the public, punishing the offender and promoting effective rehabilitation. So it's right there in the law as well. And obviously, every case is different. I'm going to consider every case individually. You know, what is the victim looking for in this case? What's the defendant's background, defendant's history? Is he working? You know, is he in school? He or she, sorry. And, you know, what was the nature of the offense? You know, things like that. So I took a note to follow along. I take it very seriously.
00:07:42
Speaker 1: Yes, you do. And you've demonstrated that on the bench, Judge Leah Denkelocher. And, you know, the juveniles that you mentioned, and I think everyone can sort of agree, at least from what we read in the papers and the information that I've been given, you've been given this explosion, this increase, I will call it, in juvenile crime. The juveniles in juvenile court who are committing crimes do quite often end up in Hamilton County Common Police Court with criminal charges against them as adults, do they not?
00:08:08
Speaker 2: Yeah, I mean, it is very common to have 18, 19, 20-year-olds on my docket, yes. Yeah, well.
00:08:16
Speaker 1: That's why they need to be brought into this justice system and dealt with accordingly. You know, it needs to serve as a message. That's part of the criminal justice system is sending a message out to the other would-be criminals. You're going to be dealt with harshly if you commit crimes, so don't do it. That's why there are laws on the books, for God's sake.
00:08:33
Speaker 2: Right. No, I totally agree, Brian.
00:08:37
Speaker 1: Keep JudgeDinkalocker.com's website. You can still donate. I guess you still need campaign contributions, Judge Dinkalocker. We are running short on time, aren't we?
00:08:47
Speaker 2: Yeah, we are a week away. I mean, I have a lot of things out there. People have been so great to me, and I am forever thankful for everyone's support. And I'm just asking, like I said, less than one week, please keep spreading the word. These judicial races are important. Vote the entire ballot. I am the last judge on the ballot. So please look for me out there. And I just, Brian, thank you so much for your support. Thank you to all the listeners out there. I couldn't do this without you. And I am looking forward to the opportunity to continue to serve each and every one of you from the bench. And I hope I get to do it for a long time. Exactly.
00:09:25
Speaker 1: Appreciate it. Judge Dinkalocker, demonstrably on the bench, you've shown you are a qualified candidate and you are qualified to stay on the bench more so than your opponent. And we need to have consistent justice in Hamilton County before we have to bring the flag out. Judge Dinkalocker, have a great race. I wish you all the best and prayers for you and your family. I know how tough this has got to be, which is why I would never want to run for office. Jeez Louise.
00:09:49
Speaker 2: No, it's, but my family has been the best and it's why I'm able to do it. And like I said, the three little kids of mine, my eight, six, and three-year-old, they motivate me to do this every day. And I'm going to keep it up because it's all about them and the rest of our community. So I've dedicated my entire career to public service. And like I said, I hope I get to continue to do it.
00:10:11
Speaker 1: And I hope you do, too. Judge Light, Dan Kalocker, it's been a pleasure having you on. All the best of luck as we fast approach Tuesday. Folks, make sure you have your judicial selections before you go into the polls. There's no R & D. I would strongly encourage you to check out the pink slip from the Republican Party. They've made some excellent, excellent choices. And, of course, they do endorse Judge Leah Denkelacher on top of, yes, Judge Luecken for the juvenile bench. Please plan ahead. Please, please.
