Todd Zinser discusses the ongoing challenges facing the Cincinnati retirement system, particularly in light of a recent mediation regarding a class action lawsuit. The conversation delves into the funding status of the pension system, the implications of the Cincinnati Futures Commission's recommendations, and the potential regionalization of the city's waterworks as a means to address the pension deficit. The episode highlights the city's moral obligations to its retirees and the need for strategic financial planning to ensure the sustainability of the pension system.