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Sound of Ideas
"Sound of Ideas" is Ideastream Public Media's daily flagship public affairs program focusing on Northeast Ohio.
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Will the historic conviction of former President Donald Trump impact the conservative vote in Ohio?
Ohio elected leaders are standing by the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.
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Jury convicts former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts | Reporters Roundtable
The history-making verdict makes Trump the first former American president to be convicted of a felony in the nation’s history. A judge set sentencing for July…
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What does Gen Z think about politics, climate change and more? We asked Northeast Ohio high schoolers
Gen Z is the first generation to grow up entirely in the digital age, and many identify as politically independent.
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70 years after landmark decision, Brown v. Board still resonates with those impacted
This month marked 70 years since the landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court in the case of Brown v. Board of Education. The court ruled the…
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Governor DeWine orders state lawmakers back to Columbus | Reporters Roundtable
For the first time in 20 years, an Ohio governor has ordered a special session of the legislature. The governor wants lawmakers to consider three pieces of…
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Public health officials continue push for a ban on menthol cigarettes
Federal, state and municipal governments, particularly here in Ohio, have gone back and forth on whether to ban menthol cigarettes
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Ohio moving forward with bids to frack under public lands including state parks
A recently approved state law has helped spur the opening of Ohio's public lands, including its parks to fracking.
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How will Cleveland's Universal Basic Employment pilot program address poverty?
Cleveland City Council recently approved a pilot program guaranteeing employment for some Cleveland residents.
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How wealth and power has shaped Naortheast Ohio was discussed at the latest Community Tour
The "Sound of Ideas Community Tour" held an event at The Cleveland History Center and discussed the intersection of wealth and power in our region.
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Euclid officer’s death leads to grief and concerns about current climate for police | Reporters Roundtable
As the community mourns the shooting death of Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin, police are being candid about the danger they face every day and the…
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As school districts seek support from tax levies, voters are feeling 'levy fatigue'
Ohio's school funding model is complex, relying in part on property taxes. Some districts say a state law is limiting funding opportunities.
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‘Enrollment cliff’ creating financial pressures for colleges and universities
Colleges and universities are struggling financially and one of the factors often cited is due to a "demographic or enrollment cliff." We discuss what that…
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Cleveland Browns plans reignites debate over public support for sports stadiums
Both the Browns and the Cleveland Guardians have recently requested public funding for stadium improvement plans, spurring debate over the value to the…
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Ideastream Public Media documentary follows an Akron school's efforts to address inequities
"You are Welcome" discusses what makes a positive school climate with students and educators at Ellet Community Learning Center.
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Contractor paints over pro-Palestinian protester on CWRU campus | Reporters Roundtable
The president of the university has offered an apology and promised a full investigation of the incident. We discuss the incident and the end of the protest…
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Cavs CEO says NBA playoffs run is helping Downtown Cleveland businesses
The Cavs face the Boston Celtics for Game 2 Thursday night in the second round of the NBA playoffs, after winning their first series without LeBron James since…
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Author Amy Tan shares her observations of nature in ‘The Backyard Bird Chronicles’
The renowned author discusses her new non-fiction best-selling book, “The Backyard Bird Chronicles,” that grew out of her nature journal.
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Northeast Ohio teachers say students still struggle with pandemic-related learning loss
Research shows students across the U.S. have made some grounds recovering lost learning, but are far from being fully caught up.
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Canton Police custody death echoes that of George Floyd, civil rights attorney says
Frank Tyson, a 53-year-old Black man, died while in police custody on April 18, after an officer pressed a knee on his back and Tyson yelled, "I can't breathe."
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Protests over Israel-Hamas war test leadership at Ohio campuses | Reporters Roundtable
Protests at Case Western Reserve University and The Ohio State University have led to discussions about how campuses handled the demonstrations and encampments.
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Campus protests over Israel-Hamas war have grown in intensity nationally and in Northeast Ohio
Some pro-Palestinian demonstrators calling for a cease-fire in Gaza have erected encampments, including at Case Western Reserve University.
Sound of IdeasTwo federal judges in Ohio speak out against attacking judges, in light of Trump's trials
The cases related to former President Donald Trump have led to hostility and outright threats being made against judges and their family members.
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As local news coverage declines, the student-run Oberlin Review celebrates 150 years
Oberlin College's paper is celebrating a milestone anniversary. In recent years, it has become the paper of record for Oberlin and surrounding communities.
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Major cities, including Cleveland, are seeing a decrease in homicide rates according to new report
The criminal justice consulting firm, AH Datalytics, found large drops in reported homicides nationwide, continuing a downward trend post-pandemic.
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New documents reveal dark money donations from FirstEnergy to state leaders | Reporters Roundtable
While it was embroiled in the HB6 bribery scandal, FirstEnergy also threw dark money contributions to top Ohio politicians not implicated in the scheme…
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Northeast Ohio groups look to reverse trend of disappearing tree canopy
Environmental advocates point to the importance of a robust tree canopy when looking to address heat islands in under-served neighborhoods, extreme weather…
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Turbulent weather puts Ohio on pace for potential tornado record season
Ohio has had dozens of tornadoes this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The state is on pace for a potential record.
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Zero waste goes beyond recycling and composting. Northeast Ohio experts share what's involved
Efforts are underway at the local level to help communities take small steps towards achieving zero waste sustainability and addressing existing challenges.
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Solar energy advocates make a push for a statewide solar co-op
House Bill 197 would create a pioneering solar co-op program across the state.
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Judge pauses Ohio bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors | Reporters Roundtable
Ohio House Bill 68 bans gender-affirming care and prohibits transgender girls from playing on girls and women’s sports teams.
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ADL finds sharp rise in antisemitic incidents, including at Jewish institutions and college campuses
The ADL reported a total of 8,873 incidents of assault, harassment and vandalism in the U.S., with a majority occurring after the Israel-Hamas war began in…
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Ohio is investing in electric vehicle manufacturing and infrastructure
Will the increasing number of electric vehicle jobs and infrastructure drive consumer interest in Ohio?
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Akron Public Schools officials say expanded smartphone ban has improved student learning and behavior
The ban was expanded to 13 middle and high schools in the district in August.
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Months after Ohio's Issue 1 amendment passed, abortion access is still being legally challenged
We'll discuss the state of abortion access in Ohio with an ACLU of Ohio attorney and a statewide reporter.
Sound of IdeasNorfolk Southern agrees to pay $600 million settlement in East Palestine crash | Reporters Roundtable
Norfolk Southern railroad has agreed in principle to pay $600 million in a class action lawsuit to those impacted by the toxic train derailment in East…
Sound of IdeasAkron works to find new police chief, in the midst of an officer-involved shooting
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik gave his first State of the City address this week, all while uncertainty looms over the search for a new police chief.
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Experts say the lack of affordable and accessible child care in Ohio is hurting families and economy
A new Policy Matters Ohio report found that the average annual cost for one infant's care is more than $800 a month.
Sound of IdeasNortheast Ohioans share their experience viewing rare total solar eclipse
We'll hear from Ideastream reporters about how different communities in Northeast Ohio experienced the eclipse.
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The total solar eclipse is front and center at the latest SOI Community Tour
The Sound of Ideas Community Tour stopped at The Great Lakes Science Center to discuss all things eclipse and asked how the celestial event can inspire future…