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"Sound of Ideas" is Ideastream Public Media's daily flagship public affairs program focusing on Northeast Ohio.
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Cyclosporiasis cases are on the rise in Ohio. How to avoid extreme diarrhea caused by parasite
This episode was originally uploaded on July 16, 2026. Cyclosporiasis and other public health concerns Two phrases you don't want to hear together with your…
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Despite abuse allegations, Rep. Max Miller stays in race for Ohio's 7th congressional district | Reporters Roundtable
Republican Rep. Max Miller will remain in the race for Ohio’s 7th Congressional District despite domestic violence allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno…
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Ohio is expanding its fracking industry despite concerns of its environmental impact
Ohio is expanding its fracking industry despite concerns of its environmental impact 1.4 billion gallons of fracking wastewater, or toxic brine, is being…
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American Red Cross declares nationwide crisis, Northeast Ohio calls for donors
American Red Cross declares blood crisis The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis, only the second time in its history it has taken that…
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Lakewood City School District agrees to reconsider elementary school consolidation
Lakewood Elementary School Consolidation Controversy For several years now, Lakewood City School District has been looking into consolidating its school…
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Parenting in the age of artificial intelligence
There was a time when the premise of nanny robots and artificial intelligence raising our children was merely the subject of Steven Spielberg's futuristic…
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Rep. Max Miller calls for House ethics investigation amid domestic abuse allegations | Reporters Roundtable
Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller will be investigated by a congressional ethics panel following domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno…
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How structural racism shapes health outcomes for Black Americans, experts discuss
How structural racism shapes health outcomes for Black Americans, experts discuss In a healthcare hub like Cleveland, home to several major hospital systems…
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Exploring Ohio youth sports as Sandusky becomes tournament hotspot, Cleveland Sirens name reveal, "Cleveland Curse" novel chronicles football frustrations
Exploring Youth Sports Culture in Northeast Ohio The start of the school year is approaching, which used to mean that youth sports will be starting back up for…
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Feeling Stressed? Experts explain what’s happening in your brain and body
Stress and the body Stress is part of everyday life. For many of us, it stems from work, family, relationships or simply trying to keep up with the demands of…
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Peptides grow in popularity, despite concern from doctors, as FDA considers expanding use
Peptide Popularity If you spend enough time on social media, chances are you've seen someone post about peptides and how they can be used for weight loss, help…
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East Cleveland refuses to disclose police staffing levels | Reporters Roundtable
East Cleveland officials are refusing to disclose how many police officers the city employs after denying social media claims that the department has only four…
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Ohio Congressman Max Miller seeks re-election while facing domestic abuse, drug use allegations
Ohio Congressman Max Miller seeks re-election while facing domestic abuse, drug use allegations Heading into this upcoming election, U.S. Representative for…
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How would permanent daylight saving time affect Ohioans?
How would permanent daylight saving time impact Ohioans? It is a common misconception that daylight saving time was created to give farmers an extra hour of…
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Should Cuyahoga County return to an elected sheriff?
Cuyahoga County Council clash over elected sheriff proposal Cuyahoga County is the only county in Ohio where the sheriff is appointed instead of elected. The…
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As some voters denounce property tax hikes, public services worry about funding future
Ohio's property taxes help pay for things like public schools, parks, police departments and other local services, generating about $24 billion in revenue a…
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Ohio governor candidates unveil more detailed property tax relief plans | Reporters Roundtable
Ohio's race for governor is bringing competing visions for property tax relief into focus. Democratic candidate Dr. Amy Acton is proposing targeted relief for…
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School officials discuss importance of funding via property taxes, concerns over reform efforts
School officials discuss importance of funding via property taxes and concerns over reform efforts In May, only about one in three school levies in Ohio were…
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Sound of Ideas Community Tour | Ideastream Explores Property Taxes
Property taxes generate more than $20 billion dollars in tax revenue in Ohio each year. They help pay for public schools, emergency services, libraries and…
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Ohio townships rely heavily on property taxes. What happens if that funding is reformed?
How do property taxes work in Ohio townships? At Monday night's "Sound of Ideas: Community Tour" event, we discussed efforts to reform, or even eliminate…
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Ideastream launches new series exploring property taxes
"Ideastream Explores" Launches Property taxes generate roughly $24 billion annually for local governments and help finance schools, police and fire…
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Ohio EPA issues air quality advisory due to Canadian wildfires smoke | Reporters Roundtable
Canadian wildfire smoke prompted an air quality advisory across Ohio on Thursday, with Northeast Ohio reaching hazardous air quality levels. The Ohio…
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Cyclosporiasis cases are on the rise in Ohio. How to avoid extreme diarrhea caused by parasite
Cyclosporiasis and other public health concerns Two phrases you don't want to hear together with your food are "parasite" and "explosive diarrhea," but that's…
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Canton’s climate action plan targets greenhouse gas emissions, affordability
Canton City Council approves climate action plan What once seemed like the distant effects of climate change are becoming part of everyday life. Communities…
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How conservation experts care for new, endangered species in Ohio
Conservation efforts in Ohio In May, the Akron Zoo welcomed more than a dozen new animal species, including the white-faced saki monkey, green aracari bird and…
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NATO's future as Trump threatens to withdrawal | Talking Foreign Policy
At the height of the U.S. war with Iran, NATO allies declined to allow the U.S. to use air bases within their territory to launch attacks on Iran, they refused…
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Cuyahoga County voters face upcoming decisions on tax increases | Reporters Roundtable
Cuyahoga County voters are likely to decide new property taxes on the November ballot to help fund the social safety net and services for people with…
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Former Restored Church of God members claim it's a cult in Wadsworth
High-control groups, or cults, are defined in part by members being prevented from making their own choices without even realizing it. While the exact number…
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Lakewood officials demand accountability from FirstEnergy for continued power outages
Lakewood demands accountability for power outages Tens of thousands of Northeast Ohio residents were without electricity during some of the hottest days of the…
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Northeast Ohio groups help reconnect fathers with their children, strengthen bonds
Fatherhood support resources For many parents, maintaining a relationship with their children isn't simply a matter of showing up. Divorce, incarceration…
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Extreme heat safety tips, Medicare pilot program gets pushback, Revolutionary War graves catalogued in Ohio
Staying safe during extreme heat Dangerous, record-breaking heat has hit much of the nation this week, with the National Weather Service issuing an Extreme…
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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, expands presidential firing power
The U.S. Supreme Court wrapped its term Tuesday with a series of major decisions on immigration, presidential power and election law. Among the final rulings…
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The 'constructed language' Esperanto holds annual conference in Cleveland
"The Big Shrink" Cleveland's population was 930,000 at its height in 1950. Now, it's a little more than a third of that. With that population loss, comes fewer…
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Northeast Ohioans reflect on America's progress ahead of 250th birthday
America 250 Reflections Saturday is America's 250th birthday. It's a time to look back at our nation's history and reflect on where we are today as a country…
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Gov. DeWine vetoes bill requiring photo ID for mail-in voting | Reporters Roundtable
Gov. Mike DeWine this week vetoed a bill that would mandate photo ID for mail-in ballots starting in 2027. On the heels of DeWine calling on Ohio lawmakers to…
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How employee-owned businesses are being operated in Ohio
Employee Ownership Models There are over 6500 businesses that in some form participate in an employee-owned model, according to a study from Rutgers…
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Green end-of-life options like human composting are growing in popularity
Funeral arrangements and burial alternatives The cost of planning a funeral has risen dramatically over the past several decades. From 1986 to 2025, funeral…
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As average life expectancy rises, what does it take to age well?
As a country, we're living longer than ever before. The average life expectancy in the United States is now 79 years old, according to the Centers for Disease…
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State auditor candidates LaRose and Blackwell speak at Akron Press Club
Ohio Auditor Candidates In November, when voters go to the polls, they'll be voting on every statewide executive office in Ohio, one of those being auditor of…
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Gov. DeWine urges lawmakers to abolish death penalty | Reporters Roundtable
Gov. Mike DeWine is urging Ohio lawmakers to permanently end the death penalty, saying the issue should go before voters if the legislature declines to act…
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Ohio faith leaders discuss LGBTQ+ inclusion this Pride month
How some local religious groups welcome LGBTQ+ members June is Pride Month, an annual celebration honoring LGBTQ+ people, their history and an ongoing movement…
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Heights High alumni share memories ahead of 100th anniversary weekend
Heights High 100 Years 100 years ago, back when gas cost 23 cents and the president was Calvin Coolidge, Cleveland Heights High School at Cedar and Lee Roads…
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Scientists develop new tech aimed at improving water quality in Northeast Ohio
THC Beverage Sales We begin the hour with a quick update regarding the sale of THC-infused beverages in Ohio. A judge ruled that several Ohio companies are…
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How AI in legal cases is reshaping the judicial system
Artificial intelligence in legal cases The use of artificial intelligence is a topic of concern in legal cases, both by attorneys and parties to lawsuits they…
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Ohio lawmakers fail to pass data center rules during marathon session | Reporters Roundtable
A marathon legislative session this week in Columbus produced several measures that we'll be unpacking here to begin the show. We start with what didn’t get…
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Nicotine is being touted as a wonder drug online, alarming health experts
Nicotine use is rising in young people Nicotine use among youth and young adults is rising according to the Centers for Disease Control with nicotine pouch use…
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Seasonal affective disorder happens in the summer, too. Experts discuss why.
Seasonal Affective Disorder When you hear seasonal affective disorder, you probably think of the cold, dark days of winter. But for some people, seasonal…
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New Marshall Project reporting looks at years of broken surveillance at Cuyahoga County Jail
The Marshall Project's Investigation into Cuyahoga Jail Cameras Security cameras are vital in a jail, especially when something tragic happens, but for years…
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Northeast Ohio bibliophiles suggest books for our annual ‘Summer Reading List’
Monday on the "Sound of Ideas," we'll talk to Northeast Ohio bibliophiles about their favorite books of 2026 so far. They'll be recommending new novels…
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Federal, state officials announce joint fight against fraud in Ohio | Reporters Roundtable
Trump administration cabinet members and other federal and state officials denounced fraud in Medicaid and various government programs during a news conference…
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Should cities ban data centers? Residents cite environmental harm, others claim economic growth
With the rise in use of artificial intelligence, the data center industry is booming across the country, and right here in Ohio. So many data center plans are…
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How cities like Cleveland, Akron are preparing for summer surge in gun violence
Gun violence tends to surge during the summer months, and though gun violence in Cleveland dropped by 24% from 2023 to 2024, the city's latest available data…
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Attorney General Dave Yost's time in office comes to an end
Attorney General Dave Yost reflects on 25 years in Ohio politics This is Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's final week in office. He announced last month he is…
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Two new plans may reshape Cleveland near Downtown
University Circle Master Plan University Circle is one of Northeast Ohio's most valuable assets, home to cultural institutions like the Cleveland Museum of Art…
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Gov. DeWine suspends sales tax break for data centers | Reporters Roundtable
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has paused a sales tax break for data centers after the state Department of Taxation underestimated the cost of the exemption by nearly…
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Unraveling fraud allegations targeting Ohio's Medicaid system
Ohio Medicaid Fraud Allegations For months, there have been headlines coming out of Minnesota that millions of dollars have been taken from taxpayers through…
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Northeast Ohio senior citizens discuss loneliness, connection and aging
The World Health Organization has flagged loneliness and social isolation as a major public health concern especially for older adults. The organization says…
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Keeping the economic heart of rock and roll alive in Cleveland
Cleveland is known as the birthplace of rock and roll, as in the 1950s DJ Alan Freed coined the phrase. The city is stands at the center of iconic rock…
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Cleveland, Brook Park settle disputes over airport, I-X Center | Reporters Roundtable
The cities of Cleveland and Brook Park settled a long-standing disagreement this week that will clear the way for the Cleveland to redevelop the I-X Center…
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How 'Avery's Law' defines and regulates 'dangerous and vicious' dogs in Ohio
"Dangerous" and "vicious" dog law impacts animals, owners, rescue groups, dog wardens and humane officers A new Ohio law took effect in March, aiming to deal…