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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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Cleveland and Justice Department ask judge to end federal consent decree | Reporters Roundtable
The city of Cleveland and the U.S. Department of Justice agree the city has done enough to be released from a consent decree imposed due to unconstitutional…
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As Case Western Reserve University turns 200, President Eric Kaler discusses higher ed challenges
Case Western Reserve University turns 200 One of Ohio's oldest colleges, Case Western Reserve University, just turned 200 this month. It traces its founding to…
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Are the Olympic Games political? Northeast Ohio academics discuss complex history
Experts discuss the history of politics and the Olympics The 2026 Winter Olympics are well underway in Milan, marking the Games' return to Italy for the first…
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Leading Ohio governor candidates discuss health care, affordability ahead of May primary
Last November, there were a number of historic wins across the country in the general election, including two women elected governors in New Jersey and…
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Ohio claws back lead abatement grant from Cleveland | Reporters Roundtable
The state is clawing back more than $3-million dollars from a nearly $5 million grant it awarded Cleveland for a program that would help rid old houses of…
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Adults, teens turning to AI for mental health and relationship help
People are turning to chatbots for emotional help and connection. Some people are using chatbots for social needs, others as replacement therapists. When does…
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How do Northeast Ohio high schoolers feel about AI in the classroom?
K-12 students, educators share how they are using artificial intelligence in the classroom No matter where you went to school, there is one task that has…
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How are parents and educators talking to students about their futures as AI changes the workforce?
We'll kick-off our newsroom-wide reporting project, "Ideastream Explores: Artificial Intelligence" this week with a conversation about how AI is transforming…
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Federal judge grants temporary reprieve for Ohio’s Haitian immigrants | Reporters Roundtable
Springfield, near Dayton, is on edge after a federal judge in Washington, D.C., this week blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to end temporary protected…
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Cleveland's large Slovenian community comes together for festival to welcome spring
Cleveland Kurentovanje Northeast Ohio is home to the largest population of Slovenians outside of Slovenia, roughly 47,000 people. It's no surprise that it's…
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Minneapolis journalist says mood is 'tense' following fatal shootings by federal agents
Minneapolis journalist reflects on continued ICE operation following deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti All eyes have been on Minneapolis in recent weeks…
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Could loosening power outage regulations leave Ohioans in the dark longer?
FirstEnergy is seeking approval from the Power Utility Commission of Ohio to allow for longer and more frequent power outages, but some lawmakers are voicing…
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'Sovereign citizens' who refuse to share ID with police could face harsher penalty | Law of The Land
Law of the Land: Sovereign Citizens Recently, there have been reports of people in Northeast Ohio claiming to be sovereign citizens, particularly when…
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Ohio leaders prepare for potential of immigration enforcement in Springfield | Reporters Roundtable
For weeks, the nation's flashpoint over immigration and enforcement has been Minneapolis where two protesters have now been shot dead by federal immigration…
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Ohio leaders, experts react to latest deaths by federal officers in Minneapolis
Ohio leaders and experts react to the latest deaths by federal officers in Minneapolis Videos of the deaths of two American citizens, Renee Nicole Good and…
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Mental health providers aim to reach men who are resistant to therapy
Mental health providers aim to reach more men If you are a millennial, you likely remember dial-up internet, flip phones and being told that education was the…
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Planned RTA project in Ohio City gets pushback from business owners
GCRTA proposed project on West 25th Street in Ohio City gets pushback from public parking advocates Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority says it wants…
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Regional rock salt shortage impacting Northeast Ohio cities | Reporters Roundtable
Here’s some good news/bad news as we begin this Friday. First the good: We made it to Friday. Now the bad or not-so-great news: you may be spending this…
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Experts respond after controversial City Club forum with Center for Christian Virtue
Reaction to City Club forum with Center for Christian Virtue The Center for Christian Virtue began as an anti-pornography group more than 40 years, but has…
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Cleveland city leaders, business owners discuss changes to Downtown parking
Cleveland extends paid street parking hours and increases rates, city leaders discuss On January 1, the city of Cleveland implemented new rules for street…
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Talking Foreign Policy | Former Ambassador Beth Van Schaack discusses international challenges
Former Ambassador for Global Criminal Justice Beth Van Schaack was in Cleveland, and sat down for a conversation with CWRU's Michael Scharf.
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Concern over possible ICE operations in Cleveland fuel social media | Reporters Roundtable
President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to quell ongoing anti-ICE demonstrations in Minnesota in the wake of the shooting death of…
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State psychiatric hospitals struggle to meet patient needs as criminally-charged cases rise
Ohio's psychiatric hospitals are primarily serving patients who face criminal charges due to a rise in long-term, court-ordered stays, according to reporting…
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Deadly ICE shooting raises questions, safety concerns for Northeast Ohio protesters
The fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis has led to protests across the country, including several in Northeast Ohio.
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Cuyahoga County Board of Health monitors recent measles outbreak, rising ‘super flu’ cases
Cuyahoga County Board of Public Health officials are urging parents and guardians to vaccinate children against measles, mumps and rubella, all potentially…
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Ideastream's 'Sound the Alarm' series examines challenges to Ohio's volunteer firefighters
Ideastream reporters examined how volunteer fire departments across Ohio are run and how those departments often deal with staffing shortages and financial…
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2026 Ohio governor’s race snaps into focus | Reporters Roundtable
It's a midterm election year and the Ohio governor's seat is up for grabs as there is no incumbent. The presumptive nominees for the two major parties…
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Northeast Ohio experts, parents discuss how to navigate the NICU journey
Having a child is expected to be a joyous and exciting occasion. But if the baby comes early, that experience can become a rollercoaster of emotions.
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Northeast Ohio experts discuss New Year's resolutions, and why they are hard to keep
2026 is underway, and with the new year comes a familiar tradition: making resolutions. Common goals are to read more, eat healthier, start exercising or save…
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Venezuela, the midterms and Ohio statewide races will shape the coming year in politics
Its 2026 and the political world order has already seen major change, as just days ago U.S. forces captured former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his…
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Northeast Ohio bibliophiles recommend what to read in 2026
The "Sound of Ideas" assembles another panel of area readers to recommend books from across the spectrum that they think folks should read in 2026.
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Property owners placed pressure on lawmakers to reform taxes in 2025 | Reporters Roundtable
Property owners are howling as their property values, and their taxes keep going up. And the howls are loud enough for legislators to hear. They passed a…
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Our favorite 'Menu' items from 2025
The "Sound of Ideas" looks back at their favorite food segments from their series "The Menu."
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Reflecting on Ohio’s role in World War II and preserving the memories of veterans
Note: This "Sound of Ideas" episode originally aired on Sept. 2, 2025 Sept. 2 is the 80th anniversary of the official end to World War II, weeks after fighting…
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First Amendment rights of children could impact proposed social media access laws | Law of The Land
Social media restrictions could infringe on First Amendment rights for children Note: This conversation originally aired on the "Sound of Ideas" on Nov. 3…
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Browns Brook Park stadium saga among top local stories of 2025 | Reporters Roundtable
We begin our look back on the top stories of 2025, pretty much where we left off at the end of 2024, with the Browns and the team's planned move to Brook Park…
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Local bookstores find their niche in a surge of independent sellers
A bevy of new bookstores have opened across Northeast Ohio over the past several years, in line with a national trend of growing demand for local retailers.
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From tariffs to data centers, Ohio's farming industry is facing challenges
The agriculture industry in Ohio is dealing with issues like an aging population, trade war over produce and big corporations wanting to buy up valuable…
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Northeast Ohio Gen Xers talk growing up analog in a digital world
Note: This episode originally aired on June 24, 2025. Generation X, those born roughly between 1965 and 1980, has long occupied a unique place in our cultural…
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Cleveland lakefront development moves forward without Browns | Reporters Roundtable
Cleveland's makeover of its lakefront to better connect it to Downtown took a major step forward this week. The North Coast Waterfront Development Corporation…
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Learning to enjoy winter can start with a shift in mindset
Learning to embrace the winter It's not a surprise that many people dread winter. The teeth-chattering temperatures, snow shoveling, and darkness of the winter…
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North Ridgeville Police opens trauma-informed interview space for survivors of assault
North Ridgeville Police Department announces the opening of a soft interview room for sexual assault survivors In April 2017, 22-year-old Molly Jane Matheson…
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Sharing select suggestions from NPR's "Books We Love" list for 2025
NPR's "Books We Love" list for 2025 Each year, NPR staff help assemble their "Books We Love" list, offering more than 350 reading suggestions for all kinds of…
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Northeast Ohio hosts many cultural celebrations in winter months, from Hanukkah to Lunar New Year
Inside of two weeks before Christmas, people are likely seeing houses light up with holiday decorations. But this time of year, there are lots of different…
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Report questioned racial disparity in Cleveland driving stops, arrests | Reporters Roundtable
A new assessment from the federal monitor overseeing Cleveland's implementation of the consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice found that police…
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CMSD leaders, community discuss major consolidation plan happening next school year
CMSD Consolidation Plan This week, the school board for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District approved a major consolidation plan that will cut the total…
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Experts say honest conversations about death make us better prepared for it
Cleveland Death Society inspires open conversations about mortality For many people, death is a taboo topic. It can feel uncomfortable, even controversial, and…
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Many women go through menopause without support or access to treatment
Menopause is a normal and often undiscussed life stage In recent years, celebrities have been more outspoken about their experiences with menopause, with some…
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Who is legally responsible when hazing in high school sports occurs? | Law of The Land
Law of The Land: Hazing allegations at Ursuline High School High school sports can be an incredibly formative time for students—building teamwork, bonding and…
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Greater Cleveland RTA mulls service changes| Reporters Roundtable
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority riders will see service cuts in the coming year. Work is already being done to decide which buses, trains and…
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New brain implant helps local man manage Parkison's Disease
Rand Laycock, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, has been dealing with the disease through new technology called "adaptive deep brain stimulation."
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Experts examine how disrupted sleep patterns signal deeper health concerns
The average person will spend roughly a third of their life asleep, yet the importance of sleep is often overlooked. Sleep affects how we learn, work and…
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Meet some of the 2025 Crain's Cleveland Business 40 Under 40 honorees
For more than 30 years, Crain's Cleveland Business has been honoring young leaders across Northeast Ohio. Each year, the publication features 40 innovators to…
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Do US strikes against Venezuelan ships violate international law? | Talking Foreign Policy
Over the past three months, the U.S. Navy has conducted airstrikes against numerous foreign vessels in the Caribbean, killing more than 75 people. Critics…
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Northeast Ohio food banks and pantries meeting increased need
Thanksgiving is a holiday centered around food. But for many hardworking families and individuals in Northeast Ohio, there is growing uncertainty where to find…
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Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs, makers and artists urge shoppers to stay local this holiday season
Shop local this holiday season After experiencing a large dip during the pandemic, holiday shopping has been steadily rising over the last few years, with a…
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Northeast Ohio chefs suggest inclusive Thanksgiving dishes for plant-based or gluten-free diets
2025 Annual "Sound of Ideas" Friendsgiving With Thanksgiving just days away, people may be in the midst of gathering ingredients to pull together that perfect…
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Ohio lawmakers pass a flurry of bills, including property tax measures | Reporters Roundtable
Ohio lawmakers put the pedal to the metal in Columbus this week, passing dozens of bills on a variety of issues, chief among them, property tax relief. Four…
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How to avoid 'phubbing,' or phone snubbing, your loved ones during the holidays
The holidays are upon us, bringing a time for more gatherings, more shared meals, and more chances to be present with the people we love. But in a world wired…
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Inside the Bobby George domestic violence case plea deal with special prosecutor Jane Hanlin
In August 2024, the city of Cleveland raised allegations against Cleveland and Columbus business owner Bobby George, including charges of attempted murder…