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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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UH center will focus on preserving limbs and reducing amputations
Amputating a limb should be a last resort, but people in lower socioeconomic groups as well as African Americans are up to four times as likely to undergo an…
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Education Department new guidance leads schools, colleges to reevaluate DEI policies
In a "Dear Colleagues" memo, the U.S. Education Department gave schools 14 days to stop using racial preferences as a factor in admissions, financial aid or…
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From firings to spending freezes, Trump's executive orders are testing the limits of executive power
Legal experts as well as the media say they have been trying to keep up with the scope of actions coming from the new administration. We'll discuss the…
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How are Trump’s cuts impacting NE Ohio federal workers? | Reporters Roundtable
Workers and union leaders rallied in Cleveland yesterday to protest federal job cuts. President Donald Trump’s administration has slashed jobs across a wide…
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Cleveland likely to see the return of WNBA Cleveland Rockers team in 2028
Sports Business Journal reported Sunday that Cleveland is expected to be the next city to be chosen for the league’s expansion. What would a new women's sports…
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Ohio lawmakers off to a fast start in new Statehouse session
We're just a few weeks into the new session at the Ohio Statehouse and already lawmakers are signaling that this term bills will move quickly. In the last…
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Despite protests, higher education reform bill passes Ohio Senate | Reporters Roundtable
Senate Bill 1, touted by supporters as a way to fight back against liberal indoctrination on college campuses, passed the senate 21-11 this week and is on its…
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First appointees with developmental disabilities elected to Cuyahoga, Stark boards
Two Northeast Ohio organizations that support residents with developmental disabilities made groundbreaking appointments to their boards last month.
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New season of Ideastream's 'Living for We' podcast focuses on gun violence in Cleveland
In Season 2, co-hosts Marlene Harris-Taylor and Myesha Watkins talk to people who live in neighborhoods where gun violence is normalized, and discuss solutions…
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Cleveland Guardians' Stephen Vogt shares new leadership style that has led to success
Spring training officially starts Tuesday, meaning there is less than two months until baseball's return. In a recent City Club of Cleveland conversation, Vogt…
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New Ideastream series examines gun violence in Northeast Ohio
Ideastream Public Media reporters are asking what is being done, and what could be done to stop unnecessary firearm deaths in Northeast Ohio.
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Gov. DeWine's budget proposal includes cigarette, sports betting tax hikes | Reporters Roundtable
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's biennial budget tops our discussion of the week’s news on the “Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable.”
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Happy birthday WVIZ! Celebrating 60 years of public television in Northeast Ohio
WVIZ first went on air on Feb. 7, 1965, originally broadcasting from the gymnasium of Max Hayes Trade School in Cleveland.
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How might U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China impact Ohio?
This week, President Donald Trump has taken executive action to impose or threaten new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China, and those countries…
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Ohio leads the U.S. in cases of bird flu. Here's what to know.
Bird flu cases continue to rise in Ohio. Currently, there are 39 affected commercial flocks and more than 8.7 million birds infected.
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Trump's potential federal funding freeze causes confusion for local organizations
Last week, the Trump administration announced and then rescinded a pause on federal dollars going to various government agencies and nonprofits.
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Northeast Ohioans detained in federal nationwide immigration crackdown | Reporters Roundtable
Dozens of people in Northeast Ohio were taken into custody by United States Immigration and Custom Enforcement officers as part of a larger, nationwide push by…
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Cleveland aims to update air quality codes to improve health outcomes for residents
The city of Cleveland is hoping to update the city's air quality standards for the first time since 1977, and is seeking input from residents through a series…
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Cuyahoga County treasurer discusses help for property owners due to rising taxes
Property owners are receiving their first-half tax bills from the county. The property tax bills reflect the new appraisal values and, in many cases, owners…
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New ProPublica investigation looks at origins of Ohio's expanded school voucher system
The report explores unpublished letters from the movement's founders that detail a decades-long strategy to provide state funding for religious schools driven…
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Bill to overhaul higher education in Ohio is introduced again | Reporters Roundtable
Republican Senator Jerry Cirino of Kirtland introduced this week a new version of a bill to combat what conservatives view as liberal bias in higher education…
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Cuyahoga County Jail deaths raise questions about adequate training, first aid response
We'll talk to reporters from The Marshall Project and News 5 Cleveland about a new year-long investigation into two deaths at the county jail.
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Summit County sheriff discusses new mental illness, addiction unit at county jail
The jail is creating a new unit for incarcerated individuals struggling with mental health issues, as well as those on suicide watch or with other medical…
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President Donald Trump begins second term in the White House
We'll talk with local political experts about Trump's inauguration speech, as well as his vision for the country.
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Autopsy report released in police shooting of teenager in Akron | Reporters Roundtable
The Summit County Medical Examiner this week released autopsy findings in the fatal police shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker. The teen died on Thanksgiving…
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Cuyahoga County Executive Ronayne discusses the first half of his term and what work remains
Chris Ronayne is halfway through his first term as Cuyahoga County Executive and is planning long term projects for the region.
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Ohio property owners look for help as appraisals and taxes increase
Home, business and landowners will be receiving their first half property taxes in the coming weeks. In Cuyahoga County many taxpayers will likely see an…
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Akron Mayor Shammas Malik shares city priorities, from Downtown investment to use-of-force auditing
Host Jenny Hamel talks to Malik about his first year in office, including responding to the aftermath of two police-involved shootings, and his vision for the…
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Northeast Ohio volunteers discuss how public service has improved their lives
Studies show that volunteering can have physical and mental benefits. We'll talk to local "super volunteers" about their experience helping others in the…
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Vice president-elect JD Vance resigns from the U.S. Senate | Reporters Roundtable
On Jan. 20, JD Vance will be sworn-in as the next vice president of the United States. On Thursday, he announced his resignation from the U.S. Senate…
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Remembering President Jimmy Carter's life and lasting legacy of public service
A University of Akron presidential scholar, as well as the head of Cleveland's Habitat for Humanity discuss Carter's impact on the nation including his…
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Northeast Ohio cardiac and thoracic surgeons use robotics to improve patient experience
It's been one year since University Hospitals' cardiac surgeons began performing heart bypass surgeries with the assistance of a surgical robot known as Da…
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Northeast Ohio bibliophiles share their favorite books of 2024 and look ahead to 2025
We'll collate a list of great reads from our panel of book lovers and listeners for our annual New Year's Book Recommendations show.
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Northeast Ohio political experts look ahead to Donald Trump’s second term as president
Donald Trump’s return to the White House signals a tumultuous start to 2025. On day one, he plans to pardon those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S…
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Statehouse year in review: Ohio turned deeper red in 2024 | Reporters Roundtable
We’re looking back on some of the stories that shaped the Ohio Statehouse and the state in this review of 2024.
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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and writer Amy Tan on their new books
The "Sound of Ideas" is sharing some of their favorite segments from 2024, and among those were conversations with Ketanji Brown Jackson, Amy Tan, and a…
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What do different generations think about social, political issues? We asked NEO Gen Z-ers and Baby Boomers
We spoke with two vastly different generations— Gen Z and Baby Boomers. We explored top issues facing the world and generational differences.
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Sound of Ideas Community Tour| Transforming the future of Akron's innerbelt
The latest Community Tour stop was in Akron, where the city and its residents are reimagining what to do with a vacant stretch of highway.
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Browns planned move, waterfront development top local stories of 2024 | Reporters Roundtable
It's a special edition of the roundtable today. We will look back at some of the top local stories of 2024.
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Cleveland mother and a psychiatrist discuss postpartum psychosis, maternal mental health
According to University Hospitals, postpartum psychosis is rare, occurring in approximately one to two out of every 1,000 deliveries.
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NPR hosts and personalities discuss some of the books they published this year
People like Mo Rocca, Nell Greenfieldboyce, and Sarah McCammon all wrote books in 2024 and spoke to Ideastream Public Media about those works.
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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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‘Parents Bill of Rights’ among bills passed in marathon session | Reporters Roundtable
The Ohio legislature, in its final session this year, passed the so-called "Parents Bill of Rights" requiring that parents be notified of any sexuality content…
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Syrian-Americans look for hope in the weeks following the fall of Assad regime
Syrians across the globe and in Northeast Ohio are rejoicing the end of the country's civil war, though questions remain over new government control now that…
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Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin discusses new ward maps
The Ward 6 councilmember shared more on the newly-proposed maps that eliminate two of 17 council seats due to population loss.
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New statewide adoption modernization bill heads to Governor DeWine’s desk
State Representative Rachel Baker will discuss House Bill 5, a bill designed to streamline Ohio's adoption process.
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Experts cite unlocked and loaded guns as key factors in accidental shooting deaths
According to the Northeast Ohio U.S. Attorney, more than half of unintentional firearm deaths among children and adolescents happened in their own homes. We'll…
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President Biden commutes Jimmy Dimora’s prison sentence | Reporters Roundtable
President Joe Biden announced yesterday he was commuting the prison sentences of nearly 1500 people, one of the largest single acts of clemency in history…
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Accessing services for older adults can be challenging in Northeast Ohio
A recent United Way Community Conversations forum discussed the needs of older adults in the region, and shared tips on navigating the service system.
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Cleveland Police Chief Annie Todd on public safety, police recruitment efforts during first year
Todd, who was sworn into office in February, is the second woman in the department's history to be named as chief.
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reflects on infrastructure bill, other career highlights
The U.S. cabinet member spoke with Ideastream's Jenny Hamel while visiting Cleveland on Monday.
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Oxford's 2024 word of the year, 'brain rot' is all about mindless online content
The slang term "brain rot," popularized by Generations Z and Alpha refers to the amount of mindless content many of us are consuming on our digital devices.
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Bodycam video raises questions in police shooting of Akron teen | Reporters Roundtable
The city of Akron has released the bodycam footage from a Thanksgiving police-involved shooting that killed 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker. The video starts with…
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NEO experts, CDC discuss national E. coli outbreaks
From farm to fork, these experts will tackle tough questions about contamination, prevention and what you need to know to protect your health.
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City of Cleveland and Bedrock discuss revitalization plan for the riverfront
Cleveland is a city on both a lakefront and a riverfront. Efforts are underway to transform both of those waterfronts and leverage the city's natural resources…
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Immigration symposium to explore how Trump administration will impact Greater Cleveland newcomers
The day-long symposium will be hosted by Global Cleveland in partnership with Cuyahoga County, Cleveland and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.
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Is Taiwan the next pressure point for armed conflict on the global stage? |Talking Foreign Policy
Local and national foreign policy experts discuss the likelihood that China will launch some an aggressive action towards Taiwan in the near future, as part of…
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Food insecurity is a reality for many Northeast Ohioans this holiday season
Food is often the centerpiece in Thanksgiving celebrations but for many in Northeast Ohio, food insecurity is reality. It's estimated that 1 in 7 Northeast…
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Northeast Ohio chefs share cooking tips, traditions ahead of Thanksgiving
Four local chefs each brought their unique takes on the traditional Thanksgiving meal to our annual "Friendsgiving" show, where they will discuss their…
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What will U.S. climate policy look like after Donald Trump returns to the White House?
As the UN COP29 climate conference wraps up, we'll talk to environmental reporters about the future of energy policy in Ohio and the U.S. in the new Trump…