Sound of Ideas
Local News
The "Sound of Ideas" is Ideastream Public Media's weekday morning news and information program focusing on Northeast Ohio.
Location:
Cleveland, OH
Description:
The "Sound of Ideas" is Ideastream Public Media's weekday morning news and information program focusing on Northeast Ohio.
Twitter:
@WCPN,soundofideas
Language:
English
Contact:
1375 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115-1835 216-916-6301
Email:
news@wcpn.org
Episodes
Will the historic conviction of former President Donald Trump impact the conservative vote in Ohio?
6/3/2024
Ohio elected leaders are standing by the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.
Duration:00:51:29
Jury convicts former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts | Reporters Roundtable
5/31/2024
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 11.
Duration:00:52:35
What does Gen Z think about politics, climate change and more? We asked Northeast Ohio high schoolers
5/30/2024
Gen Z is the first generation to grow up entirely in the digital age, and many identify as politically independent.
Duration:00:52:07
70 years after landmark decision, Brown v. Board still resonates with those impacted
5/29/2024
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 policy of “separate but equal” was unconstitutional.
Duration:00:52:00
Governor DeWine orders state lawmakers back to Columbus | Reporters Roundtable
5/24/2024
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 legislation in the special session set for next week, including a fix to ensure President Joe Biden appears on the November ballot.
Duration:00:51:34
Public health officials continue push for a ban on menthol cigarettes
5/23/2024
Federal, state and municipal governments, particularly here in Ohio, have gone back and forth on whether to ban menthol cigarettes
Duration:00:51:28
Ohio moving forward with bids to frack under public lands including state parks
5/22/2024
A recently approved state law has helped spur the opening of Ohio's public lands, including its parks to fracking.
Duration:00:51:53
How will Cleveland's Universal Basic Employment pilot program address poverty?
5/21/2024
Cleveland City Council recently approved a pilot program guaranteeing employment for some Cleveland residents.
Duration:00:50:50
How wealth and power has shaped Naortheast Ohio was discussed at the latest Community Tour
5/20/2024
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.
Duration:00:49:31
Euclid officer’s death leads to grief and concerns about current climate for police | Reporters Roundtable
5/17/2024
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 increasing difficulty getting recruits who want to do the work.
Duration:00:51:56
As school districts seek support from tax levies, voters are feeling 'levy fatigue'
5/16/2024
Ohio's school funding model is complex, relying in part on property taxes. Some districts say a state law is limiting funding opportunities.
Duration:00:51:09
‘Enrollment cliff’ creating financial pressures for colleges and universities
5/15/2024
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 means for higher education. Later, we talk to a South Euclid City Council member about the efforts to save Notre Dame College Plus, we hear from Vinton Cerf, one of the "fathers of the internet." And some advice for the Class of 2024 from our listeners and readers.
Duration:00:51:15
Cleveland Browns plans reignites debate over public support for sports stadiums
5/14/2024
Both the Browns and the Cleveland Guardians have recently requested public funding for stadium improvement plans, spurring debate over the value to the taxpayer.
Duration:00:51:21
Ideastream Public Media documentary follows an Akron school's efforts to address inequities
5/13/2024
"You are Welcome" discusses what makes a positive school climate with students and educators at Ellet Community Learning Center.
Duration:00:50:11
Contractor paints over pro-Palestinian protester on CWRU campus | Reporters Roundtable
5/10/2024
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 encampment and the rest of the week's news on the Reporters Roundtable.
Duration:00:50:05
Cavs CEO says NBA playoffs run is helping Downtown Cleveland businesses
5/9/2024
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 1993.
Duration:00:50:50
Author Amy Tan shares her observations of nature in ‘The Backyard Bird Chronicles’
5/8/2024
The renowned author discusses her new non-fiction best-selling book, “The Backyard Bird Chronicles,” that grew out of her nature journal.
Duration:00:50:16
Northeast Ohio teachers say students still struggle with pandemic-related learning loss
5/7/2024
Research shows students across the U.S. have made some grounds recovering lost learning, but are far from being fully caught up.
Duration:00:51:14
Canton Police custody death echoes that of George Floyd, civil rights attorney says
5/6/2024
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."
Duration:00:50:43
Protests over Israel-Hamas war test leadership at Ohio campuses | Reporters Roundtable
5/3/2024
Protests at Case Western Reserve University and The Ohio State University have led to discussions about how campuses handled the demonstrations and encampments.
Duration:00:51:45