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
Ohio is investing in electric vehicle manufacturing and infrastructure
4/17/2024
Will the increasing number of electric vehicle jobs and infrastructure drive consumer interest in Ohio?
Duration:00:51:59
Akron Public Schools officials say expanded smartphone ban has improved student learning and behavior
4/16/2024
The ban was expanded to 13 middle and high schools in the district in August.
Duration:00:51:47
Months after Ohio's Issue 1 amendment passed, abortion access is still being legally challenged
4/15/2024
We'll discuss the state of abortion access in Ohio with an ACLU of Ohio attorney and a statewide reporter.
Duration:00:50:28
Norfolk Southern agrees to pay $600 million settlement in East Palestine crash | Reporters Roundtable
4/12/2024
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 Palestine last year. Some believe it's not nearly enough.
Duration:00:51:49
Akron works to find new police chief, in the midst of an officer-involved shooting
4/11/2024
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.
Duration:00:51:38
Experts say the lack of affordable and accessible child care in Ohio is hurting families and economy
4/10/2024
A new Policy Matters Ohio report found that the average annual cost for one infant's care is more than $800 a month.
Duration:00:52:10
Northeast Ohioans share their experience viewing rare total solar eclipse
4/9/2024
We'll hear from Ideastream reporters about how different communities in Northeast Ohio experienced the eclipse.
Duration:00:51:38
The total solar eclipse is front and center at the latest SOI Community Tour
4/6/2024
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 scientists.
Duration:00:50:08
Cleveland events align for a busy weekend ahead of the total solar eclipse | Reporters Roundtable
4/5/2024
We'll discuss the crowds in town for the NCAA Women's Final Four, the Cleveland International Film Festival and the April 8 total solar eclipse, as well as the rest of the week's news on the Reporters Roundtable.
Duration:00:51:01
Cleveland Neighborhood Progress revamps their CDC funding model
4/4/2024
CNP hopes that their new funding model will better serve a wider swath of Cleveland's neighborhood community development corporations and in a more equitable fashion.
Duration:00:50:47
Experts offer viewing and travel safety tips for April 8 total solar eclipse
4/3/2024
The total solar eclipse is just days away and top of mind for many state and local agencies planning for expected crowds of visitors.
Duration:00:51:04
More than a year after Ohio legalized sports betting, experts raise concerns about addiction
4/2/2024
It's been more than a year since sports betting became legal in Ohio and a recent survey showed people with gambling addiction tripled.
Duration:00:50:56
Cleveland City Council signs off on financing tool to fund downtown development | Reporters Roundtable
3/29/2024
A radical transformation of Cleveland, from its riverfront to its downtown to its lakefront, will be funded with a new taxing district approved this week by Cleveland City Council.
Duration:00:51:00
Northeast Ohio organizations provide help with grief from homicide loss
3/28/2024
The Survivors of Homicide Loss Group Support Network is a collaboration between local government and nonprofit agencies.
Duration:00:51:06
Researchers say women remain underrepresented in political office at all levels
3/27/2024
Research shows that women are underrepresented in American politics both at the local and federal level.
Duration:00:51:27
Akron launches initiative to improve response to mental health crisis calls
3/26/2024
The co-responder pilot program involves paramedics, police officers and behavioral health specialists who have all been trained in crisis intervention.
Duration:00:50:27
New research illustrates need for more protected bike infrastructure in Downtown Cleveland
3/25/2024
Two organizations, NOACA and Bike Cleveland, are advocating for greater bike safety in the region.
Duration:00:51:23
Trump solidifies his influence over Ohio politics in primary | Reporters Roundtable
3/22/2024
We will discuss the outcome of the Ohio primary and what those results say about the influence of former President Donald Trump and established GOP leaders.
Duration:00:51:04
Cleveland Clinic says AI is leading to new drug discoveries and faster diagnoses, but has its limits
3/21/2024
Clinic doctors and researchers discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the healthcare frontier.
Duration:00:51:06
Ohio Republican voters choose Trump-backed Bernie Moreno in U.S. Senate primary
3/20/2024
We will recap and analyze the key races from the 2024 Ohio primary with Northeast Ohio and statehouse political experts.
Duration:00:51:36