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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
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
Campus protests over Israel-Hamas war have grown in intensity nationally and in Northeast Ohio
5/2/2024
Some pro-Palestinian demonstrators calling for a cease-fire in Gaza have erected encampments, including at Case Western Reserve University.
Duration:00:50:49
Two federal judges in Ohio speak out against attacking judges, in light of Trump's trials
5/1/2024
The cases related to former President Donald Trump have led to hostility and outright threats being made against judges and their family members.
Duration:00:50:39
As local news coverage declines, the student-run Oberlin Review celebrates 150 years
4/30/2024
Oberlin College's paper is celebrating a milestone anniversary. In recent years, it has become the paper of record for Oberlin and surrounding communities.
Duration:00:51:32
Major cities, including Cleveland, are seeing a decrease in homicide rates according to new report
4/29/2024
The criminal justice consulting firm, AH Datalytics, found large drops in reported homicides nationwide, continuing a downward trend post-pandemic.
Duration:00:51:36
New documents reveal dark money donations from FirstEnergy to state leaders | Reporters Roundtable
4/26/2024
While it was embroiled in the HB6 bribery scandal, FirstEnergy also threw dark money contributions to top Ohio politicians not implicated in the scheme, according to newly released documents.
Duration:00:51:47
Northeast Ohio groups look to reverse trend of disappearing tree canopy
4/25/2024
Environmental advocates point to the importance of a robust tree canopy when looking to address heat islands in under-served neighborhoods, extreme weather events and overall air quality.
Duration:00:44:14
Turbulent weather puts Ohio on pace for potential tornado record season
4/24/2024
Ohio has had dozens of tornadoes this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The state is on pace for a potential record.
Duration:00:51:21
Zero waste goes beyond recycling and composting. Northeast Ohio experts share what's involved
4/23/2024
Efforts are underway at the local level to help communities take small steps towards achieving zero waste sustainability and addressing existing challenges.
Duration:00:50:54
Solar energy advocates make a push for a statewide solar co-op
4/22/2024
House Bill 197 would create a pioneering solar co-op program across the state.
Duration:00:52:26
Judge pauses Ohio bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors | Reporters Roundtable
4/19/2024
Ohio House Bill 68 bans gender-affirming care and prohibits transgender girls from playing on girls and women’s sports teams.
Duration:00:51:36
ADL finds sharp rise in antisemitic incidents, including at Jewish institutions and college campuses
4/18/2024
The ADL reported a total of 8,873 incidents of assault, harassment and vandalism in the U.S., with a majority occurring after the Israel-Hamas war began in October.
Duration:00:52:38
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