Sound of Ideas

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.

Gen Z is the first generation to grow up entirely in the digital age, and many identify as politically independent.

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.

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.

Federal, state and municipal governments, particularly here in Ohio, have gone back and forth on whether to ban menthol cigarettes

A recently approved state law has helped spur the opening of Ohio's public lands, including its parks to fracking.

Cleveland City Council recently approved a pilot program guaranteeing employment for some Cleveland residents.

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.

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.

Ohio's school funding model is complex, relying in part on property taxes. Some districts say a state law is limiting funding opportunities.

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.

Both the Browns and the Cleveland Guardians have recently requested public funding for stadium improvement plans, spurring debate over the value to the taxpayer.

"You are Welcome" discusses what makes a positive school climate with students and educators at Ellet Community Learning Center.

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.

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.

The renowned author discusses her new non-fiction best-selling book, “The Backyard Bird Chronicles,” that grew out of her nature journal.

Research shows students across the U.S. have made some grounds recovering lost learning, but are far from being fully caught up.

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."

Protests at Case Western Reserve University and The Ohio State University have led to discussions about how campuses handled the demonstrations and encampments.

Some pro-Palestinian demonstrators calling for a cease-fire in Gaza have erected encampments, including at Case Western Reserve University.