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Sound of Ideas

The "Sound of Ideas" is Ideastream Public Media's weekday morning news and information program focusing on Northeast Ohio.

The "Sound of Ideas" is Ideastream Public Media's weekday morning news and information program focusing on Northeast Ohio.

 

#469

Mayor Bibb says homicide investigation has ‘shocked’ city | Reporters Roundtable

A 28-year-old mother was charged late Thursday in the aggravated murders of her daughters.... more

06 Mar 2026

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06 Mar 2026


#468

Akron’s first-ever civic assembly gives residents power to address housing issues

Akron Civic Assembly to propose housing solutions to city officials Monday on the "Sound o... more

05 Mar 2026

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05 Mar 2026


#467

Younger people are increasingly victims of online scams due to AI technology

Protecting yourself from scams [The Ohio Department of Commerce] (https://com.ohio.gov/hom... more

04 Mar 2026

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04 Mar 2026


#466

US, Israeli war on Iran widens in Middle East

U.S. and Israeli war on Iran continues The U.S. is now four days into its war against Iran... more

03 Mar 2026

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49:56

03 Mar 2026


#465

What guard rails are journalists putting in place regarding AI use?

AI and the future of journalism In February, "Ideastream Explores: Artificial Intelligence... more

02 Mar 2026

51 MINS

51:03

02 Mar 2026


#464

Cleveland survey seeks public input on lakefront land usage | Reporters Roundtable

The city of Cleveland and the North Coast Waterfront Development Corporation this week ope... more

27 Feb 2026

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27 Feb 2026


#463

Team NEO projects 3,000 new jobs regionally, despite economic headwinds

Team NEO 2025 Performance & Impact Annual ReportThe headline numbers from Team NEO's new 2... more

26 Feb 2026

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26 Feb 2026


#462

President says US is ‘back’ and scolds Democrats: State of the Union analysis

How did the State of the Union play in Northeast Ohio? ["Our nation is back,"] (https://ww... more

25 Feb 2026

50 MINS

50:46

25 Feb 2026


#461

Cleveland police, community leadership react to decision to end decade-long consent decree

We'll discuss the city and U.S. Department of Justice's decision to seek an end to the 11-... more

24 Feb 2026

51 MINS

51:18

24 Feb 2026


#460

Sound of Ideas Community Tour | Ideastream explores artificial intelligence

The "Sound of Ideas" spoke with AI experts and took audience questions during a live event... more

23 Feb 2026

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23 Feb 2026


#459

Cleveland and Justice Department ask judge to end federal consent decree | Reporters Roundtable

[The city of Cleveland and the U.S. Department of Justice ] (https://www.ideastream.org/la... more

20 Feb 2026

50 MINS

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20 Feb 2026


#458

As Case Western Reserve University turns 200, President Eric Kaler discusses higher ed challenges

Case Western Reserve University turns 200 One of Ohio's oldest colleges, Case Western Rese... more

19 Feb 2026

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19 Feb 2026


#457

Are the Olympic Games political? Northeast Ohio academics discuss complex history

Experts discuss the history of politics and the Olympics The 2026 Winter Olympics are well... more

18 Feb 2026

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18 Feb 2026


#456

Leading Ohio governor candidates discuss health care, affordability ahead of May primary

Last November, there were a number of historic wins across the country in the general elec... more

17 Feb 2026

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17 Feb 2026


#455

Ohio claws back lead abatement grant from Cleveland | Reporters Roundtable

The state is clawing back more than $3-million dollars from a nearly $5 million grant it a... more

13 Feb 2026

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13 Feb 2026


#454

Adults, teens turning to AI for mental health and relationship help

People are turning to chatbots for emotional help and connection. Some people are using ch... more

11 Feb 2026

50 MINS

50:58

11 Feb 2026


#453

How do Northeast Ohio high schoolers feel about AI in the classroom?

K-12 students, educators share how they are using artificial intelligence in the classroom... more

10 Feb 2026

51 MINS

51:38

10 Feb 2026


#452

How are parents and educators talking to students about their futures as AI changes the workforce?

We'll kick-off our newsroom-wide reporting project, "Ideastream Explores: Artificial Intel... more

09 Feb 2026

52 MINS

52:27

09 Feb 2026


#451

Federal judge grants temporary reprieve for Ohio’s Haitian immigrants | Reporters Roundtable

Springfield, near Dayton, is on edge after a federal judge in Washington, D.C., this week ... more

06 Feb 2026

50 MINS

50:39

06 Feb 2026


#450

Cleveland's large Slovenian community comes together for festival to welcome spring

Cleveland Kurentovanje Northeast Ohio is home to the largest population of Slovenians outs... more

05 Feb 2026

49 MINS

49:25

05 Feb 2026


#449

Minneapolis journalist says mood is 'tense' following fatal shootings by federal agents

Minneapolis journalist reflects on continued ICE operation following deaths of Renee Good ... more

04 Feb 2026

50 MINS

50:55

04 Feb 2026


#448

Could loosening power outage regulations leave Ohioans in the dark longer?

FirstEnergy is seeking approval from the Power Utility Commission of Ohio to allow for lon... more

03 Feb 2026

49 MINS

49:12

03 Feb 2026


#447

'Sovereign citizens' who refuse to share ID with police could face harsher penalty | Law of The Land

Law of the Land: Sovereign Citizens Recently, there have been reports of people in Northea... more

02 Feb 2026

51 MINS

51:07

02 Feb 2026


#446

Ohio leaders prepare for potential of immigration enforcement in Springfield | Reporters Roundtable

For weeks, the nation's flashpoint over immigration and enforcement has been Minneapolis w... more

30 Jan 2026

49 MINS

49:43

30 Jan 2026


#445

Ohio leaders, experts react to latest deaths by federal officers in Minneapolis

Ohio leaders and experts react to the latest deaths by federal officers in Minneapolis Vid... more

29 Jan 2026

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48:48

29 Jan 2026


#444

Mental health providers aim to reach men who are resistant to therapy

Mental health providers aim to reach more men If you are a millennial, you likely remember... more

28 Jan 2026

51 MINS

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28 Jan 2026


#443

Planned RTA project in Ohio City gets pushback from business owners

GCRTA proposed project on West 25th Street in Ohio City gets pushback from public parking ... more

27 Jan 2026

50 MINS

50:50

27 Jan 2026


#442

Regional rock salt shortage impacting Northeast Ohio cities | Reporters Roundtable

Here’s some good news/bad news as we begin this Friday. First the good: We made it to Frid... more

23 Jan 2026

51 MINS

51:10

23 Jan 2026


#441

Experts respond after controversial City Club forum with Center for Christian Virtue

Reaction to City Club forum with Center for Christian Virtue The Center for Christian Virt... more

22 Jan 2026

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50:39

22 Jan 2026