The Akron Roundtable podcast brings you monthly installments of nationally recognizable figures and local leaders sharing their thought-provoking perspectives on topics that engage, educate, and inspire listeners. These episodes are recorded in full at the Akron Roundtable events and include the audience Q&A session with each guest. To learn more about Akron Roundtable or to attend a luncheon please visit https://www.akronroundtable.org/
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The "Sound of Ideas" is Ideastream Public Media's weekday morning news and information program focusing on Northeast Ohio.
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City of Cleveland launches 5-year initiative that aims to improve pedestrian safety
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Crashes involving bicyclists and pedestrians are on the rise in Cleveland. A new city mobility plan hopes to address citizen safety concerns and improve infrastructure.By Ideastream Public Media
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A battle is brewing over control of Ohio's teachers pension fund
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We'll discuss the controversy over the State Teachers Retirement System with billions of educators' retirement dollars on the line.By Ideastream Public Media
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Many Ohio abortion clinics remove 24-hour waiting period | Reporters Roundtable
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A Franklin County judge recently ruled that the reproductive rights amendment makes the waiting period unconstitutional.By Ideastream Public Media
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In the midst of a divisive year, one program at Kent State is teaching students to be mediators
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The School of Peace and Conflict program takes a proactive approach to difficult topics, through open dialogue that they hope fosters understanding among their students.By Ideastream Public Media
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City of Cleveland's police oversight system is involved in two lawsuits, infighting
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Ideastream's Matt Richmond discusses how efforts to enact lasting police reform are being impacted by the recent lawsuits and internal conflict.By Ideastream Public Media
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As COVID-19 surges in NEO, public health experts discuss new vaccine, long COVID research
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The Cuyahoga County medical director and a Cleveland Clinic physician discuss the new COVID-19 vaccine and how to prepare for other fall viruses.By Ideastream Public Media
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Talking Foreign Policy | How will foreign policy play into the presidential election?
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A panel of foreign policy experts discuss how international relations could differ between a Trump/Vance and Harris/Walz administration.By Ideastream Public Media
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Effort to save Trumbull County hospitals despite decision to close | Reporters Roundtable
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Two Trumbull County hospitals will begin shutting down following an announcement by Steward Health Care this week. The Texas-based for-profit owner of the hospitals, which has filed for bankruptcy, set the closure date for September. Steward said in a statement to WKBN-TV it had to close the hospitals due to cash constraints and after a search for …
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Vice President Kamala Harris takes the national spotlight at the Democratic National Convention
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The messaging at the DNC could preview the Democratic strategy for the rest of the presidential election.By Ideastream Public Media
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Akron Public Schools superintendent discusses the state of the district
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00:00 Students in the Akron Public Schools are getting ready for a new school year. It is the second year under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson. To begin Wednesday’s “Sound of Ideas,” we will sit down with Robinson to talk about his first year leading Akron Public Schools and the year ahead as students return to class. 39:10 T…
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NE Ohio parents say they struggle with child care needs, costs and availability
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We'll talk with parents and experts about the gaps in the child care system in Ohio.By Ideastream Public Media
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Helplines like 211, 988 provide essential community services for Northeast Ohioans
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A recent United Way Community Conversation detailed the need for these helplines in the region and more about how they assist residents with food, housing and other issues.By Ideastream Public Media
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FirstEnergy agrees to deal to avoid state prosecution | Reporters Roundtable
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FirstEnergy will avoid state prosecution for paying off public officials in the biggest bribery scheme in Ohio history by paying even more money to the state -- $20 million.By Ideastream Public Media
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Should students be drug tested? Many Ohio districts have policies for middle, high school students
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This year, Strongsville City School District is joining other Ohio districts who drug test students participating in sports and other activities, or drive to school.By Ideastream Public Media
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MetroHealth board removes CEO for the second time in two years
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00:00 For the second time in two years, the MetroHealth board has taken action to fire its CEO and president. Last Friday, the board terminated its employment contract with Dr. Airica Steed citing "poor performance" in doing so. We will begin Wednesday’s “Sound of Ideas” with Ideastream’s health reporters discussing the latest on Steed’s removal an…
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Cuyahoga County leaders urge Browns owners to keep stadium in Cleveland
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Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne and council President Pernell Jones Jr. spoke against moving the stadium to Brook Park in a press conference Monday.By Ideastream Public Media
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Indigenous peoples' history is the subject of new podcast, 'The Ohio Country'
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A new podcast series from WYSO in Yellow Springs aims to right the historical record of Ohio's numerous native tribes.By Ideastream Public Media
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Sound of Ideas Community Tour| Transforming the future of Akron's innerbelt
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The latest Community Tour stop was in Akron, where the city and its residents are reimagining what to do with a vacant stretch of highway.By Ideastream Public Media
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Violent storms leave destruction across Northeast Ohio | Reporters Roundtable
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Many people across Northeast Ohio remain without power after tornadoes and violent thunderstorms earlier this week. FirstEnergy says it is bringing in extra help but says it could the middle of next week before the power is back.By Ideastream Public Media
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Will Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joining the Harris ticket impact the race in midwest states like Ohio?
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We'll hear about any impact Walz makes on the race for the White House, especially as he goes up against Ohio's JD Vance, who is Donald Trump’s running mate.By Ideastream Public Media
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Ohio is now open for business for recreational marijuana sales
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00:00 Months after voters approved recreational marijuana use in the state for adults 21 and older, legal sales have now started. 16:54 Intellectual diversity centers are being developed on five Ohio public university campuses. What are the ideas behind them and the pushback? 39:35 Art Saves series on ideastream.org explores how the arts have helpe…
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Cleveland officials discuss offer to keep Browns Downtown on the lakefront
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The owners of the Cleveland Browns, Jimmy and Dee Haslam, announced in March that they were exploring moving the team to the neighboring suburb, Brook Park.By Ideastream Public Media
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Mayor Bibb goes public with offer to keep Browns in Cleveland | Reporters Roundtable
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Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb has gone public with the city's offer of $461 million, about half the cost of a proposed renovation of the existing lakefront Cleveland Browns stadium.By Ideastream Public Media
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Northeast Ohio independent and undecided voters share why the two parties aren't speaking to them
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Following the turbulent last few weeks of the presidential election, we'll check in with voters who aren't drawn to either major party.By Ideastream Public Media
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Ohio granting permits to companies for recreational marijuana market
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Voters approved legalized recreational marijuana in Ohio last November. But recreational marijuana sales have not yet started.By Ideastream Public Media
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Ohio public media stations look at how $2B opioid settlement is being spent
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The settlement money from pharmaceutical companies will go to communities greatly impacted by the opioid epidemic.By Ideastream Public Media
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Affordable housing advocates and high-end developers discuss the need for more apartments
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Architects that are working on high-end projects in Northeast Ohio discuss new construction, while others push for more affordable units.By Ideastream Public Media
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Redistricting reform constitutional amendment makes the November ballot | Reporters Roundtable
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In November, Ohioans will vote again on redistricting reform, this time to cut elected officials out of the political mapmaking process.By Ideastream Public Media
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Lead safety advocates react to audit that found CMHA failed to report lead poisoning in children
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The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority failed to report at least 10 cases, according to an audit by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.By Ideastream Public Media
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Can Ohio be a bigger player in media production following Superman filming in Cleveland?
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A recent City Club of Cleveland conversation looked at the economics of the film industry, and how to create more opportunities for diverse representation.By Ideastream Public Media
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Some property owners in Northeast Ohio are seeing home values jump more than 30%
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The first major home appraisal since the pandemic found property values increasing in Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain and Geauga counties. What does that mean for taxes?By Ideastream Public Media
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Northeast Ohio and state leaders react to President Biden dropping out of the race
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After weeks of growing pressure, President Biden suspended his reelection campaign and endorsed his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris.By Ideastream Public Media
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Federal audit calls for CHMA to improve inspections for lead | Reporters Roundtable
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A recent report from the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development found shortcomings on the part of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority. The story begins this week's discussion of news on the Reporters Roundtable.By Ideastream Public Media
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Ohio Senator JD Vance makes his first speech as Trump's VP pick at Republican National Convention
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Vance's speech came on the penultimate day of the RNC, held in Milwaukee.By Ideastream Public Media
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Can Americans find their way back to civility in politics?
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After an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania last weekend, there have been calls to lower the rancor in our national political discourse. But deep divisions remain between Americans along political and other socio-economic lines, so how can we find a way back to civility? We will talk abou…
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Leaders of Cleveland Metroparks discuss park investments and new projects
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The Cleveland Metroparks was recently awarded a $19.5 million federal grant, which will help pay for several trails on the city's southeast side.By Ideastream Public Media
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New executive overseeing West Side Market lays out improvement plan
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Rosemary Mudry, the head of the West Side Market's non-profit arm, discussed changes to the beloved institution at a City Club of Cleveland forum.By Ideastream Public Media
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Reappraisal shows home value increases across Cuyahoga County | Reporters Roundtable
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A six-year, state-mandated reappraisal of Cuyahoga County homes shows significant increases in value, an average of 32%. What will that mean for property tax bills?By Ideastream Public Media
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Recent Supreme Court decision could impact penalties for unhoused individuals in Ohio
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In June, the United States Supreme Court ruled that local municipalities can make it a criminal offense for a person to sleep or camp in a public place.By Ideastream Public Media
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What comes next for two amendment issue campaigns in Ohio?
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Last week, the group behind an anti-gerrymandering amendment proposal submitted nearly double to petition signatures required to make the November ballot. But a measure proposing an amendment to raise Ohio’s minimum wage to $15 dollars per hour faltered.By Ideastream Public Media
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City of Cleveland dedicates millions to invest in 'middle neighborhoods'
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress is coordinating with the City of Cleveland to invest millions of ARPA dollars into specific areas.By Ideastream Public Media
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Cleveland-area clinical psychologist advised on new Pixar film ‘Inside Out 2’
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The filmmakers turned to Dr. Lisa Damour when making the sequel to 2015’s “Inside Out.” The movies deal with the emotional life of Riley Andersen who is now 13.By Ideastream Public Media
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Cleveland mourns death of officer after deadly holiday shooting | Reporters Roundtable
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The holiday began on a somber note for the men and women of Cleveland's police. An officer died after being shot while trying to take into custody a man wanted in connection with a felonious assault in a local suburb. The shooting happened near East 80th Street just after 1 a.m. on July 4, police said.…
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Education experts explore the impact of expanded private vouchers in Ohio
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Ohio recently expanded the income eligibility for its EdChoice private voucher program. The voucher program is now the subject of a lawsuit challenging its constitutionality.By Ideastream Public Media
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Case Western Reserve University legal scholars discuss historic presidential immunity ruling
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The 6-3 Supreme Court ruling likely ends any probability that former President Donald Trump will be tried before the November election in his federal election interference case.By Ideastream Public Media
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Cleveland's Buckeye-Woodhill residents are revitalizing the neighborhood, one street at a time
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With help from community organizations and faith leaders, more than 70 blighted homes have been removed, and new homes have been built.By Ideastream Public Media
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Ohio Lawmakers pass flurry of bills in marathon session before summer recess | Reporter's Roundtable
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Thursday night, the first presidential debate was held between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.By Ideastream Public Media
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Will the first 2024 presidential debate between Biden and Trump change the mind of Ohio voters?
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The debate will be moderated by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash in Atlanta, where there will be no live audience, and new rules to limit interruptions.By Ideastream Public Media
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Cleveland Clinic expert weighs in on surgeon general’s call for social media warning labels
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The surgeon general of the United States says he's concerned about young people using social media and the potential dangers to their health.By Ideastream Public Media
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New to the job, Akron Police Chief Brian Harding has already faced major challenges
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A week into his official tenure, the city of Akron experienced a tragic shooting that took the life of one person and injured 27 others.By Ideastream Public Media
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