Changing Gears: Wisconsin Safety Forces Surprised At Losses Police, firefighters and paramedics receiving less pay after last year law change.
Cleveland Mayor Shares Latest Effort To Address School Issues Frank Jackson is sharing his vision on improving education in his city's schools, which has readily won its share of supporters and critics.
Governor Declares Ohio On The Mend In State Of The State Speech Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports Governor John Kasich's main theme was Ohio's economic comeback. Democrats are critical. 
Why Steubenville? Kasich Heads to a Gem of a School in a Steel Town. Governor Kasich will deliver the State of the State today at Wells Academy in Steubenville.
Counting The GOP Delegates, But Not Before They're Official The NPR Delegate Tracker only counts delegates awarded unambiguously by party rule or state law.
Detroit Schools' No. 1 Mission: Getting Kids To Class Dismal attendance rates have put Detroit Public Schools at risk of losing vital state funding.
Beached Dolphins Keep Cape Cod Rescuers Busy No one knows why the dolphins come ashore, but when they do teams of rescuers mobilize to help them.
After Glum Night, Romney May Find Signs Of Hope In Colorado Swing County Santorum won Colorado on Tuesday, but did not win one county that's seen as a political bellweather.
States Debate Foreclosure Robo-Signing Settlement States debate a deal that would penalize mortgage lenders and enact future consumer protections.
In Russia, Punk-Rock Riot Girls Rage Against Putin A feminist collective is expressing its anti-government protest in guerrilla performances.
In Restive Syrian City, Signs Of Sectarian Violence Activists say the violence between Alawites and Sunni Muslims in Homs doesn't bode well for Syria.
Finding 'Life, Death And Hope' In A Mumbai Slum Pulitzer Prize winner Katherine Boo explores extreme poverty in the shadow of luxury hotels.
The Sound of Ideas
Posted February 8, 2012
Governor John Kasich delivers his state of the state speech from a top ranked elementary school in Steubenville. What kind of marks does his message merit on your grading scale? Did he leave any major questions unanswered? Wednesday on the Sound of Ideas as we take a close look at the governor's message on jobs, education and beyond. We'd love you to join us. Extra credit if you ask a question or share your thoughts. Wednesday morning at 9.
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Around Noon
Posted February 8, 2012
Dee Perry spotlights the young stars of 'Spring Awakening' the Tony-award winning musical onstage now at The Beck Center for the Arts with a live performance. Plus, acclaimed Cleveland writer Erin O'Brien shares 'The Irish-Hungarian Guide to the Domestic Arts'. And Dan Polletta profiles one of the Cuban artists currently in residence at The Cleveland Institute of Art - Alex Hernández.
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Airs Wednesday, February 8 at 8:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
Find out if human beings’ efforts to outwit raccoons are actually making the animals smarter.
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Airs Wednesday, February 8 at 9:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
The incredible story of twin girls born joined at the head as they prepare for separation surgery.
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Airs Wednesday, February 8 at 10:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
The experts dissect a lion and a tiger. The team delves into the lion’s throat to find the voicebox.
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Around Noon
Posted February 9, 2012
Dee Perry gets an update from Cleveland City Councilman Jay Westbrook about the city's Music Venue Admissions Tax, as local concert clubs host a series of conscious-raising concerts this weekend. Plus we meet NPR's favorite Cleveland band - Herzog - which recently received the "Song of the Year" stamp of approval from All Songs Considered. And we hear from the acclaimed stars of the new Ensemble Theater production about New Orleans - 'Lower Ninth.'
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The Sound of Ideas
Posted February 9, 2012
There's still plenty of time to save up for college, provided your college-bound child is not yet even a twinkle in your eye. The cost of a higher education is higher than it's ever been, an average of $21, 600 last year for four-year colleges nationwide. That's two-and-a-half times more than these students' parents paid. On the next Sound of Ideas, our experts will discuss the soaring costs and share strategies for affording a degree, Thursay morning at 9:00.
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Airs Thursday, February 9 at 8:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
Great discoveries include a circa-1861 Civil War cavalry flag and a 1960 jeweled gold moretto.
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Airs Thursday, February 9 at 9:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
An unidentified corpse is found in a blind woman's house, and a young typist is summoned to the crime scene
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Airs Thursday, February 9 at 10:30 PM on WVIZ/PBS
The Dutch artist, known as one of the most important painters in the history of European art, was also one of the most imitated.
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90.3 WCPN Special Broadcast
Airs February 10, 2012
Maya Angelou's Black History Month Special
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Airs Friday, February 10 at 9:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
Unravel the mystery of a manuscript attributed to Irving Berlin, and hear an unpublished, unrecorded song by Jerry Herman.
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90.3 WCPN Special Broadcast
Airs February 10, 2012
Can Do: Stories of Black Visionaries, Seekers, and Entrepreneurs, with host Alfre Woodard
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90.3 WCPN Special Broadcast
Airs February 10, 2012
SLY & THE FAMILY STONE: FAMILY AFFAIR
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Airs Saturday, February 11 at 8:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
As the war nears its end, Downton’s aristocrats and servants put their lives back together.
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Airs Saturday, February 11 at 9:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
Although poor, levelheaded Elinor and her impulsive sister attract a trio of promising gentlemen.
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Airs Saturday, February 11 at 10:30 PM on WVIZ/PBS
The Dutch artist, known as one of the most important painters in the history of European art, was also one of the most imitated.
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Airs Sunday, February 12 at 8:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
As the war nears its end, Downton’s aristocrats and servants put their lives back together.
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Airs Sunday, February 12 at 9:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
The Spanish flu strikes Downton, transforming the fortunes of all.
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