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Gentle Approach to Behavior Problems

May 9, 2013

It stands to reason that the best way to deal with school violence is to avoid the violence. To nip problems in the bud. Easier said than done, right? But schools and safety officials say they're making progress at deterring trouble by having teachers spot trouble as it begins to develop. Early and intensive intervention also are keys. We'll discuss strategies to keep schools safe and see how they're working, Thursday morning at 9:00 on The Sound of Ideas.

A Miracle in Cleveland

May 8, 2013

Three longtime missing Cleveland women, Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, were found alive Monday. Ariel Castro and his two brothers: Pedro Castro, and Onil Castro were arrested in connection with the missing women. Wednesday we will bring you the latest developments and speak with experts about how this could have happened and the impact it will have on the community. Join host Mike McIntyre Wednesday at 9 on 90.3.

Missing and Found

May 7, 2013

Three Cleveland women who have been missing for a decade were identified Monday afternoon after one of the missing placed a 911 call. Cleveland Police Chief Michael McGrath said he thinks Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight were tied up at a house on Seymour Avenue in Cleveland owned by Ariel Castro. Tuesday on "The Sound of Ideas" we hear the latest developments from law enforcement. Plus, Plain Dealer columnist Regina Brett, talks about her interviews with the families over the years.

Phase 1 Clinical Trials

May 6, 2013

Courageous patients who volunteer to be first in line to take experimental cancer drugs seek to restore their own health while benefiting all of humankind. Monday on the Sound of Ideas, on the heels of The Plain Dealer's week-long series on Phase I clinical trials at University Hospitals, we'll learn about how treatments are tested and eventually approved and how medical science owes a debt of gratitude to a small group of pioneer patients. Join host Mike McIntyre Monday at 9 on 90.3.

Reporters’ Roundtable 5/3

May 3, 2013

Republicans float a "Right to Work" balloon; but more powerful Republicans quickly shoot it down. School districts seek new taxes and tell voters not to bank on state money. Part-time faculty at the University of Akron say they're getting a bum deal. Another Northeast Ohio hospital targets smokers. And news that a "privatized" state agency prefers former government employees. All up for discussion on the reporters' roundtable Friday at 9 on 90.3

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