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Tue, 22 May 2012 17:52:00 -0400 90.3 WCPN ideastream The Sound of Ideas Something about the arrival of warmer weather and the prospect of four dollar gasoline increases interest in bicycling. Tuesday on The Sound of Ideas we’ll saddle up for a conversation about what’s new in northeast Ohio two-wheeling, including bike friendly changes to the Hope Memorial bridge, moves to foster cooperation between riders and motorists and construction of a new velodrome in Slavic Village. It all rolls your way Tuesday at 9:00 on 90.3. http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46967 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46967#When:13:00:00Z Read any good books lately? Monday on the Sound of Ideas, we're going to walk through the pages of some new books with local authors. We'll learn about places to go and things to see in Cleveland's neighborhoods through the eyes of newcomers, explore local history, including the constabulary force assembled to protect the North coast from a Canadian invasion, and we'll witness local stories of truth and hope through photographs. Join host Mike McIntyre Monday at 9 on 90.3. Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 90.3 WCPN ideastream The Sound of Ideas Read any good books lately? Monday on the Sound of Ideas, we're going to walk through the pages of some new books with local authors. We'll learn about places to go and things to see in Cleveland's neighborhoods through the eyes of newcomers, explore local history, including the constabulary force assembled to protect the North coast from a Canadian invasion, and we'll witness local stories of truth and hope through photographs. Join host Mike McIntyre Monday at 9 on 90.3. http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46951 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46951#When:13:00:00Z Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs? Some Ohio legislators think so. We'll talk about the debate over drug testing this week on the Reporters' Roundtable. We'll also discuss new developments in Ohio's fracking industry. The Horseshoe Casino opens in downtown Cleveland. And Dennis Kucinich looks to his future after Congress. Join host Erick Trickey at 9 on 90.3. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 90.3 WCPN ideastream The Sound of Ideas Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs? Some Ohio legislators think so. We'll talk about the debate over drug testing this week on the Reporters' Roundtable. We'll also discuss new developments in Ohio's fracking industry. The Horseshoe Casino opens in downtown Cleveland. And Dennis Kucinich looks to his future after Congress. Join host Erick Trickey at 9 on 90.3. http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/43742 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/43742#When:17:02:00Z Technology can enhance learning in schools, but can it enhance cheating, too? What are schools doing to make sure students are turning in their own work? And in a time when test scores are used to measure the effectiveness of educators, is the temptation too great for schools to fudge the rules? We'd love to hear your thoughts on the state of cheating in schools. Remember, no copying off of others. Tuesday at 9 on the Sound of Ideas. Program originally aired Nov. 22, 2011. Thu, 17 May 2012 17:02:00 -0400 90.3 WCPN ideastream The Sound of Ideas Technology can enhance learning in schools, but can it enhance cheating, too? What are schools doing to make sure students are turning in their own work? And in a time when test scores are used to measure the effectiveness of educators, is the temptation too great for schools to fudge the rules? We'd love to hear your thoughts on the state of cheating in schools. Remember, no copying off of others. Tuesday at 9 on the Sound of Ideas. Program originally aired Nov. 22, 2011. http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46907 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46907#When:13:00:00Z Non-profit organizations that rely on a good story and well-meaning efforts are bound to fail as funding becomes more scarce. So says Mario Morino, an influential philanthropist and author whose book, "Leap of Reason" seeks to change the culture of philanthropy and the non-profit organizations it supports. Non-profits should hone their long-term focus, collaborate, collect data and prove that their efforts bring results. Join host Mike McIntyre Wednesday at 9 on the Sound of Ideas. Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 90.3 WCPN ideastream The Sound of Ideas Non-profit organizations that rely on a good story and well-meaning efforts are bound to fail as funding becomes more scarce. So says Mario Morino, an influential philanthropist and author whose book, "Leap of Reason" seeks to change the culture of philanthropy and the non-profit organizations it supports. Non-profits should hone their long-term focus, collaborate, collect data and prove that their efforts bring results. Join host Mike McIntyre Wednesday at 9 on the Sound of Ideas. http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46881 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46881#When:18:34:00Z Last year, Ohio set tourism records as millions of people spent $40 billion dollars riding roller coasters in Sandusky, seeing vintage military aircraft in Dayton or checking out dinosaur bones in Cleveland. Casinos promise to bring millions more this year. And the state wants to double down on marketing dollars to attract even more out-of-state visitors. Destination: Ohio, Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. on The Sound of Ideas. Tue, 15 May 2012 18:34:00 -0400 90.3 WCPN ideastream The Sound of Ideas Last year, Ohio set tourism records as millions of people spent $40 billion dollars riding roller coasters in Sandusky, seeing vintage military aircraft in Dayton or checking out dinosaur bones in Cleveland. Casinos promise to bring millions more this year. And the state wants to double down on marketing dollars to attract even more out-of-state visitors. Destination: Ohio, Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. on The Sound of Ideas. http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46856 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46856#When:13:00:00Z Parasites: they’re everywhere. Feeding, living and thriving off of people and pets….and often, we don’t even know it. Join host Anne Glausser Monday for a Science Café edition of the Sound of Ideas. You won’t believe where parasites lurk, how they can harm and help the body, and how they helped shape human evolution. We’ll have a biologist from Case Western and a veterinarian from the Cleveland Zoo in studio to answer your critter questions. Monday at 9 on 90.3 Mon, 14 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 90.3 WCPN ideastream The Sound of Ideas Parasites: they’re everywhere. Feeding, living and thriving off of people and pets….and often, we don’t even know it. Join host Anne Glausser Monday for a Science Café edition of the Sound of Ideas. You won’t believe where parasites lurk, how they can harm and help the body, and how they helped shape human evolution. We’ll have a biologist from Case Western and a veterinarian from the Cleveland Zoo in studio to answer your critter questions. Monday at 9 on 90.3 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46835 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46835#When:13:00:00Z This week on the Reporter's Roundtable: What are Ohio’s elected leaders saying about the President's statement regarding gay marriage? We'll have some of their reactions - and take your calls. Also this week, the State Senate and the governor fight like third graders.... over third graders. Plus, the teachers union is accused of harassing the Senator who sponsored education legislation and the would-be bridge bombers go to court. Join us at 9 with host Rick Jackson. Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 90.3 WCPN ideastream The Sound of Ideas This week on the Reporter's Roundtable: What are Ohio’s elected leaders saying about the President's statement regarding gay marriage? We'll have some of their reactions - and take your calls. Also this week, the State Senate and the governor fight like third graders.... over third graders. Plus, the teachers union is accused of harassing the Senator who sponsored education legislation and the would-be bridge bombers go to court. Join us at 9 with host Rick Jackson. http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46814 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46814#When:18:47:00Z Cleveland is about to become a casino town as the first phase of the Horseshoe Casino opens on Public Square Monday. Are we ready? On the next Sound of Ideas, we'll visit with casino owner Dan Gilbert, then spend some time talking about what to expect inside and outside the Horseshoe when the cards are dealt and the dice are rolled. It'll be an interesting discussion. You can bet on it, Thursday at 9:00 on 90.3. Thu, 10 May 2012 18:47:00 -0400 90.3 WCPN ideastream The Sound of Ideas Cleveland is about to become a casino town as the first phase of the Horseshoe Casino opens on Public Square Monday. Are we ready? On the next Sound of Ideas, we'll visit with casino owner Dan Gilbert, then spend some time talking about what to expect inside and outside the Horseshoe when the cards are dealt and the dice are rolled. It'll be an interesting discussion. You can bet on it, Thursday at 9:00 on 90.3. http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46796 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46796#When:13:00:01Z Young voters who helped propel Barack Obama to the White House four years ago still support the president, polls show, but not as enthusiastically as they did in 2008. Tomorrow on the Sound of Ideas, we'll talk about the importance of the youth vote, discuss how Obama and Republican Mitt Romney intend to court young voters and find out what issues are most likely to resonate with them. Hint: Like everyone else, they want jobs. Join host Mike McIntyre at 9 on 90.3. Wed, 09 May 2012 13:00:01 -0400 90.3 WCPN ideastream The Sound of Ideas Young voters who helped propel Barack Obama to the White House four years ago still support the president, polls show, but not as enthusiastically as they did in 2008. Tomorrow on the Sound of Ideas, we'll talk about the importance of the youth vote, discuss how Obama and Republican Mitt Romney intend to court young voters and find out what issues are most likely to resonate with them. Hint: Like everyone else, they want jobs. Join host Mike McIntyre at 9 on 90.3. http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46775 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46775#When:17:07:00Z Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic disorder in the United States. A hundred thousand Americans suffer the painful effects. A thousand babies in America, and a half million worldwide, are born with sickle cell each year. It does not affect only black people. On the next Sound of Ideas, we'll learn about the disease, how treatment has in the past several decades has increased life expectancy and where improvements are still needed. Join us, Tuesday at 9:00. Tue, 08 May 2012 17:07:00 -0400 90.3 WCPN ideastream The Sound of Ideas Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic disorder in the United States. A hundred thousand Americans suffer the painful effects. A thousand babies in America, and a half million worldwide, are born with sickle cell each year. It does not affect only black people. On the next Sound of Ideas, we'll learn about the disease, how treatment has in the past several decades has increased life expectancy and where improvements are still needed. Join us, Tuesday at 9:00. http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46755 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/46755#When:13:00:00Z Ohio received a poor grade in a recent study looking at policies and practices guarding against public corruption. Does the "D" on the report card mean taxpayers are more likely to get their pockets picked? We'll meet the author of Ohio's State Integrity Audit, talk about why Ohio got such a poor grade and explore critics' claims that the report is too subjective. Join host Mike McIntyre Monday at 9 on 90.3. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 90.3 WCPN ideastream The Sound of Ideas Ohio received a poor grade in a recent study looking at policies and practices guarding against public corruption. Does the "D" on the report card mean taxpayers are more likely to get their pockets picked? We'll meet the author of Ohio's State Integrity Audit, talk about why Ohio got such a poor grade and explore critics' claims that the report is too subjective. Join host Mike McIntyre Monday at 9 on 90.3.