http://www.wcpn.org The Sound of Ideas is WCPN's weekday morning call-in program. (c) Copyright 2012 ideastream - For Personal Use Only http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/45287 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/45287#When:14:00:00Z Proponents of a right-to-work law in Ohio say it's unfair to compel employees to join a union or pay union dues and say the state will be more attractive to businesses if there's workplace choice. Unions say the result of such a law would simply be the right to work for less pay. We'll update you on efforts to force a November vote and invite you to join our conversation on whether right to work will work for Ohio, Wednesday at 9 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/45274 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/45274#When:17:54:01Z The Amish with large populations in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana, cling to 300-year-old religious traditions as they resist many of the conveniences that define modern society. On the next Sound of Ideas, we'll go beyond what most of us know, the beards and the buggies, to learn about the culture and the future of our Amish neighbors in Northeast Ohio. Join us, Monday at 9:00 on 90.3. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:54:01 -0500 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/45256 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/45256#When:14:00:00Z Many of us work in places that insist we all work in teams, in offices without walls...where "thinking out loud" and "on the fly" is cherished. But what about those who work best alone, need quite time and think better with advanced notice? Well they have a new voice touting "the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking." A conversation with the author of "Quiet" who speaks up for introverts - the misunderstood and under-appreciated minority. Monday at 9 on 90.3. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/45235 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/45235#When:14:00:00Z Get set to roll those bones! Cleveland will be the first city in Ohio to open its casino doors- betting on a May 14 grand opening. Also on the reporters' roundtable a look at results from a new poll that shows Kasich's approval rating on the upswing; Rick Santorum has an edge over Mitt Romney; and voters favor making Ohio a right-to-work state. Plus analysis from Frank Russo's testimony in the Jimmy Dimora case. What the disgraced county auditor said about his former friend and colleague. Friday at 9 on 90.3. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/45221 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/45221#When:20:11:00Z Cleveland's latest school reform plan requires special permission from the state legislature, a new set of union rules and an infusion of money through a tax levy. Is it more talk or will there be action that results in real improvement? Mayor Frank Jackson wants to triple the number of students in high performing schools, strengthen ties with good charter schools and shutter bad schools. He'll lay out the proposal and take questions, Thursday at 9:00 on The Sound of Ideas. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:11:00 -0500 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/45183 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/45183#When:14:00:00Z A federal judge has halted executions in Ohio because of questions about whether the way Ohio carries out the death penalty is unconstitutional. Meanwhile, a number of death row inmates are suing the state, bringing legal scrutiny to capital punishment and how it's done here. On the next Sound of Ideas, we'll discuss the procedural and legal issues and talk with a state Supreme Court Justice who wants to scrap the death penalty in Ohio. Wednesday at 9 on 90.3. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/45169 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/45169#When:18:58:00Z Cleveland's water department produces a fine product: Clean, crisp tap water. But customer service woes, an aging network of underground pipes and a stiff increase in rates have many customers howling. None louder than Westlake, which is exploring a plan to buy water from neighboring Avon Lake. Cleveland officials say such a defection will be a lot more expensive than Westlake leaders are letting on. Water wars, Tuesday at 9:00 on The Sound of Ideas. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:58:00 -0500 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/45121 http://www.ideastream.org/soi/entry/45121#When:14:00:01Z Sure they're annoying, but science knows the common fruit fly is a lot more than just a pest. Fruit flies are crucial to our understanding of the human immune system. Scientific researchers worldwide use them and other model organisms to learn about genetics, metabolism, physiology, and behavior. On the next Sound of Ideas, a Science café discussion with local researchers on how fruit flies are telling us so much about ourselves. Monday at 9 on 90.3. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:00:01 -0500