The Sound of Ideas

Every weekday at 9:00 AM (EST), The Sound of Ideas reports the news, explains the news, and sometimes makes news. The Cleveland Press Club awarded it “Best Radio Show” in Ohio and thousands daily find it to be an indispensable source of information about what’s most important to Northeast Ohioans.

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Cheating in Schools

Posted May 17, 2012
Topics: Education

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.

Investing in Nonprofits

Posted May 16, 2012
Topics: Economy, Miscellaneous, Community/Human Interest

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.

Discover Ohio; More People Are

Posted May 15, 2012
Topics: Economy, Regional Economy/Business - Analysis and Trends, Miscellaneous, Community/Human Interest

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.

Science Cafe: Parasites

Posted May 14, 2012
Topics: Arts and Culture, Natural Sciences

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

Friday Reporters’ Roundtable 5/11

Posted May 11, 2012
Topics: Government/Politics

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.

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