The Sound of Ideas: Archive by Date

September 2010

Ohio Again A Mid-Term Bellwether
Posted Thursday, September 30
Ohio is a key batleground state as the major parties vie for control of the U.S. Congress.

Efforts to End Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted Wednesday, September 29
The latest on Alzheimer's research and new efforts taking place in Ohio to develop a national strategic plan to fight it.

High Cost of a Dazzling Smile
Posted Tuesday, September 28
The ideastream stations continue coverage of oral health and its importance to the nation.

Consumer Affairs:  Vanity Scams
Posted Monday, September 27
Plain Dealer Consumer Columnist Sheryl Harris joins us to talk about vanity scams - things that sound enticing but are hoaxes that play on people's emotions.

Friday Reporters’ Roundtable
Posted Friday, September 24
State politics, county corruption and mascot violence

Lakefront Property Rights
Posted Thursday, September 23
Property owners and the state of Ohio argue in court over who owns land down to the waterline.

Concern over West 6th Street
Posted Wednesday, September 22
Business and political leaders are trying to keep the Warehouse District safe and thriving despite bad publicity and a perception of racism.

Living Below The Poverty Line…In The Suburbs
Posted Tuesday, September 21
As the economy struggles to recover, unemployment pushes poverty up in suburban communities.

When Allergies Attack
Posted Monday, September 20
How to fight back when allergies attack, Monday on the Sound of Ideas.

Reporter’s Roundtable: The Beginning of the End?
Posted Friday, September 17
The latest developments on the Cuyahoga County Corruption investigation.

Safe Surrender Program Reigns in Northeast Ohio Fugitives
Posted Thursday, September 16
Fugitive Safe Surrender Program gives people running from the law a safe chance to turn themselves in.

Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora Arrested
Posted Wednesday, September 15
Dimora Arrested

Down Economy Pushes College Enrollment Up
Posted Tuesday, September 14
As the economy struggles to recover, more people are enrolling at local colleges and universities.

Beyond Shell Shock:  New Insights On PTSD
Posted Monday, September 13
A Science Café edition of the Sound of Ideas with a local psychology professor about treatments for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Reporters’ Roundtable: Auditor Frank Russo Charged in 21-count Information
Posted Friday, September 10
Auditor Frank Russo charged in 21-count information

Raising Awareness for Cancer Research
Posted Thursday, September 9
More people die from lung cancer each year, but breast cancer research gets more funding. We'll discuss why, Thursday on the Sound of Ideas.

Who’s Left Standing?
Posted Wednesday, September 8
A political reporter and two political scientists join us to discuss the outcome of Tuesday's elections and the close races for November.

Second Guessing Education Reform
Posted Tuesday, September 7
Is Ohio doing the right things to improve local schools? Author Diane Ravitch believes public education is heading in the wrong direction.

City Club Forum: Amending the State Constitution
Posted Monday, September 6
City Club of Cleveland conversation on the history and the future of the Ohio Constitution.

Friday Reporters’ Roundtable
Posted Friday, September 3
Voting, Bilingual ballots, and the future of Continental

Local Government Reform
Posted Thursday, September 2
Can the next few years bring fundamental change to delivery of government services?

Stan Brock, 2010 Inamori Ethics Prize Recipient
Posted Wednesday, September 1
Meet Stan Brock, a man who has gone from cowboy to TV star and now a humanitarian providing medical care to those without access.