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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Summer Reading

Posted May 21, 2012
Topics: Arts and Culture, Literature, Miscellaneous, Community/Human Interest

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.

Reporters’ Roundtable 5/18

Posted May 18, 2012
Topics: Economy, Government/Politics

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.

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.

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