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Drew Maziasz
Coordinating Producer “Sound of Ideas”Expertise: Audio production, live events, environmental issues, multi-modal transit, history, author interviews
Education: St. Ignatius High School
University of Toledo
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: The Towpath Trail
Experience:
Drew Maziasz worked at a union organizing nonprofit for several years before joining Ideastream Public Media as a part-time operator/announcer in 2011. In 2016, Drew was hired as a full-time technical producer, specializing in engineering live events and remote broadcasts as well as the “Sound of Ideas.” He joined the “Sound of Ideas” team as a producer in 2020 and became a coordinating producer in 2023.
Highlights:
- 2023 Press Club of Cleveland, Best Public Service, Radio/Podcast Show
- 2023 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Public Affairs Program, Second Place
- 2022 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Minority Issues Coverage, Second Place
- 2022 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Public Affairs Program, Second Place
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The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority failed to report at least 10 cases, according to an audit by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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The first major home appraisal since the pandemic found property values increasing in Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain and Geauga counties. What does that mean for taxes?
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After weeks of growing pressure, President Biden suspended his reelection campaign and endorsed his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris.
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The NPR show, “Throughline” is marking is celebrating its 5th year.
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The team is defying expectations. The Guardians have a better record than the Yankees and Dodgers and a line-up crammed with All-Star players despite having one of the lower payrolls in the league.
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Vance's speech came on the penultimate day of the RNC, held in Milwaukee.
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The Cleveland Metroparks was recently awarded a $19.5 million federal grant, which will help pay for several trails on the city's southeast side.
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Rosemary Mudry, the head of the West Side Market's non-profit arm, discussed changes to the beloved institution at a City Club of Cleveland forum.
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In June, the United States Supreme Court ruled that local municipalities can make it a criminal offense for a person to sleep or camp in a public place.
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Cleveland Neighborhood Progress is coordinating with the City of Cleveland to invest millions of ARPA dollars into specific areas.