Amanda Rabinowitz
Host/Producer “All Things Considered”Expertise: Audio storytelling, journalism and production
Education: Ohio University – Bachelor of Arts
University of Akron – Master of Arts
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Summit Metro Parks
Experience:
Amanda Rabinowitz has been a reporter, host and producer at WKSU since 2007. She is currently the local host of “All Things Considered” and produces Ideastream Public Media's local independent music podcast, “Shuffle.” She also interviews Cleveland.com columnist Terry Pluto for a weekly commentary about Northeast Ohio’s sports scene called the “View From Pluto.”
Highlights:
- Started working at WKSU in 2007
- Hosted WKSU's “Morning Edition” for 12 years, now hosts “All Things Considered”
- National Edward R. Murrow Award, Sports Reporting, Radio Television Digital News Association, 2013 - “Playing through pain sometimes means a deadly addiction for athletes”
- Taught audio storytelling and podcasting at the University of Akron and Kent State University
Why trust Ideastream Public Media?
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Glenville football coach Ted Ginn Sr. has won three state titles in four years. But Ideastream Public Media's commentator Terry Pluto says Ginn’s impact extends beyond the scoreboard. -
Look back at the music released by independent artists in the region as Shuffle's Amanda Rabinowitz and Brittany Nader select their favorite songs and albums of the year. -
Ideastream's commentator Terry Pluto breaks down John Carroll football’s historic playoff run, including a breakthrough win over rival Mount Union, elevating the program to a new national level. -
Commentator Terry Pluto says fifth-round rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is turning heads with a strong late-season performance that could shape the Browns’ quarterback plans for 2026. -
Guy Snowdon has carved out a place in the local music scene since moving to Cleveland Heights from England. But a recent streaming setback has created new hurdles for the independent musician. On this week’s Shuffle, Snowden talks about his musical journey. -
Sports commentator Terry Pluto reflects on how Ohio State head coach Ryan Day leads with grace and finally beat Michigan. -
As Thanksgiving approaches, our sports commentator Terry Pluto reflects on why sports matter beyond the scoreboard. -
Bethany Svoboda has spent years searching for her musical identity. A lot of practice made her finally learn to embrace the process and the uncertainty that comes with it. On this week’s Shuffle, she talks about her new album as Bethany Joy. -
Ideastream's commentator Terry Pluto breaks down Browns rookie quarterback Shadeur Sanders’ challenging first NFL game and explains why he wants to see more of the rookie on the field. -
Sports commentator Terry Pluto reacts to the federal betting indictments against Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, and calls for an end to micro prop bets.
