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
Why trust Ideastream Public Media?
The mission of Ideastream Public Media is to be a trustworthy and dynamic multimedia source for illuminating the world around us. Our highest priority is providing news and information that is reliable and accurate, that is gathered with integrity and professional care and that is presented with precision and respect for the intelligence of our audiences. We are transparent about how we discover and verify the facts we present and strive to make our decision-making process clear to the public. We disclose relationships, such as with partners or funders, that might appear, but will never, influence our coverage.
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Lebanese American writer Philip Metres, and Jewish poet Jessica Jacobs write about their faith and ancestry in their new books, which by chance use the same cover image.
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The oldest planned shopping center in Ohio is undergoing revitalization efforts after facing years of instability.
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The Center for Community Solutions released a "Status of Women" report that looks in depth at Ohio women from all 88 counties.
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The U.S. is experiencing a nursing shortage, while several Northeast Ohio universities aim to fill the demand.
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A new podcast episode from "Points North" examines how a specific kind of pet turtle is having a negative impact on the Great Lakes ecosystem.
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An encore presentation of the "Sound of Ideas" book recommendations show for 2024.
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The Republican-controlled House came back early from winter break to override DeWine's veto of House Bill 68.
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The Ideastream Public Media series, which began in 2021, is back with another installment of stories.
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The "Sound of Ideas" annual reading recommendation show is back with another selection from a panel of book lovers.
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Packy Malley discusses his role as a sustainable agricultural facilitator.