Glenn Forbes
Supervising Producer - NewscastsExpertise: Newscasts, broadcast writing, audio editing
Education: Mentor High School
The Ohio State University, public affairs journalism and political science
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Quail Hollow
Experience:
Glenn Forbes has worked in newsrooms in Toledo, Columbus and Cleveland. Glenn moved back to the Cleveland area to work at radio station WTAM as a news anchor in 2011 and was also the executive producer for “The Mike Trivisonno Show.” Glenn held various roles at WOIO-TV, including assignment editor, general assignment reporter and sports anchor. He was hired by Ideastream in 2018 as a host/producer and became supervising producer in 2022 following the merger with WKSU.
Highlights:
- Extensive hosting experience at WTAM and WKSU, including “Morning Edition,” “All Things Considered” and “Sound of Ideas”
- Press Club of Cleveland, Best Radio Newscast
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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Dimora was transferred from a federal medical facility in Massachusetts on June 7.
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A team built on defense and rebounding, the Cavs have been outhustled by New York to fall into a 3-1 series hole.
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Kent State and Akron are battling in the MAC while Cleveland State is surprising experts in the Horizon League
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Listen to 89.7 WKSU for special election night coverage starting at 8 p.m. or follow us on social media and online at wksu.org.
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The Cleveland Guardians begin the postseason with a best-of-three series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Council passed Mayor Dan Horrigan's proposed ordinance 9-4, creating a civilian review board and a new Office of the Inspector General which would report directly to the board; Moderna boosters targeting the new Omicron variants are in short supply, but medical experts say people shouldn't wait ... and more stories.
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The city will spend $10.6 million of its total allocation on social service programs; Two universities will partner with the city of Cleveland to develop an AI model designed to fight illegal dumping; and more stories.
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A local Akron activist was appealing a case dismissal lawsuit his charity brought against the Akron Board of Zoning, but now he is considering appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court; Akron's police union is demanding the state's investigation into the officer-involved shooting death of Jayland Walker be immediately ceased; A Canton City councilman doesn't believe the shooting death of a Black man by a white police officer was racially motivated ... and more stories.
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The state heath department recommends students and staff still isolate if they feel sick and mask up for as long as they test positive; Columbus teachers are on strike for the first time in five decades; Akron community organizers push for police reform during Jayland Walker Week of Action ... and more stories.
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Ohio abortion advocates are considering a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November to protect abortion rights; and more stories.