Ideastream Public Media

As public media systems contend with the loss of federal funding, Ideastream Public Media's President and CEO addressed community members at the City Club of Cleveland on Friday about the path forward, while more than 100 supporters of Cleveland State University's radio station protested outside.

Ideastream President and CEO Kevin Martin answered questions about the rescission to NPR and PBS funding and the local impact.

Cleveland schools CEO Warren Morgan sat down with reporters to discuss his priorities and what's he learning about Clevleand after his first month on the job.

Ohio’s political map-making panel has voted to approve legislative maps while being ordered to appear at a Supreme Court hearing; the Ohio Supreme Court is considering whether a Northeast Ohio company that suffered financial losses as a result of a COVID-driven business shutdown can be compensated for those losses by its insurance company; Ohio's health leader warns against complacency as COVID situation improves ; and more stories.

Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish has issued a county-wide mask advisory for indoor public spaces regardless of vaccination status; The Ohio Redistricting Commission has approved new state House and Senate maps that is likely to guarantee a Republican supermajority for the next four years; the Kent State University Board of Trustees has approved a merger between WKSU and Ideastream Public Media; and more stories.