Aya Cathey
Associate Producer "Sound of Ideas"Aya Cathey is the associate producer for "Sound of Ideas," Ideastream Public Media’s morning public affairs show. Aya is a former intern of the Newscasts team and has since returned full-time. She studied journalism at Ohio University and is passionate about community engagement and reporting on topics disproportionately affecting underrepresented populations. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her cats.
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Every day, more than 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant, yet an average of 13 patients die each day while waiting. Experts in organ procurement and advocacy from Northeast Ohio will discuss the disparities and inequities in the organ donation system, and why some organs are going to waste. -
President Donald Trump's executive order, "Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets" aims to crackdown on homeless encampments and involuntarily place unhoused individuals in treatment for mental health and addictions. The efforts reverse the decades-old "housing first" policy, used locally and nationwide. -
Lead poisoning, an irreversible diagnosis, poses a significant threat to children under the age of six. Cleveland's lead-poisoning rates are nearly four times the national average. -
Several community groups in Akron are rallying to curb violence through events like the city's National Night Out program, which aims to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. -
The U.S. Labor Department unveiled a plan to deregulate industries and reduce employer compliance costs. The proposal targets rules affecting wages, safety and working conditions across sectors such as home health care, agriculture, construction and mining. -
Local millennials push back on generational stereotypes and open up about what it’s really like to navigate adulthood in a dramatically changing world— from managing student debt and chasing career stability to redefining success and identity in the age of social media. -
Two development projects in Cleveland will include permanent supportive housing units for veterans experiencing homelessness as well as older adults and individuals with disabilities. -
This month, the U.S. ended federal protections from deportation for thousands of migrants from Nicaragua and Honduras. This week, temporary protections were set to end for Afghani immigrants, but an appeals court temporarily blocked the effort. -
What are you reading this summer? Tuesday on the "Sound of Ideas," we'll discuss summer reading recommendations with local book lovers. We'll also explore healthy reading habits, books for all ages, and how to combat the threat of 'summer slide' among school-aged children. -
As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, water safety and drowning prevention guidance is crucial. In the last month, more than five people have died by drowning in Northeast Ohio and dozens more have been rescued on the Cuyahoga River.
