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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We will talk with academics in politics and law about a newly implemented travel ban as well as the call-up of the National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles. -
The new law, which goes into effect in October, was introduced by Ward 17 Councilmember Charles Slife. It also bans employers from asking applicants for their salary history. -
We’ll talk to the president of the Knight Foundation, which continues to support democracy and independent local news in 26 communities, including Akron. -
Between 2018 and 2021, more people started using talk therapy as part of their mental health care, while using only medication became less common. -
This edition of "60 Hikes within 60 Miles" explores the top hiking destinations within 60 miles of Cleveland. -
The Ohio House's version of the state budget would reduce state funding for public libraries by more than $100 million over the next two years, compared to the Governor’s proposal. -
A University Hospitals cardiologist explains how exposure to environmental factors such as air and water pollution may put you at higher risk of developing heart disease and chronic health issues. -
The federal government restarted collections following a five-year pause, which could impact five million borrowers with millions more on the precipice of going into default, according to the Department of Education. -
The National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced a partnership that will focus on studying the root causes of autism spectrum disorder using Medicare and Medicaid enrollees' data. -
As part of Akron's yearlong bicentennial celebration, the city has planned various events through the summer, including the Heart of Akron Festival on July 3 and 4.
