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How are President Trump’s cuts impacting NE Ohio federal workers?

Season 2025 Episode 7 | 26m 46s

Workers and union leaders rallied in Cleveland to protest federal job cuts. President Donald Trump's administration has slashed jobs across a wide array of government agencies with a stated goal of cutting the federal workforce by as much as 10%. The story begins our discussion of the week's news on "Ideas."

Aired: 02/20/25
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Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Greater Cleveland RTA mulls service changes and other measures to save money
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is looking to cut more than $11 million.
Episode: S2025 E46 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Indictment of two Guardians pitchers puts focus on betting in sports
Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers have been indicted.
Episode: S2025 E44 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
SNAP benefits set to run out of funds
Food for Ohio's needy through the SNAP benefits are expected to run out Saturday, November 1st.
Episode: S2025 E42 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Haslam Sports Group and Cleveland reach $100M stadium settlement
The city of Cleveland dropped its opposition this week to the Browns' plan to move to Brook Park.
Episode: S2025 E40 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Mayor pushes back on effort to place East Cleveland finances in state receivership
Ohio Auditor Keith Faber this week formally requested proceedings begin.
Episode: S2025 E38 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Tensions between Cleveland City Council and mayor’s office rise over downloaded records
The city and council clashed over the city's contention a council aide improperly downloaded records
Episode: S2025 E37 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Ohio lawmakers prepare to draw new congressional map will it get bipartisan support?
Ohio lawmakers prepare to draw new congressional map but can they find bipartisan support?
Episode: S2025 E35 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Downtown chase that killed bystander raises questions
The tragic death of a motorist, struck by a suspect fleeing deputies has raised questions.
Episode: S2025 E33 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Construction permit denied for new Browns stadium
The ODOT decision denying a permit for the Browns Brook Park stadium did not come out of the blue.
Episode: S2025 E32 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Coal subsidies paid as part of scandal-plague House Bill 6 to end
Ratepayer subsidies supporting two coal-fired power plants will end next week.
Episode: S2025 E30 | 26:46
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Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Greater Cleveland RTA mulls service changes and other measures to save money
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is looking to cut more than $11 million.
Episode: S2025 E46 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Indictment of two Guardians pitchers puts focus on betting in sports
Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers have been indicted.
Episode: S2025 E44 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
SNAP benefits set to run out of funds
Food for Ohio's needy through the SNAP benefits are expected to run out Saturday, November 1st.
Episode: S2025 E42 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Haslam Sports Group and Cleveland reach $100M stadium settlement
The city of Cleveland dropped its opposition this week to the Browns' plan to move to Brook Park.
Episode: S2025 E40 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Mayor pushes back on effort to place East Cleveland finances in state receivership
Ohio Auditor Keith Faber this week formally requested proceedings begin.
Episode: S2025 E38 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Tensions between Cleveland City Council and mayor’s office rise over downloaded records
The city and council clashed over the city's contention a council aide improperly downloaded records
Episode: S2025 E37 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Ohio lawmakers prepare to draw new congressional map will it get bipartisan support?
Ohio lawmakers prepare to draw new congressional map but can they find bipartisan support?
Episode: S2025 E35 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Downtown chase that killed bystander raises questions
The tragic death of a motorist, struck by a suspect fleeing deputies has raised questions.
Episode: S2025 E33 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Construction permit denied for new Browns stadium
The ODOT decision denying a permit for the Browns Brook Park stadium did not come out of the blue.
Episode: S2025 E32 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Coal subsidies paid as part of scandal-plague House Bill 6 to end
Ratepayer subsidies supporting two coal-fired power plants will end next week.
Episode: S2025 E30 | 26:46