A federal judge has approved a $600 million class-action settlement in the derailment of a train carrying hazardous chemicals last year in East Palestine. The Norfolk-Southern train went off the rails in the Columbiana County village in February of 2023. Chemicals that leaked from the train and that were burned off in a pre-emptive move that was de…

The head of the American Historical Association, James Grossman, will speak at CWRU Thursday, Sept. 26 about the growing number of states, including Ohio, introducing legislation that limits teaching of the past.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

Last month, Huntington Bank announced it would reinstate its branch on Buckeye Road in Cleveland. The bank's decision came after a concerted effort on the part of the community, elected leaders and the city. Later, a legend of the Northeast Ohio blues scene has returned to the stage after a health scare last year. We'll hear the story on the latest…

The protected status program is eligible for some countries including Ukraine and Afghanistan. It was created by Congress in 1990 to prevent deportations to countries experiencing civil strife or natural disaster.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

The city recently released studies showing the economic impact of both closing the airport and developing it for other use.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

The Portage County sheriff on Facebook this week called undocumented immigrants "illegal human locusts" and encouraged collecting addresses of Kamala Harris supporters. The local NAACP and others say it's voter intimidation. The sheriff says it's his First Amendment right. The story begins our discussion of the week's headlines on the Reporters Rou…

The two will participate in a panel for Case Western Reserve University's Inamori Center for Ethics and Excellence on Thursday.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

00:00 Jen Miller, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio, answers questions about registering to vote, absentee voting, ballot drop-off boxes and more. Early voting will begin on Oct. 8 in Ohio. That means if you want to vote, there is still time to make sure you are registered and take care of any issues that may cause you issues…

The Cleveland Clinic's "MENtion It" report reveals generational divides in how men access healthcare services. Generally, men are not speaking up about their physical and mental health needs.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

The cities of Lorain and Elyria are undertaking a pilot program that customizes rides for citizens, similar to private ride share services like Uber and Lyft.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

City leaders in Springfield, near Dayton, say Haitian immigrants are not eating their neighbors' pet cats, but the surging immigrant population there has presented challenges for health care, education and traffic control. Gov. Mike DeWine is sending money and highway patrol troopers to help.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

In the midst of a national spotlight on immigration in Ohio, we'll discuss efforts to be more welcoming in the region including a new Cuyahoga County Welcome Center.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

Tuesday's debate in Philadelphia may be the only chance voters have to see Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump together. It remains to be seen whether the two campaigns will agree to a second debate. For more than 90 minutes the two traded exchanges on a variety of topics from immigration, to the economy to abortion. The …

The August tornadoes shook Northeast Ohio. We'll discuss how to prepare for the next extreme weather event.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

Data from the Cleveland Music Census is being used to shore up financial assistance for local artists and venues, as well as a new music task force in Cuyahoga County.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has directed county boards of election to limit how voters can use ballot drop boxes in this fall's election. LaRose's directive requires that a voter can only put their own absentee ballot in a drop box. If they are dropping off a ballot for a family member or someone else as allowed by state law, the voter mus…

Crashes involving bicyclists and pedestrians are on the rise in Cleveland. A new city mobility plan hopes to address citizen safety concerns and improve infrastructure.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

We'll discuss the controversy over the State Teachers Retirement System with billions of educators' retirement dollars on the line.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

A Franklin County judge recently ruled that the reproductive rights amendment makes the waiting period unconstitutional.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

The School of Peace and Conflict program takes a proactive approach to difficult topics, through open dialogue that they hope fosters understanding among their students.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

Ideastream's Matt Richmond discusses how efforts to enact lasting police reform are being impacted by the recent lawsuits and internal conflict.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

The Cuyahoga County medical director and a Cleveland Clinic physician discuss the new COVID-19 vaccine and how to prepare for other fall viruses.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

A panel of foreign policy experts discuss how international relations could differ between a Trump/Vance and Harris/Walz administration.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

Two Trumbull County hospitals will begin shutting down following an announcement by Steward Health Care this week. The Texas-based for-profit owner of the hospitals, which has filed for bankruptcy, set the closure date for September. Steward said in a statement to WKBN-TV it had to close the hospitals due to cash constraints and after a search for …

The messaging at the DNC could preview the Democratic strategy for the rest of the presidential election.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

00:00 Students in the Akron Public Schools are getting ready for a new school year. It is the second year under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson. To begin Wednesday’s “Sound of Ideas,” we will sit down with Robinson to talk about his first year leading Akron Public Schools and the year ahead as students return to class. 39:10 T…

We'll talk with parents and experts about the gaps in the child care system in Ohio.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

A recent United Way Community Conversation detailed the need for these helplines in the region and more about how they assist residents with food, housing and other issues.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

FirstEnergy will avoid state prosecution for paying off public officials in the biggest bribery scheme in Ohio history by paying even more money to the state -- $20 million.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

This year, Strongsville City School District is joining other Ohio districts who drug test students participating in sports and other activities, or drive to school.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

00:00 For the second time in two years, the MetroHealth board has taken action to fire its CEO and president. Last Friday, the board terminated its employment contract with Dr. Airica Steed citing "poor performance" in doing so. We will begin Wednesday’s “Sound of Ideas” with Ideastream’s health reporters discussing the latest on Steed’s removal an…

Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne and council President Pernell Jones Jr. spoke against moving the stadium to Brook Park in a press conference Monday.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

A new podcast series from WYSO in Yellow Springs aims to right the historical record of Ohio's numerous native tribes.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

The latest Community Tour stop was in Akron, where the city and its residents are reimagining what to do with a vacant stretch of highway.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

Many people across Northeast Ohio remain without power after tornadoes and violent thunderstorms earlier this week. FirstEnergy says it is bringing in extra help but says it could the middle of next week before the power is back.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

We'll hear about any impact Walz makes on the race for the White House, especially as he goes up against Ohio's JD Vance, who is Donald Trump’s running mate.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

00:00 Months after voters approved recreational marijuana use in the state for adults 21 and older, legal sales have now started. 16:54 Intellectual diversity centers are being developed on five Ohio public university campuses. What are the ideas behind them and the pushback? 39:35 Art Saves series on ideastream.org explores how the arts have helpe…

The owners of the Cleveland Browns, Jimmy and Dee Haslam, announced in March that they were exploring moving the team to the neighboring suburb, Brook Park.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb has gone public with the city's offer of $461 million, about half the cost of a proposed renovation of the existing lakefront Cleveland Browns stadium.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

Following the turbulent last few weeks of the presidential election, we'll check in with voters who aren't drawn to either major party.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

Voters approved legalized recreational marijuana in Ohio last November. But recreational marijuana sales have not yet started.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

The settlement money from pharmaceutical companies will go to communities greatly impacted by the opioid epidemic.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

Architects that are working on high-end projects in Northeast Ohio discuss new construction, while others push for more affordable units.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

In November, Ohioans will vote again on redistricting reform, this time to cut elected officials out of the political mapmaking process.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority failed to report at least 10 cases, according to an audit by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

A recent City Club of Cleveland conversation looked at the economics of the film industry, and how to create more opportunities for diverse representation.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

The first major home appraisal since the pandemic found property values increasing in Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain and Geauga counties. What does that mean for taxes?Autor: Ideastream Public Media

After weeks of growing pressure, President Biden suspended his reelection campaign and endorsed his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

A recent report from the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development found shortcomings on the part of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority. The story begins this week's discussion of news on the Reporters Roundtable.Autor: Ideastream Public Media

Vance's speech came on the penultimate day of the RNC, held in Milwaukee.Autor: Ideastream Public Media