Sound of Ideas

The "Sound of Ideas" is Ideastream Public Media's daily flagship public affairs program focusing on Northeast Ohio.

Sound of Ideas is a commentary podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 608 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Ohioans brace for changes to Medicaid eligibility, work requirements

  Sep 30, 202634 min

  Medicaid covers about a quarter of Ohioans and nearly 1 in 3 people in Cuyahoga County. The state and federal program provides health insurance to low-income people, people with disabilities, older adults and pregnant women and children, as well as some noncitizens who meet eligibility requirements. But starting Thursday, changes to the program will begin affecting who can qualify and stay enrolled. On Oct. 1, federal rules will change eligibility for some immigrants who are lawfully living in the U.S. and enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP. Then, beginning Jan. 1, adults ages 19 to 64 who don’t qualify for an exemption will have to regularly show they’re working, in school or participating in community service for a total of 80 hours a month to maintain their Medicaid coverage. Some people will be exempt from these requirements, and states will be responsible for determining how the rules are applied. So, what do these changes mean for Ohio Medicaid recipients, and what should people know before the new requirements take effect? We'll discuss on Wednesday's "Sound of Ideas" hosted by Stephanie Haney. Guests: - Rea Hederman, Vice President of Policy, The Buckeye Institute - Daniel Skinner, Ph.D., Professor, Health Policy, Ohio University - Madelaine Matej MacQueen, Ph.D., Budget Researcher, Policy Matters Ohio - Kevin Gowan, Director, Cuyahoga County Department of Job and Family Services

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  Ohio Governor candidates on affordability, property taxes, data centers and more

  Sep 29, 20261h 17m

  As Ohioans cast their ballots for who will become the next governor, the final result will make history, no matter who wins. If it’s Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, he’ll become Ohio's first Indian American and billionaire governor, as well as the first Hindu governor in the United States. If Democrat Dr. Amy Acton gets the most votes, she’ll become the first elected woman and Jewish governor of Ohio. And if Libertarian Don Kissick upsets the two major party candidates, he’ll become the first Libertarian governor of Ohio. "Sound of Ideas" host Stephanie Haney talked with each of the candidates in one-on-one prerecorded interviews lasting roughly 20 minutes each, and we’re sharing those conversations with you today. The questions came from research on the candidates, as well as conversations we had this summer with voters at libraries across Northeast Ohio as part of our Listen, Engage, Vote initiative. We also asked for input from "Sound of Ideas" audience members on social media. First, we’ll hear from Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, then Democrat Dr. Amy Acton, and then Libertarian Don Kissick. Guests: -Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican Candidate for Ohio Governor -Amy Acton, M.D., Democratic Candidate for Ohio Governor -Don Kissick, Libertarian Candidate for Ohio Governor

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  Voting expert explains how to make your vote count ahead of Nov. 3 midterms

  Sep 28, 202651 min

  Voting Q&A Next Tuesday, early voting begins for the important midterm elections, including many high profile races in Ohio, from U.S. Senator and Congressional seats that could change the balance of power in Congress, to a history-making governor's race no matter who wins that role, plus every statewide office, from Attorney General to Secretary of State, and even two Ohio Supreme Court seats. That's all in addition to local races and issues like school levies. Monday, Oct. 5 is the deadline to register to vote. Have you checked your registration status? And do you have everything you need to vote this election? On Monday's "Sound of Ideas," hosted by Stephanie Haney, we've invited Jen Miller, head of the League of Women Voters of Ohio, on to answer your questions about voting access ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Guest: - Jen Miller, Executive Director, League of Women Voters of Ohio U.S. Senate Race Candidate Interview The country is watching Ohio's U.S. Senate race closely this election year, as the November midterm election approaches. Vice President JD Vance left his Senate seat vacant, when he became second in command following President Donald Trump's win in 2024. Governor Mike DeWine appointed then-Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted to temporarily take over that spot, and this year, Ohioans will vote on who fills the remaining two years left on that term. Husted is running on the Republican ticket, hoping the retain the seat. On the Democratic side, Sherrod Brown is hoping to rejoin his former colleagues in the Senate, after losing his re-election bid to current Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno in 2024. Two others have joined the contest, Libertarian candidate Bill Redpath and Independent candidate Gregory Levy. Host Stephanie Haney spoke with Sherrod Brown recently in a one-on-one prerecorded interview, and we're sharing that conversation with you today. We had an interview scheduled with Husted for last Thursday, but his spokesperson told us he needed to reschedule due to Senate business, and we are still working to secure a new date for that conversation. We do have interviews scheduled with Redpath and Levy. We'll bring you each of these conversations in October. The questions we're asking these candidates came from research on the candidates, as well as conversations we had this summer with voters at libraries across Northeast Ohio as part of our Listen, Engage, Vote initiative. We also asked for input from our audience members on social media. Guest: -Sherrod Brown, Democratic Candidate & Former Ohio U.S. Senator These conversations are part of Ideastream's Listen, Engage, Vote initiative. This summer, our staff went to libraries across Northeast Ohio to hear what people cared about ahead of the midterms. We're using those conversations with voters to help inform our election coverage.

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  Cleveland Orchestra musicians now on strike | Reporters Roundtable

  Sep 25, 202653 min

  The Cleveland Orchestra are on strike after months of contract negotiations failed to produce an agreement. Musicians say they remain "far apart" from management on salary and health care costs, and they also want a greater voice in the audition process. A Friday concert in Michigan has been canceled, while musicians plan to perform free chamber concerts Saturday at Plymouth Church in Shaker Heights. If an agreement is reached by Sunday night, the orchestra could still leave Monday for a European tour. Ohio lawmakers will return to Columbus next Wednesday for a rare session focused on a proposed 90-day suspension of the state’s gas tax. The vote could cost the state more than $600 million in revenue, with the Ohio Department of Transportation potentially absorbing the loss. The proposal is backed by Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy and Democratic nominee Amy Acton, who both called for a gas tax holiday earlier this week. Nearly 209,000 Ohio voter registrations are scheduled to be purged from the voter rolls in January. The Ohio Secretary of State’s office says the registrations belong to voters who have moved, entered confirmation status or remained inactive for at least four years after receiving a confirmation notice. Voters can check the state’s Registration Readiness Database to see whether their registration is on the list, and no registrations will be removed before the November 2026 election. Eligible voters can prevent cancellation by voting, confirming or updating their registration information, or completing other qualifying voter activity. A Cleveland City Council member plans to introduce legislation Monday to repeal the city’s prohibition on recreational fires and backyard firepits. Councilmember Charles Slife says the 1977 ban was enacted over air-quality concerns, but Cleveland’s air quality has improved significantly since then. The legislation would still need to go through committee and a full council vote. We'll discuss these stories and more on the Friday Reporters Roundtable hosted by Mike McIntyre. Guests: - Glenn Forbes, Deputy Editor of News, Ideastream Public Media - Andrew Meyer, Deputy Editor of News, Ideastream Public Media- Karen Kasler, Bureau Chief, Ideastream Statehouse News Bureau

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  Social media, AI are making investment scams harder to spot

  Sep 24, 202652 min

  Social media and AI scams are on the rise With the growth of artificial intelligence and an increasingly digital world, scammers have adapted the tools they are using to trick even tech-savvy consumers. The Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, reported that nearly $16 billion was lost to scams last year. Social media has played a large role in how scammers are accessing victims. 30% of people who reported fraud losses in 2025 said the scam originated on social media. Through personal data shared by social media users, scammers can find your friends and family, your workplace, your interests and the content you are most likely to engage with. They can then use that information to defraud you. Thursday on the "Sound of Ideas," hosted by Stephanie Haney, we'll talk about how people can protect themselves from scams. To learn more about investment scams, you can find a recording of Cuyahoga County's Scam Squad training here. To learn more about making safe investments, check out the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's website here. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a scam, contact law enforcement or you can reach out to the Scam Squad at 216-443-SCAM (7226). Guests:- Sheryl Harris, Director, Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs- Robert Mascio, Director, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Investor Education Foundation "Shuffle" Later, it's another installment of our music podcast, "Shuffle." This week we'll hear from a Cuyahoga Falls trio airing their frustrations about indigestion, the 9-to-5 grind and other middle age issues through music. Host Amanda Rabinowitz talked with Phantom Lease about making carefully crafted songs with a sense of humor. Guests:- Amanda Rabinowitz, Host and Producer, "Shuffle" and "All Things Considered"- Jacob Trombetta, Musician, Phantom Lease- Brenden Vencel, Musician, Phantom Lease- Mary Riley, Musician, Phantom Lease

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