Ohio Governor candidates on affordability, property taxes, data centers and more
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 Democ...
Ohioans brace for changes to Medicaid eligibility, work requirements
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 requireme...
How will today's actions on AI impact our economic future?
Future of the economy
How will the actions and policies of today impact our economic future? From businesses investing heavily in artificial intelligence to increased government tariffs to the building of data centers and ensuing public backlash?
Longtime public media fans will have heard David...
Amid rising fuel prices, Ohio's gas tax is suspended for 90 days | Reporters Roundtable
A 90-day suspension of Ohio’s 38.5-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax and 47-cent diesel tax will go into effect on Sunday. The tax holiday is expected to cost the state $726 million, with the lost revenue covered by the state’s general revenue fund. The Senate passed the bill 26-5 and the House approv...
New documentary on Parma police parody case examines constitutional rights
"Crime and Parody"
This year, we've seen late night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert face scrutiny for political satire, something that is legally protected free speech under the First Amendment of the Constitution.
A new documentary called "Crime and Parody" is airing at the Chag...
Ohio Supreme Court candidates Brunner, O'Donnell on rule of law, public confidence in courts
Ohio Supreme Court race between incumbent Justice Jennifer Brunner and former Judge Colleen O'Donnell
Ohio has two state Supreme Court seats on the ballot in this year’s midterm election. In both cases, a sitting Justice is being challenged by someone would be a newcomer to the highest court in ...
Ohio Supreme Court candidates Hawkins, Zayas on rule of law, party labels, political endorsements
Ohio Supreme Court race between incumbent Justice Dan Hawkins and Judge Marilyn Zayas
The Ohio Supreme Court is currently made up of a 6 to 1 Republican majority, with two seats up for election this year. After the votes are all cast, there are three possible outcomes. The court could retain its...
Fall garden tips: How to extend your harvest season, prepare for winter
Tips on fall harvesting and preparing your garden for the next growing season
As the weather get colder, now is the time that experts say we need to prepare our home gardens for the harsh winter.
Thursday on the "Sound of Ideas" hosted by Stephanie Haney, we'll talk about what to cut back, what...
Precision psychiatry may help speed up access to mental health treatment | Brains on Tap
People seeking mental health treatment often face long wait times to see a therapist. Researchers are looking for ways to get people the help they need more quickly by using technology as an intervention tool, which can also be tailored to the individual.
On Tuesday's episode of the "Sound of Id...
Student test scores are in a decade-long decline | Sound of Ideas
U.S. student test scores in decade-long decline
As a society, we've talked a lot about the impact the pandemic has had on classroom learning, but a new report on U.S. student test scores shows that a majority of public school districts have been struggling since well before the pandemic, and hav...
