Drew Maziasz
Coordinating Producer 鈥淪ound of Ideas鈥Expertise: Audio production, live events, environmental issues, multi-modal transit, history, author interviews
Education: St. Ignatius High School
University of Toledo
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: The Towpath Trail
Experience:
Drew Maziasz worked at a union organizing nonprofit for several years before joining 精东影业 as a part-time operator/announcer in 2011. In 2016, Drew was hired as a full-time technical producer, specializing in engineering live events and remote broadcasts as well as the 鈥淪ound of Ideas.鈥 He joined the 鈥淪ound of Ideas鈥 team as a producer in 2020 and became a coordinating producer in 2023.
Highlights:
- 2023 Press Club of Cleveland, Best Public Service, Radio/Podcast Show
- 2023 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Public Affairs Program, Second Place
- 2022 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Minority Issues Coverage, Second Place
- 2022 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Public Affairs Program, Second Place
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Cleveland Magazine's editors share their favorite restaurants in the annual guide to Northeast Ohio's essential eats.
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Many Northeast Ohio libraries chose to read Aimee Nezhukumatathil's book of essays, "Bite By Bite: Nourishments and Jambourees,鈥 as part of the 2026 NEA Big Read.
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Organized labor advocates point to campaigns for pay transparency, family leave and collective bargaining agreements as a sign that workers want more workplace rights and equity.
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Cleveland Metropolitan School District's CEO Dr. Warren Morgan joins the program to discuss the recent layoffs impacting nearly 400 full-time employees.
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Wetlands help clean water, prevent erosion and serve as a home to birds, fish, amphibians and more.
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Since January, Northeast Ohio has experienced several thunderstorms, tornadoes, earthquakes and most recently a hailstorm that left hundreds of cars and homes damaged in Solon. We'll learn why storms seems to be ramping up, and how to prepare for the next one.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum announced the Class of 2026, which features many artists from the 鈥80s and 鈥90s.
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The city of Akron has taken another step forward in redeveloping several miles of decommissioned highway with the release of a master plan.
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The United States Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in the Trump v. Barbara case, which deals with the principle of birthright citizenship.
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Some have described the organization as President Trump鈥檚 alternative to the United Nations. What role does the board play in the wake of new international conflict? Foreign policy experts will weigh in.