Rachel Rood
Deputy Editor – “Sound of Ideas”Expertise: Public affairs topics, community engagement
Education: Chagrin Falls High School
Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Fine Arts, film
American University - Master of Arts, broadcast journalism
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Dance party on the Goodtime III
Experience:
Rachel Rood is the deputy editor for ľ«¶«Ó°Ňµâ€™s morning public affairs show, the “Sound of Ideas.” She has been part of the team since 2015, where she is best known for creating the award-winning community engagement series, the “Sound of Ideas Community Tour.” The tour has traveled all across Northeast Ohio, from Ashtabula to Sandusky, even aboard the Goodtime III, covering topics including the future of NASA Glenn, immigration, politics and racial division. She also produced the One Small Step series in partnership with StoryCorps which asked Ohioans from different political backgrounds to talk to each other civilly in the heat of the 2020 election. Rachel came to ľ«¶«Ó°Ňµ from National Public Radio, where she was a producer for the flagship afternoon program, “All Things Considered.” Rachel grew up in South Russell and now lives in University Heights. She is also an adjunct journalism professor at Baldwin Wallace University.
Highlights:
- 2020 12 Under 36 Award recognizing Jewish professionals influencing the future of Northeast Ohio through professional and personal achievements, Cleveland Jewish News
- 2019 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Producer - Radio - “The Sound of Ideas Community Tour: Opioid Crisis in Lake Country”
- 2018 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Minority Issues Reporting - Radio: “The Sound of Ideas Community Tour: Race in Akron,” Ohio Society for Professional Journalists
- 2017 Press Club of Cleveland, Best Producer - Radio: “The Sound of Ideas: Sexual Assault in Northeast Ohio”
- 2018 Press Club of Cleveland, Best Radio Show: “The Sound of Ideas Community Tour: Race in Akron”
- 2017 Press Club of Cleveland, Best Radio Show: “The Sound of Ideas: Sexual Assault in Northeast Ohio”
Why trust ľ«¶«Ó°Ňµ?
The mission of ľ«¶«Ó°Ňµ is to be a trustworthy and dynamic multimedia source for illuminating the world around us. Our highest priority is providing news and information that is reliable and accurate, that is gathered with integrity and professional care and that is presented with precision and respect for the intelligence of our audiences. We are transparent about how we discover and verify the facts we present and strive to make our decision-making process clear to the public. We disclose relationships, such as with partners or funders, that might appear, but will never, influence our coverage.
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We'll talk about the past and future of Cleveland Heights High School, which opened at its current location in 1926. -
Nicotine use is rising in young people. Some blame so-called health influencers who claim the highly-addictive drug has some health benefits, from better cognition to preventing certain diseases. -
A reporter discusses why it took jail leaders four years to address a broken camera system discovered in 2022, that has finally been fixed in April. -
We'll get an update on major changes happening at Cleveland's historic market and talk to vendors about how the public can support the tenants amid construction. -
Big plans for development in Cleveland. A huge project seeks to remake a long neglected East Side swath, returning manufacturing, jobs and community greenspace and trails.
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Studies show new parenthood can be a lonely time. Establishing friendships with other parents going through similar experiences is frequently cited as vital to combat isolation. -
Northeast Ohio healthcare providers and advocates are hoping universal low-dose aspirin and other changes during pregnancy could help reduce risk of the serious pregnancy complication, and possibly save lives. -
Environmental journalist Beth Gardiner details the role the plastics industry has played in increased plastic waste in her new book, "Plastic, Inc." -
The 2027 Great Lakes Edition will feature restaurant recommendations from six cities including Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Indianapolis and Minneapolis. -
Leaders from some of Greater Cleveland's biggest companies, from Sherwin Williams to KeyBank discuss how AI adoption could impact the region's workforce and economy in a recent City Club of Cleveland conversation.
