Sound of Ideas /soi-section Sound of Ideas en-US Copyright Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT Browns hold groundbreaking ceremony for new stadium | Reporters Roundtable /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-05-01/browns-hold-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-new-stadium-reporters-roundtable The Cleveland Browns' groundbreaking ceremony for the new stadium in Brook Park included high-profile guests such as Gov. Mike DeWine and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-05-01/browns-hold-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-new-stadium-reporters-roundtable Leigh Barr, Mike McIntyre The Menu | Cleveland Magazine's Best Restaurant Guide /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-30/the-menu-cleveland-magazines-best-restaurant-guide Cleveland Magazine's editors share their favorite restaurants in the annual guide to Northeast Ohio's essential eats. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:48:17 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-30/the-menu-cleveland-magazines-best-restaurant-guide Drew Maziasz Northeast Ohio's biggest book club digs into stories about food and culture /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-30/northeast-ohios-biggest-book-club-digs-into-stories-about-food-and-culture Many Northeast Ohio libraries chose to read Aimee Nezhukumatathil's book of essays, "Bite By Bite: Nourishments and Jambourees,” as part of the 2026 NEA Big Read. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-30/northeast-ohios-biggest-book-club-digs-into-stories-about-food-and-culture Drew Maziasz 'Godmother of Fashion' Fern Mallis honored at Kent State University /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-29/godmother-of-fashion-fern-mallis-honored-at-kent-state-university New York Fashion Week creator Fern Mallis is being inducted into the Kent State University School of Fashion Hall of Fame on Sat., May 2 and she'll speak there on Friday. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:49:59 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-29/godmother-of-fashion-fern-mallis-honored-at-kent-state-university Stephanie Haney Northeast Ohio social groups combat loneliness in unconventional ways /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-29/northeast-ohio-social-groups-combat-loneliness-in-unconventional-ways Four social groups based in Cleveland are hosting events where individuals can meet new people, new partners and bond over shared interests. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-29/northeast-ohio-social-groups-combat-loneliness-in-unconventional-ways Aya Cathey, Stephanie Haney Doctors are changing protocol to lower risk of preeclampsia in pregnancy /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-28/doctors-are-changing-protocol-to-lower-risk-of-preeclampsia-in-pregnancy 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. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-28/doctors-are-changing-protocol-to-lower-risk-of-preeclampsia-in-pregnancy Rachel Rood Workers are asking for more protections among affordability, AI concerns /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-27/workers-are-asking-for-more-protections-among-affordability-ai-concerns 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. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-27/workers-are-asking-for-more-protections-among-affordability-ai-concerns Drew Maziasz, Stephanie Haney Grassroots group says Ohio property tax abolishment issue may slide to 2027 | Reporters Roundtable /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-24/grassroots-group-says-ohio-property-tax-abolishment-issue-may-slide-to-2027-reporters-roundtable Leaders of the effort to repeal property taxes in Ohio say they won't stop until the issue is before voters, but will that happen this year? Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-24/grassroots-group-says-ohio-property-tax-abolishment-issue-may-slide-to-2027-reporters-roundtable Leigh Barr, Mike McIntyre As plastic waste soars despite recycling efforts, author highlights industry's role /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-23/as-plastic-waste-soars-despite-recycling-efforts-author-highlights-industrys-role Environmental journalist Beth Gardiner details the role the plastics industry has played in increased plastic waste in her new book, "Plastic, Inc." Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-23/as-plastic-waste-soars-despite-recycling-efforts-author-highlights-industrys-role Rachel Rood Cleveland Metropolitan Schools CEO addresses recent staff layoffs /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-22/cleveland-metropolitan-schools-ceo-addresses-recent-staff-layoffs Cleveland Metropolitan School District's CEO Dr. Warren Morgan joins the program to discuss the recent layoffs impacting nearly 400 full-time employees. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:04:28 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-22/cleveland-metropolitan-schools-ceo-addresses-recent-staff-layoffs Drew Maziasz