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The Road to Reform

Tuesday, February 9
Topics: Economy, Politics, Health

By this time next year, Cuyahoga County will be just weeks into an entirely new form of government: an executive and council which will replace the current county commissioners and most other county-wide elected offices. It's a transition that some say will create the second most powerful officeholder in the state, and those leading it have already called for a 15 percent spending cut and engaged a thousand volunteers to help flesh out the change. Tuesday morning at 9 join host Dan Moulthrop for a conversation with some of those steering the biggest local government overhaul in the state's history.

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Tuesday Checkup: a dangerous ingredient

Topics: Health

Salt is a major ingredient in the American diet, often appearing in unexpected places.

Slots back On Ballot?

Topics: Politics

A group that wants Ohioans to vote on slot machines at Ohio racetracks is taking action. As Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports, the group submitted more petition signatures than they need to meet the threshold to put the issue on the November ballot.

State Senator Assaulted in Restaurant

Topics: Other

State lawmaker Hagan says he was the victim of a violent assault Sunday.

Gifts To State Schools Stay Strong

Topics: Education

Most Ohio colleges and universities seem to be bucking a national trend in charitable contributions

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The Help Wanted and Facing the Mortgage Crisis projects are designed to raise public awareness, mobilize networks of community partners, and aggregate community resources to serve our Northeast Ohio communities.

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In the Heights, Augusto Bordelois and Steve Litt

Tuesday, February 9
Topics: Arts

Dee Perry speaks with one of the original stars of In the Heights - Seth Stewart - as the Kent native returns home to Northeast Ohio for the PlayhouseSquare staging of this Tony-winning musical. Plus, Cuban-born painter Augusto Bordelois frames his life story of defecting to the United States to follow the love of his life. And, Plain Dealer art and architecture critic Steve Litt updates us on what's on display at MOCA and where that display is headed.

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The February survey is now available!

The past few months of Listening Project research have given ideastream a good idea to what you believe are the regional assets and challenges in various topic areas, such as arts, environment, economy and health.

This month, ideastream continues The Listening Project and would like your thoughts on the region itself - your participation is needed!

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Rag, Monk and Moonlight

Tuesday, January 19
Topics: Arts

NEO pianist Matthew Skitzki releases his debut disc

A New Era

Monday, January 4
Topics: Arts, Economy, Education

Trumpter Sean Jones talks about his role as artistic director of the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra

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American Radio Works “Early Lessons”

Friday, February 12 at 9:00 PM

LA Theater Works Dinah Was by Oliver Goldstick

Friday, February 12 at 10:00 PM

Mind the Gap “Why Good Schools Are Failing Black Students”

Friday, February 19 at 9:00 PM

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