Regional News Stories Archive: February 2008

Cleveland Council Frustrated With City Housing Dept.
Originally aired Friday, February 1, 2008
Cleveland City Council members used a meeting on community block grant funding to air their frustrations with the city's building and housing department. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy has this report.

Strickland Calls for $700 Million in Cuts
Originally aired Friday, February 1, 2008
Governor Strickland is calling for more than $700 million worth of cuts to the state's budget. As Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports, jobs will be cut, the lottery will be expanded, and some state facilities will be closed under the Governor's plan.

State Employees May Suffer Brunt of Budget Cuts
Originally aired Friday, February 1, 2008
State employees may feel the brunt of Governor Strickland's plan to plug Ohio's budget shortfall. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen files this report.

2008 Presidential Race Profile: Mitt Romney
Originally aired Friday, February 1, 2008
The Republican race is tightening as the candidates head into Super Tuesday. Mitt Romney has the cash to spend to be in a position to take the nomination. If elected, he would have four years ahead of him to fulfill his campaign promise to change Washington. How would a President Romney work with congress? Each day this week we've been focusing on one of the major candidates. Today Sciammacco takes looks at what type of President Mitt Romney would make.

Cleveland Charter Review Process Begins
Originally aired Friday, February 1, 2008
Cleveland's Charter Review Commission has begun a process that comes around only once every 20 years -- deciding whether to make changes in rules for the city's general operation and government structure. One hot button issue is sure to be intensely debated. ideastream politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Many in Cuyahoga are Voting by Mail
Originally aired Monday, February 4, 2008
It looks like voters in Cuyahoga County who want to vote by mail in the March 4th primary will set a new record. ideastream politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

2008 Presidential Race Profile: Mike Huckabee
Originally aired Monday, February 4, 2008
It has been quite a week for Republican presidential candidates. Senator John McCain has crept out to the front of the pack with his Florida win, and Mike Huckabee remains a long shot. But long shot or not, Huckabee says he's sticking it out until Super Tuesday, tomorrow. For the past week we've been looking at each candidate and what their backgrounds can tell us about how they might govern. Matt Laslo has this story from Capitol Hill.

CEO Sanders Anounces New Schools at Address
Originally aired Monday, February 4, 2008
Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Eugene Sanders is setting his sights beyond the continuous improvement rating the district achieved last year. At his annual state of the schools address, Sanders unveiled new schools opening this year that he hopes will help elevate the district to higher levels of performance. ideastream education reporter Dan Bobkoff has more.

Ohio’s Black Voters Consider Obama and Clinton
Originally aired Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Super Tuesday's vote could decide how important Ohio's March 4th primary is for the Democratic Presidential candidates. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are entering into Super Tuesday neck and neck. Political analysts say if no clear winner is decided today, Ohio's 161 Democratic delegates are going to become a hot prize. One important voting block is African American women. ideastream's®: Mhari Saito reports.

Push for Greater Legal Protection for Home Defenders
Originally aired Tuesday, February 5, 2008
There's a new push to provide greater legal protection to Ohioans who try to defend themselves against an intruder. Bill Cohen reports from Columbus.

Judge Denies ACLU Injunction on Optical Scan Ballots
Originally aired Tuesday, February 5, 2008
A federal judge in Cleveland yesterday denied the American Civil Liberties Union's request for an injunction against the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections' plan to replace touch-screen voting machines with optical scan paper ballots. Ideastream's Dan Bobkoff reports.

Northeast Ohio’s High-Tech Industry Growing
Originally aired Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Northeast Ohio’s high-tech sector is growing and gaining more workers, but not as fast as it could be, according to a new report by a local development group. ideastream®’s Tasha Flournoy has this report.

Winning Delegates is Complicated Process
Originally aired Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Yesterday's Super Tuesday contests, in which about 52 percent of the total delegates were won, were a major skirmish in the battle for both party's presidential nominations. The battle continues March 4 in Ohio, where 249 delegates are at stake. ideastream® politcs reporter Kymberli Hagelberg explains how the delegate process works.

Primary March Continues to Ohio
Originally aired Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Just weeks ago, it seemed more than likely that by the time Ohioans vote on March 4th, the winners of the presidential primaries would be a foregone conclusion. But Super Tuesday's vote failed to whittle down the list of candidates and Ohio and Texas are the next delegate rich states to vote. ideastream's Eric Wellman spoke with Dr. John Green, director of the Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at the University of Akron, about yesterday's results.

Political Parties’ Personalities Reflect How they Award Delegates
Originally aired Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Both Senators Hillary Clinton and John McCain won the popular votes in large states like New York and California in yesterday’s primary, but McCain is now well on his way to securing the Republican nomination, while Clinton is in a dead heat with Barack Obama. That’s because the two parties have very different ways of awarding delegates. ideastream’s Dan Bobkoff explains.

Hopkins Airport to Become an “Airmall”
Originally aired Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport could be looking more like a mall in about two years. ideastream’s Dan Bobkoff has the story.

Strickland: Job Creation Important Enough For Debt
Originally aired Thursday, February 7, 2008
Governor Strickland says he thinks job creation is so important to Ohio that he wants the state to go into debt to fund a program that he believes would spur economic development. As Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports, that's just one of the recommendations offered in his state of the state speech.

UH Doctors First In Cleveland To Try Stem Cell Heart Procedure
Originally aired Friday, February 8, 2008
Doctors at University Hospitals took their first try with a new procedure to help heart disease patients live longer and breath easier. ideastream®’s Tasha Flournoy has more.

Mayor wants Akron Students to Have Free College
Originally aired Friday, February 8, 2008
Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic talked about successes, challenges, and the future in his annual state-of-the-city address. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Seniors to Sophomores Program May Allow Jump From High School Early
Originally aired Friday, February 8, 2008
Governor Strickland wants to give high school students the opportunity to fore go their senior years to attend college instead. The Seniors to Sophomores plan, as the Governor calls it, would allow these students to attend that freshman year of college tuition free. Details of who would pay for it are sketchy at this point. And as Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports, education leaders say they are waiting to see the fine print.

EPA Clears Way for New Ohio Plant
Originally aired Monday, February 11, 2008
An Ohio EPA decision has cleared the way for a new coal-fired power plant in Ohio that some claim will help reduce pollution in the state. But others are skeptical, as ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

Kucinich Competitors Face Incumbent in Debate
Originally aired Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Incumbent Congressman Dennis Kucinich decided at the last minute to appear at a scheduled debate (Monday) with four rivals challenging him for his tenth district seat. Kucinich had initially declined to participate. But having dropped out of the race for president, and facing mounting criticism from his opponents and the media, he reconsidered… notifying Time-Warner’s public affairs show “In the Spotlight” that he would appear… just six hours before the 3-pm start time. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has the story.

Dare to Prepare: Ron Shapiro Interview
Originally aired Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Ever had a dream where you walk into class and totally forgot to study for a test? Or you walk into a meeting with the boss having forgotten it was your turn to do the Power Point? Well those are extreme examples, but there are instances all of us face where we wished we had prepared more. Ron Shapiro, longtime attorney and sports agent, is out with a new book called Dare to Prepare, where he makes the case that much of the technology that we think makes us more efficient -- blackberries, email -- actually can serve as an obstacle to good preparation. ideastream's Eric Wellman spoke with Shapiro on his recent visit to Cleveland.

A Perfectly Funny Marriage
Originally aired Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Susanne Alexander's latest book explores the benefits of humor in relationships. She uses a series of cartoons to dispense relationship advice in her book "A Perfectly Funny Marriage." She recently sat down with ideastream®'s Eric Wellman.

Some Troubled Ohio Homeowners Still Struggling to Find Help
Originally aired Wednesday, February 13, 2008
As foreclosures surge across the country, the pressure is on for legislators and lenders to find help for troubled borrowers. Yesterday, six of the country's largest lenders announced a voluntary plan to help borrowers in trouble renegotiate their loans. And bills in Congress would allow judges to modify loan terms for borrowers in bankruptcy. ideastream®'s Mhari Saito reports.

Akron Sewer Sale Needs a Detailed Plan
Originally aired Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Akron mayor Don Plusquellic continues to talk up his plan for selling the city's sewer system to create college scholarships for its school kids, but the details are still thin. ideastream®'s Kymberli Hagelberg reports.

Northeast Ohio Slovenians Shedding Stereotypes
Originally aired Thursday, February 14, 2008
After years of ethnic jokes, Northeast Ohioans of Slovenian descent may be shedding some stereotypes. Their tiny country was recently appointed to head the powerful European Union. As the global sands of politics and power begin to shift, the countries of Eastern Europe are starting to emerge from a long sleep. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more.

Clinton Shows Ohio Support
Originally aired Thursday, February 14, 2008
Senator Hillary Clinton may have been shut out in Tuesday's Potomac primaries in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C., but she'll have more than 100-high profile Ohio Democrats on her side when she makes upcoming appearances in Cleveland, Columbus and Youngstown this week. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Chelsea Clinton Stumping for Mother in Northeast Ohio
Originally aired Thursday, February 14, 2008
Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton is due to make an appearance Cleveland State University today at 11, followed by the University of Akron. She's stumping for her mother on college campuses throughout Ohio. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports.

Obama Receives Endorsement from Previous Clinton Strategist
Originally aired Thursday, February 14, 2008
Ohio's primary next month could be the nation's most important showdown between Democratic presidential contenders Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Clinton has been getting more endorsements from fellow Democratic politicians, and yesterday Obama countered with a big gun of his own, or at least, an unlikely endorsement. It comes from a top party strategist who helped put Hillary Clinton into the White House in 1993 as First Lady. Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen has the story.

Clinton Takes Her Message to Auto Workers
Originally aired Friday, February 15, 2008
Senator Hillary Clinton began a two-day swing through Ohio yesterday, stopping first at a GM assembly plant outside Youngstown. ideastream®’s Bill Rice reports.

Ron Paul Supporters Keep Hope Alive
Originally aired Friday, February 15, 2008
Congressman Ron Paul doesn’t have much of a chance of winning the Republican nomination for president. By most press accounts, he has only a handful of delegates. But his supporters are keeping hope alive before the March 4th primary. ideastream®’s Dan Bobkoff has the story.

Two 10th District Contenders Appear on Sound of Ideas
Originally aired Friday, February 15, 2008
With just over two weeks to go before the Ohio primary, candidates for Congress are in high gear, particularly in the hotly contested 10th District. Yesterday two of the contenders appeared on 90.3 in the first of several extended interviews with all the candidates. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson reports.

Clinton Campaign Kicks off in Ohio
Originally aired Friday, February 15, 2008
Coming off of eight recent losses to Barack Obama in various nominating contests, Hillary Clinton is putting on a full campaign press in Ohio -- a must-win state if she is to remain viable as a Democratic candidate. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg reports on the beginning of what looks to be a mini-marathon before the March 4th primary.

Obama Supporters Campaign in Ohio
Originally aired Friday, February 15, 2008
As Senator Hillary Clinton wraps up two days of campaigning for the democratic nomination in Ohio, she has a comfortable lead in the polls over opponent Barack Obama, who is still putting his efforts into the upcoming Wisconsin primary. But Obama's supporters here still think their candidate will close the gap. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy has more.

Clinton Focused on Ohio’s Working Families
Originally aired Monday, February 18, 2008
Barack Obama makes a campaign stop in Youngstown today even as he continues to focus on tomorrow's primary in Wisconsin. The Illinois Senator has some catching up to do with Hillary Clinton. She's comfortably ahead in the polls here and made several stops throughout the state last week. Clinton is tweaking her message to appeal to Ohio audiences and many of them don't need much coaxing. More from ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg.

Obama Campaigns Gears Up for NE Ohio
Originally aired Monday, February 18, 2008
Today Illinois Senator Barack Obama is campaigning in Ohio with a rally set at Youngstown State University this afternoon. The Democratic Presidential hopeful is trailing New York Senator Hillary Clinton in polls of potential Ohio voters in the March 4th primary. Obama's campaign in Northeast Ohio went into full gear this weekend. ideastream®'s Mhari Saito reports.

Clinton Woos Northeast Ohio Voters
Originally aired Monday, February 18, 2008
So far in her Ohio campaign Hillary Clinton is not targeting Barack Obama very frequently or directly. Instead, she's going after different opponents. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg reports.

Report: Abandoned Homes Cost Ohio $64 Million
Originally aired Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Abandoned houses and vacant lots have cost the state of Ohio nearly $64M million dollars in upkeep and property tax losses. And over half of that expenditure and tax loss comes from Cleveland. That's according to a new report out today that's calling for governments and lenders to do more about the vacant homes, before problems get worse. ideastream's®: Mhari Saito reports.

Obama Hosts Youngstown State University Rally
Originally aired Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Barack Obama made his first visit to Ohio yesterday since the start of the January primary and caucus season. In the morning he met with workers at a titanium plant to discuss the economy and job security, and later in the day, fired up a crowd of thousands at Youngstown State University. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy has more.

Obama Plans to Keep Ohio Jobs From Going Overseas
Originally aired Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Presidential hopeful Barack Obama made his first primary season campaign trip to Northeast Ohio yesterday, following a weekend of campaining by surrogates. After touring a titanium plant and talking economics with workers, he addressed a rally of 6,000 at Youngstown State University. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy has more.

Tenth Congressional Candidates Debate Today
Originally aired Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Congressman Dennis Kucinich will debate four democratic opponents today at a Cleveland City Club-sponsored event in his fight to hang onto his tenth district seat. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

10th Distict Congressional Debate – Listen
Originally aired Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Incumbent Congressman Dennis Kucinich faced off with four rivals in a debate held at the City Club of Cleveland. Challengers include Cleveland City Councilman Joe Cimperman, North Olmstead mayor Thomas O'Grady, Political activist Rosemary Palmer, and Barbara Ann Ferris, a former Peace Corp. worker and non-profit executive. Hear the debate in its entirety.

Kucinich Criticized by Challengers in Congressional Primary Debate
Originally aired Tuesday, February 19, 2008
For the second time in two weeks it was four to one -- challengers versus incumbent -- in a debate of Democratic candidates hoping to unseat 10th district Congressman Dennis Kucinich. ideastream politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Clinton Advisors Cool Expectations
Originally aired Wednesday, February 20, 2008
The day after Hillary Clinton lost her tenth straight nominating contest advisers seem to be tempering expectations about her chances in Ohio. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Clinton Continues Tour of Ohio
Originally aired Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Hillary Clinton continued her Ohio tour yesterday with stops in Northeast Ohio and a nighttime rally at Chaney High School in Youngstown. As ideastream®'s Dan Bobkoff reports, Clinton is trying to ride working class support to victory in the March 4th primary.

Elections Director Jane Platten On Switch To Paper Ballots
Originally aired Wednesday, February 20, 2008
On March 4th, it's back to basics for voters in Cuyahoga County. Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner ordered the switch to a paper ballot system after losing confidence in the county's touch screen machines. So on March 4th voters will fill out paper ballots that will then be transported to a central location to be counted. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections has been working around the clock to handle the transition. She spoke with ideastream®'s Eric Wellman.

Cleveland Wants Grant for Electronic Health Records
Originally aired Wednesday, February 20, 2008
From your bank balance to your daily schedule, most of us are used to having personal information on line – but medical records have been slow to make the transition. President Bush wants widespread electronic health records by 2014. And Cleveland is hoping to lead the way. ideastream's Gretchen Cuda has the story.

Cleveland City Council Considers Coal
Originally aired Thursday, February 21, 2008
The City of Oberlin this week voted against a proposal to buy a stake in a planned coal-fired power plant in Southern Ohio. Cleveland faces the same decision. Friday Cleveland City Council will hold a final hearing on the proposal before a vote expected next week. And, as ideastream's Dan Moulthrop reports, this vote is not typical City Council fare...

At Michelle Obama Rally, Jackson Makes Endorsement
Originally aired Thursday, February 21, 2008
Barack Obama scored another key Ohio endorsement today. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson threw his support to Barack Obama. Jackson made the announcement while introducing Obama's wife, Michelle, at a Cleveland State University rally. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy has more.

Michelle Obama Visits Cleveland
Originally aired Friday, February 22, 2008
Barack Obama received a nod from Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson yesterday. The endorsement was the prelude to a rousing and spirited address from Obama's wife, Michelle, at a Cleveland State University rally. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy has this story.

Kucinich and Cimperman Differ in Governing Style
Originally aired Friday, February 22, 2008
Democrats Dennis Kucinich and Joe Cimperman spoke extensively on the Sound of Ideas yesterday and their different approaches to what the role of a congressman was evident. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Number of Ohio Mortgage Brokers Takes Huge Hit in 2007
Originally aired Monday, February 25, 2008
The sub-prime housing crisis has lead to layoffs of employees by the thousands at mortgage companies across the country, including 845 lost jobs in Ohio in 2007. That's according to a study by Mortgage Daily dot com. Large and small firms alike are getting hammered and small privately-run mortgage brokerages that sprouted up during the real estate boom are disappearing fast. ideastream®'s Mhari Saito reports.

Democrats Spar Over Mailings Days Before Cleveland Debate
Originally aired Monday, February 25, 2008
Tomorrow it’s the Cleveland version of Obama vs. Clinton and the event is turning out to be quite a showdown. Their last debate in Texas ended on a high note of plesantries, particularly by Senator Clinton who expressed great honor at being able to share the stage with Senator Obama. But, during a weekend of campaign stops throughout Ohio, Clinton blasted Obama’s campaign tactics which she likened to that of Republicans. Obama came back strong, saying everything he has said about the Clintons is true. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy has more.

Obama Stumps in Cleveland
Originally aired Monday, February 25, 2008
Barack Obama made stops in Northeast Ohio this weekend on his Ohio bus tour. The Illinois senator also managed to go a round with Hillary Clinton, who was also campaigning in the state. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy has this report.

McCain Stumps in Northeast Ohio
Originally aired Monday, February 25, 2008
All eyes tonight will be on the Democratic presidential debate held at Cleveland State University, but another candidate is trying to get Ohio's attention too. Senator John McCain. Yesterday, he made his first visit to the region since July. He addressed supporters in Parma and Rocky River in a style markedly different from the Democrats. ideastream®'s Dan Bobkoff reports.

Local Democrats Take Sides
Originally aired Tuesday, February 26, 2008
As Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama prepare for a nationally televised face-off in Cleveland tonight, their backers are out working Northeast Ohio neighborhoods, trying to sway Democratic voters who are still undecided. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more.

Back to the Drawing Board
Originally aired Tuesday, February 26, 2008
The Cuyahoga County Commissioners go back to square one, this week, in their bid to revitalize the crossroads of downtown Cleveland. They are re-opening bids on the controversial Ameritrust property at East 9th and Euclid. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more.

Democrats Get Tough Before Debate
Originally aired Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama meet tonight at Cleveland State University for the final debate before the all-important March 4 primaries in Ohio and Texas. The continuing rough play between the two may indicate what the tone will be tonight. More from ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg.

Gender Mattered in Democratic Debate
Originally aired Wednesday, February 27, 2008
We've all heard that men and women speak in different ways. Well, according to one expert, some, but not all, of the typical gender traits were evident in Tuesday's debate between Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. ideastream®'s political reporter Kymberli Hagelberg reports.

Rocky River Democrats React to Presidential Debate
Originally aired Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Last night’s presidential debate brought more than 15 hundred people to Cleveland State University to see Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton debate. But, across Northeast Ohio, several partisan and non-partisan groups watched in restaurants, college dorms, and bars as each candidate tried to distinguish themselves from one another. Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama . In nearby Rocky River, folks huddled in the back room of a local tavern to watch the fireworks. ideastream®’s Tasha Flournoy has more.

Clinton Forceful in Debate
Originally aired Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Contentiousness was a recurring motif in the 90-minute Democratic presidential primary debate Tuesday at Cleveland State University. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has this report.

Local Democrats React To Presidential Debate
Originally aired Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Cleveland State University may have hosted last night's Democratic presidential debate, but, voters all over the region watched from neighborhood locations. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy brings us this reaction from a debate party at Rocky River's Beachcliff Tavern.

Huckabee Tells Supporters He Needs Political Miracle
Originally aired Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Republican presidential contender Mike Huckabee told a crowd of about 300 in Columbus yesterday that they need to help him pull off what polls indicate would be a political miracle -- winning next week's G.O.P. primary election. Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen reports.

Cuyahoga Elections Officials Preparing for Primary
Originally aired Wednesday, February 27, 2008
With the primary election just days away, the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is making final preparations for the changeover to paper ballots and a central count. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff reports.

Not All Viewers Satisfied with Dems’ Debate
Originally aired Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Last night's presidential candidates' debate at Cleveland State University left some Northeast Ohioans dissatisfied. At least that's the conclusion from this morning's "Sound of Ideas" program. Callers complained that some issues that are very important here, such as the home foreclosure crisis, never got discussed while other issues like health care got bogged down in minutia. ideastream's David Molpus reports.

Voters Differ on NAFTA Issue
Originally aired Thursday, February 28, 2008
The democratic contenders for President have traded barbs this week over NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement. Campaigns for New York Senator Hillary Clinton and Illinois Senator Barack Obama have sent out mailers to Ohio voters about who has been opposed to the trade agreement longer. Trade agreements are a big issue in Ohio where thousands of manufacturing jobs have been lost. ideastream's®: Mhari Saito reports.

Obama Continues Ohio Stumping
Originally aired Thursday, February 28, 2008
Fresh from his presidential debate with fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama campaigned in Columbus yesterday. At a speech on the Ohio State University campus, Obama talked a little -- at times -- as if he's about to clinch the Democratic nomination and Republican John McCain is now his opponent. Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen reports.

2008 State of the City Address
Originally aired Thursday, February 28, 2008
Mayor Frank Jackson's 2008 State of the City address, given Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008.

North Olmsted Mayor Slams Congressional Opponent
Originally aired Thursday, February 28, 2008
North Olmsted mayor Thomas O'Grady, one of four Democrats hoping to unseat Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich in next Tuesday's primary, says there's a big problem in the 10th district race, but it isn't the front-running incumbent. ideastream politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has more.

Voters Casting Ballots Early in Key Primary Race
Originally aired Friday, February 29, 2008
The March 4th primaries in Ohio and Texas are crucial, especially for the trailing Clinton campaign. And both sides are encouraging their backers to vote early. ideastream®:'s Mhari Saito reports.

Jackson Gives State of the City Address
Originally aired Friday, February 29, 2008
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson outlined the successes and challenges of his 24 months in office in his annual State of the City Address today. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy has this report.

Jackson’s State of The City Draws Critiques
Originally aired Friday, February 29, 2008
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson says the city is moving in the right direction despite the many challenges of the past year. In his annual State of the City address, Jackson encouraged the people of Cleveland to keep up the good fight as he works to rebuild the city. But some council members wanted to hear more from a mayor who has sometimes been called too low-key. ideastream®’s Tasha Flournoy has more.

Wings Over Jordan
Originally aired Friday, February 29, 2008
Historians have often cited the impact of television news coverage in exposing the harsh realities of a segregated South in the early 1960s. But, 70 years ago this winter, a national radio audience began hearing about the struggles of African Americans in sermons, lectures and songs. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has the story of Cleveland's Wings Over Jordan broadcast.

Candidates Hit Campaign Trail Again in Ohio and Texas
Originally aired Friday, February 29, 2008
With primaries in four states just days away, the presidential candidates are concentrating on Texas and Ohio, where the most delegates are at stake. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

County’s Ameritrust building deal may still include K&D
Originally aired Friday, February 29, 2008
Cuyahoga County will unveil new specifications for bidding on the former Ameritrust Tower complex next week, after rejecting the offer it had accepted in January. ideastream's Rick Jackson reports.

Poll Shows Kucinich Ahead
Originally aired Friday, February 29, 2008
According to a recent poll, it's a two-man race for the Ohio 10th district congressional seat, with incumbent Dennis Kucinich way ahead of his only serious challenger, Cleveland City Councilman Joe Cimperman. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.