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Rocco Scotti & The Capitol Steps

Friday, July 3

Topics: Arts, Politics, Other

The National Anthem is a song we're all supposed to know and be able to sing, but as it happens most Americans struggle earnestly to hit the right notes and many can't remember the words. One master of the Star Spangled Banner though is Northeast Ohio's own - Rocco Scotti. For some 20 years he sang it before nearly every Indian's game and performed it on many other stages. On the next Sound of Ideas, we’ll talk with Rocco about the joys and challenges of singing the National Anthem. How does he hit his trademark high G? What does he think of some of the more non-traditional renditions? Join us for Rocco Scotti followed by a July 4th special from The Capitol Steps on SOI at 9 on 90.3.

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GOP Plots Drive To Oust Dimora

Topics: Politics

Cuyahoga County's Republican leadership today presented a plan for the ouster of embattled Commissioner Jimmy DiMora. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson prepared this report.

Understanding Your Property Value Reassesment

Topics: Economy, Politics

If you own property in Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, or Stark counties, chances are you’ve gotten a letter in the mail from the county telling you how much the auditor thinks your property is worth. Needless to say, you might not agree with the assessment. It’s time for this week’s Upside/Downside. These revaluations are coming out in a year that property values have taken a sharp dip, and the assessments reflect that, but you still might think it’s too high. ideastream®’s Dan Bobkoff talks to morning host Eric Wellman to explain that and the system that exists to challenge county property valuations.

Latest Census Data Shows Cleveland Continues to Shed Population

Topics: Other

The latest census numbers don't look good for Cleveland. The estimates suggest the city has lost more than 9 percent of its population this decade, more than any other major city in the country. But when professor Mark Salling of Cleveland State University looked deeper into the numbers, he found at least one promising trend. While Cleveland continues to shed population, the rate of decline appears to be slowing. Salling teaches at CSU's Levin College of Urban Affairs where he spoke with ideastream®'s Eric Wellman.

Ohio Lottery Director in the Dark on Slot Machines

Topics: Economy, Politics

The director of the Ohio Lottery admits he hasn't been consulted about the plan to bring slot machines to Ohio's seven racetracks.

The Plain Dealer: J. Kevin Kelley, Kevin Payne Plead Guilty

Former county employees J. Kevin Kelley and Kevin Payne pleaded guilty Wednesday to several corruption-related crimes.

Another Temporary Budget in the Works

Topics: Economy, Politics

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Our Lady of the Freedoms and Some of Her Friends

Friday, July 3

Around Noon will not be heard today as ideastream shares the Fourth of July special: Our Lady of the Freedoms and Some of Her Friends Narrated by Charles Kuralt, this program celebrates America’s Independence Day with reflections on our uniqueness as a melting pot, the significance of why we have scattered certain place names across the country, and the phenomenon of the Statue Of Liberty.

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

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The Listening Project: Listening to the Community, Looking for What Matters is an annual effort by WVIZ/PBS & 90.3 WCPN ideastream® to identify “the things that matter most” to residents of Northeast Ohio. This year, The Listening Project will be conducted in month-long phases focusing on different topics. ideastream will collect and use this community-identified information to develop new and augment existing programs and services.

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ideastream and The Plain Dealer have partnered on coverage of the historic opening of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s stunning new East Wing galleries.

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Crossing Bridges

Wednesday, June 17

Topics: Arts, Education, Other

Vibraphonist Cecilia Smith talks about the world premiere of her inter-media work Crossing Bridges at this year’s Tri-C JazzFest.

Quietly Brilliant

Monday, June 15

Topics: Arts

Guitarist Bill Frisell talks about Neil Young, singing through his guitar, Buster Keaton and more.

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The Cleveland Orchestra

Thursday, July 2 at 9:00 PM

The Capitol Steps

Friday, July 3 at 9:30 AM

More By Corwin: Our Lady of the Freedoms and Some of Her Friends

Friday, July 3 at 12:00 PM

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