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Feagler & Friends: Friday, July 3, 2009

The foreclosure crisis. What steps are being taken in greater Cleveland to combat the fallout and is there hope for a turnaround?

Rocco Scotti & The Capitol Steps

The Sound of Ideas: Friday, July 3, 2009

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.

GOP Plots Drive To Oust Dimora

Regional News Stories: Thursday, July 2, 2009

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

Regional News Stories: Thursday, July 2, 2009

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.

Reporters’ Roundtable

The Sound of Ideas: Thursday, July 2, 2009

Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora breaks a year-long silence on the federal corruption probe. He claims he's the victim of joint GOP-Plain Dealer conspiracy. His calls for a federal investigation into that conspiracy appear to have fallen on deaf ears. Thursday morning at 9, join the reporters roundtable for analysis of this new development, the state budget standoff, and the four candidates vying to unseat Cleveland mayor Frank Jackson.

Ohio Lottery Director in the Dark on Slot Machines

Regional News Stories: Thursday, July 2, 2009

The director of the Ohio Lottery admits he hasn't been consulted about the plan to bring slot machines to Ohio's seven racetracks, even though he would oversee those machines. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

Another Temporary Budget in the Works

Regional News Stories: Thursday, July 2, 2009

Ohio is now operating on a one week temporary budget...and another one week budget is in the works in case state leaders don't pass a permanent budget by Tuesday. The temporary budget is meant to allow agencies to continue to operate while budget negotiations continue. But as Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports, some groups are finding it's hard to get by under unsure circumstances.

New Wrinkles In Budget Standoff

Regional News Stories: Wednesday, July 1, 2009

The deadlock over a new two year state budget for Ohio continues at the capitol. The governor and legislative leaders say they have already agreed on filling most of a projected 3.2 billion dollar shortfall with spending cuts, but they disagree over using revenues from gambling to fill the rest of the money hole. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports there are now a few wrinkles in the stand-off.

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Carl & Louis Stokes: From the Projects to Politics
Louis and Carl Stokes rose from the poverty of life in the projects of urban Cleveland to the high-ranking political offices of long term Congressman and Mayor of Cleveland. The exhibit and this website tell the stories of how Carl and Louis Stokes "became somebody" and how they truly became American political heroes.