/tags/the-sound-of-ideas Sound of Ideas en-US Copyright Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-20/how-to-avoid-phubbing-or-phone-snubbing-your-loved-ones-during-the-holidays Have you ever been having a conversation with someone, and mid-anecdote, the person gets on their phone? Northeast Ohio experts and parents will discuss "phubbing" and other concerning habits related to excessive screen and social media use. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-20/how-to-avoid-phubbing-or-phone-snubbing-your-loved-ones-during-the-holidays Aya Cathey /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-19/harry-houdinis-war-on-spiritualism-explored-in-new-book-lincolns-ghost The book by Northeast Ohio native Brad Ricca explores Houdini's contempt for Spiritualism as what he considered a fraudulent imitation of magic. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-19/harry-houdinis-war-on-spiritualism-explored-in-new-book-lincolns-ghost Drew Maziasz /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-19/special-prosecutor-shares-insight-on-business-owner-bobby-georges-domestic-violence-plea-deal Northeast Ohio business owner Bobby George's domestic violence case plea deal has raised questions about whether he was overcharged to begin with or got a sweetheart deal due to wealth and influence. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-19/special-prosecutor-shares-insight-on-business-owner-bobby-georges-domestic-violence-plea-deal Stephanie Haney /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-18/international-panel-discussion-on-confronting-corruption-held-in-cleveland A panel discussion hosted by Jones Day in Cleveland focused on confronting corruption as part of the annual meeting of the Council for International Programs USA. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:40:40 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-18/international-panel-discussion-on-confronting-corruption-held-in-cleveland Leigh Barr /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-18/workers-seeing-health-insurance-rates-rise-may-have-to-make-difficult-decisions Health insurance rates across the board are spiking, but especially for those who use the Affordable Care Act marketplace, as subsidies that have made those plans affordable are expiring at the end of the year. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-18/workers-seeing-health-insurance-rates-rise-may-have-to-make-difficult-decisions Rachel Rood, Leigh Barr /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-17/explaining-cleveland-municipal-income-tax-audit-notices-law-of-the-land-on-sound-of-ideas Cleveland residents were surprised by audit notices from the Central Collection Agency warning they may owe Cleveland Municipal Income Tax. We'll explain why those notices went out, in our "Law of the Land" series. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:10:59 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-17/explaining-cleveland-municipal-income-tax-audit-notices-law-of-the-land-on-sound-of-ideas Stephanie Haney, Drew Maziasz /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-17/new-sports-betting-rules-in-ohio-cleveland-municipal-income-tax-audits-explained-law-of-the-land-on-sound-of-ideas After indictments against Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz on charges related to prop betting, gambling rules in Ohio have changed. We'll discuss in this installment of our "Law of the Land" series. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-17/new-sports-betting-rules-in-ohio-cleveland-municipal-income-tax-audits-explained-law-of-the-land-on-sound-of-ideas Stephanie Haney, Drew Maziasz /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-14/marking-50-years-since-the-sinking-of-the-ss-edmund-fitzgerald The new book "Wrecked" proposes that the Edmund Fitzgerald was in no condition to be on the water, and that led to its sinking. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:25:25 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-14/marking-50-years-since-the-sinking-of-the-ss-edmund-fitzgerald Drew Maziasz /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-14/iraq-and-afghanistan-veterans-of-america-has-been-supporting-vets-for-more-than-20-years The IAVA group is a nonprofit that works to support veterans through advocacy in Washington D.C. as well as nationwide efforts. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:54:05 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-14/iraq-and-afghanistan-veterans-of-america-has-been-supporting-vets-for-more-than-20-years Drew Maziasz /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-13/food-experts-say-veganism-is-becoming-more-popular-and-accessible-in-northeast-ohio Northeast Ohio plant-based food lovers discuss the growing popularity of vegan foods and goods in the newest installment of our biweekly series, "The Menu." Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-11-13/food-experts-say-veganism-is-becoming-more-popular-and-accessible-in-northeast-ohio Aya Cathey