How to write a will
We all know it's something we should do — but it's easy to put off. For many adults, estate planning, especially writing a will, gets pushed down the to-do list for another month, another year or even another decade.

In fact, many people don't begin the process until well into their 60s, sometimes after a major health scare or family change forces the conversation.

But taking the time to get your affairs in order earlier can make a meaningful difference, according to experts. It gives you more control over your decisions, your assets and how you want to care for the people you love. And just as importantly, it can ease the emotional and financial burden often placed on families during an already difficult time.

Wednesday on the "Sound of Ideas," a Northeast Ohio attorney explains what you need to know about creating a will, why it matters and how to get started.

Guest:
- Helen Rapp, Staff Attorney, Economic Justice Group, The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Akron nonprofit organization engages students through sneaker culture
Later in the hour, a nonprofit organization in Akron is hoping to reach young people through sneaker culture — and the effort comes at a critical time.

Last summer, a mass shooting at Mason Community Learning Center left more than a dozen young people injured. In response, Akron city leaders committed $100,000 to youth sports and wellness programs and reinvested in other crime-deterring efforts.

But how can communities connect with kids before they reach a crisis point?

The Akron Sneaker Academy says its working to address this by using shoes as a gateway to hands-on learning, mentorship and exposure to science and technology.

Guests:
- Dominique Waters, Founder & Executive Director, Akron Sneaker Academy
- Michael Redovian, M.D., Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Akron Children's Hospital