The Ohio Supreme Court struck down Republican drawn Ohio House and Senate district maps this week. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/ohio-supreme-court-gives-redistricting-commission-10-days-to-come-up-with-new-legislative-maps.

Fears over climate change, economics, and career stress are leading to a dropping birth rate; we talk child free living. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/couples-choose-to-be-child-free-for-many-reasons-are-they-selfish-like-the-pope-claims.

We discuss the impact of omicron on the workplace with a legal and labor expert. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/lack-of-paid-sick-time-an-issue-for-northeast-ohio-workers-during-omicron-surge.

On the "Sound of Ideas," we ask an infectious disease specialist at University Hospitals about the best mask guidance. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/health-experts-recommend-upgrading-your-mask.

One year ago, a mob of rioters overtook the US Capitol building. We look back at the events and what's happened since. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/a-divided-country-looks-back-at-the-january-6th-insurrection-a-year-later.

Welcome to 2022. Feels a lot like 2021. Same virus. Different variant. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/northeast-ohio-seeing-brunt-of-covid-19-cases-in-omicron-variant-surge-reporters-roundtable.

One year ago, a mob of rioters overtook the US Capitol building. We look back at the events and what's happened since. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/a-divided-country-remembers-the-january-6th-capitol-attack-one-year-later.

We are just days into the new year of 2022 and it is a year that is sure to be dominated by big political races. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/2022-will-be-a-year-of-politics-and-pivotal-races-for-ohio-and-cuyahoga-county-voters.

Cleveland City Coucil members join us to discuss what's ahead, and reporters analyze tasks ahead of Bibb administration Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/new-civic-leaders-discuss-opportunities-and-challenges-ahead-for-city-of-cleveland.

On the "Sound of Ideas," we spoke to local bibliophiles about the best books to add to your 2022 reading list. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/books-to-read-in-2022-for-your-new-years-resolution.