Some area restaurants are unable to fill long vacant positions, is it because workers fear COVID-19, or something else? Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/restaurant-industry-struggles-with-staffing-shortages.

The NFL Draft kicked off in Cleveland last night. Many see the draft as a turning point in the pandemic. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/cleveland-shines-despite-soggy-weather-during-nfl-draft-reporters-roundtable.

On The Sound of Ideas, we ask voting experts about the impact of losing a congressional seat and electoral college vote. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/voting-experts-on-ohio-losing-a-congressional-seat.

Cleveland will be center stage as host city for the 2021 National Football League Draft. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/nfl-draft-in-cleveland-expected-to-provide-boost-to-northeast-ohio-economy.

The Sound of Ideas previews a virtual City Club of Cleveland Forum titled: Building a Lead Safe Cleveland. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/local-leaders-discuss-building-a-lead-safe-cleveland.

Internships are praised for developing skills and connections, but unpaid positions can create socioeconomic barriers. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/debate-over-unpaid-internships-questions-ethics-of-free-labor.

The fatal shooting of a teenage girl by a Columbus police officer this week has prompted another push for reform. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/ohio-lawmakers-working-on-police-reform-bill-in-wake-of-teen-s-shooting-death-reporters-roundtable.

This Earth Day we'll talk about what a research team at the University of Akron is doing to help combat plastics waste. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/university-of-akron-recycling-expert-talks-combating-plastics-waste.

A jury in Minneapolis convicted former police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/cleveland-experts-leaders-discuss-impact-of-derek-chauvin-conviction-in-murder-of-george-floyd.

TC Lewis from WOVU and ideastream's Justin Glanville disucuss their reporting on parenting during the pandemic. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/exploring-the-complexities-and-challenges-of-parenting-during-the-pandemic.