Host Jenny Hamel talks to Malik about his first year in office, including responding to the aftermath of two police-involved shootings, and his vision for the future, including efforts to become a polymer hub.

Studies show that volunteering can have physical and mental benefits. We'll talk to local "super volunteers" about their experience helping others in the community.

On Jan. 20, JD Vance will be sworn-in as the next vice president of the United States. On Thursday, he announced his resignation from the U.S. Senate, effective at midnight Friday, Jan. 10. Vance was elected to the Senate in 2022 taking the seat previously held by Rob Portman.

In a statement Vance wrote, “To the people of Ohio, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for the privilege of representing you in the United States Senate. When I was elected to this office, I promised to never forget where I came from, and I’ve made sure to live by that promise every single day.”

Vance’s resignation will mean that Gov. Mike DeWine will appoint a replacement. There’s been no shortage of people interested in taking Vance’s seat.

On Friday’s “Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable” we will talk about the shortlist for the seat and the rest of the week's news.

A University of Akron presidential scholar, as well as the head of Cleveland's Habitat for Humanity discuss Carter's impact on the nation including his commitment to public service, peace and global health after leaving office.

It's been one year since University Hospitals' cardiac surgeons began performing heart bypass surgeries with the assistance of a surgical robot known as Da Vinci.

We'll collate a list of great reads from our panel of book lovers and listeners for our annual New Year's Book Recommendations show.

Donald Trump’s return to the White House signals a tumultuous start to 2025. On day one, he plans to pardon those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol four years ago today.

We’re looking back on some of the stories that shaped the Ohio Statehouse and the state in this review of 2024.

The "Sound of Ideas" is sharing some of their favorite segments from 2024, and among those were conversations with Ketanji Brown Jackson, Amy Tan, and a discussion about NPR's "Books We Love."

We spoke with two vastly different generations— Gen Z and Baby Boomers. We explored top issues facing the world and generational differences.